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Breathe, Hum, and Release
Breathing techniques, particularly those that involve deep belly breaths and resistance, can lead to emotional shifts and provide calming effects after stressful days. Engaging in such practices, like using a hard surface or a Swiss ball to facilitate deeper exhalation, helps relax the diaphragm and promotes a sense of calm. Humming, an often overlooked practice, has been shown to have significant emotional benefits as it releases nitric oxide in the body, which can quiet the nervous system and alleviate distress, as exemplified by a parent calming a crying baby with humming.