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Stress can creep in at any moment. Fortunately, mindfulness exercises can calm your mind and body in just 5 minutes. Try these simple techniques: 1. Deep Breathing - Close your eyes - Inhale deeply through your nose (4 counts) - Hold (4 counts) - Exhale slowly through your mouth (4 counts) - Repeat 5 times 2. Body Scan - Lie down or sit comfortably - Bring awareness to each body part, starting from toes up to head - Release tension as you exhale 3. Mindful Walking - Take 5 slow steps - Focus on foot sensations, movement, and breath 4. Guided Imagery - Imagine a peaceful scene (beach, forest, etc.) - Visualize sights, sounds, and sensations 5. Loving-Kindness Meditation - Repeat phrases like "May I be calm, may I be happy" - Extend kindness to yourself and others

Anxiety whispers worst-case scenarios, racing your heart and clouding your mind. But calmness is closer than you think. Discover 7 powerful strategies to soothe your anxiety and reclaim peace. 1. Breathe Deeply, Slowly Inhale for 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, exhale 4 seconds. Repeat. Deep breathing calms your nervous system. 2. Ground Yourself in Reality Notice 5 things you see, 4 you touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. Grounding refocuses your mind. 3. Move Your Body, Calm Your Mind Exercise releases endorphins, natural anxiety fighters. Walk, stretch, or dance – movement soothes your soul. 4. Challenge Anxious Thoughts Ask yourself: “Is this thought true?” “Would a friend think this?” Reframe anxious thoughts with logic. 5. Practice Self-Compassion Speak kindly to yourself. Anxiety is common – treat yourself with gentle understanding. 6. Establish a Calming Routine Develop a pre-sleep ritual: tea, reading, or meditation. Consistency signals calmness to your brain. 7. Seek Soci...