6 Quick & Simple Steps to De-stress

Do you sometimes feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions all at once?

We all know stress is a part of everyday life so I wanted to share with you something that would help ease — if not dissolve — your stress quickly.

Dr. Diana Korevaar’s book, Mindful Stretching for Parents, teaches us to do just that: Mindful Stretching.

It’s super easy! Try these 6 quick and simple steps to de-stress:

1. In your bare feet or with socks on, spread your feet hip-wide apart, ensuring that your feet stand parallel to each other.

2. Inhale while slowly with your arms stretched out to the sides, parallel to the floor. Breathe out. Inhale again, slowly raising your arms high over your head. Feel the sensations in your muscles as you do this.

3. Breathing in and out normally, continue to stretch upward, fingertips gently reaching towards the ceiling and feet firmly planted on the floor. Again, make sure to feel the sensations in your joints and muscles.

4. Exhale as you slowly lower your arms to your sides. Continue to feel the changing sensations as you move.

5. This time, allow your arm and foot to work together. With your next breath, stretch each arm upwards, as if your hand is reaching out for something. Do this one side at a time while allowing the heel of your foot to come off the floor. Extend well until you feel the sensations through your body going from your fingers to your toes.

Do this slowly and as you carefully drop your arms to the side, tune in to how it feels to release the weight of each arm.

6. Roll your shoulders with your arms by your side. Lift your shoulders close to your ears before rolling them backward, drawing your shoulder blades together as they will go without hurting yourself. Slowly lower them completely.

Allow your breath to determine the speed of rotation. Continue rolling as smoothly and mindfully as possible, forward and then backward.

Should you find yourself carried away by the intensity of your thoughts, feelings, or the physical sensations of the exercise, gently reconnect to the moment by refocusing your attention on the movements, on your breathing, and sense of oneness of your body and being.

It’s not that hard, is it? Believe me, the feeling of peace after you’ve done these simple steps are well worth it! And it’s not going to take you more than 5 minutes to do it!

Life can be tough, but there are ways to help manage stress!

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Do you have other tips and tricks that can help ease stress and boost brain focus? We’d be super interested to hear from you!

Thank you for reading.

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