closed, with a hand on
your belly. Slowly inhale
through your nose, feeling
the breath start in
your abdomen and work
its way to the top of your
head. Reverse the process
as you exhale through
your mouth.
Enjoy the texture and taste
of each bite of food.
When you spend time in
the moment and focus on
your senses, you should
feel less tense.
4. Reach Out
“Deep breathing counters
the effects of stress by
slowing the heart rate and
lowering blood pressure,”
psychologist Judith Tutin,
PhD, says. She's a
certified life coach in
Rome, GA.
Your social network is one
of your best tools for
handling stress. Talk to
others -- preferably face to
face, or at least on the
phone. Share what's going
on. You can get a fresh
perspective while keeping
your connection strong.
3. Be Present
5. Tune In to Your Body
Slow down.
Mentally scan your body
to get a sense of how
stress affects it each day.
Lie on your back, or sit
with your feet on the floor.
Start at your toes and
work your way up to your
scalp, noticing how your
body feels.
“Take 5 minutes and focus
on only one behavior with
awareness,” Tutin says.
Notice how the air feels
on your face when you’re
walking and how your feet
feel hitting the ground.
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