DEEP BREATHING

One of the easiest ways to relieve tension is deep breathing.

1. Lie on your back with a pillow under your head. Bend your knees (or put a pillow under them) to relax your stomach.

2. Put one hand on your stomach, just below your rib cage.

3. Slowly breathe in through your nose. Your stomach should feel like it's rising.

4. Exhale slowly through your mouth, emptying your lungs completely and letting your stomach fall.

5. Repeat several times until you feel calm and relaxed. Practice daily.

Once you are able to do this easily, you can practice this technique almost anywhere, at any time.

 A major source of stress is people's efforts to control events or other people over whom they have little or no power. When confronted with a stressful situation, ask yourself: is this my problem? If it isn't, leave it alone. If it is, can you resolve it now? Once the problem is settled, leave it alone. Don't agonize over the decision, and try to accept situations you cannot change.

There are many circumstances in life beyond your control, starting with the weather and including in particular the behavior of others. Consider the fact that we live in an imperfect world. Know your limits. If a problem is beyond your control and cannot be changed at the moment, don't fight the situation. Learn to accept what is, for now, until such time when you can change things.

The mantra to keep in mind is three little words – Let It Go. If you can change something, then change it. If you can’t, Let It Go. Once you put this into practice, you’ll be surprised at how much stress is lifted from your shoulders. When we dwell on situations we cannot change, that’s when stress is emphasized. So if you can’t do anything about it, Let It Go!

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