50 WAYS TO RELAX
1. Breathe in hold your breath for a few seconds, then exhale slowly. Repeat this five times.
2. Stretching - Practice simple stretches such as the "neck stretch": stretch your neck by gently rolling your head in a half-circle, starting at one side, then dropping your chin to your chest, then to the other side.
3. Exercise – Find a form of exercise you will enjoy – yoga and tai chi are great for relaxation.
4. Take a Bath - Ask household members to allow you at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted time, wonderfully fragranced with essential oils or bubble bath etc..
5. Eat Well - Find out if your diet is well bAlanced and take steps to eat healthy – lots of green vegetables, and generally water rich vegetables helps with our health and vitality.
6. Talk - Take the time to talk with a friend or family member. Express feelings you might have been holding in. Listen carefully to your significant other.
7. Go to a comedy club.
8. Watch a funny movie.
9. Rent a funny video.
10. Spend time with someone who makes you laugh.
11. Cry - Crying can be as good a release as laughing.
12. A good book is a great escape.
13. Do something you love - When you enjoy yourself, you relax your emotions.
14. Become an expert in something.
15. Relax at a spa.
16. Go swimming.
17. Take a stroll through the park or just around the neighbourhood.
18. Daydream.
19. Do a crossword or puzzle.
20. Cook something different.
21. Watch the sun go down/come up.
22. Take up meditation.
23. Schedule in relaxation time every day – This could be for as little as 30minutes a day or one hour away from the office during lunch time.
24. Take time out to play, laugh and have fun.
25. Get a massage from a partner, friend, family or salon.
26. Put your favourite music on and dance around.
27. Sing.
28. Go for a nice relaxing drive down a scenic road/lane.
29. Draw a picture.
30. Do some light gardening.
31. Sit quietly.
32. Be nice to yourself.
33. Phone a family member or friend.
34. Talk to the children or pets.
35. Visit a planetarium.
36. Visit an art gallery.
37. Watch your favourite film (again).
38. Give yourself a pedicure.
39. Take a short power nap (c.30 minutes).
40. Avoid stimulants (Tea, coffee, fizzy drinks and chocolate – they all contain caffeine and can make you `hyper’).
41. Sit in a favourite location and stare out at the view.
42. Burn your favourite essential oil/incense stick sit, relax and take it in.
43. Take a stroll in the sand, on a beach.
44. Go to your favourite restaurant and have a great meal.
45. Take some time to stare at the mountains.
46. Be mesmerised by a beautiful stream.
47. Make love.
48. Take a holiday.
49. Sleep.
50. In addition to the above, create your own list