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Learn how to calm anxiety and find the tools for in-the-moment stress relief. Our clinical experts and meditation teachers are here with a wide range of stress relief programs, meditations for anxiety, and guided content to help you soothe anxiety and feel better.

✓ Evidence-based techniques developed by mental health professionals
✓ Immediate relief for acute stress and anxiety
✓ Personalized programs for your specific needs
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STRESS RELIEF AND ANXIETY TOOLS FOR LIFE

Get in-the-moment relief

Our clinical experts and mindfulness teachers are here to support you, with a wide range of programs for work stress, acute anxiety, negative thoughts, and more.

Podcast: Overcome Stress and Anxiety Narrated by Dr. Julie Smith
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Overcome Stress and Anxiety 11 tools to reclaim your calm

Feel better in just a few minutes

Sometimes you just need a quick dose of Calm. Choose from a range of tools to manage everyday stressors, including breathing exercises and mindfulness practices.

Podcast: Relax Your Mind Narrated by Jeff Warren
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Relax Your Mind Drop into this moment to ease your mind

Bring yourself back to the present moment

When overwhelm sets in, reach for one of Calm's grounding exercises. These short guided sessions use sensation, movement, and breath work to help you relax and reset.

Podcast: Ground Yourself in the Body Narrated by Jay Shetty
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Ground Yourself in the Body A short practice to anchor yourself amidst overwhelm

Connect with the calming power of the breath

Your breath can support you, and our meditation teachers will show you how. Learn evidence-based breathwork techniques to soften anxiety, release tension, and sharpen focus.

Podcast: SOS Breath Work Narrated by Chibs Okereke
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SOS Breath Work A breathing practice to help relieve stress

Step-by-step guidance to ease your stress

In just 10 minutes a day, you'll learn how to manage your stress and anxiety symptoms. Choose from many popular courses, like 7 Days of Calming Anxiety and 7 Days of Managing Stress.

Podcast: 7 Days of Calming Anxiety Narrated by Tamara Levitt
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7 Days of Calming Anxiety A breathing meditation to help relieve feelings of anxiety and tension

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have anxiety?

It's important to acknowledge that occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, and anxiety can manifest itself in various ways. Some symptoms of anxiety include: excessive worry, fatigue (even without engaging in strenuous activities), sleep disturbances, irritability, restlessness, or having difficulty staying calm.

It's also important to note that self-diagnosis for anxiety is not a substitute for professional guidance. If you believe you have a more severe form of anxiety, we recommend you consult with a healthcare professional.

How do I get rid of stress?

If you need stress relief, here are a few things to try:

  1. Move your body. Engaging in physical activity helps reduce stress levels and can improve your mood.
  2. Meditate. While meditation can seem intimidating at first, it's highly effective for your emotional wellbeing and can help you focus your attention and quiet the mind.
  3. Breathe. Deep breathing exercises can help ground your attention in the present moment, restoring a sense of stability during stressful situations.
  4. Listen to music. Music can help quiet the mind and ease tension, helping soothe the day's stressors.

How does stress affect the body?

Stress is an inevitable part of our lives, and understanding its effects on the body is the first step toward managing it. In times of stress, your digestive, immune, cardiovascular, muscular and respiratory systems can all be impacted.

From breathing patterns to muscle tension, stomachaches to an increased heart rate, stress can affect you head to toe. Stress and its effect on your body can be mitigated through movement, breathwork and meditation.

What is an anxiety attack?

Anxiety attacks, also known as panic attacks, can be overwhelming experiences. They are brief episodes of intense fear and discomfort. An attack can start quickly and unexpectedly.

Symptoms can range from physical to mental to emotional. They include intense feelings of fear, a sense of losing control, a sense of impending doom, a pounding or racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, trembling or shaking, sweating, hot flashes or chills, nausea, or stomach discomfort.

How do I stop an anxiety attack?

Anxiety attacks can be intense, distressing, and disruptive. But there are preemptive measures that can be taken. Grounding techniques can help soften the start of a strong wave of emotions.

When in doubt, call out different smells, sounds, and feelings to help steady the breath and bring you back to the present moment.