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Relaxation Training
Develop Good Breathing Habits
Slow, deep breathing from the diaphragm is one of the fastest ways to calm the body's stress response. Practice for a few minutes at a time, several times a day.
Practice
Sit comfortably. Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four, so that the hand on your stomach rises. Hold for a count of two. Breathe out slowly through your mouth for a count of six. Repeat for several minutes.
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