Do you ever feel afraid that if you weren’t energized by anxiety, you might not get through that long to-do list? Have you ever felt like anxiety is your lifeline to productivity? Worrying about what needs to be done next, increased energy from nervousness, or being hyper-alert to your surroundings may feel useful when the responsibilities seem never-ending, but what happens when you truly want to slow down? Keeping these three tips in mind may help you hit the snooze button on those anxious feelings.

As adults, it can feel challenging to keep up with the friendships in our lives. Life is busy, the daily responsibilities are plentiful, and sometimes it just doesn't feel like there are enough hours in the day to check-in for a chat.