Diaphragmatic Breathing

This is a strategy to help you slow down your breathing when feeling stressed or anxious. You will be asked to inhale for 4 seconds, pause for 2 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds, and repeat 10 times. Practice regularly so that this becomes a well-developed skill for high stress situations.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

This is a short relaxation exercise that helps you physically relax your body, which can help you feel less anxious. You will be asked to tense a group of muscles as you breathe in, and relax them as you breathe out.

Body Scan

This is a short mindfulness exercise that helps you learn to bring your full attention into the body in the present moment. You can use this short exercise daily, or several times in the day when you want to calm or centre yourself.