| Simple as 1,2,3: Really! | | | | uninterrupted. |
| Ridding yourself of anger, stress and anxiety may be | | | | Sit or lie down and close your eyes. You may keep |
| as simple as 1, 2, 3. Here is a quick tip from an ex | | | | your eyes open and it still works. Try this at a red |
| "Rageaholic" that may help you relax and de-stress in | | | | light, with your eyes open ( or you will make others |
| seconds. It is my most effective and efficient calming | | | | just as angry if you don't go on green ) |
| technique that I use.. Before you communicate with | | | | 2. Take a few deep breaths, yet inhale the same |
| anyone or if there is stress or anxiety in your life, try | | | | time as you exhale. |
| this easy method. There are other methods that also | | | | Example: Inhale One ... 2... 3.... Exhale 1.... 2... 3...... do this |
| work yet are more complicated and take longer to | | | | count for 30 seconds and build up to a longer count. |
| work. Sometimes I need fast and easy. | | | | If it seems uncomfortable, stay at 3. |
| Anytime, Anywhere is OK | | | | Important:Eventually as you practice, it will be easier. |
| Try this method before a meeting, entering the front | | | | Sometimes I get up to 17. That is when I turn into a |
| door after work anytime before you may have a | | | | wet noodle, as I am so relaxed. Keep counting, as it |
| challenging situation. It will help take the edge off of | | | | will help you to focus on the breathing and no other |
| the stress. The longer you use this method the | | | | thoughts. If other thoughts start to invade, just |
| better you will feel. It will help keep you out of | | | | imagine writing them on a post it note, stick it |
| trouble | | | | somewhere that you do your office work and you |
| Effortless Anxiety Soother Exercise | | | | will get back to it later. Then go back to counting. |
| 1. Find a location where you be alone and | | | | That is it; try it now if you need to relax. |