Learn to Relax

Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress.  Stress causes many to suffer heavy losses in our bodies, our minds and emotions.

Feeling stressed, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, what is better than to relax.

Watching television can be a form of relaxation for some, but it is not a method recommended by experts. When watching TV we are bombarded with ads, Classifieds, images and sounds. So how do we relax?

In recent studies, experts have determined that heart disease is linked to anger and irritability is linked to mental stress. Too much stress causes ischemia that may cause or lead to a heart attack. Relaxation becomes more important in light of this problem. Manage your anger and your attitude is important for your health and relaxation can help you manage stress.

A form of relaxaion is Transcendental Meditation. Recent studies have also shown that this method could reduce artery blockage, which is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. People practice transcendental meditation by repeating statements soothing sounds and meditate, to achieve total relaxation.

Another study on another method of relaxation, Acupuncture, appears to reduce high blood pressure from various bodily functions to release chemicals of brain known as endorphins. Endorphin helps relax the muscles, easing panic, decrease pain and reduce anxiety.

Yoga is also another method of relaxation and may also have similar effects like acupuncture. In another study, participants were subjected to several minutes of mental tension. Then have undergone various relaxation techniques, such as listening to the sounds of nature or of classical music.

Breathing is one of the easiest methods to relax. Breathing affects our mind, our moods and our body.

There are various breathing techniques that can help reduce stress.

A good way to relax is to get a Massage. For complete relaxation, you should surrender totally to the manipulation and the touch of a professional therapist. There are several types of massages that give different levels of relaxation.

Another method of relaxation is Biofeedback. The usual biofeedback training program includes a 10-hour sessions that often is spaced apart.

Hypnosis is a relaxation technique. It is a good alternative for anyone who thinks that he has no idea of what it feels like to be reassured. There is also a good alternative for people with stress related health problems.

These relaxation techniques are just some of the ways you can reach a relaxed state. Another reason why we need to relax is to lower blood pressure.  In many people relaxing may help reduce the chances of stroke or heart attack.

Relaxation can be of good use once a technique is regularly integrated into your lifestyle. Choose a technique that you think you can do on a regular basis.

James Smart

Are You Ready For SUCCESS?

  Everything that happens to us happens on purpose. Sometimes, one thing leads to another. Instead of locking yourself up in your cage of fears and crying over past heartaches, embarrassment and failures, treat them as your teachers and they will become your tools in both self improvement and success.  
*Stop thinking and feeling as if you’re a failure, because you’re not. How can others accept you if you can not except you AND if you can not..... DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

*When you see the, "beautiful ones" on TV, think more on self improvement, not self pitying. Self acceptance is not just about having nice slender legs, or great abs. Concentrate on inner beauty. Inner beauty is lasting. After the body has started to fatten your mind will be your safe zone.

*When people feel so down and low about themselves, help them move up. Don’t go down with them. They’ll pull you down further and both of you will end up feeling inferior.

*The world is a large room for lessons, not mistakes. Don’t feel stupid and doomed forever just because you failed on a science quiz. There’s always a next time. Make room for self improvement.

* Recently someone very close to me admitted to their fear of rejection and failure. Because of their fear they wanted to stay in the background. Failure is the only thing that will lead to success. Learning how to ride a bike comes from many falls but, once you learn how you never forget.
 
* Set meaningful and achievable goals. Self improvement doesn’t turn you into someone else. It results in an improved and better YOU.

*Little things are BIG to other people. Sometimes, we don’t realize that the little things that we do impact others.  Saying “hi” or “hello” or greeting someone with“good day” or telling Mr. Smith something like “I like your tie!” are simple things: But, they mean so much to other people. When we’re being appreciative about beautiful things around us and other people, we also become beautiful to them.
 

  Where Do We Start?

Self improvement results in inner stability, personal development and success. Self improvement is a one day at a time process. It leads to self confidence, self appreciation and self esteem.

 Changes do not happen over one night but the valuable life changes that we gain open our doors for self improvement and increase our chances to head down the road of success. 

May your life grow in its' success,

James Smart