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Imagine your brain is a high-performance machine as a chiller that controls temperatures to avoid overheating, similarly your mind also needs effective methods to stay calm and composed under pressure. Fortunately, there are simple yet highly effective techniques to manage stress and anxiety before it goes out of control. By following these mindful practices in daily routine, you can nurture inner calm which helps you flourish in stressful situations also. Check out some realistic ways to offer the mental chill to your mind that it deserves.
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Deep Breathing Exercises Deep breathing is an easy and quick method to reduce stress levels. Our breathing gets restricted when we're nervous, which alerts our body to possible danger and rise in panic. The parasympathetic nervous system calms the body and gets activated by deep, conscious breathing. Try this out to make yourself calm: Take a slow breath through your nose for a four-count, hold it for four seconds, and then exhale through your mouth for another four counts. Continue this for a few minutes. This simple practice gives a mental chill by helping you reset and re-center.
Visualization Techniques Another effective technique to lower anxiety is the usage of guided imagery or visualization. You can visualize a calm, serene location such as a beach or forest where you can mentally get away from the tension of everyday life. The reason behind visualization is that the body gets relaxed when visualizing happens in a peaceful setting as the mind can’t differentiate between imagined and real sensations. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a comfortable environment. Make all of your senses work; visualize the warmth of the sun on your skin, the sound of waves or the smell of the sea. Five minutes of visualization also serve as a mental chiller which helps in relaxation and focus.
