BY: SUZANA GUZMAN
Staff Writer
We probably all know it; heart thumping, shallow breathing, muscles tensing, and a foggy mind. In some way, most of us have quite possibly experienced stress in our lives. Whether it’s the uncomfortable worry that keeps you awake at night or a form of anxiety, we all kind of know the feeling. And for some of us, in times of high stress like exams or job interviews, our mental health needs even more care than usual. Found three useful tips that will help you clear your mind, focus and relax.
The air you breathe-
A few minutes of deep, slow breathing can help you calm down physically and mentally.
The body break-
Muscle tension is another physical occurrence that’s often associated with stress. One way to relieve this is through progressive muscle relaxation. Relaxing our muscles puts our body in a state that’s incompatible with stress.
The here and now-
Grounding is a technique that helps you stay in the moment. When you’re feeling like emotions such as stress or anxiety are taking over, grounding can help you focus on the here and now.