If dealing with anxiety
were as simple as reminding ourselves to relax whenever we were worried or stressed, the majority of us would be calm and blissed-out most of the time. Like any other worthwhile skill relaxation
takes practice.
Use the following techniques to manage
stressful times with clarity and balance:
Exhale. One of the best ways to bring yourself back down to
earth is to lengthen your exhalations. This form of breathing triggers the parasympathetic nervous system or relaxation response, moving the body into a more restful state of being - calm and centered.
Focus your mind. Sometimes when the world sends us spinning,
we want to do nothing more than drop into an easy chair and stare into
space. But this approach often gives the brain free rein to continue
its obsessive and agitated thinking. Instead, try focusing your mind in
a constructive and engaging way: Practice a mantra meditation, draw a mandala, knit, crochet, do some yoga, practice a challenging breath meditation, or another type of repetitive, engaging activity.
Happy Friday the 13th!
Katie Goode, LMFT
www.HolisticTherapyOC.com
Use the following techniques to manage stressful times with clarity and balance:
Exhale. One of the best ways to bring yourself back down to earth is to lengthen your exhalations. This form of breathing triggers the parasympathetic nervous system or relaxation response, moving the body into a more restful state of being - calm and centered.
Focus your mind. Sometimes when the world sends us spinning, we want to do nothing more than drop into an easy chair and stare into space. But this approach often gives the brain free rein to continue its obsessive and agitated thinking. Instead, try focusing your mind in a constructive and engaging way: Practice a mantra meditation, draw a mandala, knit, crochet, do some yoga, practice a challenging breath meditation, or another type of repetitive, engaging activity.
Happy Friday the 13th!Katie Goode, LMFT
www.HolisticTherapyOC.com