Quick Relaxation Techniques
Whole Body Tension
- Tense everything in your entire body and hold it as long as you can without feeling pain.
- Slowly release the tension and feel it gradually leave your body.
- Repeat three times.
Counting 10 Breaths Back
- Allow yourself to feel passive and indifferent, counting each breath slowly from one to ten and then from ten to one.
- With each count, allow yourself to feel heavier and more relaxed.
- With each exhale; allow the tension to leave your body.
Shoulder Shrug
- Try to raise your shoulders to your eyes.
- Hold for a count of four.
- Now drop your shoulders back to a normal position.
- Repeat three times.
