We found 18 results tagged with "relaxation"

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September 11, 2007 | Written By: Christopher VanBuren

Organize Your Office for Relaxation

Liven up your personal space in your work environment using these easy suggestions.

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August 07, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

Natural Relaxation Remedies

Learning to relax is a gradual process, but it is one you can achieve with practice.

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July 24, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

Sleep Your Way to Better Health

Find out what’s keeping you awake, and follow these tips to get the zzz’s you need.

15 Challenges

50 participants 12 comments
Posted on: August 28, 2008

Soak up some sun

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sun exposure contributes to our bodies’ daily production of vitamin D. In fact, it’s believed that we only need 10 minutes of sunlight everyday to meet our daily requirements. Today, challenge...

7 participants 1 comment
Posted on: August 06, 2008

Indulge in body therapy

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Most of us are familiar with Swedish massage. Yet there are many other types of touch therapies that serve to do more than just relax your body. Body therapy disciplines run the gamut from...

7 participants 6 comments
Posted on: July 11, 2008

Sweat it

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

If you work out in a gym, chances are you leave before you’ve taken advantage of all the amenities, like the sauna or jacuzzi. The nice thing about them is that they help your muscles relax after...

46 participants 19 comments
Posted on: April 29, 2008

Create a sleep-friendly space

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

What could be more essential to wellbeing than sleep? In the next 24 hours, make your bedroom more sleep-friendly by identifying - and eliminating - anything that interferes with a good night’s rest...

16 participants 7 comments
Posted on: February 18, 2008

Lift your mood with music

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

If you sit down and pay attention to how music makes you feel you realize how powerfully it can affect your emotions. And not just your emotions. According to some studies, music actually stimulates...

11 participants 3 comments
Posted on: February 07, 2008

Tune-in to your internal clock

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sleeping is part of your body’s 24-hour biological cycle, also known as your circadian rhythm. When you get enough sleep, your body has time to do regular maintenance work. That’s why after a good nightâ...

35 participants 19 comments
Posted on: November 21, 2007

Enter your day slowly

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Rushing to get ready every morning causes you to start your day at a high-stress level. Today, make a commitment to start tomorrow morning at a slower pace. Wake up at least 30 minutes earlier...

21 participants 3 comments
Posted on: November 15, 2007

Try a new breathing technique

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

For some people, breathing is a tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind, as well as raising energy and increasing alertness. There are lots breathing exercises to choose from which have...

26 participants 4 comments
Posted on: November 05, 2007

Start a meditation practice

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Some research shows meditation may be linked to decreased stress, anxiety, and depression. It may also help many medical conditions, including allergies, chronic pain, and heart disease. Not to...

85 participants 21 comments
Posted on: September 27, 2007

Listen to music

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

According to some studies, music activates the brain’s pleasure centers, which in turn may help lower blood pressure, reduce pain, and improve sleep. Today, take a few minutes to enjoy your favorite...

25 participants 11 comments
Posted on: September 21, 2007

Get a massage

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Blissful massages feel amazing. But did you know they can also help to reduce stress and to promote healing in people with certain health conditions? Some studies have found massage can be helpful...

17 participants 6 comments
Posted on: August 26, 2007

Introduce some quiet into your life

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

When you have some time on a weekend, no matter how hard it seems, try to spend an entire day without using your cell phone, PDA, or the Internet. Block out all uninvited distractions and spend some...

55 participants 17 comments
Posted on: August 07, 2007

Be well rested

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Tonight, go to bed early with the intention of getting at least eight hours of sleep. When you're well rested, you're likely to be more energetic, relaxed, and happy too.

75 participants 15 comments
Posted on: July 29, 2007

Breathe deeply

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Most of us unconsciously breathe in a shallow way, not fully exhaling all of the carbon dioxide from our bodies. As a result, we don't benefit from being fully oxygenated. In the next 24 hours...

45 participants 16 comments
Posted on: July 25, 2007

Be good to yourself

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

In the next 24 hours, set aside 10 minutes for yourself. Take a hot bath, drink a cup of tea, or meditate. The point is to show yourself a little kindness. You'll appreciate it.