Stay in the present. You can calm both your mind and your body by keeping your mind in the present. The present is hardly ever as stressful as an imagined future or a past full of regrets. To stay in the present, center your attention on your breathing, a sound or visual pattern, a repetitive movement, or meditation.
A great way to help destress is meditation. You may be thinking, "I don't have time for that." But you do! It only takes one minute. Start with a minute and work up to five. A great way to meditate is through affirmations. Tell yourself something great, like, "I am love."
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