Knowing how to relax is vital
for ensuring your ongoing health and well-being, as well as restoring the
passion and joy in your life. Your health is your responsibility.
MAKE THE TIME. Carve out space for relaxation in your
diary or daily schedule. If you're at
home, mark time for relaxing in black ink on a calendar for everyone to see.
That way, the whole family will appreciate the importance of making time to
relax.
DEVELOP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE;
Positive thinking isn't about wishful or dreamer thinking; it's about making
the most of the situations that you find yourself in and avoiding any tendency
to add negative overlays.
While you might not feel calm and
relaxed, imagining a calm and relaxed scene in your mind can do wonders to
improve your outlook. Picture beaches, lying down resting, going for a hike or
even imagine you have achieved all your dreams, it will help you stay relaxed.
Teach yourself to step back and see
the "big picture" when you're in the thick of things that don't seem
to be going well. Recognize that most problems are temporary, and minor
setbacks on the path to achieving larger goals.
CHANGE YOUR WAYS. If the problem is
something you're doing, then change the way you act or react. Stop and listen
to those around you to figure out and correct what it is you might be
misunderstanding or doing wrong.
STOP FEELING GUILTY. Guilt is a potent source of stress. Get rid of the source of guilt
by behaving yourself; stop engaging in behaviors that make you feel guilty.
Seek professional help, if necessary, but don't allow destructive behavior to
escalate and sabotage your life and health.
SMILE AND LAUGH. Laughter is the best medicine. Rent, buy or see a hilarious movie.
This is guaranteed to help. Smiling and laughing releases endorphins, which
fights stress, helps to relax and reminds you that life is more than just work.
Even if it feels strange at first, make it a point to smile more
often.