Posted by John Brackett | Posted in Personal Energy, Uncategorized | Posted on 25-11-2009
Tags: family, friends, holiday, meditation, relaxation, stress, thanksgiving

I’ve got to admit: the last few days have been pretty exciting. Friends and family are coming out from around the country and meeting up after months of being apart from each other! It’s a time of celebration, giving thanks, and… s-t-r-e-s-s. It’s easy to get caught up in the turbulence of the holiday season, and to find ourselves in high-stress situations despite our best intentions. So how can we at least deal with these situations in the best way possible?
There are a number of powerful ways to melt away stress in our lives. Diet is a huge part of it – making sure that we eat simple meals that agree with us and leave us full of energy and feeling good! But the holidays seem to challenge us a bit harder than the average week. One great way to step it up is through relaxation. Go ahead and let all of the muscles in your face and jaw relax completely. Did you feel the difference? We hold onto so much without even realizing it! Physical relaxation brings mental relaxation, and vice-versa. Schedule in a few minutes every morning or evening for the next few weeks to relax for just a few minutes – totally. It’ll clear out any stress or anxiety and put you right back in a state of balance. Read the rest of this entry »








