HEALTH AND WELLNESS
5 Easy Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress at Home
5 de-stressing tips for busy moms
Article by AirWick on BPT.
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(BPT) - Moms have to-do lists that are never done. From getting the kids to school, prepping family meals and everything in between, it's a 24/7 job and can be hard to find a moment to stop and take a breath of fresh air. While the home should be a sanctuary to relax and de-stress, the reality is that a lot of life's biggest activities happen there. The good news is that it only takes a few minutes to ground yourself through meditation. In fact, recent studies by the National Institutes of Health indicate that meditation can improve relaxation, lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety. Learning a few easy meditation techniques will give you the ability to power through even the toughest days.
To give back to busy moms, Air Wick has provided five easy ways you can take a moment to de-stress before tackling your to-do list.
Unplug for just 5 minutes: One of the biggest culprits of stress today is technology. When you're at home, set your phone on airplane mode, turn off the radio or TV, close the laptop - and just shut your eyes. Breathe deeply, in through
the nose and out through the mouth, at least five times. Repeat a word or phrase in your mind like "Relax," "Calm" or "Breathe in, breathe out." When you're ready, slowly re-acclimate to your surroundings and gently get back to your busy day.
The one-minute breath: For just a minute, commit to practicing this breathing technique to quiet your mind and restore energy.
* Breathe in for 5 seconds.
* Hold your breath for 5 seconds.
* Release the breath for 5 seconds.
* Hold for 5 seconds.
Repeat just long enough to feel yourself become calmer.
Peace begins with you: When you're standing in a long line, stuck in a meeting or even during a stressful argument, try this Kundalini meditation technique to help you stay centered even when you're feeling frazzled.
* Gently press the thumb of one hand against that hand's index finger, middle finger, ring finger, then pinkie finger.
* When you touch your index finger