This page is about calming.
When we are feelIng upset for an extended period, or even a short period, it is so useful to find away to invite in a more calmful state for yourself. A calm state lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate, and reduces stress hormones like cortisol. When the body feels safe, it can focus energy on restoration, learning, and growth.
If you are having stress, notice how your body feels in the present moment without judgment. It’s OK.
The emergence of feelings is a gateway to a deeper part of yourself. Trust yourself to be your greatest friend.
Below are some calming activities you can try through your device. Let it be said that physical activity and getting close to nature in your favourite way, have benefits that can not be replaced by going online.
1. Sit or lie flat in a comfortable position.
2. Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand on your chest.
3. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and let your belly push your hand out. …
4. Breathe out through pursed lips as if you were whistling. …
5. Do this breathing 3 to 10 times.
Guided meditations
There are tons of good ones on Youtube.
Here’s one of my favourites :
Malia Yoga Guided meditation for intrusive thoughts, OCD and anxiety
Music
Music can heighten your emotions and release you out of stuckness. So any music that does it for you.
These two are quite pure (or you may find them sappy🙏)
I am light
I release control
Positive self-talk and affirmation
A great place to start
Positive affirmations