What are some good stress release/relaxation techniques?
Try meditation. It can help to quiet and calm you down and make you more relaxed. Over time, you will also build up concentration power and deepen understanding about yourself. But, meditation is not a quick-fix solution. To reap its benefits, you need to do it everyday consistently. Having said that, don’t give yourself undue pressure. 15 mins a day is all you need. Enjoy it, don’t see it as a chore. I definitely encouraged you to try it. Here’s a simple breathing meditation you can try to help you relax: 1. Sit down in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for 15 minutes or longer. Sit on a cushion cross legged, or on a chair. Just make yourself comfortable (but not so comfortable that you fall asleep). If it’s cold, wrap a thin blanket around you. 2. Close your eyes and start by taking a few slow, deep breaths. Don’t force yourself to breathe deeply. Let it come naturally. The first few tries are normally shallow but as you continue, allow more air to fill your lungs naturally
