
Relax during a busy day.
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Take a (breathing) break
with this short relaxation exercise, text at the bottom of the page
Do you know that feeling when you were so relaxed on Sunday, but that relaxed feeling seems far away almost 12 hours later?
We all have them, those busy days, that fly by .. while you were there every minute! I get irritable and grumpy from them. We all multitask, especially as (working) mothers. We are busy and occupied with what has been or what still needs to be done.
There is a difference between where you are and where you want to be. Multitasking, doing a lot at the same time, I was really good at it, and even proud of it! But I also got sooo tired of it! And that while I like my work, I like studying and arranging things for someone else. Recognizable?

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To help you get into the here and now during such a busy day, I share a relaxation exercise with you below. You can do the exercise just sitting in your chair, you don't need anything for it.
Sit on the edge of your chair so that your back is straight. Read the text a few times and don't be hard on yourself.. if you don't remember it, just read another part. Because it is a simple exercise, you will probably be able to memorize it after a few times and you will always have it with you. 💚
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Short exercise on a chair, for relaxation during a busy day.
During a busy day you can build up a lot of tension in your body, especially in your shoulders, upper back and neck. With a simple (breathing) exercise you can calm your head and body in a few minutes.
How:
Sitting ** Sit upright on a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor. Close your eyes. Place your hands on your thighs. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply through your nose a few times. Then roll your shoulders forward a few times. Roll your shoulders back a few times.
Breathing **Now place your right hand on your lower abdomen. Feel how your hand moves on your lower abdomen through your breath. On the inhalation your abdomen expands slightly and on the exhalation your abdomen comes back slightly. Do this a few times while you follow the movement of your abdomen with attention. Place your hand back on your upper leg.
Relax **Now with each exhalation, relax a different part of your body. Start at your feet; feel both feet making contact with the ground. Relax your feet. Then go up, relax your lower legs, your upper legs and your hips. Then feel the breath in your belly again. Relax your belly and your chest. And at the back, relax your lower back and your upper back with your shoulders.
Then you relax your face, with your jaws, your mouth and finally your eyes.
Finishing ** Sit quietly for a moment and let your breath flow naturally. Then take a few deep breaths in and out. Rub your palms together vigorously and massage your face .
Now place your hands back on your thighs and slowly open your eyes.
** Sat Nam * *
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Did you do the exercise? How was it? I would love to hear about your experience. You can leave your comment below.
X Jagat Prem