9 Daily Rituals to Help You Cope with Stress
If you're looking to calm down stat, we've got quick calming techniques you can turn to anytime, anywhere.
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Flex your muscles
"Start by clenching the muscles in your forehead and face as you take a breath and hold it for a moment," says Nina Smiley, PhD, coauthor of
The Three Minute Meditator. "As you release the tension, exhale fully and relax. Work your way down your body, repeating the process. The tightening and releasing is a physical cue to the body to let stress go." — Kim Tranell
Published 03/29/2017
