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How To Calm Down in Under a Minute

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Updated: June 21, 2003

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Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that you can use to relax very quickly. It will work best if you have practiced it regularly.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 1 minute

Here's How:

  1. Breathe in through your nose on a slow count of three.
  2. Push your stomach out as you breathe in.
  3. Breathe out through your mouth on a slow count of six.
  4. Repeat two more times.

Tips:

  1. If you feel light-headed, breathe more slowly.
  2. Practice three times a day and you will remember the steps when you are stressed out.

What You Need:

  • lungs
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