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The Little Book of Relaxation
Spend some time in the library reading or just flicking through magazines and old books. Tune in to the atmosphere of quiet and listen to the sounds of pages turning and people concentrating around you.
This essential pocket-sized companion is packed with inspiring quotations from writers, spiritual leaders and philosophers, along with simple but effective tips to help you bring moments of calm into your daily life. The Little Book of Relaxation will benefit the mind and heart and make a real difference to every day.
This essential pocket-sized companion is packed with inspiring quotations from writers, spiritual leaders and philosophers, along with simple but effective tips to help you bring moments of calm into your daily life. The Little Book of Relaxation will benefit the mind and heart and make a real difference to every day.
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160 pages, Hardcover
First published July 9, 2015
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Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances- Mahatma Gandhi
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Never be in a hurry ; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit- Francis de Sales
There is time for everything- Thomas Edison
I have found that if you love life, life will love you back-Arthur Rubinstein
There is no greatness where there is not simplicity- Leo Tolstoy
A FREE MIND IS ONE WHICH IS UNTROUBLED AND UNFETTERED BY ANYTHING- Meister Eckhart
Accept what is, let go of what was and have faith in what will be- Sonia Ricotti
Get out of your head and get into your heart. Think less, feel more. Osho
Wherever you are, be all there- Jim Elliot
Walk as if you were kissing the earth with your feet- Thích Nhất Hạnh
Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organise your life around it-Brian Tracy
A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition- William Arthur Ward
Everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation- Stephen C. Paul
The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here-Robert G. Ingersoll
LET YOUR SOUL STAND COOL AND COMPOSED BEFORE A MILLION UNIVERSES- Walt Whitman
Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.
William S. Burroughs
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine- Thomas Aquinas
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Henry David Thoreau
No one realises how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow- Lin Yutang
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop-Ovid
ANSWER THE CALL OF THE SEA
If you live near the coast, make time throughout the year to experience all its changing moods. In summer, enjoy the splashes and laughter of people playing in the water; in the winter, when there are no crowds, simply listen to the sounds and rhythms of the sea and breathe in the salty air.
You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass-Timber Hawkeye
THINK OF ALL THE BEAUTY STILL LEFT AROUND YOU AND BE HAPPY. Anne Frank
Learn to calm down the winds of your mind, and you will enjoy great inner peace.
Remez Sasson
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.
John Lubbock
Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment, because in its presence we realise we need very little to be happy. Mark Coleman
We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery. H. G. Wells
There are places and moments in which one is so completely alone that one sees the world entire. Jules Renard
“Quiet your mind. Breathe and let go of words, worry and plans.
Doreen Virtue
Fill your room with the subtle scent of herbs and spices to soothe your senses. If you don’t have an oil burner, fill a small bowl with hot water and some fresh herbs and place it on top of your radiator. For relaxation, try rose, geranium, lavender or sandalwood: experiment until you find the scent that works best for you.
TENSION IS WHO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE. RELAXATION IS WHO YOU ARE.
Chinese proverb
The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it. Arnold H. Glasow
Whoever is happy will make others happy too- Anne Frank
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night- William Blake
Go for a swim, whether in a local swimming pool or at the beach, and enjoy the sensation of water against your skin. Start by feeling the gentle support of the water as you lie on your back, floating weightlessly in its embrace, and afterwards swim with your favourite stroke until your body feels fully exercised. Swimming exercises your whole body, and leaves your muscles feeling relaxed and your mind tranquil.
Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along-Paramahansa Yogananda
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world- Marcus Aurelius
Be happy. It’s one way of being wise- Colette
EAT WELL, DRINK IN MODERATION AND SLEEP SOUND. IN THESE THREE GOOD HEALTH ABOUND- Latin proverb
The highest perfection of human life consists in the mind of man being detached from care.- Thomas Aquinas
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need-Cicero
Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
Voltaire
Happiness arises in a state of peace, not of tumult- Ann Radcliffe
Go into yourself and see how deep the place is from which your life flows-Rainer Maria Rilke
Everything passes, nothing remains. Understand this, loosen your grip and find serenity- Surya Das
If you have the opportunity, spend some time sitting in a church or other place of worship. Even if you don’t normally attend religious services, the calm and tranquillity of the space will allow you to reflect and gather your thoughts. You may also fall into conversation with a member of the community and learn something about their beliefs. Knowing more about how different people look at life can be a great help in bringing more peace and understanding into our own lives.
