Here’s a tip to help you relax quickly when the stress of you day becomes overwhelming. To start your one magic minute, stop what you are doing and take a deep breath in, feel your body, and breathe out. Make breathing in and out your only responsibility. Listen to your breath as it goes in and out of your nose. Feel it as it fills your lungs. Control it as your lungs empty. What do you feel, hear, or experience? Do this for one minute. You can incorporate this into your day at any time to help increase your relaxation level. You can also add more time to your one magic minute and meditate for longer.

Why Should You Relax?

When you stay calm and serene, you can focus better on your ability to make decisions and problem solve. Learning to calm your mind helps you to alleviate stress and anxiety and improves your attention span. A calm mind allows you to sleep well, and when you are rested, you perform better. Staying calm helps you to remain positive and allows you to be more creative. When you are relaxed, you are able to lead a more balanced life, taking advantage of opportunities and recognizing which factors can lead you down the wrong path, to drugs and alcohol, for example. Research indicates that when you are calmer, you can communicate better and avoid fighting. According to studies, mindful relaxation can actually change your emotions, training your nervous system to be resilient. You are able to physically and emotionally lead a healthier life.

Meditate for Stellar Serenity

Meditation, no matter how short, has been proven to have numerous benefits on our mental and physical health. Meditation reduces stress, increases attention span, helps improve your sleep, and decreases blood pressure.