The Chinese have a very different approach to dealing with anxiety issues than we do in the West. Here the main approaches are through drugs or some form of psychotherapy. The Chinese work to change the ways you habitually react to stress. In particular they work on breath, posture and movement.
When you are under pressure your body reacts in certain ways. If you can change those habits then you can deal with more stress without being overly affected by it. If your body is constantly kept in a state of high tension and imbalance then it takes very little extra pressure to push you over the edge. But if you can learn to relax, regain your root and maintain a state of balance then very little can move you.
Breathing
Breathing is the most fundamental thing we do. Changing the way you breathe has a massive impact on your physical and mental health and wellbeing.
DO NOT IGNORE BREATH TRAINING. Nothing else you can do will have a bigger impact. Read and practice the following and make them a part of your life.
Posture
Be on your legs – This post contains links to several stances you should practice to drain the tension out of your upper body
Mobility Exercises
If your body is full of tension you’ll be amazed at what a difference spending a few minutes doing these exercises can make. You will feel taller, far more open and relaxed and feel like you could take on the world.
Further Reading
A few selected articles to help you deal with your anxiety and stress