Breath control

This exercise one of the quickest ways of lowering stress.

Use it any time you want to feel better - and especially in emergencies.

Stop what you are doing, then sit down or stand up straight.

Take several really deep breaths, filling your lungs completely.

Breathe in fully, and then exhale slowly, dropping your shoulders and allowing yourself to relax.

Count down from ten to zero whilst you are breathing out.

This can immediately make you feel that your stress is draining away.

Go on! Try it right now.