breathing exercises for stress relief

How to calm down in under a minute
Source: About.com


Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that you can use to relax very quickly. It will work best if you have practiced it regularly even when you don't need it.

Difficulty Level: Easy
Time Required: 1 minute

Here's How:

1. Breathe in through your nose on a slow count of three.
2. Push your stomach out as you breathe in.
3. Breathe out through your mouth on a slow count of six.
4. Repeat two more times.

Tips:

1. If you feel light-headed breathe more slowly.
2. Practice three times a day and you will remember the steps when you are stressed out.

MY THOUGHTS

It's quite easy. Try this stress relief breathing exercise now. Practice. Practice. Until it comes naturally. When you get to a tricky or stressful situation, just breathe through your nose and so on. This is not just stress relief. This is a surefire way of giving yourself time to think of how to react.