For 60 seconds every hour, stop what you're doing and focus on your breathing. Setting aside this time to simply be "in the moment" can ease anxiety by 44% and reduce symptoms of depression by 34%. Your memory, immune system, and personal relationships will thank you for giving them a boost, according to separate university studies.
Look Out the Window
When there's no time for a walk outdoors to clear your head, simply looking out the window can also do the trick (sorry, glancing at a nature picture won't cut it).
Give Someone a Hug
Or hold a friend's hand. Both actions release the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which can lower blood pressure and slow heart rate.
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