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Proper Breathing! An Easy Technique for Stress Reduction

The easiest and most effective stress reduction technique is based on the simple notion of proper breathing.

Most of us are shallow breathers and when we're under stress our breathing becomes even more erratic.

If your breathing is deep and controlled, you will immediately reduce hyperalertness.

Hyperalertness is a state of stress where you are agitated and you nervous system is overworked. You may go from one thing to another without getting anything done, and sounds and actions may be magnified and annoying.

To do relax and practice proper breathing techniques, do this:

  • Sit or lie down and close your eyes
  • place your right hand on your stomach and your left hand on your chest
  • imagine a blue balloon in your stomach
  • breathe slowly ten times using the following technique:
  • breathe in through your nostrils and imagine the baloon filling up in your stomach

  • exhale and allow all the air to flow out of your body

  • repeat silently to yourself "relax, relax, relax" and say the number ten
  • Note: repeat the above 10 times counting backwards from 10 to 1)

    The exercise should take approximately 3 - 4 minutes.


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