CALM CAN SOLVE ALL ISSUES-Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria
Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind.Dalai Lama
Sometimes, allowing our inner child to play is just the kind of relaxing activity we need.
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Confine yourself to the present-Marcus Aurelius
We don’t have to be grown-up and serious all the time, especially when we’re not at work. Take a step back in time to your youth and remind yourself of the child you once were by watching one of your favourite childhood movies or going somewhere that brings back happy memories.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.Melody Beattie
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.
James Oppenheim
You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way. Walter Hagen
Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. Omar Khayyám
If you find yourself feeling anxious or dwelling on negative thoughts, close your eyes and picture your favourite place. It could be a place from your past, such as your home or a favourite holiday destination, or even a place you’ve never been to. Allow your mind to be soothed by the image, and return to your daily life refreshed by the short holiday you’ve just taken in your imagination.
CALMNESS OF MIND IS ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL JEWELS OF WISDOM. James Allen
Peace is its own reward. Mahatma Gandhi
The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be. Shakti Gawain
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb
“The acquisition of more and better possessions doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness. Instead, take pleasure in the simple things in life: appreciate a child’s smile or the laughter of a friend, and connect to the joy that is all around you. Seek to expand your heart, not your belongings, and you will feel much more relaxed.
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. Epictetus
The poor long for riches and the rich for heaven, but the wise long for a state of tranquillity. Swāmī Rāma
Look at a tree, a flower, a plant… Allow nature to teach you stillness.Eckhart Tolle
There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. Ralph H. Blum”
Body contact releases oxytocin, which can reduce stress hormones and help to elevate your mood. Share a warm hug with your loved ones or a family pet for instant stress relief. Take the opportunity to express your love to those who are closest to you through touch whenever you can, and feel your tension melt away.
“Exercise not only makes you strong and healthy, it can also relieve tension in the body and boost your mood for hours afterwards. Go for an invigorating run, swim or bike ride to release any built-up stress. If you don’t have a lot of time for exercise, even a ten-minute walk will help you to relax and release any tension.
A well-spent day brings happy sleep. Leonardo da Vinci
Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell. Bill Copeland
“You can escape the stress caused by mess by cleaning and organising the spaces around you. As well as throwing out unwanted rubbish, you can also help people in need by donating your unwanted things to charity. Your new, bright and airy surroundings will help you approach each day with a relaxed frame of mind.
Radiate peace. Who knows? The peace you spread may create the only restful place in your environment.Stella Payton
Be the calm centre in the raging flow of life. Leo Babauta
“The ancient art of yoga has helped people relieve stress for centuries. Not only is it a gentle form of exercise, which will help you feel calmer, but it can also be very beneficial in releasing tension from the body. Yoga combines movements with breathing, so that the mind is focused on what the body is doing. This physical focus helps the mind to relax and stop thinking about the worries of the day. Why not try a class local to you, or look for tutorials online?
Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity. Thích Nhất Hạnh
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil. Cicero
Many of us feel under pressure to say ‘yes’ whenever we’re asked to do something, and sometimes this can make us feel detached from our own needs and desires. Remember: it is OK to say ‘no’. Refraining from overcommitting ourselves allows us to be free of a lot of unnecessary stress and guilt, and allows us to lead a more relaxed way of life.
THE TIME TO RELAX IS WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME FOR IT-Sydney J. Harris
Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure- Shinichi Suzuki
Don’t take tomorrow to bed with you- Norman Vincent Peale”
Instead of chewing over your worries all evening, make a list of your tasks for tomorrow at the end of your working day, putting the top priorities first. Doing this will enable you to turn off your ‘work mind’ and allow yourself to relax for the evening.
Stop a moment, cease your work, look around you. Leo Tolstoy
When we are unable to find tranquillity within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.
François de La Rochefoucauld
Life is not all about work, work, work. Plan some fun into your schedule, and keep your appointments with yourself! Making time to do the things we enjoy, such as painting, reading, walking or catching up with friends, is key to leading a balanced and relaxed life.
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.
Hubert Humphrey
Never hurry and never worry!
E. B. White
“Tension sneaks up on us, gradually and almost imperceptibly tightening our muscles, until our bodies are tied up in knots. During the day, use your fingertips to massage your scalp and the back of your neck with circular movements to ease the build-up of tension. And every now and then, treat yourself to a professional massage and allow the stress to melt out of your whole body.
YOU CANNOT PERCEIVE BEAUTY BUT WITH A SERENE MIND.
