Seven Simple But Effective Relaxation Techniques
by Can you ever really look your best when you’re tense, nervous or stressed Certainly not. So here is a variety of simple but effective relaxation techniques that can calm you down, perk you up or just plain make you feel–and look–brand new.
- Give yourself a feel-good foot massage. What part of you deserves TLC more than your feet After all, they take an awful pounding everyday. And when they kick up a fuss, it’s tough–some people say impossible–to look your best. Start your foot massage by applying pressure with your thumbs to soles, making sure to cover every square inch. Do the same to the rest of your feet, giving a special attention to the parts that hurt. Be sure to devote some time to your Achilles tendons. And after pressing on your toes, move them from side to side and bend them gently forward and backward.
- Breath a little easier. When you’re overwrought or under severe stress, your breathing is rapid and shallow. But slow down and deepen your breathing and you can actually reverse the effects of overstress. slow your breathing to a 7-second inhale and 8-second exhale. Do 4 of those per minute for a total of 2 minutes, and that discharges the stress immediately.
- Calm yourself with color. Think of your favorite color, then relax the muscles in your neck and shoulders. if you repeat this simple exercise a few times a day for several weeks, you’ll find than when you think of the color, your neck and shoulder muscles will automatically relax, without any conscious effort on your pat. And after you have one color working for your body, you can associate other colors with other muscles groups. You thus could have a whole rainbow of hues helping you to overcome tension.
- Use the power of PR. Progressive Relaxation (PR) is a proven technique for vanquishing physical and mental tension. First, lie down and close you eyes. Then make a tight fist with your right hand, tensing the muscles in your wrist and forearm. Hold for 5-seconds, feeling the tension, then unclench and let the tension drain from your forearm, wrist and fingers. Note the difference between the feeling of tautness and the pleasure of total relaxation. Now repeat this tension/relaxation sequence for your left hand, then for your upper arms, shoulders, neck, face, legs, feet and toes. Once you master it, you can practise it anywhere, anytime–in a traffic jam, before the big board meeting or in any other situation that makes you tense.
- Take mental vacation. Following progressive Relaxation, try another technique, called visualization. Together the techniques require about 20 minutes of your time. Sit back in your easy chair, close your eyes and take 5 minutes to recall the sights and sounds of a tranquil moment from your past; a running brook, a snow-covered hillside, a pastel sunset, whatever appeals to you. You may come back from the trip a new person.
- Say the magic word. Try a simple, relaxation form of meditation. Close your eyes and slow repeat the same word over and over again, preferably a word ending in “m” or “n” like “home”, “ocean” or “calm”. The exercise, some experts say, helps quite the central nervous system and counters the stress response.
- Stretch the tension away. Stretching is more than just a prelude to vigorous exercise. It’s an incredibly effective way to relax. For best results, do a slow, sustained stretch of specific muscles, creating only mild tension in them, for 10 to 30 seconds. For example, try standing in your toes, extending your arms toward the ceiling. Or bending over while sitting, touching your toes. Or clasping your hands behind your head, drawing your head gently down toward your chest.
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Post Commentrajeev bhargava
On July 13, 2009 at 1:44 am
Hey, this entire article is BRILLIANT. I read throught all 7 tips word for word and they all work! Very nicely presented indeed. I’m sure everyone will benefit from these. I, for one, will definately try them all out. Thanks very much for sharing.
Eunice Tan
On July 13, 2009 at 2:33 am
I believe all above tips will work. Will try those
Nikita K
On July 13, 2009 at 4:53 am
I love all of these tips that you’ve given. Especially the magic word one. It sounds very relaxing so I’m positive that in practice they will be.
Kate Yeng
On July 13, 2009 at 6:06 am
a! good articleprincessogs
Darla Cooke
On July 13, 2009 at 7:18 am
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
Radhika Bhargava
On July 13, 2009 at 9:43 am
This is really good and helpful……Thanks
ellenhart
On July 13, 2009 at 11:34 am
wonderful tips very nice
Simpleton
On July 13, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Simple but it will help people to be relaxed.
Sheila M
On July 13, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I need to use these ~ thanks
BrandonGates
On July 16, 2009 at 9:52 am
Recently I’ve been on a Progressive Relaxation seminar/training. It really helps. It’s sort of a physical exercise that lowers physical strain. At the end you feel so relaxed. It’s also a good way to boost your energy. Not to mention health benefits.
lindalulu
On July 17, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Really nice article Princess.Thumbed up and reviewed
lh
On July 18, 2009 at 11:34 am
till now i only knew one SEX
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revivor
On July 19, 2009 at 6:04 pm
some really good ones here – specially like the PR
DA Cournean
On July 20, 2009 at 9:15 am
I wouldn’t recommend doing PR in a car. This technique is used for falling asleep!
Melody SJAL
On July 22, 2009 at 10:05 am
Cool tips.
rizzei
On July 23, 2009 at 9:30 am
nice techniques..:) we may have a good try on those..^_^
Anne McNew
On August 13, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Nice tips… very doable.