Sometimes it’s easy to forget that in order to alleviate stress, you don’t have to take a full day off to relax from work. You can do these five methods anywhere to make your life less stressful.

One way to relax anywhere is to do some deep breathing. If you’re feeling anxious, it’ll make your heartbeat race, which only propels your stress levels. By taking multiple deep breaths, you’ll slow your heart rate down, which will make you feel less anxious and antsy.

Another form of stress relief that can be practiced pretty much anywhere is meditation. In order to lower your stress, you’ll need to stop thinking about whatever it is that was making you anxious and just center your attention to your steady breathing and mental state.

Make sure your mind is totally clear so that once you go back to your everyday activities, you feel much calmer and peaceful. You could also get in some exercise to dull your worries.

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