Stop, Breathe, and Listen
This may sound too simple, but it’s something you can pick up quickly.
Negative emotions—like stress, anxiety, or frustration—can sometimes feel overwhelming. When these emotions take over, it can be hard to think about anything else, and it may seem like you’re stuck in a loop. At those moments, it can feel like your mind is racing, and you can’t find a way out. This is where relaxation techniques and mindfulness come in. They can help you handle these intense emotions by giving you tools to calm both your body and mind.
Stress isn’t just about external events—it’s also about how you interpret and respond to them. Relaxation and mindfulness techniques directly address both. These methods interrupt the stress cycle at different levels— in your bodily reactions and sensations, your feelings and your thoughts (physiological, emotional, and cognitive)—allowing you to regain control and ease the tension in your mind and body.