HEALTH: Instant Stress Relief – 3-min. massage

USING MASSAGE FOR SELF CARE

After a day at a desk writing, studying or working an 8-hour day, it is important to do self-massage for stress relief.  Whether you drive a truck, work in the field or create beauty for a living, we all can benefit from a 3-minute spa moment.  This works.

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Begin by taking a few deep breaths.  Breathe in deeply through the nose.  Allow your torso and lungs to fill up with air.  On the exhale, allow your muscles to relax.  Relax your shoulders, then relax your whole body and your face muscles.  If you start with deep breathing every time you begin meditation or relaxation for a spa moment, it is a signal to your body that you are ready to be still and invoke healing.  After about 6 breaths, just breath normally.

Close your eyes, rub your hands together for 30 seconds to warm them up.  When your hands are warm, cup them over your eyes and allow your eyes to be calmed.  Then begin rubbing your temples.  Rub down your jawline.  Also rub your palms, fingers, and hands.  Feel free to use a lotion or moisturizing cream, but it is not necessary.  This is something you can do on the job or anywhere, any time.  This can be done in 2 and a half or 3 minutes.  Do each step to a slow count of 15 to ensure you are allowing enough time to relax and get maximum benefit from this self-massage.

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Let me know how this worked for you below.

Joy Harris

Success Coach

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