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Quick calming approaches to relieve anxiety
We’ve probably all had moments over the past year when we have felt anxious and our thoughts have spiralled out of control. Or maybe you are working from home and finding that without those short breaks which inevitably occur in the office, your brain is permanently in work mode.
Here are some calming approaches that you can try immediately – even if you want to achieve a quick fix in 30 seconds. They are all practical tips so you can dip into them as required, no previous practice required.
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The 30-3-30 approach
The Wellbeing and Coping website suggests actions you can do in either 30 seconds, 3 minutes or 30 minutes to help you cope and build your wellbeing. The website is co-funded by NHS England and is designed to help anyone struggling with our current situation to feel a bit calmer.
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The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise
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Distraction technique
Get your brain to concentrate on something else. Again, this could be as simple as looking around you for say 6 things that are a specific colour or counting backwards from 100 to zero. If you have a little more time you could print off a sudoku or crossword or watch a half-hour programme that catches your attention and draws you in like a quiz, competition or sitcom.
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