Two Rapid Relaxation Tips

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Two Rapid

Relaxation Tips

 

By Chet Day

Editor, The Natural Health Circus Blog

http://chetday.com/blog

 

Rapid Relaxation Tips

 

Today I want to share two easy and rapid relaxation tips

that work great.

 

If you're given to tightening up during the day because

of stress, lack of sleep, a jerk for a boss, or any of the zillion other

reasons most of us rarely relax, then try putting these tips to work.

 

I learned them, by the way, from a retired college

psychology professor. Whoa!

 

Here's the first tip:

 

Controlling Breathing

 

The first rapid relaxation routine involves

breathing in and out nine times in three

series of three breaths.

 

In the first series of three breaths, inhale

deeply and, as you exhale slowly, say quietly

or think to yourself, " Calm body. " Repeat

three times.

 

In the second series of three breaths, inhale

deeply and, as you exhale, say quietly or

think to yourself, " Calm mind. "

 

In the final series of three breaths, inhale

deeply and, as you exhale, say (and do)

" Smile. "

 

And here's the second one:

 

Five-Finger Exercise

 

For this rapid relaxation technique, close

your eyes, take several deep breaths, and

relax.

 

Now touch your thumb to your index finger.

 

As you do so, think of a time when you felt

an exhilarated, healthy physical or mental

fatigue, like after jogging or skiing or

successfully completing an important project.

 

Next, touch your thumb to your middle finger.

 

As you touch your thumb to your middle

finger, think of a time when you had a loving

experience.

 

Now, touch your thumb to your ring finger; as

you do so, think about one of your successes

in life or a time when you valued praise that

you valued.

 

Finally, touch your thumb to your little

finger. As you do, go back to the most

beautiful and relaxing place that you have

ever been. Allow yourself to stay in that

place for awhile.

 

Whoa, those are easy enough, eh?

 

Now, don't discount either of these exercises because

they're easy.

 

Instead, be smart and try them. Right now. Don't wait.

Take a couple of minutes out of your insanely busy day and try them right now.

 

You have nothing to lose but your squinched up, unhappy

feelings!