Anxiety Coping Cards

Abdominal breathing

Abdominal breathing is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety.

Follow these steps: Sit in a comfortable position. Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly. Inhale slowly through your nose. Notice how your belly rises while your chest remains still. Hold for a count of three. Then, gently exhale through your mouth. Purse your lips, but keep your jaw relaxed. Take another break for a few seconds. The point of these pauses is to slow down your breathing deliberately. Repeat these steps for a few minutes as needed, until you notice that your body feels relaxed and calm.