Take a Moment to Really Relax
What’s your idea of relaxation? Do you conjure up a vision of a beautiful beach with gentle waves lapping against the shore as you relax and enjoy the sunshine? Or perhaps you relish the thought of a quiet evening with your feet up in front of the TV? Regardless of where you are or what you’re doing, we all benefit from a powerful reduction in our stress levels.
Whatever your idea of relaxation may be, we all need to be aware of the importance of turning down the stress response and releasing the accumulated tension that’s become an all too familiar aspect of our daily experience. Did you know that you can switch off your stress response in a matter of seconds? Yes, you can. Because in our distant evolutionary past humans evolved a very effective antidote to stress. All you have to do is slow down and deepen your breathing. That’s right. Two or three deeper, slower breaths will trigger a major change in body chemistry, alter brain function and enhance cognitive function.
When you relax your shoulders and release any tension in your jaw and facial muscles, you’ll send a powerful message to your body that it’s safe to relax and open up your mind and creativity to a much wider range of options. The effects are immediate and highly effective.
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When you repeat these simple techniques throughout the day, they’ll become instinctive, a new and much healthier way for you experience your life. The moment that you begin to slip into the old habits of stress and anxiety, you’ll feel off track, as if you’re adopting a behaviour that seems strangely unnatural. A deeper breath and a simple release of tension from your shoulders and you’ll feel firmly back in control of your thoughts, feelings and reactions. What an extraordinary gift to give yourself - the power to operate with optimum efficiency and free from stress. Try it today and discover how great it feels to let your natural state of relaxation open up your mind to a more powerful way of living.