When it feels like stress and anxiety are looming around every corner of your life, here are three quick and colorful visualization techniques to calm your mind and body.
A common problem voiced by high achievers is how to fit in time for mental and physical rejuvenation.Source: Antoni Shkraba/Pexels
High achievers, by nature, often purposefully put themselves in situations where new challenges pop up unexpectedly around every corner. While these challenges are often experienced as exhilarating and motivating, they can also be exhausting and depleting if not balanced by activities that calm the mind and body. However, a common problem voiced by high achievers is how to fit in time for mental and physical rejuvenation with such busy schedules.
In past PT posts, I've strongly encouraged scheduling stress reduction activities directly into your calendar to prevent the harmful effects of chronic stress and eventual- and life-saving strategies, there also are effective stress-relieving exercises that you can do during a quick break or even while at your desk to reduce mental and physical tension and give you the extra boost you need to get you through a hectic, stress-filled day.
Begin by visualizing the color red. Once you get that image settled into your mind, transition to the many different shades of red ; then choose your favorite shade and allow it to circulate through your mind until your mind is completely immersed in it. Slowly transition from red to orange, again visualizing it in its many hues, then settle on your favorite shade and let it fill your mind.
Once you select the location, imagine yourself in that place. Use all of your senses to experience it. If it's a place in nature, experience how the earth feels under your feet. What sounds do your feet make as you walk across it? What other sounds do you hear? Birds singing, waves crashing on the shoreline, wind passing through leaves on the trees? If it's sunny, imagine the sunshine gently warming your skin; if it's dark, feel the pleasant coolness on your skin.
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