Relaxation
Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness, can reduce stress, lower anxiety, and enhance your overall sense of well-being. These practices help you build resilience, enabling you to handle challenges more effectively.
benefits of relaxation
- Learning how to prioritize sleep, rest, and relaxation increases resilience and self-care skills
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduced muscle tension
- Improved digestion
- Decreases anxiety and agitation
strategies to relax better
- Deep breathing exercises
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Yoga or Tai Chi
- Social support
- Healthy lifestyle choices including good sleep hygiene
- Seek professional help if needed
resources
- Harvard Health Publishing - Mindfulness: Harvard Health Publishing Mindfulness
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Mindfulness Meditation for Health
- YouTube Channels for Guided Meditations and Relaxation: The Honest Guys, Jason Stephenson, Headspace Youtube Channel