Anxiety
Stress
🌱 Practice
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Systematically tense and release muscle groups to release physical tension stored in your body.
Why it works
Breaks the tension-anxiety feedback loop. When muscles relax, your brain receives signals that the threat has passed.
Hands & Fists
Clench both fists tightly. Hold the tension. Notice it. Now release and feel the contrast.
Take about 1-2 minutes for this step.
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