About This Quiz
What's the point of worrying? From learning relaxation techniques to discovering some strange ways to destress, it's time to chill, bro, and take a load off with this relaxation quiz.Circulation is improved when your body isn't stressed.
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You don't have to sit staring at a wall to relax yourself.
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Tensing muscles and then relaxing them can increase your physical knowledge.
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Guided imagery — as well as tapping into your senses — can create a feeling of peace.
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You can try focusing on your heartbeat, or a heavy feeling in your limbs.
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TM works to rest your mind without concentrating, while mindful meditation focuses on attention and awareness of the body.
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Either a static or active posture is important to qigong.
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Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a gentle and meditative exercise technique.
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While some yoga practices can be strenuous, they still encourage being aware and cognizant of living in the moment.
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There isn't a lot of scientific evidence to back up claims for EFT, but hey — if it relaxes you, go for it.
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Oh, of course.
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Some people report that things like whispering, personal attention or slow hand movements like tracing can make them really sleepy, relaxed or experience a pleasant tingly sensation.
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It is possible that laying down on the sidewalk in the summer would offer the same benefits.
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So it doesn't really sound terribly relaxing, but some point out it's not that different from massage.
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Indian Ayurvedic Shirodhara therapy involves slowly letting liquid drip or pour over the forehead, or third eye.
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The baoding balls supposedly target pressure spots in the hands.
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Apparently, cows just waking up from sleep have more melatonin in their milk. Supposedly.
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The idea is to block out drafts and light. It will also block out common sense if you spend $53 on it.
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Put your phone in the Hugvie, and it will vibrate and change tone to match the voice of the caller.
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Vaping without the nicotine, Relaxtick supposedly has vitamins A, B and C in each inhalation. Never mind that you can't inhale vitamins for nutritional purposes.
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If you find a lot of snakes slithering across your back relaxing … you must be a super chill person in general.
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Although all three would work, it's the salt cave that supposedly will cure your hangover and reduce stress, among other ailments.
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Give Fido or Mr. Ribbons a good home, and they'll reward you with stress-busting and better health.
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It might not be terribly relaxing, but it will make you feel better.
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Unlike protein, carbs release serotonin.
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So your Sour Patch Kids are going to give you a momentary buzz, but not as long or as satisfying as a piece of whole grain toast.
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People who took vitamin C saw their cortisol levels return to normal faster after a stressful activity.
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Black tea drinkers also de-stressed faster, so grab a cuppa to relax.
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If cramps and hormones aren't helping you relax, try some calcium and vitamin D.
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That's if you believe that crystals have any effect on the body, of course — but hey, wearing something pretty never hurt.
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