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- What Is Your Favorite Relaxation Exercise? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI'm going to lead a 30 to 40 minute "Relaxation Seminar" for my dorm for a little study break during our dead week (reading period, week before finals, etc), and I have a few exercises up my sleeve from last quarter, but would like to add to the repertoire. So a little call for help! What ...
Views: 607(2 votes) - *** Outdoor Living: Good for the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthWe all find ourselves wanting to be outdoors more in the summer months with the abundance of sunshine, warmer temperatures, the sounds of the birds chirping and the longer days. I know that being outdoors always makes me feel much more relaxed and less stressed than being inside looking at all ...
Views: 1380(5 votes) - Three Quick, Easy and Effective Meditations to Relieve Stress at Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pamela LipeAre you so stressed out at work that you do not even have time to think about relaxing? Are the demands at work building up fast and causing you to feel overwhelmed? Are you so busy you do not have time to learn a new stress management strategy? Here are three quick, easy and very ...
Views: 3040(5 votes) - Don't Take a Deep Breath: Un-Inhale Your Aspiration to Control Instead - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTry the following: sit back and just breathe for a few moments. But before you actually "do" this, let us get clear on one point: there is no "doing" involved in this exercise, just witnessing of your breath exactly as it is at any given moment - for a few moments. You might be thinking: ...
Views: 1896(9 votes) - Dealing with Stress - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAnd then there was STRESS; have you ever heard someone say that they “thrive under pressure?” Maybe this statement even hits home in your court and possibly it could be true. Many people work well under the gun and some may even produce fabulous results. However, do you know that nervous ...
Views: 1406(4 votes) - Peaceful, Easy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Leah GuyWhy are so many people resistant to the M word? We know it's good for us and, it only takes 10 minutes a day. So why aren’t you doing it? If you’re a self-proclaimed type-A-functional-ADD person like me, your answer to that question is probably “Uhh,” and on to the next thing you go. Meditation ...
Views: 2076(6 votes) - How to Prepare for Outdoor Entertaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Jeff HesterWhile the fourth of July may be the apex of summer entertaining, every Northerner knows that no matter when it starts, the season is short. Those planning on outdoor entertaining must seize the moment. Whether a big bash is in the works or a small intimate gathering, having the outdoor spaces ...
Views: 1134(3 votes) - ***Bring Natural Relaxation and Stress Relief to your Life Today! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthMost of us can use a tap on the shoulder once in awhile telling us to calm down, take a deep breath or relax. If it was that easy we would tell ourselves that every day and approach the day with a new attitude rather than feeling anxious, stressed or frazzled! Most people want to find ways to ...
Views: 1763(8 votes) - Money Saving Getaways: Vacation vs. Stay-cation! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn Saturday morning, my husband and I are taking our youngest two children to Los Angeles, even though we debated canceling the trip for some time. Stephen called our hotel and mentioned that we were considering cancellation because of the economy. They drastically lowered our hotel bill and ...
Views: 1152(3 votes) - How to Enjoy Family Staycations in a Recession - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that the summer solstice has given us more time between sunrise and sunset, Americans are officially in summer mode - using the extra daylight hours to spend with the family. But unemployment rates are above 10% in many states and the recession isn't showing signs of an early end. A lot of ...
Views: 1358(4 votes) - Relieve Your Stress With Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Louann VertreesMost of us lead busy, fast-paced lives. We have too much to do and too little time, and may be dealing with career pressures, family difficulties, or financial problems on top of everything else. Doctors have known for some time that there is a direct link between stress and a variety of ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Massage Table for Home Use - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWith a massage table at home, you can easily indulge in the luxury and healing power of therapeutic touch on a regular basis. Check out the benefits of owning your own massage table below. Enjoy giving and receiving massage in the comfort of your own home. With a massage table at home, you ...
Views: 4288(3 votes) - "Allowing Yourself to Relax" - a Misguided Duality of Relaxation - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen listening to a recording of guided relaxation, have you ever felt annoyed by the following prescription: “Allow yourself to relax…” “Allow?!!! If I could allow myself to relax, if it was that simple, then why in the world would I allow myself to be stressed in the first ...
Views: 920 - No Housework Day - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse.“ ~Quentin Crisp I have bunches of hobbies, obsessions, and pastimes and I’m guessing that you do, too. But to my detriment, I never remember how to relax. I’m always working on a little of this-and-that, and I just love-love-love a ...
Views: 943 - Get Calm Using This NLP Calm Anchor - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Louise GoddardFirst, a note (pardon the pun:) about music. Music affects both the mind and the body. It affects our brain waves. When we’re relaxed, our brainwaves are slower. Music with around 60 beats per minute corresponds with the human heart at rest. Listening to some tranquil classical pieces is ...
Views: 3609(11 votes) - Take Control of Your Breathing and Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Jennifer DavidWhen you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world, dormant forces, faculties, and talents become ...
Views: 1558 - Relaxation Breathing: How to Harness the Power and Peace of Your Breath - by Controlling your breathing has dynamic effects on your ability to calm yourself down in any situation.
When you can learn how to harness the power of your breathe to both release the tension in your body as well as to restore balance to your mind, you will have a powerful relaxation technique ...
