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Self Therapy For Daily Nagging Stress

It is all well and good when you can get away to a wonderful Spa or Retreat. There are many good ones located throughout the world. You can even find a great day Spa locally. These are a great remedy for everyday stress.

Another great remedy and a more practical one for everyday stress is to practice self therapy.

Here are a few great suggestions that you can start with right away:

Great for your aching back and muscle tension

Begin by massaging some soothing essential oil or peppermint lotion onto your feet. Work those thumbs slowly as you move up the arch. In terms of Reflexology, this area on your feet will correspond with the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine area, respectively.

FYI: The tips of your cute toes correspond with your sinus region.

Treat yourself to wide, sweeping movements, working your way up and down your entire foot area. As you land on your toe area, spend some time kneading and massaging with purposeful motions.

TIP: Apply a good amount of pressure for best results.

Cover each and every tiny spot on your feet and toes until your whole body responds with a tingling sensation. Now switch with your buddy and work your way to your back!

Great soothing workout for your mid-section

Wearing loose, baggy clothing, retreat to a quiet place and then softly close your eyes. Exhale any of the old, stale air from your lungs and then place your hand below your navel and rest.

Take in deep breaths, slowly, through your nose and feel as your belly begins to expand. As you breathe out, imagine that you are exhaling through your ribcage all the way around. Now repeat this in the same way as you imagine inhaling and exhaling through the kidneys or your mid-lower back.

FYI: When you breathe deeply and purposefully, this is called "belly-breathing." This oxygenates your tired blood and helps you to focus better.

You experience a "calm" signal inside and this diminishes all stress so that you can breathe easier.

For the Multi-Tasker in all of us

You can only be so efficient in your lifetime when your little, inner child starts to call you out to play. Just how serious can life be, after all?

Make a point to get down on all fours and play with your kids today! Grab the silly putty and make some cute little critters. Get the slinky out and remember what awe you felt when you first saw that sucker jiggle its way down your stairs!

Make today the first day for your new outlook. Give yourself permission to feel a new sense of adventure. Get those travel mags out and decide with hubby where you will go next and then start planning and saving!

Do something daring and especially do something that will make you want to just laugh your fool head off!

Do this and you will instantly release tension. Remember that all of this positive play will boost endorphins and increase your "feel-good" factor.

FYI: LOTS of creative play is what is needed to support optimal wellness of your body-mind and spirit.

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