Leaving our minds empty or focused on something relaxing helps us downplay.
At a time when most people live at an accelerated pace, you need to take some time a day to relax your mind and eliminate stress.
- White wall: We will close our eyes and visualize a huge white wall as well.
- While the mind concentrates on recreating the white color.
- There is no room for more thoughts.
- If it is difficult to maintain concentration.
- We can think of a related phrase.
- Such as “Am I visualizing a white wall?””.
2. Helpless hands: we will close our eyes, place our palms upwards and focus completely on our hands. We will feel how they lack strength, and in the meantime we may think that “the hands, the weaker, are losing strength”. .
3. Full concentration on the sound of breathing: close your eyes, breathe in and out slowly. The mind should be completely focused on the sound we make when we breathe and the sensation of the air going in and out. There may be times when the mind You move to another place, either because of problems or because of activities that we have to do that day, but as soon as other thoughts appear, do we have to repeat the phrase? I just focus on breathing? And in this way we change all thoughts and we leave the mind relaxed and focused on the breath.
4. Relaxing music: sit in a comfortable place and play soft music, violins, guitar, nature, water, classical music, etc. Every person is a world and what can be relaxing for you may not be for me, so look for a sound or music that will really calm you down. Close your eyes and wrap yourself in these notes, imagine that musical notes take shape and come to you, penetrate your mind and body, making you feel light. Feel the state of connection with music, invading and freeing your being from any negativity, bringing a state of total relaxation.
5. Going out to nature: Getting out in touch with nature is one of the most relaxing tasks that exist, contemplating sea water, waterfalls, green nature, etc. , allows us to disconnect from problems, it is always better to see everything. in person, but if not possible, watch images or videos about nature; It also helps the mind to deepen, because what we see is very important. We must pay attention not only to what we think, but also to what we see.
6. Shower: take a long and relaxing shower, with hot water, slow background music, good decoration; do what you want and enjoy the moment. Feel the water caress your skin, move your hand over the water making noise and focus on the sound it produces. Many times we only pack as part of the routine, but it is important, from time to time, to allow enough time to fully enjoy a good shower.
7. Do sport: Sport has been shown to release dopamine and endorphins. When we play sports, we set aside stress and a sense of courage occurs, and the relaxing effect comes later. It’s important to find an exercise you really enjoy. Try not to do it out of obligation and enjoy it while keeping fit.
8. Practice your afitions: many people, by the rhythm of life to which they are subjected, put aside their afitions It is simple!The mind relaxes when we do something we like. There are thousands of activities that can be done and we can always take some time for them. Read, paint a painting, decorate the house, renovate old furniture, watch a movie, make jewelry, play cards, chess, sing, play guitar, dance, etc. ?there are many activities to relax in. Find the one you’d rather make you forget about the problems. Choose a task that is not done on the computer; some people may feel relaxed, but cyber tasks are often stressful because there’s too much information to deal with.
9. Use your imagination: imagining is rewarding and also free!Lie on your back, close your eyes and create your own mental journey. Imagine that you are in your favorite place in the world, radiant with happiness, in company. of those you love the most and take a closer look at everything that happens. Since this is your own imaginary film, imagine that you are the protagonist and do not be discouraged from fantasizing. It’s a way to relax because the happiness the mind feels when the situation is real is the same thing you feel when you use only a positive imagination.
Relaxing the mind or leaving it empty is a goal that can only be achieved with a lot of practice and patience, if you are trying and you are not, do not despair, you do not have to make an effort. yourself; If you feel that you are not ready yet, it is better to leave it another day and not force yourself to do it.
After so much practice, there will come a time when everything will happen naturally. To begin with, make small attempts; As we move forward and relax, we can turn it into a habit, even if it’s only 5 or 10 minutes a day.
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