3 Effective Tools for Stress

3 Effective Tools for STRESS

Whether you're getting hit by some gnarly insanity right now or just live in a perpetual state of to-do's...

Let's stop being victims and regain control with 3 effective af tools:

BREATHE
MOVE
REFLECT

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BREATHE

If able, move to a different space and sit comfortably (if not you can do all of this in your office chair).

Imagine a string is attached to the top of your head and that string is gently pulling you upwards - expanding the space for your lungs, relaxing your shoulders, and strengthening your spine.

Now let’s get weird and close our eyes - exhale all the air in your body, feeling your abdominals contract...

Perform your first Box Breath at the following tempo:

3s Inhale through your nose, expanding chest and belly
1s Hold at the top
3s Exhale through your nose or open mouth
1s Hold at the bottom

Repeat that tempo breathing for 8-10 rounds. It may feel really weird at first, but you will find your groove. If you find this really simple or are super stressed and need some major calming try a 3/3/3/3 tempo.

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MOVE

When our nervous system senses threats, it affects our entire body (in this way we can 'store' stress or anxiety physically). Moving it through and OUT of our bodies is a powerful way to release stress and restore yourself to a higher functioning state.

Go on a quick walk
Hit 10 air squats or 20 high knees
Literally shake it out (what, too weird? Stop thinking you’re too cool for this stuff, it works, aight)

REFLECT

Ask yourself the following questions:

What is causing me the most anxiety right now?
Is it essential for me to do this thing RIGHT NOW?
- If YES: What is the simplest step I can take towards it right now?
- If NO: Let it go for now.
What is ACTUALLY important for me to do right now?
- GO DO THAT THING