General Article 4 relaxation techniques to combat stress and anxiety

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Life can be really busy.

Whether you’re doing school work, socialising with friends or playing sport, sometimes it can be easy to forget to take some time out just for yourself.

If you don’t give yourself have time to relax, you might start to feel:

  • stressed
  • no longer in control of your life or that you’re rushing from one thing to the next • anxious
  • overwhelmed

Relaxation can be a great way to relieve stress, worry and anxiety. 

If you’re finding it difficult to cope then support is available, reach out to a trusted adult or your school nurse.

Breathing exercises

Breathing exercises can take just a few minutes and can be done anywhere as a quick time out, whether you’re standing, sitting or lying down. But you’ll get the most benefit if you practise them on a daily basis.

Here’s a short exercise you can try anytime:

Some people also find it helpful to picture themselves in their favourite place whilst deep breathing. Try picturing yourself in your favourite place and think about ...

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