Friday, October 14, 2011

Why You Have To Relax Fast

By Troy Jones


Why is it so very, very important to relax fast? That's because stress can be more than just anxiety. It's also dangerous. Stress can be the cause of many diseases, as well as something that could make them worse, but you too can relax to defeat stress. Here are some great ways you can relax, all proven in one way or another to get rid of anxiety in an instant.

Have a hot shower. Warm or hot water can help by relaxing those tired muscles of yours, and in a sense, this is also a getaway from activities that may stress you out.

Play relaxing music. Try different forms of music and see how they help relax you. Then keep your favorite relaxation CD at the office, or wherever you'll need it most.

Be anywhere but "there". This really helps if the things stressing you out are in the room or associated with it. Why not get out for a little while?

Have a cup of chamomile tea. Among all the kinds of tea in the market, chamomile is the most effective in calming down those frayed nerves, though other hot drinks can help too.

Don't procrastinate. If you can spot the stressors lurking just below the surface (hunger, worry, a phone call you need to make), you can resolve them and feel more relaxed.

Laughter is the best medicine. Of course, you know from experience that this helps you relax, right? You can do this in many ways - by asking your resident office joker to tell you his/her latest funny foibles, or by watching a funny TV show or movie.

Try heavy breathing techniques through your nose. All you have to do is breathe deeply five times with your eyes closed. Congratulations - you have just completed a mini-meditation session!

Take a brief, relaxing walk. As far as relaxation techniques, walking has been around since the dawn of man. It only takes ten minutes and a clean and beautiful place to walk by.

Hug a person you love or like for relaxation! Just make sure it's not your boss (unless the situation really warrants it) or you may find yourself stressed due to sudden unemployment.

Do something out of the ordinary. Stop to talk to that guy sleeping on the bench, or eat lunch on the roof. We're not telling you to be a weirdo - sometimes, doing unusual things can help break you out of your routine and thus relieve stress on the spot.

Being relaxed is something that doesn't happen in an instant. You may think some of the steps may need some work, and if this stresses you out as well, try doing one, two, but not all of the above relaxation techniques. Regardless of which one you choose, you can relax fast by simply following a few of them and getting your mind off the pressures of everyday life.




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