Keep calm and learn the ABC of stress reduction

IS THERE really just one simple technique to help conquer fear and stop the anxiety cycle? According to this healer, yes.

Repeating a mantra or affirmation can help to reduce stress.

HEALER Anne Aleckson has devised a simple technique to help conquer fear and stop the anxiety cycle.

"The ABC Brain Re-Train technique is based on neuroscience, mindfulness and metaphysics," Aleckson says.

"The more you do it, the less you need to as your brain is retrained into a new way of responding to the stressful situation."

The ABC stands for Aware, Breathe and Chant:

AWARE: Be aware of the feeling that arises when you're about to go into fear or upset.

BREATHE: Breathe in to the count of four and then out to the count of eight, as if you're blowing out a candle.

CHANT: Repeat a mantra or affirmation (try something like "In this moment, right here and now, nothing is going wrong") for a few moments until you're feeling calm.

It can't hurt to try!

This story first appeared on bodyandsoul.com.au