Routine No 814 - Stress management
1-minute recharge.
Close your eyes. Breathe slowly. Visualize something relaxing; for example, laying on a beach, or walking in the woods. Heighten the experience: sun on your face, waves crashing on the shore, breeze caressing your hands and legs …
If you work in an office, do this for one minute on your commute before you arrive or whenever you feel the need to destress and find your focus.
WHY IT HELPS:
Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body’s ”rest and digest”-response. This can help to counteract the effects of stress.
Routine No 004 - ConsistencyFollow your regular routine, even after a night of poor sleep.
Routine No 106 - Morning lightWalk your dog.
Routine No 107 - Morning lightTake a walk instead of a coffee-break.
Routine No 201 - StimulantsAvoid caffeine and nicotine.
Routine No 202 - StimulantsAvoid alcoholic drinks late in the evening.
Routine No 203 - MedicationAvoid medicine that disrupts or delays sleep.
Routine No 204 - MindfulnessDo “The Energizer Bunny” breathing technique.
Routine No 401 - DietAvoid large meals late in the evening.
Routine No 403 - NutritionDrink plenty of water.
Routine No 404 - NutritionInclude sleep-enhancing items in your meals.
Routine No 712 - MindfulnessSpray your pillow and bedlinen with lavender.
Routine No 806 - Stress managementTake a power nap – but not too late in the afternoon.
Routine No 810 - Stress managementShift to panoramic vision every 25/55 minutes.
Routine No 813 - Stress managementDo a physiological sigh.
Routine No 814 - Stress management1-minute recharge.
Routine No 901 - ExerciseExercise regularly.
Routine No 902 - Excercise