Daily relaxation reduces frustration, stress and anxiety. It
also offers you at least seven opportunities to unwind and
escape from the speed of everyday life. Once you get started,
you may find it easier to relax in other ways during the day or
week.
Here are just a few ideas to get you started:
Sunday – Immerse Yourself in a Healing Bath. Most herbs and
scented oils have healing properties. Drop lemon and orange
peels in your bath to eliminate toxins and create an
exhilarating experience. Enjoy the fragrance in your bath and
watch the healing begin.
Monday – Cherish your theme song. The music and lyrics of your
theme song fit exactly where you want to be in life. It
expresses who you are or who you choose to be. Don’t miss this
opportunity to sing or hum your treasured theme song…everyone
should have one.
Tuesday – Surrender to a lotion bath. From head to toe, massage
your body with your favorite body butter or creme. For relief
from anxiety, depression and stress, blend 12 drops of jasmine
oil into an ounce of unscented jojoba or hazelnut oil. Nurture
the skin you’re in.
Wednesday – Experience an “I’m Brilliant” moment (or two). Sit
quietly and think about all of your accomplishments (great and
small) for the week. Congratulate yourself. Find ways to
mentally celebrate your successes. Boost your self-esteem and
find your place of triumph in the midst of the madness.
Thursday – Spoil someone special in your life. Doing something
special for your spouse, spice or your favorite person of the
week is an uplifting and inspirational experience. It serves as
a reminder of your many blessings.
Friday – Indulge your creative side. Write poetry, draw a
picture or paint. Creative expression is the supreme form of
liberation.
Saturday – Embark on a special destination in your journal. Use
words and pictures to illustrate your feelings about being in a
special place or time. Revisit your exclusive corner of the
world regularly to add new adventures and discoveries.
If your life feels like being on a merry-go-round that you just
want to stop so you can get off, get started with some daily
doses of relaxation. Don’t worry if you can’t make it happen
everyday – just start! What a great way to get off of the
merry-go-round and relax just a little every day.