Good question. I am comfortable in routines & they work for me. I have noticed what my body does under stress & anxiety and I try to do the opposite.
My breathing is one of the first things that change when I get stressed. It gets tight, rapid & shallow. My chest feels weighted down.
I need to slow the breathing and take deep, measured breaths. Like the Om in Yoga.
I need to stop my racing thoughts & focus on what is in front of me.
If I can manage to bring my mind to a standstill, is when I can genuinely relax.
It is when I can make decisions that need making. It is when my eyes hurt & the tears can flow.
Lying down in a dark, cool, quiet place can bring healing & rest.
It is when I can find refreshing peace & the strength to move forward.