2-Minute Stress Relief Exercise
What’s needed is a quick and easy exercise to use whenever it seems too much or before an upcoming stressful situation to keep calm and in control. Here’s a quick and easy stress reduction exercise that makes it easy to de-stress and re-focus – no matter how busy you are. This can be done in less than 2 minutes. Who doesn’t have that little time? Used daily, it becomes even more effective. And the kids love it.
STRESS RELIEF EXERCISE
Know that counting to 3 will relax you and release your stress…Now…
- Take a deep breath through your nose
- As you slowly release it from your mouth,
- Close your eyes
- Press thumb and index finger together to form a circle (OK sign)
- And count slowly 1……..2……..3……..
- Feel your whole body RELAAAX On 3
- In a state of deep relaxation – release your stress, relax your muscles, let yourself relax like a rag doll
- Now give yourself positive suggestions – or just relax
- When you want to go back –
- Relax your fingers and just open your eyes
Welcome back!
What we focus on becomes stronger, so it’s a good idea to watch your thoughts and redirect them to what you want to bring into your life. De-stressing every day is a small change that will add up to big results. Be sure to use this exercise often. The more you use it, the more effective it becomes.
“Your mind is your most powerful tool.”
Copyright Susan Gale 2008
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