{"id":903,"date":"2021-08-13T14:12:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T13:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.clooper.com\/?p=903"},"modified":"2021-09-01T13:11:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T12:11:06","slug":"anxiety-woes-heres-3-techniques-that-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/anxiety-woes-heres-3-techniques-that-can-help","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety Got You Down? Here are 3 Simple Techniques To Combat Frayed Nerves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes anxiety can negatively impact our mood, especially in times of change or unrest. Nervous about a move? Worried about a future job? Just plain anxious about the future? Take a moment out of your day to check in with those feelings, you\u2019ll find them much easier to deal with. We\u2019ve compiled a short list of ways you can do just that.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know, cliche, right? But it works! While it isn\u2019t a miracle cure, it helps a whole lot to take a moment to check in with your breathing. You can do this anywhere. At home, at work, walking through the park. Breathing exercises are quick, easy to remember, and even scientifically proven to benefit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep and controlled breathing has been proven to affect your mood and physical health. Breathing slowly and from your stomach encourages your nervous system to calm down. Whereas, breathing quickly and shallowly quickens the heart, in turn raising anxiety and stress. Deep breathing also benefits your heart, brain, digestive and immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a simple breathing technique to combat anxiety wherever you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n