Daily Tips for, Managing Stress, and Reducing Anxiety. Lifehack recently offered readers some tips on how to stop feeling anxious and regain peace of mind. . Here are four things they suggest:. 1. Adjust your diet , Sugary foods, processed foods, alcohol, caffeine and artificial sweeteners all can make anxiety worse. . Lifehack suggests trying these anxiety-reducing foods: , dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, fatty fish, eggs, turmeric, chamomile, yogurt and green tea. Lifehack suggests trying these anxiety-reducing foods: , dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, fatty fish, eggs, turmeric, chamomile, yogurt and green tea. Lifehack suggests trying these anxiety-reducing foods: , dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, fatty fish, eggs, turmeric, chamomile, yogurt and green tea. 2. Hydration is key , According to Lifehack, research suggests that even mild dehydration can worsen anxiety. . 3. Incorporate mindfulness into your daily life, Meditation and diaphragmatic breathing are just two better known examples of mindfulness techniques. Lifehack suggests a practice called Five Things, which is based upon our five senses and focusing the mind on each one individually. . 4. Exercise regularly , 30 minutes of exercise three to five days a week can significantly reduce anxiety. . One study found that exercise was equally as effective as medication in treating symptoms of anxiety. . Managing stress and feelings of anxiety can be difficult, but implementing new strategies and reaching out for support is a great place to start.