Relaxation Exercises
For many of us with hectic, stressful lives, relaxation means zoning out in front of the TV at the end of the day or snatching some extra sleep at the weekend. Unfortunately, this does little to help reduce the damaging effects of stress on the mind and body.
What Relaxation Technique will be best for you?
Stress Response | Symptoms | Relaxation Technique |
Over Excited | You tend to become angry, agitated, or keyed up under stress | You may respond best to relaxation techniques that quiet you down, such as meditation, deep breathing, or guided imagery |
Under Excited | You tend to become depressed, withdrawn, or spaced out under stress | You may respond best to relaxation techniques that are stimulating and that energize your nervous system, such as rhythmic exercise |
Frozen | You tend to freeze: speeding up in some ways while slowing down in others | Your challenge is to identify relaxation techniques that provide both safety and stimulation to help you “reboot” your system. Techniques such as mindfulness walking or power yoga might work well for you |
More Relaxation Techniques along with more in depth symptoms are included in the Free eBook.
