Purposeful breathing and meditation are simple yet powerful techniques for managing stress and promoting relaxation. Use this practice at any time during your day to cultivate a sense of calm, enhance focus and clarity, and reduce stress. 

Visit the website below to engage in one of the audio guided breathing and/or mediations. https://scsmh.education.uiowa.edu/resources/mindfulness-coloring-pages-and-books/ 

• Keeping a journal.

• Meditation

• Mindfulness Techniques

• Getting plenty of exercise.

• Eating healthy, regular meals.

• Making sure you get enough sleep.

• Meditating.

• Downloading an app that provides relaxation exercises (such as deep breathing or visualization) or tips for practicing mindfulness.

• Limiting excess caffeine in soft drinks or coffee

• Reaching out to friends or family members who help you cope in a positive way

• Making time to do fun things

• Learning to recognize and prepare for stressful periods by doing all of the above