Feeling Stressed Out?

If stress and tension are getting the better of you right now, here's some suggestions for quick fixes to make you feel a little more relaxed:

• Take a deep breath of fresh air and breath out slowly
• Take control of your breathing - put one hand one your abdomen and one hand on your chest. Concentrate on the hand on the abdomen, ensure it rises and falls with each breath.
• Take Bach Rescue Remedy
• Do some physical exercise
• Check your body for tension and let it drain out
• Close your eyes and recall a moment of relaxation and happiness from another time.
• Remember your funniest memory. If someone asked you now to think of the funniest anecdote you have, what would it be? Tell it to yourself now, out loud if possible.
• Think of the problem that is stressing you out - now think of your favourite cartoon character telling you why that problem should not be causing this anxiety to you.

What quick fixes do you use to get yourself when you feel stress getting on top of you? Email us and let us know: quickfix@relax-yourself.co.uk