7 ways to reduce stress and anxiety

Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. This can be as simple as closing your eyes and taking a good few deep breaths. It can be a great way to stay grounded if your stress levels are rising.

1. The Mindful Podcast

Listen to an interesting interview with a psychologist, a discussion about what happiness really means, or practical guided meditations that anyone—even beginners and meditation sceptics—can appreciate.

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2. Stop, Breathe, Think

Stop, Breathe & Think is an award-winning meditation and mindfulness app that helps you find peace anywhere. It allows you to check in with your emotions, and recommends short guided meditations, yoga and acupressure videos, tuned to how you feel.

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3. Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher

- In this book, Fletcher focuses on the people who have jam-packed schedules and teaches simple techniques that calm you and allow you to focus better.

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4. The Little Book of Mindfulness by Tiddy Rowan

Rowan has gathered over 150 techniques, tips, exercises, advice, meditations that will enable people to follow the breath, still the mind and relax the body.

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5. Untangle Podcast

Experts and ‘real people’ share stories about how mindfulness practices have changed their lives. Hear experiences from business leaders, psychologists, neuroscientists, nutritionists, authors and more.

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6. Resilience by Linda Graham

Resilience is essential for surviving and it is completely trainable. This book will help you develop the skills you need to cope with life’s inevitable challenges and crises.

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7. Headspace App

Headspace is your guide to everyday mindfulness in just a few minutes a day. Choose from hundreds of guided meditations on everything from managing stress and anxiety to sleep, productivity, exercise, and physical health — including short SOS meditations for when you’re on the go.

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