Daily Relaxation Tips & Techniques

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Do quick posture check. Hold head & shoulders upright & avoid stooping or slumping. Bad posture can lead to muscle tension, pain & stress.

Drink water & eat small, healthy snacks. Hunger & dehydration, even if you're unaware of them, can provoke feelings of anxiety & stress.

Take a break outdoors - fresh air has a healing power! Don't be put off by rain or a full schedule. 5 minutes outside can be rejuvenating.

In the next stressful situation, practice speaking more slowly than usual. You will be able to think more clearly & react more reasonably.

Choose 1 simple thing you’ve been putting off & do immediately. Taking care of a nagging responsibility is energizing & can lower stress.

Practice ‘letting go’ the next time you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant to avoid stress.

Reach 1 arm across body to opposite shoulder. With circular motion, press firmly on muscle above shoulder blade. Repeat on the other side.

You can only change yourself. Trying to change another person causes stress to both parties. Try not to use if only he, if only they etc.

Place fingertips at the bridge of your nose. Slide fingers down your nose & across the top of your cheekbones to the outside of your eyes.

Close your eyes & imagine a restful place focusing mainly on sensory details. E.g. Hear birds singing, feel the cool water on your feet.

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