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Relaxation
We may associate relaxation with "wasting time," but in fact, regular relaxation and stress manegement are important for physical and emotional health.
- This is because your body's stress response can get triggerd often throughout the day and, if your body doesn't return to its regular state of relaxation afterward, you may find yourself in a state of chronic stress.
Learning to relax your body and your mind can be more effective than simply relying on distraction or resilience.
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1. Breathing exercises for stress management
These can be your first line of defence against stress. Breathing exercises are wonderful for relaxation.
Because they can be used anytime and at any place, They work quickly and are easy to master.
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3. Music for stress management
Playing music is a great way to relieve stress and promote relaxation for your family and friends as well as for yourself.
- (Okay, maybe your co-workers won’t enjoy hearing your tunes as much as you do, so perhaps this one is best saved for home and in the car.)
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5. Have fun for stress management
Yes, These relaxation methods don't all have to be clinical and practised. Letting loose and having fun with your family and friends is an excellent way to relieve stress and experience relaxation.
- The problem is that people don’t always prioritize plain old "fun"...
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2. Meditation for stress management
many people try meditation and find that it's a wonderful relaxation tool.
Many others consider trying it, or try it a few times, and decide it’s not for them.
- If you’re in the second group, you may want to consider giving meditation another...
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4. Exercise for stress management
It may seem that exercise is the opposite of relaxation, but a good workout can actually make you feel more relaxed afterwards for a few reasons.
- First, working out can be a good way to release stress and blow off steam.
- Second, the endorphins re...
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