Once a phrase is selected, gently tap on meridian points, three to seven times per point. You may choose the top of your head, the ends of your eyebrows, under arms, or various other points. In this process, you’re asked to think about how you feel and how strong the feeling is.
- Color Therapy
- Gum Chewing
Color therapy has long been associated with health and healing. According to the Global Healing Center, colors have an effect on emotions. From clothing or art pieces and decoration, the colors with which you surround yourself can have an effect.
Using color is thought to be an effective form of relaxation because certain colors relax us, but other colors energize. For example, red would not be a good choice for relaxation because it is said to have a stimulating effect. However, it can elevate mood. Pink is considered to be a color that helps to create a feeling of peace, and yellow is a good choice that is thought to be a stress-busting color. And, of course, green and blue are calming colors that help to manage stress and anxiety.
Gum chewing? For stress? Yes!
According to Medical Daily, one study conducted in Australia found that chewing gum could alleviate stress. The study concluded that a simple stick of gum has benefits for anxiety relief, alertness and stress reduction. It even helped participants multi-task.