This category focuses on situations where stress becomes physically noticeable, such as muscle tension, shallow breathing, or inner restlessness.
The body often reacts before thoughts do. Working with breathing and gentle physical awareness can help calm stress responses directly.
The practice tools in this category support you in:
All practices are designed for short, realistic use.
They can be applied during the working day, in breaks, or at home, without preparation or a fixed sequence.
📄 PDF
🔗 https://pcssnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/9.-Stress-Relaxation-and-Mindfulness-revised-and-FINAL-2.pdf
PCSS – Providers Clinical Support System
This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions for breathing and relaxation practices.
It explains how to position the body, guide the breath, and support calming through attention and rhythm.
You may use it to explore one exercise at a time or return to specific practices as needed.
📄 PDF
🔗 https://camdenandislingtontalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/C1-Guide_-relaxation-breathing-techniques_FINAL.pdf
NHS – Camden and Islington Talking Therapies
This NHS guide introduces simple breathing and relaxation techniques that can be done seated or lying down.
The instructions are clear and practical, making the exercises suitable for short breaks or quiet moments.
You can choose individual techniques and adapt them to your own situation.
📄 PDF
🔗 https://edoc.ku.de/id/eprint/34072/1/riedl-et-al-2024-short-mindfulness-meditations-during-breaks-and-after-work-in-everyday-nursing-care-a-simple-strategy.pdf
Open-access nursing practice study
This document describes short mindfulness practices designed for use during breaks or after work in nursing contexts.
It shows how brief moments of practice can support recovery, calmness, and attention.
You may use it as inspiration for keeping practices short and manageable.
This category is intended to help you use body awareness and breathing as practical tools for regulating stress.
