Advent Of Anxiety

The Art of Relaxation

Matt

Dec 14, 2023 — 2 min read

Day 14: Mastering Relaxation Techniques for Anxiety Relief"

We are almost halfway through the Advent of Anxiety and have arrived at the end of the second week. Over the past week, we have learned several positive habits to help alleviate and cope with anxiety.

It is 11 days till Christmas and one week from the year's shortest day. A lot of stress starts to build up at this of year. Final work demands of the year, seasonal preparations, parties and social gatherings all take their toll, and often, we will forget to take some time to focus on one of the core fundamentals - relaxing.

Relaxation isn't just a luxury; it's a vital component in managing anxiety and maintaining mental well-being.

Today, let's delve into two highly effective relaxation techniques: progressive muscle relaxation and warm bath relaxation.

"Relaxation is the key to success. If you can’t relax during your most intense moments, then you’ve already lost." - Diane Matkowski

Parent Mental Health Day (PMHD) 2024

Parents Mental Health Day is created and promoted by the charity Stem4 to promote teenage mental health and their parents/carers.

Are you ready, player one?

Pandora's box has been opened - the dystopian future once predicted is fast becoming the present-day reality. What does it look like, and what does it mean for us and our mental hea

The Cycle of Temporary Relief

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I've published a book.

I just wanted to write a quick post about my new book, Zoe's Courage: A Journey Overcoming Worry, published on Amazon. In late November 2023, I was doing the usual school drop-off and was sitting in the car watching the birds scrap over some food in a nearby