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WORKSHEET # 11 (C)

Now, what I want you to do is keep track of potentially stressful situations as they
arise. Use deep breathing exercises to combat any feelings of anxiety you may feel.

SITUATION: Breathe RESULTS:

1._______________________________*____________________________________
2._______________________________*____________________________________
3._______________________________*____________________________________
4._______________________________*____________________________________
5._______________________________*____________________________________
6._______________________________*____________________________________
7._______________________________*____________________________________
8._______________________________*____________________________________

Now try deliberately breathing short shallow breaths at first when frustrating
situations arise. After a few seconds correct your breathing and see if you notice
anything different.

Situation #1 _________________________________________________________
Breathe shallow ____________________now breath deep_ _______________

Situation #2 _________________________________________________________
Breathe shallow ____________________now breathe deep_______________

Now, did you notice any other ways in which controlling breathing has improved
your life? Posture ______ Back-aches _______ Sleep_________
Sore feet ________ Anxiety ________ Anger ________ Nerves____________

Anything else? ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Do you think this would be a successful way to gain control of
your emotions and/or your behaviour? _____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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