5 Best Calming Techniques To Help You Relax

 

 

 

 

Whether you are trying to relax for managing weight, trying to calm nerves from wedding planning stress, or you are simply aiming to have a more peaceful life, here are the 5 best ways to help you relax and center yourself.

1. Water

Whether you take a bath, swim in the ocean, soak your feet, sit and look at a lake, or walk in the rain, run your hands under it or drink it, water can both literally and figuratively wash your worries away.

2. Aromatherapy

An oil diffuser is my favorite type of way to enjoy the calming effects of aromatherapy. Over the past several years I’ve gradually expanded my use of essential oils as I’ve experienced the wide range of benefits. My oil diffusers are an essential part my my daily life, but most importantly my bedtime ritual. I use this one by my bed. For relaxing and calming my mind after a busy day, I typically only use lavender, but will occasionally add chamomile or jasmine. 

3. Stretching

I write about stretching a lot, and that is because I believe it is such an important part of healthy living. Just 3 minutes will leave you feeling calm, relaxed, and less achy. Here are my 7 favorite standing stretches.

4. Deep Breathing

Take 12 deep breaths. Start out by doing 3 deep breaths 4 times. Sit up straight or stand. Slowly breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth. When I am tense or stressed I sometimes realize that I am holding my breath. This technique has always helped me feel calm and relaxed.

5. Meditation

Meditation is a wonderful way to relieve nerves. Many people have a hard time trying to calm their minds into silence, myself included! A simple way to get the meditative effects is to lie down flat and focus on your breaths and relaxing your muscles. I will start at the top of my head and work down to my feet. For example, I will consciously relax my jaw and facial muscles, then my shoulders, then my arms and fingers, and continue this until I get to my toes. I’m surprised every time by how I could be so unaware of how tight I was holding my muscles! If you can’t lie down, you can do the same things sitting!

Well those are my tried and true calming techniques the can help you relax! Give the a try and take some extra time and do you something for you today!! We give so much of ourselves everyday, we forget we need and deserve to take time to recharge!