Henry David Thoreau
The best response to any difficult situation is to keep your calm.
Lailah Gifty Akita”
“At several moments throughout the day, be still and take some deep breaths, focusing on the movement of your abdomen as it rises and falls. This will slow your heart rate and soothe your mind. Focusing on your breathing allows you to realign yourself into the present moment, before you continue your day’s activities feeling more relaxed and balanced.
Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit.
Jeremy Taylor
One way to break up any kind of tension is good deep breathing.
Byron Nelson
Commit to a ‘no negativity’ day where you look out for both big and small ways to practise gratitude, avoid grumbling and focus on positives with a smile. Acknowledge accomplishments – both yours and others’ – and be an inspiration to those around you. Repeat again the next day.
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thích Nhất Hạnh
Humour is the great thing, the saving thing.Mark Twain
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. Auguste Rodin
One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to forgive everybody everything every night before you go to bed. Bernard Baruch
FLOWERS ARE RESTFUL TO LOOK AT. THEY HAVE NEITHER EMOTIONS NOR CONFLICTS. Sigmund Freud
A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow. Charlotte Brontë
Collect together your favourite pieces of relaxing music so that they are accessible when you need some moments of soothing sound. You can carry your chill-out playlist with you on a phone or iPod, so it’s ready at a moment’s notice when you’re on the move.
The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in good order. Henry Ward Beecher
It’s never too late – never too late to start over, never too late to be happy. Jane Fonda
A man of calm is like a shady tree. People who need shelter come to it. Toba Beta
He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing – detachment. Meister Eckhart
Take a walk in a woodland or other green area and bring all your senses to the process. Be aware of your movements, the continually changing sky overhead, the mud squelching beneath your boots and the myriad smells as they fill your nostrils. Be present with all these sensations and allow the hushed secrecy of the forest to fill you with cool composure.
There is a serene and settled majesty in woodland scenery that enters into the soul, and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations. Washington Irving
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Ralph Waldo Emerson
To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment.
Jane Austen
Be happy with less – if you are forever searching for the next item of clothing, the next car, the next house then your pursuit and your stress will never end. When you find yourself in the midst of a discussion about the latest must-have item, give yourself permission not to get sucked into the debate until the conversation topic becomes more positive and constructive.
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realise there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
Lao Tzu
Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we can walk away from.
Vernon Howard
Stay composed and grounded by bringing your awareness to your feet. Notice your heels, toes and the balls of your feet and feel how the earth supports you. Allow the ground to absorb any unwanted emotions, such as fear or anxiety, and move onwards with a more relaxed mood to your steps.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. Buddha
Worries and stresses make us tense up our neck and shoulder muscles until we suddenly realise we’re hunched up and terribly tight. Become aware of your shoulders at moments throughout the day and allow them to relax down, away from your ears. As you do this, you open up the chest area and loosen tension across your whole upper body.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. Eleanor Roosevelt
Happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.
Roy M . Goodman
At each moment of the day, we are buffeted by countless emotions, both positive and negative. Know that you don’t always have to pay attention to your thoughts or react to them – sometimes they’re simply the chatter in your mind. Freeing yourself from your emotions takes practice but leads, ultimately, to a more relaxed way of being in the world.
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
William James
If you do what you love, it is the best way to relax.
Christian Louboutin
“It’s easy to forget even the simplest relaxation techniques in the hurly-burly of daily life, but by dotting reminder notes around your daily environment you can help yourself to remain serene, no matter what life throws at you. Attach a note to the dashboard of your car, on the edge of your computer screen or anywhere else where you’ll see it regularly, with a reminder: ‘Stay centred’, ‘Breathe deeply’ or ‘I am peaceful’.
ALL THE HAPPINESS THERE IS IN THIS WORLD ARISES FROM WISHING OTHERS TO BE HAPPY. Kelsang Gyatso
With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Never be in a hurry ; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit- Francis de Sales
There is time for everything- Thomas Edison
I have found that if you love life, life will love you back-Arthur Rubinstein
There is no greatness where there is not simplicity- Leo Tolstoy
A FREE MIND IS ONE WHICH IS UNTROUBLED AND UNFETTERED BY ANYTHING- Meister Eckhart
Accept what is, let go of what was and have faith in what will be- Sonia Ricotti
Get out of your head and get into your heart. Think less, feel more. Osho
Wherever you are, be all there- Jim Elliot
Walk as if you were kissing the earth with your feet- Thích Nhất Hạnh
Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organise your life around it-Brian Tracy
A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition- William Arthur Ward
Everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation- Stephen C. Paul
The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here-Robert G. Ingersoll
LET YOUR SOUL STAND COOL AND COMPOSED BEFORE A MILLION UNIVERSES- Walt Whitman
Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.
