How to Relax Without Relaxation Techniques

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lie down on your back somewhere where you are unobstructed;

   Let your arms and legs sink into the surface beneath them. , Regulate it with slow breaths in through your nose and hold for a second, and then slowly exhale out of your mouth. , Are there a billion things running around in there? , Tell yourself you can take up those thoughts later on. ,,, Let your "mind chatter" focus on those thoughts and nothing else. ,
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   Step 2: Completely relax all of your muscles.

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   Step 3: Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing.

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   Step 4: Listen to your "mind chatter" for a moment.

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   Step 5: One by one

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   Step 6: let your thoughts go.

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   Step 7: Try to clear your mind

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   Step 8: especially of negative "mind chatter" and concentrate on your breathing.

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   Step 9: Bring up a thought that makes you feel relaxed

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    Step 10: such as floating on a lake on a warm summer's day with the sun beating down on you

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    Step 11: and a gentle breeze blowing across you.

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    Step 12: Think to yourself that you are perfectly calm and relaxed

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    Step 13: totally healthy

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    Step 14: and happy.

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    Step 15: Continue the slow breathing... in through the nose

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    Step 16: out through the mouth.

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