Why would something so simple help me feel less anxious?
When you feel anxious, your body is full of extra energy, like a shaken-up soda bottle. Gentle movement helps to slowly release that fizzy energy instead of letting it explode. It tells your body’s built-in alarm system, “Hey, we’re safe, we can calm down now.“ By focusing on easy stretches or the rhythm of your walk, you give your busy mind a simple job to do, which helps quiet the worried thoughts. It’s a direct way to show your body it’s okay to relax.