Anxiety is a debilitating affliction that has a huge bearing on not only your life but also those around you. The following tips to help you relax have proved to be very successful with some, but it really depends on how much you want to help yourself.

My first recommendation is taking up regular exercise and sticking to it. Consistency is the key, not just when you can be bothered.

Okay, here's the deal. You suffer from anxiety, want to get better but hate exercise. Well, that's tough basically. If you work out or go for a swim or a cycle four times a week or more I guarantee you will feel better and a whole lot more relaxed. So you owe it to yourself to try it.

Drinking herbal teas is another great way of relaxing, especially those that include Jasmine or Chamomile. These are famous for their calming qualities and their ability to relax both the body and mind.

If you are getting yourself all worked up because nothing is working yet, you will just make yourself worse. Ok, so exercise and tea didn't work, so now try meditation. Seriously, this is a centuries old method of relaxation that has many known benefits and its advocates recommend it to everyone.

Music is an incredibly powerful medium, and lying down in a room with music playing in the background will relax both your body and mind. If you fancy being a bit more adventurous learn to play an instrument. Your stress levels will fall to an all time low and you will have accomplished something as well.

All of these techniques have been proven to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. Choose one and stick to it, don't chop and change as you won't do enough to feel the benefits. The only one that can be used in combination with another one is the tea drinking for obvious reasons.

It's your turn now, pick your strategy and begin your journey to relaxation and stress relief.