How to De-Stress in ONE Minute

 Stress is a mental tension caused by a difficult situation triggering us to address

the challenges in our lives. Stress symptoms can affect your body, mental health,

 and behavior. According to the American Psychological Association,

experiencing stress for an extended period can lead to many health problems, such as fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, digestive issues, and heart conditions.

Watch the video below to discover 5 simple steps to De-stress in ONE minute.

It is essential to manage stress to prevent any illness since it is part of our lives.

Video Transcription

Hello, did you ever experience a situation wherein you're ready to go to school for your final exam, or going for a job interview, or at work to finish the deadline of your project, and 

suddenly you cannot find your keys. You feel stuck, and your heart started beating faster. You feel irritated, even upset, and frustrated. Most likely, you're feeling stressed out. And 

according to American Psychological Association, chronic stress can lead to health problems such as fatigue, high blood pressure, sleep issues, heart conditions, and even digestive 

problems. 

So in this video, I will show you five simple steps to de stress in one minute, since it's very

 important to manage our stress, since it's part of our life. So number one is breathing. Do a 555, breathing technique, which means inhale slowly for five seconds, hold and tense your 

body for five seconds and exhale slowly for five seconds. Do it for five times. 

Second, is acupressure. Press the philtrum, the point above your upper middle lip, and below your nose. For one minute, it will help reset your brain and nervous 

system and allow the oxygen and the blood to flow through and helping you to relax. 

Third,  visualization. Imagine you're you're in happy place. It could be walking by the 

seashore, feeling the ocean breeze caressing your skin and hearing the ocean waves. 

How does that feel? Or even imagine you're on top of the mountain. 

Number four is affirmation. It helps set you in a positive mindset, and you can affirm mentally, it's gonna be okay. I've done this before, and I can do this again. Yes, I can. 

And number five is smile. It can help improve your mood, relieve your stress and boost your

 immune system. It releases endorphin, serotonin, and natural painkillers, three 

neurotransmitters that can help us feel better. So let's go ahead and do a recap. 

BAVAS

So B, for breathing deeply and do the technique of 555, A for Acupressure for one minute. V, visualize yourself in your happy place. A, affirmation, and S is a smile. 

So if you cannot remember all of them, just pick one that works for you and practice it every day. The key is to remember.

 I'm Veronica Joseph from Awesome Healing Acupuncture, and as a doctor of oriental medicine and a licensed acupuncturist, I help people manage 

their stress, especially if they're suffering from pain.  

And if you have any questions or for more information, please contact me at 

Veronica@awesomehealing.com thank you for watching, and infinite gratitude and love.

Here are practical ways to incorporate the 5-minute stress-reducing techniques into daily life:

• Breathing (555 technique):

• Practice during morning routine

• Before important meetings or presentations

• During work breaks

• Before bedtime to calm down

  
  

• Acupressure:

• When feeling overwhelmed at work

• During commute

• While waiting in line

• Before stressful events

  
  

• Visualization:

• Morning meditation

• During short breaks

• Before sleep to relax

• When feeling anxious

  
  

• Affirmations:

• Morning self-talk

• Before challenging tasks

• During moments of self-doubt

• While preparing for interviews or presentations

  
  

• Smiling:

• Start each morning with a deliberate smile

• When feeling stressed

• During interactions with others

• As a conscious mood-boosting activity

  
  

Key tip:

Choose 1-2 techniques that feel most comfortable and make them a consistent daily practice. The goal is to create a habit that helps manage stress quickly and effectively.