Simple relaxation techniques

Being extremely tense, tired  and stressed  we often think that the best way to relax is  to hide somewhere in the wilderness, or choose an expensive trip to the SPA. However, it appears that the best relaxation techniques are simple and cost  nothing.

Listen to quiet music

Relaxation music is not the only one to ease our troubled minds. In fact many of us get  irritated by  croak of frogs or  sound of the sea. Not all have a desire to listen to flute music as well. Fortunately,  free music is all we need. Slow and peaceful rhythm that  lowers blood pressure and slows heart rhythm. It is good to record  a few calming songs on your  mp3 to play them in stressful situations.

Take a break

Set the timer for five minutes, find a quiet and favourite place in your  home. Close yourself there for a few moments. Sit  and breathe deeply. Breathing deeply you improve your  blood circulation and brain function. It is also easier to control our panic attacks. Problems do not longer overwhelm us, and we manage better to  solve a difficult situation.

Light a scented candle

Lavender, lemon and mango are the scents that work the best. They consist of linalol – essential oil of natural origin, which limits the effects of hormones, releasing  in stressful situations.

Laugh

Laughter makes your heartbeat and  blood circulation work  faster. They  fall gradually after some time leaving you calm and relaxed. Laughter is truly the best medicine that makes us forget about the problems for awhile. We get the euphoria, we are happy and relaxed. If you feel overwhelmed, turn your favorite  comedy on,  watch a good sitcom or  funny video clips on the Internet.

Help others

You do not need to join the Peace Corps, to feel that you  change the world for  better. Small favour done to your  neighbour can  make you feel better. There is nothing worse than a complete focus on yourself. Then, even a  small worry  will take monstrous proportions. Paying attention to the others can help you forget about your stressful life and make you feel a man of great worth. Remember that the good you do always comes back to you sooner or later.

Go for a walk with a friend

In this way,  you have  an  opportunity to talk with somebody and increase the level of endorphin in your body. Any form of movement contributes to the increased secretion of this hormone. It is commonly known that people who exercise regularly are less exposed to depression.

Listen to the others

It is not about feeling better that other people are in worse situation than we. Researches show that those people who provide emotional support to another  feel less stressed. There is nothing surprising in this – if we stop  focusing  on yourselves, we  do not feel so overwhelmed by our worries.

Chew sugar-free gum

This finding has been done by Australian researchers. Chewing sugar-free gum may decrease
the levels of cortisol – the stress hormone.

Focus on something else

If you are going to analyze your worries all over again, you will feel even more stressed and unhappy. Invite your friends to play some board games or do the crosswords and sudoku – such activities make you  focus and not allow  your thoughts drift away to dangerous areas.

Loosen yourself

Literally. Well-matched clothes, especially those around the abdomen tighten the muscles, which in effect makes us tense.

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