I would like to introduce some relaxation tips for you to help you deal with the stress in your life. I have started to try them and they do help. When you first try them though you may find it strange and maybe a little bit difficult to allow yourslef to fully relax and think the way the author Wendy proposes. But stick with it and soon you will feel the results.

Stressed Out? Try These Relaxation Techniques
Copyright 2005 Wendy Owen

Relaxation techniques for stress management

There are three main types of relaxation techniques you
can practice when you feel upset and stressed out. If you
practice them regularly, they will become part of your
lifestyle and you may find yourself habitually more relaxed
as a result.

This article contains a breathing relaxation technique and
an autogenic relaxation technique.

Part 2 will have a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
exercise to release negative thoughts and situations and a
progressive muscle relaxation technique too.

Because of the mind/body connection, exercises to relax the
body will also flow through to the mind.

A lot of the stress we feel is due to our resistance to
certain feelings, or emotions. Try to relax and let the
feeling flow through you. Sometimes just by doing this the
feelings will tend to dissipate on their own.

So let's begin. Find a quiet empty room for 15 to 20
minutes and take the phone off the hook.

Breathing Exercise.

Do this lying down if possible, arms by your side and legs
uncrossed. Loosen any tight clothing. If you can't lie
down, sit and make yourself as comfortable as possible.
This exercise will calm and energize you.

Take a couple of deep breaths, roll your eyes up and let
them close. Concentrate on the effects of your breathing on
your body. As you breathe in your stomach rises, as you
breathe out your stomach falls.

Be aware of the life energy in your body, as you breathe in
imagine this energy circulating throughout your body. As
you breathe out, mentally say the word "peace" in your mind.

Thoughts will attempt to distract you. Rather than trying
to force them out, acknowledge them then imagine them just
floating out of the back door of your mind. Go back to
concentrating on your breathing.

Continue until you feel relaxed. Then gently arouse
yourself keeping the feeling of relaxation with you.

Autogenic Relaxation Exercise

You can do this one sitting or lying down. Loosen any tight
clothing and make yourself comfortable.

Take a deep breath, hold for the count of three and exhale
slowly. Repeat a couple of times. Let your eyes close.

Imagine lying on a deserted beach, you can hear the gentle
waves breaking on the sand. In the distance there is the
sounds of seagulls.

The sun is shining on your left arm making it warm and
heavy. Concentrate on how warm and heavy your left arm is
feeling.

Now the sun is moving over to your right arm and making
that warm and heavy too.

Go through the same procedure with your left and right leg,
your head and neck and your stomach.

Finally focus on your whole body. Feel how warm and heavy
your body is. Let your body sink down into the bed or chair.

Stay in this relaxed state for a few moments before gently
arousing yourself. Take the calm relaxed feeling with you
for the rest of your day.

PS. If you have trouble sleeping, these relaxation
techniques will definitely help!


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