exhale for twice as long as you inhale. This process activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which tells your body to calm down.
Anytime you feel negative, you can use the HALT technique to identify whether physical sensations contribute to your mood. HALT stands for hungry, angry, lonely and tired.
While the method won’t chase your problems away, it can help you practice necessary self-care. Think of the Snickers commercial — you’re not you when you’re hungry or stressed to the limit.
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