Relaxation is good for your health. Managing techniques to ensure your mind and body stay calm and ready to take on the world. It doesn't take much time to step away from situations that may add stress or anxiety in your world.
Taking some time away from your normal routine is a good way for the mind to concentrate on an alternative mindset and sometimes distract from moments of monotony or stressful situations. Break moments could include watching a film, taking a pet for a walk or a swim and a surf to enjoy an activity that keeps you active and gets you breathing.
To keep a relaxed mind it may be time to take a moment for...
Physical Activity
Relaxation doesn't always mean slowing down. It can sometimes be about moving more vigorously and getting the blood pumping which stimulates the brain to release endorphins, a natural chemical that can act as mood elevators, leading to feelings of well-being and reduced stress which can help you to relax. A gentle walk, some yoga movement, or a vigorous run can get the blood pumping and make the body feel vibrant and alive
Breathe
Learning to breathe more deeply can allow the body to feel much calmer. Allowing more oxygen into the bloodstream to help calm the body and mind. Taking time to focus on your breathing will provide benefits in terms of feelings of calmness and allowing the mind to focus and reduce stress levels
Nature
As you know, we love the outdoors, spending time in the outdoors surrounded by green environments can be great for both physical and mental wellness. Time in nature allows us to enjoy the trees, plants and fauna that adore the outdoors and taking it all in
Connect with your Senses
The 5 senses all play a part in the overall wellbeing and relaxation of the body
SEEING the beautiful world around us, the sun shining, the deep blue colour of the ocean and seeing the waves crashing on the shimmering sand
HEARING the sounds of the active forces in nature, the birds chirping, waves crashing, the breeze blowing
TOUCH by feeling the freshness of a cold dip in the sea, walking on grass barefoot or feeling sand between the toes
SMELL the scent of a sweet flower, the smell of rain falling or the earthy aromas of the land
TASTE of the saltiness of the ocean when taking a dip or the sweet taste of the fresh fruit that has fallen from the tree
Taking a moment for these techniques allows for the management of stress and anxiety and can help to build on the relaxation of the mind and the body
