Break the cycle of stress - 3 simple practices you can try today

Lidia
Sep 15
2 min read

If you’re like most of my clients, stress and anxiety don’t just show up at work—they spill into every area of life.

Maybe you wake up already tense, with a racing mind that won’t slow down.

Maybe you get through the day on autopilot, running from one thing to the next, but never feeling like it’s enough.

And by the time your head hits the pillow, you’re too wired to sleep.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Stress and anxiety create a cycle that feels impossible to break.

But here’s the truth: you can interrupt it. Even small, intentional practices can shift your nervous system out of overdrive and back into balance.

Here are three you can try right at home:

1. The 4-7-8 Breath (for instant calm)

Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds.
Hold for 7 seconds.
Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds.

Repeat this 3–5 times.
👉 This tells your body “you’re safe” and brings your nervous system out of stress mode.

2. Grounding Through Your Senses (to stop racing thoughts)

Pause and notice:

5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

👉 This pulls you out of your head and back into the present moment.

3. Success Reframe (to reduce pressure)

At the end of the day, instead of asking: “Did I do enough?”

Ask:“What went well today? Where did I show up as I wanted to?”

👉 This rewires your brain to notice progress instead of only chasing perfection.

These tools work—but they’re just the beginning. If you’ve been carrying stress and anxiety for years, it takes more than quick exercises to create lasting calm and confidence.

That’s where 1:1 coaching comes in. Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your stress, build strategies that fit your lifestyle, and help you move from overdrive → to grounded, focused performance.

👉 Book your free consultation call here: http://www.wellness.au

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s get you the calm, clarity, and confidence you deserve.

Wishing you an abundant week,

Lidia