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The following simple 6 steps help you get control over your body\u2019s autonomous nervous system, reduce anxiety and deal with stress.<\/p>\n

\"6<\/a>1.<\/strong><\/span> Stop what you are doing right now, sit up straight, look upwards, and take a long deep breath.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong><\/span> I\u2019m sure that you already feel more relaxed and you probably wanted to smile. The word \u2018inspire\u2019 comes from the Latin inspirare<\/em> \u2013 to breathe into.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> <\/span>Now hold that straight-back position and put one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest.<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong><\/span> Start breathing in more deeply, so that you can feel your stomach push out on your hand with every breath in, and go back when you breathe out.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong><\/span> Continue to take slow deep breaths, counting slowly to five. The breaths should push your stomach out first and then lift your chest, filling your lungs full \u2013 which our normal shallow breathing never does.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong><\/span> To release maximum tension, whisper the word \u201crelax\u201d \u2013 or say c-a-l-m with every exhale.\u00a0Or you can simply elongate the sound of the letter \u2018M\u2019 as you breathe out \u2013 a technique charmingly called bumble bee breathing!<\/p>\n

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As few as 8 deep breaths will help you reduce stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

If you have a challenging task, you can couple this exercise with visualising the task ahead of you. The combination will strengthen your psychological and physical readiness for the challenge.<\/p>\n

Do share this article with family and friends. We live in a stressful world and this simple technique is a well-researched stress buster.<\/p>\n

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