Feeling a little stressed out and in need of a get away?
How about getting away to your favorite destination? Maybe it’s the beach, the mountains, safari, whatever! Did you know that your mind doesn’t recognize the difference between ‘doing’ and simply ‘thinking’ an experience or action? This has been studied with athletes running their race in their minds only. Their muscles respond exactly as they would if the runner was actually running their race on the track instead of in their minds only.
Set aside some time to take a 2 minute vacation to your favorite relaxing destination. Maybe the beach, mountains, garden, sailing, etc.
Imagine the sights, sounds and smells of your locale. Feel the breeze on your skin, the ocean mist in your face, and the salty taste on your lips. Hear the sea gulls calling and the ship’s bell in the distance. Feel the warmth of the setting sun and the glare on the water.
Make your trip as ‘real’ as possible to your senses. Feel the feelings you would feel if you were actually at the beach. It’s important to feel this experience, not just go through the motions of imagination.
Stress, over a period of time can wreak havoc on your body. This type of mental relaxation actually has a cumulative effect as it counterbalances stressful times with peaceful times. You may not be able to physically escape your stressors, but you certainly have control over the landscape of your mind.
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