Quick De-Stressor

Anyone feeling a bit stressed out lately? I included this quick and easy visualization relaxation technique in my group therapy manual for women with breast cancer (see October, 2011 entries for more details). It's funny how adults get out of practice in the imagination department. When we're kids it seems so easy to daydream, make-believe, and pretend we're somewhere else. I've found that using visualization techniques to relax can be very effective, but it takes some practice. So let's give it a shot here. Basically you just have to use your imagination. When you get to the fourth step try to really experience being in a beautiful and peaceful environment. Try to see, hear and smell your surroundings. It's also fun to try to switch up your vista.

Big Screen Visualization

1) Imagine a TV 

 2) Visualize a beautiful vista

3) Place yourself on the TV screen amongst the beautiful surroundings

 

4) Hear, See, Smell, and Feel your surroundings