Views: 1220 - Meditation & Thinking - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Debra HardingMeditation and Thinking Over the years I have learned one thing for sure about meditation, and that is that everyone’s experience is their experience. In other words, never compare your experience with someone else’s. Your experience is as valid as anyone else’s. Meditation is a form of self ...
Views: 2129 - How to Get the Most Out of Your In-Home Massage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIn-home massage therapy is convenient. You feel safe and comfortable in your own space, and it saves you the time it takes to travel to the therapist's office and back. The downside is that there can be a lot of distractions at home that fight for your attention and keep you from fully relaxing. ...
Views: 1295 - Guided Meditation - Instant Benefits for Busy People - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nigel CoatesWe live in a busy world. There is never enough time! Our priority lists start with the necessities such as family, work, cleaning and eating, and only when we juggle or sacrifice do we find the time for hobbies, personal development and dare I say it, Relaxation. And by relaxation I don't mean ...
Views: 2269(2 votes) - 10 Minutes to Total Peace and Relaxation - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Jonathan RoachIf you have visited my site before, you will know that my interest is in promoting peace, health and harmony in our lives and relationships. Most of us however lead busy and demanding lives, and certainly many of my clients and customers have talked of stress, anxiety, acute sleep disturbance, ...
Views: 1269 - Affordable Massage at Home: Improve Your Quality of Life with Couples and Electronic Massage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageMassage at home is an affordable way to reap the benefits of massage in the comfort of your own home. Whether you and your partner practice massaging each other or you use an electronic massager, including home massage as a regular part of your life will relieve stress and tension and allow you ...
Views: 1580 - Spa at Home: Tips for Hosting the Ultimate Home Spa Party - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageWhat better way to unwind and relax than to plan a girls night with a home spa party! Depending on your budget and preparation time, you can choose to hire a spa professional or mobile massage therapist to provide treatment services, or you can plan your own party, complete with bath and body ...
Views: 2667 - Teenagers Sleep and Learning - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Positively MADThe role of the hippocampus as memory storer is now being more properly understood in relation to the learning process. Until recently, it was thought that the part of the brain which stored memories was the hippocampus, and while this is true generally, its more specific role of housekeeper is ...
Views: 1411 - The Insomnia Workbook: Dispelling Sleep Myths - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsNow that you’ve learned some of the basics about sleep, let’s take a look at some common myths about sleep that may be contributing to your sleep problems. MYTH 1: Spending more time in bed at night will give me a better chance of falling asleep. Actually, the opposite is true. The longer you ...
Views: 1995 - Relax, Breathe Fully, Live Freely - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Donna PackardDo you know that most people are breathing barely enough to be alive? Most people breathe in a shallow manner, just bringing the breath barely into the chest. We have been conditioned to hold in our stomachs,and to wear tight clothing, inhibiting our ability to breathe fully. Have you watched a ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Dear Mimi: How Do I Stay Relaxed in Everyday LIfe? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Lese DuntonDear Mimi: Although I exercise and meditate regularly, I find it difficult to keep the results with me in everyday life. Any ideas why? This is a common occurance. One can turn on the Internet and almost daily find tips on relaxation and tension removal. So, considering how many of us are ...
Views: 2404 - 7 Tips to Create a Room that Promotes Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisA good night sleep is influenced by many things. If you are suffering from insomnia the first thing you should do is rule out where you sleep as the cause of the problem. The easiest thing to do is to look at your room and see if a change here could change your sleep problems. 1. Is your ...
Views: 1347 - Life on Auto-Pilot - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Matthew CallawaySometimes it happens when you are driving. It can strike at work or in the home. Auto-pilot. You’ve been on the highway for some time, the radio has been playing a steady stream of familiar songs and by the time you get to work, or where ever you are going, you have not experienced the event, ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - "Down Time" is Remarkably Uplifting - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillI recently returned from an 11-day vacation in Costa Rica with my husband. This was a real vacation. No computers. No cell phones. No plans for spiritual or work retreats. There was no one to meet and nothing to do but play for 11 days. I was so looking forward to it that I wasn’t expecting what ...
Views: 904 - Gone Fishing for Peace of Mind - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonDuring times of economic difficulty many people choose simpler pleasures that have the capacity to refresh our spirit and renew hope. Across the country movies are sold out, bars and restaurants are doing great business and more than ever we are getting back to the core values and activities ...
Views: 1892 - Vacation, Relaxation, and Intermission - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyA respite or a scheduled time off from work, school or any activity happens to be the official definition of vacation. I ask you how many times do you truly believe when taking a vacation that you totally take off from such activities, and deviate from the normal every day-to-day nose to the ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Peace of Mind is a Breath Away: The Fine Art of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Yanni ManiatesLearning to meditate, quiet my mind and touch into the deep place of peace within me is the greatest skill I have ever learned to improve my life. "Meditation is the art of learning how to tend the sacred ground of your life. It connects you with your inner world. By meditating you learn how to ...
