Step 2: Calming your body

On a scale of 1 to 10 how tense does your body feel right now?

1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10

1. Do a quick scan of your body and notice where you a feeling any tension.
When you notice somewhere that is tense, clench it for a moment and then
relax it as you breathe out. Start at your feet and work your up your legs, body,
arms, neck and head.

2. Stand (or sit) a little straighter, with your head up and your shoulders
rolled back and down. Notice how you feel a tiny bit more powerful than you
did.

3. Take a deep breath in to the count of four, hold to the count of four,
breath out to the count of four and hold to the count of four. Repeat 3 times,
or as frequently as required.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how tense does your body feel right now?

1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 10

Hopefully your body will have relaxed a little during this short activity. Repeat
regularly throughout the day.

Thoughts, feelings and reflections:

You can write your reflections in your journal.