1 Minute Rescue

Stress and anxiety can literally hijack our nervous systems, flooding us with adrenaline as our heart pounds and our breathing speeds up. Interrupting this cascade for just a minute can help us get centered and move forward from a calmer place. Here’s five fave one minute (or less) ‘stress-busters’ to help you stop and regroup.

1 - Breathe. This is the easiest, cheapest, no equipment, do anywhere way to help settle yourself in a crisis. Here’s a few of our favorite breath techniques.

2 - Move. This can drain some of the adrenaline in your body. If you don’t have time to go for a walk, try some quick Qigong warmups to change your energy (scroll to the bottom of the page to get a free warmup video).

3 - Rescue Remedy. This combination of flower essences is gentle, vibrational medicine for anxiety and shock. Take a moment to ‘rescue’ yourself with a spray on the tongue or in some water (PS Rescue Remedy is our Product of the Month in October, on sale for 15% off)

4 - Essential Oils. With a direct line from the nose to the brain, essential oils can shift your mood almost instantly with one inhale. Try blends we carry at Energy Matters like “Worry-Free,” or soothing scents like lavender, sweet orange or sandalwood.

5. Guided meditation. Take a deep breath and let someone else guide you to a calmer place. Try this easy stress-reduction meditation with Kirstin, or browse apps like Insight Timer.

BOX BREATHING RESET

‘Breathe’ is the first thing to do when you’re stressed, anxious or upset. Try this soothing ‘breathe-along’ video that will take you through the easiest, most effective breathing technique - box breathing.