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How to de-stress in five minutes or less
Need to take the edge off but only have a few minutes? Progressive relaxation is a simple technique that you can do anywhere - in the car, at your desk, before bed, in a doctor’s waiting room, wherever you are. The technique can also help you quickly defuse a tense situation and approach problems clear-headed.
Start in a sitting or lying down position. Breathe through your nose. Clench all the muscles in your toes and feet, as tight as you can. Hold the tension and count to five, then slowly release as you exhale.
Next, tense the muscles in your calves. Hold it and release. Move up to your thighs and derriere, then to your abs and chest. When you get to your arms and shoulders, make the tightest fists you can, then stretch your fingers out wide.
If you are not in a public place, you can even progress to your head and face. Purse your lips and shut your eyes tight. Wrinkle your nose, then yawn widely.
The extra oxygen delivered to your brain by breathing slowly through your nose has an instant tranquilizing effect. And the bonus is, next time you find yourself fuming at someone or something, just make a fist, breathe out through your nose, and release. Even this small dose of relaxation can help you cool down enough to focus and clear your head.
What do you do to relax?
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