How to reduce daily stress ?

Anne Siret Health, Self healing, Well being Leave a Comment

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Your brain and nervous system are not designed to handle long-term stress. 

So, how do you fight back against this fearsome enemy?

One way is by doing this short simple 3-minute breathing technique proven to reduce stress levels. This is an exercice retrieved from NeuroGym programs*.

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This one is called “The Adult Time Out.” It’s so simple. Here’s all you have to do:

  1. Schedule an event in your calendar 3 times a day for a “Time-Out” (or set a reminder on your phone)
  2. When the “Time-Out” comes, take 3 minutes out of your schedule, close your eyes, and breathe deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth.
  3. You’ll be amazed as you can actually FEEL your stress evaporate. (Also, if you look in a mirror before and after, you’ll see a visible difference in your face. Try it! It’s incredible.)

This breathing exercise is based on neuroscientific principles . . . you can think of this like pushing the reset button on your brain. And when you push that button it pumps the brakes on the cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine that flood your mind when you’re stressed. And with lots of practice, you can not only reduce your stress . . . you can eliminate stress entirely.

The reason this works is that it signals to your brain that everything is O.K. and that you’re safe. You can relax. And when you’re relaxed, you know how much more productive and focused you are, right?

So, now that you’ve read this post, you know it only takes 3 minutes … so there are two things you can do now.

First, give it a shot. Close your eyes for 3 minutes and focus on your breathe.

Next, leave a comment below on how you feel when you’re done and share this exercice on Facebook. Tag a friend who you know has a busy schedule or someone who’s told you they feel overwhelmed or stressed.

 

* All NeuroGym programs use the latest in neuroscience research to help you recognize and release any of the mental and emotional obstacles that are keeping you from accomplishing your goals and dreams.

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