Then relax the fists slowly for about 20 seconds and feel the difference between tense and relaxed muscles. In the same fashion, you can tense and relax your entire body. Repeat the procedure with all major muscle groups, starting with your toes. Work your way up your legs, abdomen, and back to your shoulders and neck and down your arms to your hands. This teaches your body to recognize a tense muscle and to relax it.
Relaxing music is the next element of controlling stress in the workplace, on the go, or at home.
So, pop in a tape, put on a CD, tune-in and relax. Stretching muscles helps them relax and alleviates stress-associated muscle pain in your neck, shoulders, chest, and back, as well as tension headaches. Check out books on stretching like ShapeWalking and Science of Flexibility for more stretches and detailed how-to information. Take a mental vacation Last but not least, imagination and visualization let you take a mental vacation, even if it is just for five minutes. Everyone can learn how to use their power of visualization to create a serene place through imagination.