Relax! 10 tips from chilled out people

Happy New Year to all. I hope that 2015 will be a good one for you. During 2014 I talked to various groups in Norfolk & often asked them for relaxation tips. Here are just 10 of them:-

1. Breathing slowly & deeply with your close eyes gently closed. Concentrating on your breathing was the most popular tip.

2. Close your eyes & listen to the sound of the sea (or any other sound you find relaxing).

3. Take 10 minutes rest in the afternoon with your eyes closed. Mid-afternoon is the lowest point in the day for energy levels so this may help to perk you up & so carry on with rest of the day in a calm manner.

4. Walk outside in the fresh air & take notice of sounds/sight around you.
   
   
   
   

5. Cut off & 'shut down' to enjoy silence & peace periodically during the day.

6. Get yourself a good & relaxing massage from an experienced therapist. 

7. Do enjoyable & stress free exercises such as swimming or yoga.

8. Draw; just doodling or colouring without any purpose is relaxing.

9. Enjoy a hot milky drink such as Horlicks; especially helpful just before bed time.

10. Enjoy the company of good friends, regardless of the weather!