Double handed breathing

Belly breathing helps to keep your mind still and in one place (just like an anchor does to a ship). When our mind is more focused and calm it can help reduce our stress levels.

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Alternate nostril breathing

Alternate nostril breathing helps to relax your body and mind, reduce anxiety and promote overall wellbeing.

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Grounding using the senses

Moving your attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment using the senses can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the calming response in our body).

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1 What you can do right now to help you manage stress

Everyone deals with stress differently.

When you recognise that you’re feeling stressed, there are things you can do, right now, in the moment that will help.

Breathing and grounding techniques are great ways to get your stress under control as it happens. The more you practice these techniques, the better they will work for you in helping to manage your stress.

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Double handed breathing

Alternate nostril breathing

Grounding using the senses

2 Develop your own stress plan
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