Here are 5 stress relief tips you can use to stop feeling stressed out pretty quickly.  They will work for anyone, but are even more effective if you make a habit of using at least one every day.  Let me know what you think!

1. Start noticing your what your body is doing. Every hour or so, check in with yourself by scanning your body for pain, tightness and so on.  Is there a knot in your stomach?  Do feel stiff, heavy or lethargic?  Is your jaw or head hurting?  Once you become aware that there IS a problem, just take your attention there.  Pretend you are just curious, and don’t try to force it to go away.  The goal is to just “sit with” the feeling of discomfort, much like you would sit with a friend who came to you for help.  Begin to breathe a little more deeply, leaning into the problem area.  As you breathe in, imagine you are taking in relaxation & peace. When you breathe out, imagine letting go of stress, anxiety or pain.  Continue for at least 3 minutes, 5-7 minutes is even better.

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