Another option that may help you manage your anxiety is the muscle relaxation exercise, Lauren said. "Starting at the feet, gently squeeze the foot muscles, then slowly release them. Next, squeeze the large muscles in the calves for five seconds, then release them. Then squeeze the thigh muscles for five seconds, then release," she instructed. Work your way up your entire body, squeezing and releasing your muscles like your quads, your obliques, forearms, and triceps.