Session 1 - Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Welcome to your first task- Understand Anxiety and Depression. Come, take a closer look.
Exercises
Exercise 1 - Breathing Maneuver 100 Breaths
This is the base breathing maneuver to most of the exercises. Remember these exercises are best utilized when practice daily.
Exercise 2 - Mind Control Skill Fight the Haze
Most People know that your mind controls your body, however this teaches that your body controls your mind.
Exercise 3 - Mind Control Skill - Body Over Brain 5 minute
As you get more comfortable with Body Over Brain exercises you’ll find the longer you keep your body in motion and get that heart pumping the better you’ll feel.
Why are we exercising?
Regular exercise reduces anxiety through various physiological and psychological mechanisms.
Breathe 478
The 4-7-8 breathing technique reduces anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing the heart rate, and promoting a sense of calm.
Box Breathing
Box breathing helps calm anxiety by slowing your breath, regulating your nervous system, and bringing a sense of control and relaxation to your mind and body.
Managing Anxiety and Depression
Managing anxiety long-term requires a combination of mental, physical, and lifestyle strategies that help regulate your nervous system and build emotional resilience.