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" Our brains need to take regular breaks\u2014ideally once a day\u2014so that we stay mentally healthy, but quieting a busy mind doesn&amp;#039;t always come easily. Chicago-based certified hypnotherapist Karen Erickson suggests these do-anywhere techniques.   1 Tense one muscle group at a time (going from head to toe) and hold for 5 seconds, then relax for 30 seconds.   2 Sit in a quiet spot for 5 to 15 minutes and imagine that you&amp;#039;re resting by the ocean. Hear the waves; imagine the smell of the salt water.   3 Close your eyes and put your hands on your stomach. Take a slow deep breath in and hold for a few seconds. When exhaling, let out a loud, deep &amp;quot;Ahhh.&amp;quot; Repeat at least 3 times. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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