Practicing relaxation techniques can help reduce stress by:
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-Slowing your heart rate
-Lowering blood pressure
-Reducing levels of stress hormones
-Reducing muscle tension
-Improving concentration and mood
-Reversing tiredness
-Reducing anger
and frustration; and
The simplest method for relaxation is deep breathing. The key to deep breathing is to breath from
the abdomen, letting as much air into the lungs. This allows you to get more oxygen in.
Breathing is something that you can practice throughout the
day, even when you are participating in other activities that may be relaxing
as well. It is important to learn
proper breathing when doing physical activities such as exercising, doing yoga,
or walking. Breathing can also be
practiced when sitting scrolling through social media apps, listening to music,
or watching movies.
To get the most benefit, use relaxation techniques in
conjunction with other positive coping skills, such as positive thinking,
finding humour, managing time, problem-solving, exercising, and getting enough
restful sleep.
As you learn relaxation techniques, you will become more
aware of muscle tension and stress levels within your body. Initiating the practice of relaxation
techniques when you first notice you are stressed will help you to prevent
stress from spiralling out of control.
Sources
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.htm#
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