I’m a senior in college, and I’m trying to graduate a year early. The stress to pass all my classes this semester is really getting to me and I am having a hard time handling it, are there any really good relaxation techniques anyone has?
Try meditation. It can help to quiet and calm you down and make you more relaxed. Over time, you will also build up concentration power and deepen understanding about yourself.
But, meditation is not a quick-fix solution. To reap its benefits, you need to do it everyday consistently. Having said that, don’t give yourself undue pressure. 15 mins a day is all you need. Enjoy it, don’t see it as a chore. I definitely encouraged you to try it.
Here’s a simple breathing meditation you can try to help you relax:
1. Sit down in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for 15 minutes or longer. Sit on a cushion cross legged, or on a chair. Just make yourself comfortable (but not so comfortable that you fall asleep). If it’s cold, wrap a thin blanket around you.
2. Close your eyes and start by taking a few slow, deep breaths. Don’t force yourself to breathe deeply. Let it come naturally. The first few tries are normally shallow but as you continue, allow more air to fill your lungs naturally each time. Gradually, your breaths will become deep and slow. Take as long as you need.
3. Once you are breathing deeply, you’ll feel more relaxed. That’s a good sign. Focus your attention on your breaths. If you find your attention straying to other things in your mind, just gently bring it back to your breaths. It happens often, even to experienced meditators. So no need to beat yourself up. What’s important is to realize it and bring your attention back.
4. Take as long as you feel like it. Beginners usually have trouble sitting for long. It’s perfectly okay. As you meditate more, you’ll find it easier to sit for longer period. Don’t give yourself undue pressure to complete a certain time as it’ll only make meditation another thing on your to-do list. Keep it as a light, fun and intimate moment to spend knowing yourself better.
5. When you are done, just open your eyes gently. Stand up and do a little stretch and bring your increased awareness into your daily activities.
For more information on how to meditate, you may like to check out: http://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-meditate-a-guide-for-beginners.htm
There’s also a variation of the breathing meditation, How to Relax and Master Your Stress at http://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-relax-and-master-your-stress.htm
Have fun meditating! Learn to see your current situation in the right perspective. The problems or setbacks you face now will most likely be inconsequential in 10 or even 5 years from now.
All the best!
5 Responses to “What are some good stress release/relaxation techniques?”
Leave a Reply
March 10th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
masturbate, maybe do some meditation, yoga idk…
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Listening to my favorite music helps. Or just lying down in a silent room for a bit. Sleep always works, too.
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Masturbation only gives you momentary relief. Try running or some kind of exercise. Or meditate. Or do both. I find doing both gives me relief.
References :
March 10th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Try meditation. It can help to quiet and calm you down and make you more relaxed. Over time, you will also build up concentration power and deepen understanding about yourself.
But, meditation is not a quick-fix solution. To reap its benefits, you need to do it everyday consistently. Having said that, don’t give yourself undue pressure. 15 mins a day is all you need. Enjoy it, don’t see it as a chore. I definitely encouraged you to try it.
Here’s a simple breathing meditation you can try to help you relax:
1. Sit down in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for 15 minutes or longer. Sit on a cushion cross legged, or on a chair. Just make yourself comfortable (but not so comfortable that you fall asleep). If it’s cold, wrap a thin blanket around you.
2. Close your eyes and start by taking a few slow, deep breaths. Don’t force yourself to breathe deeply. Let it come naturally. The first few tries are normally shallow but as you continue, allow more air to fill your lungs naturally each time. Gradually, your breaths will become deep and slow. Take as long as you need.
3. Once you are breathing deeply, you’ll feel more relaxed. That’s a good sign. Focus your attention on your breaths. If you find your attention straying to other things in your mind, just gently bring it back to your breaths. It happens often, even to experienced meditators. So no need to beat yourself up. What’s important is to realize it and bring your attention back.
4. Take as long as you feel like it. Beginners usually have trouble sitting for long. It’s perfectly okay. As you meditate more, you’ll find it easier to sit for longer period. Don’t give yourself undue pressure to complete a certain time as it’ll only make meditation another thing on your to-do list. Keep it as a light, fun and intimate moment to spend knowing yourself better.
5. When you are done, just open your eyes gently. Stand up and do a little stretch and bring your increased awareness into your daily activities.
For more information on how to meditate, you may like to check out: http://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-meditate-a-guide-for-beginners.htm
There’s also a variation of the breathing meditation, How to Relax and Master Your Stress at http://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-relax-and-master-your-stress.htm
Have fun meditating! Learn to see your current situation in the right perspective. The problems or setbacks you face now will most likely be inconsequential in 10 or even 5 years from now.
All the best!
References :
March 11th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Here are 2 articles on how to deal with Stress (from work and school):
http://www.focusfast.com/copingwithworkstress.php
http://www.focusfast.com/examsstress.php
References :