Here are some some on-the-spot tips that experts recommend to relax and reduce stress instantly:
Take a deep breath – This is not just lip service. Stress often causes shallow breathing and taking a deep breath, counting to 10 and exhaling slowly can be exactly the thing to calm you down. Focus on your breathing for a moment and inhale deeply to feel the changes in your body as you breathe in. Then exhale in the same way. Repeat the process at least ten times in order to get your pulse, blood pressure and stress level back to normal. Be sure you are breathing from your belly and not your chest. This makes all the difference in the world.
Visualize positive images – It is very difficult for some to focus while in a stressed state. However, it is possible to channel your mind and visualize images that can keep you relaxed and reduce the thoughts away from the situation that is causing the stress. It is a form of distraction. Whether your image is a certain soothing color or calming place, these images will bring in more positive thoughts. The trick is to do this enough times to make it a habit. When stress kicks up you can go to "your happy place."
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