• Breath Work – Bringing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide with deep breathing can help with emotional situations and moods.  Slowly inhale a deep breath, then exhale making it comfortable and feeling natural.  Do  between 8-10 times.
• Stop the use of caffeine and stimulant drugs – They make a person anxious and jumpy which interrupt good rest, relaxation and sleep only to escalate the stress.

Photo by: Mr. T in DC

• Expose Feeling – Verbalize your emotions.  Emotions suppressed are the building blocks of illness, stress, and pain.
• Exercise – Doing a physical exercise is one of the finest ways to relieve tension and feel good, generating energy along with a healthier attitude toward life.  A 15-30 minute walk would be effective.
• Learn Relaxation Exercises – The techniques learned would be a great benefit in lowering stress by letting go of mental stresses and undergo moments of inner peace.  Types of relaxation exercises can be yoga, massage, and meditation.

Acro Yoga Class (photo by: Innac)

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