Perhaps, in our time, "stress" - one of the most popular words. We hear it everywhere: "We are constantly living under stress", "Stress is harmful to health", "need to learn to deal with stress." Well, the truth is. And we are constantly trying new techniques for relaxation, to escape the daily nerves. This article will remind you of small changes that should make the daily life, in order to avoid serious diseases later.
1. We breathe and relax
Special breathing exercises help to relax. Sit back, close your eyes and relax all your muscles, starting from the feet slowly move up, the latest relax facial muscles. Slow inhale and exhale through the nose. Continue the exercise for 10-20 minutes. Alternate tension and relaxation of muscles.
2. Listen to soothing music every day
Listen to soothing music or nature sounds, Play a musical instrument yourself something soothing. You can listen to music while traveling to and from work, during the lunch break during operation (if it does not interfere with the concentration) for the night to take a break from the bustle of the day and tune in to sleep. Combine music with a relaxing breath.
3. Use visuals
To relax, try to think of something positive, positive use affirmations. You can just look for a soothing video or positive film.
4. Self-massage
Buy Massager for neck, back, feet and shoulders. Try compact massager, each designed for a specific part of the body. During massage do not forget to breathe deeply, to enhance the relaxing effect.
5. Do yourself a heating pad made of natural fabrics
It needs fabric made of natural fibers (cotton, wool). From it you need to cut a rectangle measuring 60x50 cm. The resulting rectangle fold in half and sew (or glue) the two ends of one side of nezashitoy leave. Tamp the resulting bag of rice or beans, add a couple drops of essential oils such as lavender, eucalyptus or chamomile. Seal the open end. this warmer you can put on your neck and shoulders. It can be pre-heated, but not necessarily, you can simply enjoy the flavor oils.
Before the use of heating pads can massage the place where you want to apply it. And, of course, do not forget the relaxing breathing during the procedure.
6. Use fragrant shower gel and body lotion
Aromas of great help to relax or energize. Use fragrant shower gel, lotion or cream. Relaxing effect possess odors chamomile and lavender, and the charge energy orange flavors, lemon or mint.
7. Move!
Sport not only helps to keep the body in good shape, but also to relax. Try yoga, dance or martial arts - it will teach you to control your body, breathing, relaxation and muscle tension.