How you can reduce the chances of suffering from stress

19th May 1994, Page 16

19th May 1994

Page 16

Page 16, 19th May 1994 — How you can reduce the chances of suffering from stress

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at the wheel: • Opt for calm blue colour schemes in your cab, rather than angry red.

• Stick a blue dot on the cab mirror, so that you can focus on it to calm you down in traffic jams.

• Practice deep breathing in traffic jams.

• Do not get dehydrated.

• Make sure your posture is right.

• Vary your speed, take regular stops and keep the cab well ventilated.

• Practice simple breathing techniques such as slowly turning your head from side to side, then up and down. Raise shoulders slowly up and down and at the same time alternate between clenching and stretching your fingers.

• Use aromatherapy essential oils. All tips are given by Stress Management Centres, a Cardiffbased company which employs qualified therapists for individual or group framing.