Modern living can be very packed and stressful.

Have you ever felt suffocated, or depressed from stress?

Learn these two tricks from a psychiatrist on how to quickly de-stress.

一、Diaphragmic Breathing

Sit down with both your feet on the ground.

Follow the 336 rule: breathe in for three seconds, hold it for three seconds, and breathe out for six seconds.

Step 1: Breathe in an adequate amount

Breathe deeply one or two times, then expel the breath from the depths of your lungs, depleting your chest area. Your next breath will be a deep, diaphragmic one.

Step 2: Breathe in with your nose, out with your mouth

Start by breathing out from your mouth, then slowly draw breath in with your nose. Once you have familiarized yourself with this routine, change to using your nose for both.

Step 3: Think of your abdomen as a balloon

Place your hands on your abdomen to feel the changes. When you breathe out from your mouth, empty your stomach area, and you will feel as if your belly is deflating. When you breathe in with your nose, air will slowly enter your belly, and you will feel it inflate.

Step 4: Press down on your stomach

Hands are the best tools. When breathing in to your stomach feels difficult, use both hands to gently press down on the abdominal area and help squeeze out the air. When slowly breathing in, push out with your belly to lift your hands.

二、Gradual Muscle Relaxation

Flex one area of muscles (for approximately five seconds,) then relax (for ten seconds.) After doing this twice for each area, feel the difference between tightness and relaxation. You’ll feel relieved from frustration and stress.

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