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1) Pretend to be completely confident<\/strong><\/p>

It is scientifically proven that seeming relaxed helps lower our levels of\u00a0cortisol, the stress hormone<\/a>.\u00a0The psychology researcher Amy Cuddy from Harvard University has also proven that simply remaining in a position that gives off the impression of being calm has enough power to fool our brains into believing it.\u00a0Through saliva samples, the researcher noticed that after 2 minutes in these poses, the levels of cortisol in patients had decreased by 20% while that of testosterone, which encourages risk-taking and good self-image, had climbed.\u00a0So we are able to recover, the solar plexus opens, the tension from the neck and shoulders is released, we smile, and feel especially good.<\/p>

2) Wash your hands<\/strong><\/p>

This may be one of the world\u2019s oldest anti-stress remedies, but you will be amazed at how effective it is.\u00a0According to a study published by scientists from the University of Michigan in the Science <\/em>with soap<\/a>\u00a0journal in 2010, hand washing can put our ideas more clearly, facilitate decision-making and improve our choices.\u00a0This subject fascinates researchers, who now want to know what the most effective hand-washing method is (duration, soap, how to rub the hands, etc.) Till we know the results of that, let\u2019s just start the day in the office with a 5-minute hand wash \u2026<\/p>

3) Breathe right<\/strong><\/p>

We hear it everywhere \u2013 the best remedy against anxiety is to breathe properly<\/a>\u2026but what does that actually mean?\u00a0The most effective way is to breathe through the belly (the chest should not inflate), with the exhale lasting longer than the inhale, and where there is a 3-second pause after each exhale.\u00a0This stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and helps calm us down.\u00a0And if we can empty our mind as we do this, it works even better.<\/p>

4) Sit in a park<\/strong><\/p>

Take advantage of the sunny days to seat yourself in the park (or the nearest green space) next to your office. Japanese researchers measured cortisol levels in young men before and after a 15-minute break on a bench in a green space.\u00a0The verdict: the stress hormone drops as soon as you find yourself surrounded by trees, plants and flowers.<\/p>

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