Using Meditation to Relax and Manage Stress, Part IV
The following blog has four parts to it. This is Part IV. Refer to the last three blogs for Parts I, II and III.
Preventing Tension: In order to prevent excessive tension from creating di-stress you first need to be conscious of what is going on in your body and mind. So, regularly and consistently take the time during the day to observe yourself and be aware of how your body and mind are responding to the situation at hand.
If you are feeling the effects of stress, catch yourself before it gets any worse and start releasing the pent up energy by breathing consciously. Just being conscious like this will go a long way in helping you not hold on to any negative energies.
So, when you feel tension, just use any or all of the three breaths I have taught you above and you will feel so much better. Doing at least ten full breaths like this will help to calm you down and/or re-energize you.
I would suggest that you practice these techniques at least five times a day. If you do, you will feel so much more relaxed and at peace than you ever imagined. And all you have to do is incorporate these simple techniques.
Peace be with you!