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Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body

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Overview

There are lots of ways to relax. Some, like guided imagery, are designed to relax your mind. Others, like progressive muscle relaxation, help relax your body. But because of the way the mind and body are connected, many relaxation methods work on both the mind and the body.


How can you relax your mind and body?

Relaxing the mind

Here are some things you can do to help relax your mind. Try a few to see what works best for you.

Relaxing the body

Here are some things you can do to help relax your body.


Credits for Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body

Current as of: June 24, 2023

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