Views: 1889(2 votes) - Focus on Health - The Benefits of a Peaceful Mind - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeHave you ever heard the term “Monkey Mind” and laughed with the visual of a bunch of monkeys jumping around being crazy and wild? And can you relate to a feeling of having those little monkeys running around in your head causing your thoughts to bounce from one thing to the next and making it ...
Views: 3807(1 vote) - Get Some R&R- Rest and Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Sean BarkerIt happens to us all every now and then, even the most passionate of trainers. We reach a point in your training when we lack motivation to train, eat right, we feel tired or come down with the flu... These are usually the symptoms of over training or lack of recovery. But it is not always ...
Views: 1301 - Do You Remember How to Play? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you still “go out to play”? Do your friends still knock on your door and invite you out to play? I hope so, and I hope you go. This world seems to send strong messages that play is frivolous, time-wasting, and useful only to procrastinators and slackers—unless, of course, you can find a ...
Views: 921 - Sleep 101 - How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Marcia LindseyMost of our grandmothers taught us that eight hours was a good night’s sleep. And in my grandmother’s time, where the average night of sleep was nine hours, getting eight hours was not nearly as difficult as it is today. People in her generation more often did physical labor, and although they ...
Views: 878 - Should You Take a Nap? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Marcia LindseyNapping can be a wonderful thing. But as with many things, you can get too much of a good thing. Here are some tips from recent research about taking a nap: 1. A short nap at midday, perhaps after lunch, can not only be very refreshing but can also improve our alertness and performance in the ...
Views: 6384 - How to Enjoy a Daily 20 Minute Vacation at Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiEver considered buying a hot tub? Know that adding a hot tub to one's property is an investment that will help escalate a home's resale value? Aside from all intents and purposes, getting one would also mean that enjoying a daily dose of paradise without having to leave the comfort of home. Add ...
Views: 1969 - Learn to Relax on a Deeper Level with Yinergi's Soft Meditative Movement - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Adam WillissYinergi is a new holistic life tool aimed at fighting the negative effects of modern society on our mind, body and soul. It combines meditation, soft movement and ancient martial arts principles into a practice of self-awareness, stress reduction, postural alignment and energetic connections. ...
Views: 1526 - The Power of Music to Heal Your Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from quinlan murrayEveryone suffers from stress at some point in their lives. It may range from easygoing stress to severe ones. If you allow your stress to enhance without doing something to relax, your health may get affected to a large extent. You may start suffering from several diseases such as gastric ...
Views: 2836 - Mindful Holidays Part II - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaThe time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be a whirlwind of activity, when shopping trips take three times as long as usual and every joyful cookie exchange means an extra hour or two in the kitchen. Mindfully choosing your activities can keep you grounded in the moment, but to truly ...
Views: 1119 - Take a Powernap without the Groggy Side Effects - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2008 from Robert FellowmanEver tried taking a powernap and ended up feeling even more tired as a result? Powersnooze.com creator, Paul Cashon explains the reasons why we can often end up more tired after a short nap and teaches us the art to a successful “powernap”. A powernap is a short sleep or “nap” used to ...
Views: 5959 - Can Relaxation Techniques Help Me Manage My Diabetes? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonAccording to the American Diabetes Association the answer is yes. The fact is that stress alters blood glucose levels. Studies have also shown that people who are under stress often do not take good care of themselves. They often drink more alcohol, eat more of the wrong foods and exercise less. ...
Views: 1687 - Flower Photography Equipment - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Timothy SpencerShooting flowers in the great outdoors is considered to be a pastime more than work. The relaxing feel of the outdoors in national heritage sites and parks is enjoyed by many outdoor photographers. Going on such outdoor day shoots requires some equipment especially if you’re using a ...
Views: 1700 - Ten Techniques For Relaxation: Put An End To Stress And Relax At Home - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Caroline BeginStress always seems to find its way into our busy lives. Fortunately, there are many ways to relax at home. Here are ten techniques for relaxation that you can try today. Do you have a few minutes to spare while the kids are asleep and the laundry is going through its spin cycle? Here are ...
Views: 1722 - The Best Relaxation Music - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Steve GillmanHow do you choose the relaxation music that works best? You can certainly start by experimenting with many different types. After all, it seems likely that what one person finds relaxing another will find irritating. But is it all just a matter of personal preference? Actually no. Though ones ...
Views: 1203 - Simple 5 Minute Technique To Increase Your Energy Level - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Ann HazelYour energy level depends greatly on how you are using your body. Your muscles have a tendency to accumulate tension because of the stress and mental pressure you experience. A lot of people get so used to this tension in their body that they don’t really remember how it is to feel relaxed and ...
Views: 946 - Reduce Stress with Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Rena HatchYou can survive without food for weeks, without water for days but without oxygen for only minutes! But most of us spend very little time thinking about our breath. As the Oxford University Press reminds us, “In earlier years breathing was synonymous with life itself, for with the ...
Views: 3909(1 vote) - Stress Reduction With Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Rena HatchYou can survive without food for weeks, without water for days but without oxygen for only minutes! But most of us spend very little time thinking about our breath. As the Oxford University Press reminds us, “In earlier years breathing was synonymous with life itself, for with the ‘last breath’ ...
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