“Anxiety” is complicated. It shows up in many different ways. For some, it’s a twisting sensation in the belly, for others a dropping sensation, or movements running up and down the chest. Racing thoughts, racing heart, shallow breathing, and so on. Sometimes there are apparent triggers, sometimes the experience starts with no clear antecedent. No matter how your body lets you know that anxiety is present, here are five things you can do to soothe your self while honoring the