Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation helps reduce tension in your body and in your mind and help you feel less anxious . When you are anxious your body tenses up like a robot but when you are relaxed you are more floppy like a doll. Let's do some relaxation exercises so you can learn to relax your bodies.
Muscle Tension Relaxation
In this type of exercise we are going to learn to tense and relax different muscle groups. To do this, you tense a muscle, pause, count to yourself, "1-2-3" and then relax the muscle. Start with your toes, work your way up towards your head and back down again. As you go through the exercise, you will notice a relaxing feeling of warmth moving across your muscles.
Deep Breathing
Deep Breathing helps the oxygen flow to your brain and all the muscles in your body. It also helps you to focus and to concentrate better. Breathe in through your nose, pause and count to yourself, "1-2-3", then slowly exhale through your mouth.
Imagine yourself in a very peaceful, relaxing place or doing something really fun. Use all five of your senses and imagine what you see, hear, smell, taste and feel.