Quit Tips
Find New Ways to Relax
1. Breathe Deeply and Slowly.
2. Relax your body and your mind like this:
- Lie down or sit in a comfortable position.
- Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
- Tighten your feet and toes, hold them tight for three seconds, then relax them. Repeat this exercise with your leg muscles, your stomach and your arms and shoulders.
- Think about something relaxing, perhaps lying in the shade of a tree on a hot day ... a gentle breeze brushes your skin ... the leaves rustle quietly ... nothing to do just now but close your eyes and let your mind drift ...
- When you are relaxed and ready, open your eyes and bring the good feelings with you.
3. Ask a friend for a neck and shoulder massage.
4. Make a change in your routine.
- Get up earlier, and go for a morning walk, or sit in a different place for breakfast.
- Choose a different chair to watch TV, and eat some sugarfree popcorn or chewing gum.
- Have a pen and paper by the phone so you can doodle, or move around while you are talking.
- Take a soft rubber ball in the car, and do hand exercises if you are stuck in traffic.
- Go off alcohol for a while and try a soft drink instead.
5. Exercise. This can be as simple as getting off the bus one stop early and walking the extra distance or using stairs instead of lifts.
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