Last Saturday I volunteered for the March of Dimes with chair massages which I had a good time. I did however find out something that I had not known before, and that is that people don't know how to relax. I asked several clients to relax and they told me that they where relaxed when in fact they were as tense as a stretched rubber band. This has made me realize that we have been programed to be STRESSED, and don't KNOW how to relax with all that is going on in our life it is imperative that we find time for ourselves to relieve and relax from the daily vigor of life DAILY! Unfortunately we don't make that time available for ourselves and ultimately suffer because of it. Relaxation is so important in our lives as it helps to keep our stress levels down, and consequently improves our health. Too much work and not enough time out for ourselves can result in mental health problems, memory failure and even heart attack. So, it's important everybody takes at least 10 minutes a day to wind down. Try soaking in a bubble bath, or doing a quick relaxation session before going to sleep This experience has definitely let me know that I got my work cut out for me in educating and empowering my clients on the importance of R&R ,but one thing is for sure I ready for the challenge. You live once so...LIVE WELL!
