When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

Life is stressful and sometimes the stress can overwhelm you, but there are steps you can take to learn how to relax. Normal everyday activities like grocery shopping or traffic jams can make you ...

Deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, and meditation may help slow the body’s stress response and promote a sense of calm. These tools work best as part of a broader approach, which can include ...

We’ve always known that downtime is important to reduce job stress and recharge your batteries so you’re on top of your game at work. Now neuroscientists have gotten in on the act with a new study in ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

You may also be familiar with some popular relaxation techniques — such as deep breathing, yoga, tai chi, etc. But there are many more relaxation techniques that may be beneficial and that you are not ...

Stress is inevitable, but too much stress can negatively impact your mood, relationships, sleep routine, and even how your body functions. There are a variety of ways to manage stress, such as ...

This is far from surprising. According to the latest Weekend Getaway Survey by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, more people reported a desire to escape in 2019 than last year, and sum up the reason in this one ...

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure-at least in the short term-but the longer term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...

Life can get pretty hectic, can’t it? Between work related obligations, family, caregiving, and everything else on your plate, finding time for yourself can feel like a luxury. But guess what? You ...