4. Consider deep breathing
One of the best relaxation techniques to lower stress in your body is deep breathing. It sends messages to your brain that you are safe and relaxed, so you start feeling calm down, and more relaxed.
1. Get comfortable. You can sit in your chair or lie on your back, the important is to feel comfortable in your position.
2. Inhale air through your nose, and then fill your belly with air.
3. Exhale air through your nose.
4. Place your hand on your chest, and place the second hand on your belly. As you inhale, feel your belly rise. As you exhale, feel your belly get lower.
5. Repeat this exercise several times until you feel calm down.
5. Stop procrastination
Procrastination is keeping delaying important things that matter to you to another day. So your mind will keep reminding you to do the task since it’s important for you. Doing this task will be too much easier than having to deal with repetitive thoughts and negative emotions such as guilt.
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