Deep Breathing Exercise and Technique
It is normal for students to get tensed and stressed during an examination or test, or even when rushing assignment or project. Even though there are many factors causing the stress, there are also ways to counter the stress and reclaim your calmness.
Crucial Tips to Reduce Stress
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Get ample sleep
Get over it. Man needs enough rest. Nobody can work endlessly without taking enough rest to maintain his high efficiency in work.
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Sleep early
Your body replenishes itself at night. As scientifically proven, for a normal human being, different parts of his body heal themselves at different hours in the night. You need the recuperation in order to work your body better.
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Follow a regular sleeping hour
Even if you have enough sleep, it will be tedious for your body to adjust the timing properly. This is usually known as "body clock".
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Set practical goals that are significant to you
Without a goal, you will be aimless and may tend to lose track. Start setting a goal and focus on it.
Below is a common deep breathing exercise that you can practice to help yourself to remain calm and focus better during stress period, be it while rushing your assignment or when you are sitting in the examination hall.
Deep Breathing Exercise
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You should target to breathe at a rate of about 12 to 14 breaths in a minute.
Take in a deep breath into your lungs through your nose up to the point that your lungs are filled. .
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While you are breathing in, Count 1 to 3.
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Breathe out slowly through your mouth.
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Relax the muscles around your neck and your shoulders.
This deep breathing exercise helps you greatly in stress management and thus, you should do it as many times as you wish daily for at least one minute each time. For better effect, you may play some soft and slow music.
You should also consider taking up a yoga class to help you improve on your breathing!
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Stress Management - Coping with Stress
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