How to Manage Stress
How to Manage Stress Everyone feels stress sometimes, especially when dealing with a difficult situation. Difficult situations can include relationship difficulties, work issues or money worries among other things. There are many ways to manage stress such as: ● listening to music or reading ● walking ● being in nature or with friends ● exercise ● breathing exercises Breathing exercises can help your mind and body get control of a difficult situation. They only take a few minutes to do and can help you reduce stress. Practice these tips to help you take a moment and breathe: 1. Sit in a comfortable and supportive chair. Put one hand on your chest and the other hand on your tummy. 2. Breathe as you would normally, but notice where your breath is coming from in your body. 3. Concentrate on taking a deep breath and filling your lungs - notice how your tummy rises and falls 4. As you get used to taking deep breaths, try holding your breath for a count of 4 and then exhaling to a count of