ABSTRACT
Relaxation can also play an important part in dealing with stress and in managing anxiety. There are many forms of relaxation exercises, ranging from those that require physical exertion or movement to those that require nothing more than breathing or visualization techniques. Anxiety can be made worse by taking stimulants such as tea, coffee, colas and chocolate, all of which contain caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and stimulants are best avoided when we are experiencing emotions such as anxiety and anger. Stress is one of the main causes of sleep disturbance. Many people lie awake at night worrying about problems or thinking about the future in an anxious manner; then having finally fallen asleep awake feeling tired as the original worries are still there. Sleep is essential for survival, health and fitness and research suggests that it is the quality of sleep that is most important.
