Practice relaxation techniques from "summary" of Mind Over Mood, Second Edition by Dennis Greenberger,Christine A. Padesky
One effective way to manage stress and anxiety is to practice relaxation techniques. These techniques can help calm your mind and body, reducing the physical and emotional tension that often accompanies negative thoughts and feelings. By engaging in relaxation exercises regularly, you can learn to better cope with stress and improve your overall well-being. There are many different relaxation techniques you can try, such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, and mindfulness meditation. Deep breathing involves taking slow, deep breaths to help calm your nervous system and promote relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and then releasing different muscle groups in your body to help reduce muscle tension and promote relaxation. Visualization techniques involve imagining peaceful and calming scenes or scenarios to help distract your mind from negative thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on the present moment and accepting you...
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