WATCH: Calming, grounding exercise to reduce stress

Are your anxious thoughts spiralling out of control? Find your zen with this deep breathing and grounding exercise.

1. Deep breathing

Try inhaling for four counts, holding for four, exhaling for six. Repeat for a few minutes.

2. 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise

Name 5 things you see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.

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