• Don't forget to breathe. Breathing is a powerful tool to reduce stress and make one feel less anxious.

• Studies suggest breathing exercises promote relaxation and can reduce stress. 

• The most basic way to do mindful breathing is to focus on your breath, the inhale and exhale.

  • One strategy is to take 3 full deep breaths, one right after the other. You can do this while standing, or ideally when you're sitting or even lying down. You can keep your eyes open or closed.

  • Start by taking a deep inhale through your nostrils (3 seconds), hold your breath (2 seconds), and a long exhale through your mouth (4 seconds), and repeat this 2 more times. 

• Experts believe a regular practice of mindful breathing can make it easier to do it in more difficult or stressful situations.​​

• Learn about other breathing techniques for stress relief here.​

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​​​​​​Practice Breathing Exercises

• Practice a short breathing meditation from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Link here or watch below. ​