Discover how relaxation can help you reduce stress and calm your mind Become More Relaxed In a Day introduces you to a range of relaxation techniques and exercises that can help you to keep your life in balance, and stop stress from taking over. Designed to contain a day s reading, this handy guide helps you to discover the benefits of relaxation for your mind, body and spirit. Open the book and find: How to make relaxation a part of your daily routine Top tips for using exercise to help you relax Advice on using massage and self-massage to help you relax Ways to ensure you have time and space to relax at home Guidance on maintaining your work-life balance

Discover how relaxation can help you reduce stress and calm yourmindBecome More Relaxed In a Day introduces you to a range ofrelaxation techniques and exercises that can help you to keep yourlife in balance, and stop stress from taking over. Designed tocontain a day's reading, this handy guide helps you todiscover the benefits of relaxation for your mind, body andspirit.Open the book and find:* How to make relaxation a part of your daily routine* Top tips for using exercise to help you relax* Advice on using massage and self-massage to help you relax* Ways to ensure you have time and space to relax at home* Guidance on maintaining your work-life balance

Introduction 1What You Can Do In A Day 1Foolish Assumptions 2Icons Used in This Book 2Chapter 1: Discovering Relaxation 5Understanding Relaxation 5Discovering the relaxation response 7Considering different dimensions of relaxation 10Looking at the main ways to relax 11Body techniques 12Mind techniques 12Spirit techniques 12Appreciating relaxation as mind-body medicine 13Having fun with relaxation 14Discovering the Benefits of Relaxation 15Effects of relaxation on your body 15Effects of relaxation on your mind and emotions 15Effects of relaxation on your behaviour 16Uplifting your spirit with relaxation 16Letting Relaxation into Your Life 17Clarifying where you're starting from 17Overcoming resistance to relaxation 18Starting to use relaxation techniques and activities 19Building relaxation into your daily life 20Chapter 2: Trying Different Relaxation Techniques 23Seeing how Exercise Leads to Relaxation 24Meeting the benefits of exercise 24Knowing when NOT to exercise 25Finding the Right Exercise Routine for You 26Working out how much to exercise 26Staying motivated 27Discovering Some Popular Exercises 29Walking works wonders 29Running for exercise 30Going swimming 32Enjoying cycling 33Starting dancing 33Discovering Massage 34Choosing a massage therapist 35Discovering popular types of massage for relaxation 36Exploring Self-Massage to Relax Your Body 38Understanding the principles of self-massage 38Practising different techniques for different parts of yourbody 39Shoulders 39Abdomen 40Hands 40Face 41Feet 42Integrating self-massage into your daily routine 43Using Your Senses to Relax 44Choosing the right approach for your stress 45Serene sights 45Calming scents 46Relaxing tastes 47Soothing touch 47Listening to chill out 48Moving for rest and rejuvenation 48Chapter 3: Everyday Relaxation 49Finding Relaxation at Home 49Creating your space for relaxation 50Getting organised at home to unwind 50Gardening for relaxation 52Cooking your way to relaxation 53Getting a pet to help you relax 54Enjoying a relaxing bath 55Balancing the Demands of Work 56Developing a work-life balance 57Setting your priorities and perspectives 59Developing Gratitude 61Learning the benefits of being grateful 61Finding ways to be grateful 63Using a gratitude journal to feel more relaxed 64Chapter 4: Where to Go from Here 67The Benefits of Relaxation 67Visiting dummies.com 68