10 Things That Are Guaranteed To Relax You

One thing many people are turning to are crystals. Crystals may just look like rocks, but many of them can actually relax you. Rose quartz can ease stress relating to relationships. Moonstone is great for those who are sensitive people and experience stress in their jobs or everyday life. Amethyst will bring clarity to those who are confused and will clear any worry or anxiety.

Even though this form of relaxation may take a few weeks to fully reap the benefits, it has the power to fully reverse habits of stress that may ave become ingrained in our psyche. Deep breathing will also regulate your body and will bring deep peace and rest. Meditation can also boost confidence and allow for spiritual development.

A hot cup of tea is one of the oldest tricks in the book for instant relaxation, but it truly does work. Chamomile tea calms down the nervous system and can even ward off heart disease. If stress and worry is keeping you up at night, chamomile tea is great to put you at ease and promote mental calm.

Reiki is a form of healing where the practitioner uses energy and intention to relax and heal you. It creates deep relaxation and hep the body release stress and tension. By removing energy blocks, your own energy or chi will be able to flow more freely throughout your body creating peace and wellbeing.

There are dozens of aromatherapy oils that promote rest and relaxation. Lavender oil is great for soothing the nerves, ylang ylang is good for hormonal stress and frankincense is great at combatting the biological symptoms of stress. Put a few drops into a diffuser or dab a few drops onto your wrists before going to sleep.

Massage Therapy is one of the most effective ways to relax. Your muscles are literally being coerced into relaxation by the hand motions of the massage therapist. Our muscles can store a lot of tension and stress, and sometimes it takes getting into the muscles to release that stress so we can feel better. It may take a few sessions to get every little kink out, but when you do, you'll feel more renewed and refreshed than ever before.

It's true when they say, you are what you eat. Sometimes we eat things that don't agree with our bodies and because of that it causes a stress reaction and inflammation. By eating an elimination diet, you're taking out foods that might be causing your body stress. When you do this, your body has a chance to calm down and heal.

One of the best ways to relax is yoga. Yoga is a form of exercise that was came from Indian traditions. It's a great form of exercise for those who are stressed because it requires deep breathing and stretching throughout the practice.

Epsom salt has a high concentration of magnesium, a mineral known to help relax tired muscles, helping nerve and muscles function and help clogging arteries. Soaking in a tub of this stuff will chill you right out. But be careful not to soak for too long as epsom salt can easily dehydrate you.

I can't stress how important this one is. A lot of our stress and anxiety is actually being cause by our mobile phones and computers. Simply the act of powering off your phone or computer for a few hours every day will have major impact on your stress.