| Horse & buggies and telegrams - those were | | | | great way to relax and unwind. Find a quiet place to |
| the days before the information and technology era. | | | | cat nap for 10-15 minutes. You may not fall asleep |
| Now we have SUVs, iPhones and so much more to | | | | but the simple act of resting your eyes will help relax |
| keep us busy and productive. Modern technology has | | | | you |
| improved our existence right? Or has it? | | | | * Give Yourself a Massage - This may sound odd but |
| In today's hectic world, stress levels are higher than | | | | there are certain reflex points on your hands and |
| ever before. People are dropping like flies from heart | | | | feet that will promote relaxation when massaged. |
| attacks and other stress related health problems. | | | | * Aromatherapy - Diffuse essential oils a.k.a aroma |
| Now more than ever, you must be armed with | | | | oils (ex: lavender, marjoram, lemon) into the air or |
| techniques to help you relax. Below is a list of seven | | | | apply directly to your body (some aroma oils may |
| techniques to help you relax. Put these into practice | | | | need to be dissolved with a carrier oil) and unwind |
| any time you need to escape. Most of these | | | | with calming scents |
| relaxation tips are free and will help provide you with | | | | * Do Muscle Stretches - Stretching exercises for the |
| stress relief at any time: | | | | neck, back, feet and legs help work out stress |
| * Deep Breathing Technique - With your hand on | | | | tense, muscles |
| your abdomen, breathe in and out through your nose | | | | * Tub Soak - Fill your tub with very warm water and |
| and mouth respectively. Repeat several times and | | | | just soak. Add Epsom Salt or essential oils to the |
| feel the melt away | | | | water to. Combine positive visualization for an even |
| * Positive Visualization - Close your eyes for | | | | more relaxing experience |
| approximately 5 minutes and let your mind take you | | | | Practice one or more of these seven relaxing tips for |
| to a peaceful place or a happy moment (ex: a child's | | | | stress relief any time you are feeling out of sorts. |
| birth, a vacation) Reside there for a few moments in | | | | There's no need to stay all wound up. Technology |
| time. | | | | may be moving at the speed of light but you don't |
| * Take A Cat Nap - Checking out" for a few is a | | | | have to. Escape to your own little world and relax. |