How You Can Reduce Stress & Anxiety During a Pandemic

We all worry. But when you find yourself on that unproductive “worry treadmill” with one rapid thought coming after another, it’s time to pause and practice calm, deep breathing. That’s important because our breathing is often shallow and quick in stressful moments, releasing hormones that intensify the situation. 

Lisa Boone, in a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, pointed to a recommendation from Diana Winston, director of mindfulness education at the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. The technique, called STOP, can help reduce anxiety by promoting mindfulness.

Check out more resources about how you can reduce stress:

• Want to Boost Your Immunity and Reduce Your Anxiety?

• Getting Through COVID-19: How to Prepare and Take Care 

• 5 Surprising Stress Busters  

• Namaste Healthy With Yoga

• 3 Scientific Reasons Why You Should Do Yoga 

Source:

Los Angeles Times | Meditation and mindfulness tips for coping with the coronavirus pandemic