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13 results (expanded search) for "relaxation"
Psychological
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Tense then relax each muscle group — one by one.
Psychological
TIPP for Emotional Peak
Four physiological techniques that drop emotional peak in minutes: temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, paired muscle relaxation.
Psychological
Five-Sense Self-Soothe
Use every sense deliberately to soothe your nervous system.
Psychological
10-Min Body Scan
Move attention from feet to head, noticing each area without changing it.
Psychological
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathe so belly rises (not chest) — turns off nervous stress system.
Social
SOLER Listening Posture
Use five body cues (Square, Open, Lean, Eye contact, Relaxed) to make your speaker feel safe.
Psychological
Vagus Nerve Neck Stretch
Simple head tilt 30 sec each side activates vagus nerve.
Psychological
Containment Touch
One hand on head, one on chest — contain yourself sensorily.
Psychological
Sleep Body Scan
Scan feet to head with intention "I sleep now" — hardest people sleep.
Psychological
Wind-Down Tea Ritual
Chamomile/sage tea 1 hr before bed — ritual tells body "sleep time".
Psychological
Half-Smile
Relax face muscles into half-smile — affects emotion.
Psychological
Willingness vs Willfulness
Willingness accepts what is, willfulness rejects — which do you pick?
Social
Balanced Breath in the Waiting Room
In a waiting room before a hard meeting: discreet 5-5 breath for 4 min.