Recharge

These take a little more time but can still be fitted into your lunch break. Think of them as life anchors for when you can feel yourself moving towards the edge of your tolerance.

Making sounds Using the vocal cords to create sounds is very effective at relieving stress, anxiety and overwhelm as it quickly activates the vagus nerve, which is like a conductor for the nervous system. This technique is used by singers and music therapists to unlock and loosen vocal cords, release tension and create energy in the voice. • Stand with your feet firmly on the ground. Place one hand on your belly and one on your chest. Start with a strong, loud, ‘HA'. Repeat, noticing and feeling where the sound vibrates in your body. Turn it into a long ‘HMMMMM'. Repeat again, feeling the vibrations. Now, try ‘HOOOO'. • Finish with a big breath and a long, loud sigh – ‘Haaaaaaah.’ Repeat the whole cycle, using ‘MA', ‘MMMM', and ‘MOOOO'. Glimmer hunting This is…

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