Relaxation Technique #1

Dear broken hearted girl,

People naturally become stressed when they are going through difficult situations; sometimes so mcuh that they cannot eat or sleep. Due to the many questions received about this subject in our forum, http://mjac.forumco.com, we are going to write a blog series dedicated to de-stressing. Each blog posting will create a new technique to try when uneasy.


Here is a relaxation technique that can be utilized when feeling anxious:

Visualization:

Sit on the floor with your back against the wall. Ensure that your back is flat against the wall and that your posture is strong. Imagine a favorite memory, or create a place of your own - a meadow, a family BBQ, the ocean. Concentrate very hard on actually feeling, touching, tasting and smelling every single moment in your vision. Again, concentrate very hard.

While you're in this place of your own, you will begin to notice that all of the stresses in your life - your boss, money, your children - will begin to evaporate. When you emerge from the visualization, you should feel refreshed and ready to tackle life again, one step at a time.

Try this for 5 minutes the first time. Extend the length of the exercise as needed.

This technique will not be easy the first time you try it. As with anything you want to master in life, it is hard work. The more you practice, the easier it will be.