My Daily Habits for Dealing with Anxiety

My Daily Habits for Dealing with Anxiety

From Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens by Keys for Kids Ministries

June 11, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

Emily Acke shares her daily habits for managing anxiety through faith and self-care.

READ: PSALM 73:23-26; 1 PETER 5:7 I struggle with anxiety every day. It’s not because I don’t know that God loves me and that He’ll take care of me—I do know this—but it’s simply something that I deal with. Maybe you struggle with anxiety too. There are some daily habits I’ve taken on that seem to help me live with a little more peace. These are not a cure, but they help me feel calmer and more easily able to trust God. I pray and read my Bible at the start of every day. This helps me get my focus where it should be, and it allows me time to cast my anxiety on God (Colossians 3:1-2; 1 Peter 5:7). I move my body in some way in the morning. Sometimes I follow videos that I find online to slowly stretch and breathe, and lately I’ve started playing worship music while doing heel raises and squats too. I try to go for a daily walk. This gives me a chance to move my body again, be in nature, and enjoy being alone with God. I usually feel the least anxious while walking. I know that not getting enough sleep affects my mind and how I feel, so I take time to rest when I can—especially if I’m feeling extra tired or extra anxious. God loves us, and He will take care of us. He has us in His…

People in this episode

Host: Emily Acke

Topics covered

  • anxiety
  • daily habits
  • faith
  • trust in God
  • mental health

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • faith
  • daily habits
  • mental health
  • trust in God

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: PSALM 73:23-26, 1 PETER 5:7, Colossians 3:1-2

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