People with recurring symptoms of anxiety and nervous tension usually are barraged with a constant stream of negativity. Throughout the day your conscious mind may be inundated with thoughts, feelings and fantasies that trigger upset emotions. Many of these thoughts replay unresolved issues of health, finances, or personal and work relationships. This relentless mental replay of unresolved issues can reinforce the anxiety symptoms and be exhausting. A tanning session can create the perfect opportunity for you to quiet the mind.
Therapists suggest several programs that can be adapted easily for use while building a golden tan.
While tanning, visualize a small personal object that you like a great deal. It can be a piece of jewelry or as simple as a flower. Mentally focus all your attention on this object as you inhale and exhale slowly and deeply during the tanning session. While you are doing this exercise, try not to let any other thoughts or feelings enter your mind. If they do, just return your attention to the object.