Attention may be focused on breathing slowly, on mental repitition, a repeated prayer or even a soothing music piece. Ideally, you should pick the same word, phrase, prayer or music to repeat at the same time every day.
Any exercise is helpful but aerobic exercise is particularly beneficial.
Exercises which increase the pulse rate over a sustained period of time are called 'aerobic'. Some examples include walking, jogging, bicycling, dance and swimming. YOGA These are specific stretching exercises designed to help rebalance the body and to help you relax. Classes are frequently offered at your local 'Y', 'JCC' or as part of community adult education classes. Foot rollers and other pressure point massage tools have become readily available in the last few years and these can be used by yourself at home.