How To Beat Stress

Here is a simple, two-step method to help alleviate stress. The “BE” practice involves 1) Breathing (“Take a few deep breaths and as you breathe in, know that you’re breathing in, as you breathe out know that you breathing out.”) and 2) Expanding (“This is the process of expanding your attention throughout the body and just feeling the body as it is.”). Should this strategy fail to soothe your anxieties, please feel free to follow my two-step method: The “DY” practice involves 1) Drinking (“Take a few strong sips and as you swallow, say, ‘Damn, that’s good stuff.’ The higher the proof the more conviction you should say this with.”) and 2) Yawning (“Ever notice how calm you feel after a good long yawn? Why not give that a shot? Couldn’t hurt.”) Repeat as necessary, particularly the first step. You’re welcome.

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