Dear friends, happy Spring! Today I want to share some easy techniques that will help you deal with stress, anger and fear.
Instant Stress Relief: Hands-on Heart
This technique brings you from your head into your heart. It is comforting and nurturing.
a. Place your right hand over your left on the center of your chest (heart chakra).
b. Inhale slowly and gently through your nose.
c. Exhale slowly through your mouth, allowing your breath to drop into your heart. Smile.
d. Repeat twice.
If still stressed, repeat twice, for a total of three rounds.
Fear Reset: Finger Press
Try this before or during a challenging or uncomfortable situation, or when experiencing stress. Use the thumb and middle finger on one hand or both hands
1. Place the pad of your thumb on the soft side of your middle finger (under the big knuckle).
2. Inhale while holding it light as a butterfly.
3. Exhale while pressing firmly with your thumb. It is a powerful acupressure point.
4. Repeat twice.
If still fearful, repeat twice, for a total of three rounds.
Anger Reset: Reverse Breath
Try this when frustrated, irritated, or angry. It can be done without anyone noticing.
a. Inhale gently and long through your mouth.
b. Close your mouth. Exhale gently and long through your nose.
c. Repeat twice.
Until next time,
Barbara