Relaxation

Regular relaxation sessions can improve your health by: 

* Slowing your heart rate and breathing, improving your digestive processes
* Reducing the activity of stress hormones Improving the quality of your sleep, concentration and mood.
* Reduce feelings of anger and frustration
* Give you an ‘escape’ from the daily stresses of your busy life
* It is also beneficial to know that you can focus entirely on yourself for a short but highly impactful amount of time!

We all know that stress can have a negative impact on our health, but did you know it can also affect your behaviours, relationships and even the way we feel about ourselves? 

Physical symptoms of stress can include headaches, dizziness, poor appetite, tiredness and lack of sleep. It also creates a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol can have a negative impact on brain function resulting in mental health issues such as further worry, poor concentration, uncontrollable thoughts and difficulty in making decisions. These in turn can cause emotional symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed.

Stress is inevitable, and if managed well can improve our motivation and performance. During stressful life events like seperating from life partners, moving house, preparing for a wedding, or at exam time, prioritising time to relax can be very beneficial.

Taking part in a relaxation activity helps you to manage your stress. It’s an all-round winner, giving our mind, self-esteem, and physical health a boost.

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax” Mark Black