Exercise

Exercising regularly can help you battle chronic anxiety. Not only does it help with the body’s overall peel of fitness, which can help with health-related causes of anxiety, but exercise releases hormones called endorphins, which can help improve mood and give you a dose of relief from your daily stress. It also gives you a healthy outlet for your frustrations, and certain forms of exercise, like yoga, have been found to be particularly beneficial for patients suffering from anxiety.

Sleep

Not getting enough sleep is also a major cause of chronic anxiety because it increases the body’s levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol. More than 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep deprivation, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. But adding to the problem, anxiety and stress can then in turn worsen your sleep problems, which can lead to a myriad of other health problems and compromise your immune system.

Eat Well.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is absolutely essential to your overall health and to preventing or minimizing your risk for a wide range of diseases. However, nutritional deficiencies, including iron and vitamin B, can also lead to chronic anxiety. High caffeine and alcohol intake can also affect mood and lead to the development or worsening of chronic anxiety. When you eat can also impact your mood - according to Mayo Clinic. Eating protein at breakfast not only gives you the energy to start your day, but it can keep your blood sugar more steady, which can boost mood. Dehydration - even when mild - can also contribute to mood, so it’s important to drink plenty of water.

Stay Busy.

Staying busy keeps the mind and body active, and keeps you from ruminating or dwelling on negative thoughts and problems. Staying active will have a similar effect as exercise, and keeping your mind occupied will give you less time to focus on the negative thoughts that fuel anxiety. Whether you’re focusing on cleaning your house or tending to a garden, staying busy throughout the day will work wonders for relieving your anxiety symptoms. If you find that you have too much time to sit and worry, consider volunteering in the community or getting involved with social activities that will allow you to focus on things other than your worries and fears. An added benefit -- you'll be building the social bonds that have been shown to ease anxiety and stress.