Use Breathing for Stress Relief to
Reduce Stress Immediately

Slow deep breathing for stress relief is practical and useful
any time we are upset.

When we are stressed our breath tends to be more rapid and shallow.

Breathing slowly and deeply helps us quickly get to feeling
calm, grounded and clear headed.

Some people suggest breathe in to a count of 4 ... hold it for a moment ... and then breathe out to a count of 8.

Some people suggest placing a hand on your belly and or chest to help make you more aware of your breath.

But even more important than the details is to just do it.

Try slow deep breathing for stress relief.... now

Every time you breathe deeply

and consciously

You celebrate the gift of life

So

Take a gentle deep breath.........

And then.........

Let it out.........

Take another gentle deep breath.......

And then.........

Let it out.........

You didn’t create your own life

Maybe you created some of its story

But life itself is a mystery and a gift we all receive from God

Watching your breath is a simple, reassuring affirmation of life

So

Take another gentle deep breath.........

And then.........

Let it out.........



Be grateful for the gift of life

In this moment

Right now

Simple deep breathing requires no special equipment.

Although it is wonderful to breathe deeply out in nature, in the park, or by the ocean, slow deep breathing can be done almost anywhere, anytime.

For example, I have used:

• twenty minutes of deep breathing before bed help bring soothing sleep and stress relief or minimize pain,
• a few minutes of deep breathing several times during the day to clear and focus my mind,
• just a few deep breaths before a difficult task to lessen anxiety and build my courage.

In other words, you can use slow, deep, gentle breathing any

time you start to feel tired, overwhelmed, worried or angry.

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