{"specialPage":false,"currentContentLayout":"postArchive","isPage":false,"isSingle":false,"isHome":false,"isFrontPage":false,"isArchive":true,"is404":false,"archiveTitle":"calming gifs","title":"Bestgifs.makeagif.com &raquo; The best animated GIFs on the internet","bodyClasses":["archive","tag","tag-calming-gifs","tag-179"],"posts":[{"id":1484,"post_title":"Ultimate Stress Relief! 17 Amazing GIFS To Destroy Anxiety!","post_excerpt":"<p>Are you going through a rough patch? Is work, school, or life in general got you on the ropes? Is THE MAN dragging you down? Or do you suffer from chronic anxiety? Then this is the post for you! We&#8217;ve assembled a post of calming, inspiring, relaxing, GIFS that&#8217;ll DESTROY any stress and anxiety you&#8217;re [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","post_shortcode":null,"post_slider_height":"400","post_content":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you going through a rough patch?<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/down.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1487\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1487\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/down.gif\" alt=\"down\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Is work, school, or life in general got you on the ropes? Is THE MAN dragging you down?<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/newgirl.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1491\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/newgirl.gif\" alt=\"newgirl\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Or do you suffer from chronic anxiety?<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/anxiety-piglet.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1509\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1509\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/anxiety-piglet.gif\" alt=\"anxiety-piglet\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Then this is the post for you! We&#8217;ve assembled a post of calming, inspiring, relaxing, GIFS that&#8217;ll DESTROY any stress and anxiety you&#8217;re feeling.\u00a0Like this one\u2014the power of controlled calm breathing will make you feel better in no time!<a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/breathe.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1506\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1506 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/breathe.gif\" alt=\"breathe\" width=\"500\" height=\"460\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Or hit up\u00a0this B<em>reathing Re-calibration Station<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/toofast.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1495\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1495\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/toofast.gif\" alt=\"toofast\" width=\"500\" height=\"572\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When you&#8217;re breathing too fast and feel like you&#8217;re losing your s#%t, use this to slow down your breathing and your mind!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">You can never have enough tools when it comes to beating anxiety.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/push.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1514\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1514\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/push.gif\" alt=\"push\" width=\"500\" height=\"253\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Calming Cat<\/em> is an Internet classic. A simple cute GIF made with the express purpose of transforming yourself into a cool cat:<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/calmingcat.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1501\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/calmingcat.gif\" alt=\"calmingcat\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Or chillax by following the brush with your eyes for as long as it takes.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/followbrush.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1505\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1505\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/followbrush.gif\" alt=\"followbrush\" width=\"500\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">These ambient designs of spirals and shapes have a calming effect, give them a try and see if they push you into a Zen state of mind:<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ambient.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1496\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1496\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ambient.gif\" alt=\"ambient\" width=\"500\" height=\"486\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/squares.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1490\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1490\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/squares.gif\" alt=\"squares\" width=\"500\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cirtcle.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1511\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1511\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cirtcle.gif\" alt=\"cirtcle\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Spending time in nature <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prevention.com\/mind-body\/emotional-health\/spending-time-outside-relieves-stress\" target=\"_blank\">is proven<\/a> to make people happy and reduce their stress levels. But what if you can&#8217;t get to the great wild and commune with the Earth to fix yourself up? How about a few beautiful and serene nature GIFS to replenish your soul.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nature1.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1493\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/nature1.gif\" alt=\"nature soothing gif\" width=\"500\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/brook.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1500\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1500\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/brook.gif\" alt=\"brook\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fog.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1503\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1503\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/fog.gif\" alt=\"fog\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainyday.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1492\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1492\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/rainyday.gif\" alt=\"rainyday\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">It never hurts to hear a few inspirational messages and slogans to inspire and motivate you. Use these to get your mind on a more positive track!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/quote.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1499\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1499\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/quote.gif\" alt=\"quote\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/badday.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1498\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1498\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/badday.gif\" alt=\"badday\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/hanginthere.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1488\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/hanginthere.gif\" alt=\"hanginthere\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">And we can all use a reminder that no matter how bad it feels, none of us are alone.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ghosthug-1.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1512\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1512\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ghosthug-1.gif\" alt=\"ghosthug\" width=\"500\" height=\"518\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">And if none of these GIFS are working for you, there&#8217;s always this, it&#8217;s guaranteed to make everything right.<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/okay.gif\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1502\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1502\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/okay.gif\" alt=\"okay\" width=\"500\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bookmark this page and visit it on your smartphone the next time you feel like your anxiety is out of control. And feel free to share it on Facebook with a friend who might benefit from it \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","post_mime_type":null,"featimg":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stop-400x400.gif","animation":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/stop.gif","featimgCaption":"","meta":{"postSource":""},"postType":"post","permalink":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/calming-gifs\/","terms":{"post_tag":[{"id":178,"title":"anxiety","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/anxiety\/","slug":"anxiety","color":""},{"id":179,"title":"calming gifs","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/calming-gifs\/","slug":"calming-gifs","color":""},{"id":180,"title":"relax","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/tag\/relax\/","slug":"relax","color":""}],"category":[{"id":124,"title":"Lifestyle","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/category\/lifestyle\/","slug":"lifestyle","color":""}]},"commentsOpen":true,"nrComments":"0","haveComments":1,"commentsPassword":false,"commentsVisibility":1,"pingsOpen":true,"havePings":false,"author":{"id":"16","name":"Jonathan Stewart","bio":"","website":"","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/author\/jonathan-stewart\/","avatar":"<img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1c9cb747a3e954c715f1ad572ee6f53b?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1c9cb747a3e954c715f1ad572ee6f53b?s=192&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/>"},"postClasses":["post-1484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-anxiety","tag-calming-gifs","tag-relax"],"date":{"text":"April 13, 2016","m":"20160413","url":"https:\/\/bestgifs.makeagif.com\/2016\/04\/13\/"},"views":"7149","votes":0,"vote":0,"next_post":"","prev_post":""}],"havePagination":false}