Slowing down

Slowing down and noticing the little things around you can reduce stress, lift your mood, and help you feel more grounded. Melissa, from the Digital Psychological Service, explains more.

Sometimes it can feel like we’re sailing through endless storms. Simon, from the Digital Psychological Service, offers a quick, powerful way to help you stay afloat and set direction.

By noticing where tension builds in your body and then learning to let it go, you can feel more relaxed. David, from our Veterans First Point Service, explains how.

Simply slowing down your breathing can help you feel calmer and more in control. Sean, from Primary Care Psychology, talks you though a simple technique.

James, from the Bellshill Psychological Therapies Team, explains how simply holding something familiar is a lovely way to help settle your mind and body.

Colin, from the University of Oxford and NHS Lanarkshire, is one of the world’s leading sleep experts. Here he introduces ways to sleep better and wake up refreshed. View our Daylight & Sleepio content to find out more.