Top 10 Mind and Body Relaxation Tips

Relaxation is a great way to improve your physical and emotional well-being. The demands of the modern workforce, family life, and society in general puts plenty of stress on most people, many of whom are unsure of how to deal with it in a healthy way. Some resort to anger to release stress, which often results in further problems that cause even more stress. Some begin to feel depressed or anxious. Learning how to effectively manage stress and relieve stress when you feel overwhelmed is a key in improving your well-being. Following are the top ten mind and body relaxation tips that might help you.

1. Exercise! Get out and get moving. It might seem counterproductive to turn to exercise as a way to relax, but exercising helps to release endorphins, which can be a great way to release stress and feel better physically and emotionally.

2. Yoga.  A lot of people are discovering the benefits of yoga, either by practicing this exercise alone with the help of online or video instruction, or by going to class with an instructor.

3. Positive reinforcement. Motivating yourself negatively can further stress you out. If you’re motivated to do something simply to avoid a negative consequence, you might find that it is counterproductive.

4. Restructure your thoughts. For instance, don’t think, ‘I wish I didn’t have to visit the in-laws in Vermont.’ Instead, think, ‘I get to see the leaves changing colors in the fall.’ Apply this to your everyday life, too. If it’s taking longer to drop those ten pounds than you expected, think, ‘I’m doing whatever I can to lose weight.’

5. Talking. Don’t keep things bottled in. Find a friend or family member you trust and talk to them about a problem you’re having.

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