You can easily incorporate these techniques into a simple daily routine.
- Diaphragmatic Breathing (3 minutes): Sit comfortably with a straight back. Inhale deeply through your nose for four seconds, feeling your belly rise, then exhale slowly through your mouth for six to eight seconds. Repeat this for three minutes.
- Humming or Soft Singing (1–2 minutes): Hum a favorite melody or simply make a soft “mmmm” sound. Close your eyes and feel the vibrations in your throat.
- Massage (1 minute): Use your fingertips to gently massage behind your ears and along the sides of your neck. The document suggests doing this “lovingly, as if you were petting a small animal”.
- Cold Water (Optional, 30 seconds): Splash cold water on your face or place a cold towel on your neck. Breathe normally as you feel the cool sensation.
- Conscious Gratitude (1 minute): Think of one thing you’re grateful for, no matter how small. Close your eyes and feel the warmth in your chest as if you’re hugging that moment.
