Anxiety can be defined by feeling worry or stressed by some sort of issue. Often people that experience anxiety also experience symptoms such as: worry, distressful thoughts that often take place at night when attempting to fall asleep, distraction from the present, difficulty focusing and concentrating. Symptoms also include those that can be felt or seen on a physical level: racing heart rate, sweaty hands or body part, and hand tremors are common symptoms to anxiety. This article focuses on understanding anxiety and developing coping skills or ways to manage anxiety.