Make time to relax
You may think that
taking a few minutes to unwind at the end of the day is all the relaxation you
need. Unfortunately, a few minutes won't provide the stress-reducing benefits
of deep relaxation.
With so many things
to do, it's easy to put off taking time to relax each day. But in doing so, you
miss out on the health benefits of relaxation. Relaxation can improve how your
body responds to stress.
After practicing
relaxation skills, you may experience:
*Fewer symptoms of illness, such as headaches, nausea, diarrhoea and pain
*Few emotional responses such as anger, crying, anxiety, apprehension and frustration
*More energy
*Improved concentration
*Greater ability to handle problems
*More efficiency in daily activities
*Fewer symptoms of illness, such as headaches, nausea, diarrhoea and pain
*Few emotional responses such as anger, crying, anxiety, apprehension and frustration
*More energy
*Improved concentration
*Greater ability to handle problems
*More efficiency in daily activities
As you learn to
relax, you'll become more aware of muscle tension and other physical sensations
caused by the stress response. In time, you may even notice your body's
reaction before you take mental note of your stress. Once you know what the
stress response feels like, you can make a conscious effort to switch to
relaxation mode the moment your muscles start to tense.
For more on relaxing, download the short
guided relaxation audio files on the Counselling Service website.
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