Anxiety can make everything feel urgent and uncertain. Your thoughts may race, your body may feel tense, and it can seem hard to slow down.

But calm is still available — even in the middle of it. Sometimes it begins with one breath, one pause, one small shift in attention.

If you're feeling anxious right now, start with one small step below.

Try one of these simple steps:

• Take one slow breath — in through your nose, out through your mouth
• Step away from noise — even for a minute
• Focus on something physical — your hands, your feet, your breath
• Let one thought pass — you don’t need to follow it

Or begin with a simple step for today:

You are allowed to slow down.