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Relaxation is very important in your everyday routine. Take regular, planned timeouts for yourself.  Be realistic and honest, that inner regular need for a break to change your thoughts or environment and decompress at regular intervals should not be abandoned altogether, now should it?  

Substitute a breathing exercise or something relaxing and self-loving when you feeling stressed.   Listen to some music perhaps too, or just pick any form of relaxation, and do it for a couple of minutes each time, you may be pleasantly surprised at the results.

Practice relaxation techniques and adopt some into your routine.  Successful people really do.  Here’s a simple breathing exercise when you feel tense:  With shoulders back and tummy in, inhale deeply for a slow count of five; exhale for a slow count of five.  Do five of these at a time.  This gives your body a break and re-boosts you! 

You can also use relaxation techniques before bed.  Hot bath or shower, stretches, good book, warm drink and breathing exercises can assist you in having a more restful sleep and have you wake refreshed for the next day.  Studies show that at least 7 hours of sleep is needed to keep you on track and focused, so keep that routine and get your 7 hours in!

 


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