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By Books Author Denise Turney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily relaxation techniques are becoming a must. Without effective relaxation techniques, finding inner peace may feel like, at best, a fleeting achievement. If you\u2019re a news junkie, you know how opinions shared by influencers, people whose thoughts you value more than your own, can shift mood. Then, there\u2019s military conflicts, economic upheavals, climate change and pandemics. You have to deal with all of this in addition to your personal relationships, raising a family, job demands and personal finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways To Relax While  Facing Challenging Life Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wouldn\u2019t be shocking if you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed. All things considered, it also wouldn\u2019t be a surprise if you were struggling to find effective ways to relax. Let this be your situation and we may have something in common. Thing is, years ago, I thought I had a solid handle on inner peace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, the Great Recession hit and so much changed. For starters, the job that I\u2019d been depending on for more than a decade (that\u2019s a long time when you\u2019re talking about the same job these days), was on shaky ground. Over the course of several months, that shaky ground would give way, causing that job to evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, it wasn\u2019t only about losing a job. In fact, that job shift created a myriad of changes, many which I hadn\u2019t seen coming. There was health insurance, which I eventually paid for myself. On top of that, my car note, auto insurance, rent and grocery bills weren\u2019t just going to float away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Watcher In Your Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, there was that challenge of finding a new way to fill my days. If you\u2019ve experienced a change that has emptied your day of just two to three routines, you know how challenging it can be to replace routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s this has-to-be-done work that aligns with the first ways to relax, especially when you\u2019re stuck in the habit of accepting stress into your life. To enter inner peace with this first of the seven relaxation techniques, stir up your courage and commit to practice self-awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right. You have to fill the role of \u201cwatcher\u201d in your own life. In other words, you have to observe and be honest about what you see yourself thinking, feeling and doing. Finding inner peace requires you to take responsibility for your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-Awareness And How To Relax<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, the first of the relaxation techniques is to practice self-awareness. However, it won\u2019t work unless you\u2019re honest with yourself. To inspire honesty, you could track your progress. For example, if you want to drop 15 pounds, consider using a spreadsheet to track when and what you eat and drink each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, record and track exercises that you do and how long you exercise. Look at the spreadsheet each day. It won\u2019t be long before you see the connection between your efforts (thinking about losing weight is not an exercise and won\u2019t see you drop pounds) and your results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other seven relaxation techniques are also easy. A key is to really want<\/em> to relax, to really want<\/em> inner peace. Once in the morning, and again, at night \u2013 breathe deeply. Also, sit still and simply \u201cbe\u201d. See if you can empty your mind of the day\u2019s experiences, interpretations and judgments. Just be. At first, you might only do it for a few seconds. After a while, you might be able to simply sit and be still for several minutes. The goal is to connect with your core or with your Source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Daily Choices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third how to relax action is to incorporate at least three things that you enjoy into your day. Add these three things to each day. As a tip, choose actions that align with your core values. Additionally, choose actions that do no harm and involve peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, you might listen to jazz each day. Or, you might sing songs, paint or write poems. If gardening causes you to feel at peace, working in a garden could be among your natural ways to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The point is to actually incorporate these actions into your days. As fourth among the natural ways to relax, consider bringing potted plants inside your home. Potted plants do more than decorate your living space. Plants also help to remove toxins, inspire healthy mood and encourage you to care for yourself and other living things. After all, keeping plants thriving requires care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Relaxation Techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more ways to relax? Check out these relaxation techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n