William S. Burroughs
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine- Thomas Aquinas
You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Henry David Thoreau
No one realises how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow- Lin Yutang
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop-Ovid
ANSWER THE CALL OF THE SEA
If you live near the coast, make time throughout the year to experience all its changing moods. In summer, enjoy the splashes and laughter of people playing in the water; in the winter, when there are no crowds, simply listen to the sounds and rhythms of the sea and breathe in the salty air.
You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass-Timber Hawkeye
THINK OF ALL THE BEAUTY STILL LEFT AROUND YOU AND BE HAPPY. Anne Frank
Learn to calm down the winds of your mind, and you will enjoy great inner peace.
Remez Sasson
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.
John Lubbock
Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment, because in its presence we realise we need very little to be happy. Mark Coleman
We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery. H. G. Wells
There are places and moments in which one is so completely alone that one sees the world entire. Jules Renard
“Quiet your mind. Breathe and let go of words, worry and plans.
Doreen Virtue
Fill your room with the subtle scent of herbs and spices to soothe your senses. If you don’t have an oil burner, fill a small bowl with hot water and some fresh herbs and place it on top of your radiator. For relaxation, try rose, geranium, lavender or sandalwood: experiment until you find the scent that works best for you.
TENSION IS WHO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE. RELAXATION IS WHO YOU ARE.
Chinese proverb
The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it. Arnold H. Glasow
Whoever is happy will make others happy too- Anne Frank
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night- William Blake
Go for a swim, whether in a local swimming pool or at the beach, and enjoy the sensation of water against your skin. Start by feeling the gentle support of the water as you lie on your back, floating weightlessly in its embrace, and afterwards swim with your favourite stroke until your body feels fully exercised. Swimming exercises your whole body, and leaves your muscles feeling relaxed and your mind tranquil.
Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along-Paramahansa Yogananda
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world- Marcus Aurelius
Be happy. It’s one way of being wise- Colette
EAT WELL, DRINK IN MODERATION AND SLEEP SOUND. IN THESE THREE GOOD HEALTH ABOUND- Latin proverb
The highest perfection of human life consists in the mind of man being detached from care.- Thomas Aquinas
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need-Cicero
Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
Voltaire
Happiness arises in a state of peace, not of tumult- Ann Radcliffe
Go into yourself and see how deep the place is from which your life flows-Rainer Maria Rilke
Everything passes, nothing remains. Understand this, loosen your grip and find serenity- Surya Das
If you have the opportunity, spend some time sitting in a church or other place of worship. Even if you don’t normally attend religious services, the calm and tranquillity of the space will allow you to reflect and gather your thoughts. You may also fall into conversation with a member of the community and learn something about their beliefs. Knowing more about how different people look at life can be a great help in bringing more peace and understanding into our own lives.
CALM CAN SOLVE ALL ISSUES-Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria
Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind.Dalai Lama
Sometimes, allowing our inner child to play is just the kind of relaxing activity we need.
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Confine yourself to the present-Marcus Aurelius
We don’t have to be grown-up and serious all the time, especially when we’re not at work. Take a step back in time to your youth and remind yourself of the child you once were by watching one of your favourite childhood movies or going somewhere that brings back happy memories.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.Melody Beattie
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.
James Oppenheim
You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way. Walter Hagen
Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. Omar Khayyám
If you find yourself feeling anxious or dwelling on negative thoughts, close your eyes and picture your favourite place. It could be a place from your past, such as your home or a favourite holiday destination, or even a place you’ve never been to. Allow your mind to be soothed by the image, and return to your daily life refreshed by the short holiday you’ve just taken in your imagination.
CALMNESS OF MIND IS ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL JEWELS OF WISDOM. James Allen
Peace is its own reward. Mahatma Gandhi
The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be. Shakti Gawain
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb
“The acquisition of more and better possessions doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness. Instead, take pleasure in the simple things in life: appreciate a child’s smile or the laughter of a friend, and connect to the joy that is all around you. Seek to expand your heart, not your belongings, and you will feel much more relaxed.
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. Epictetus
The poor long for riches and the rich for heaven, but the wise long for a state of tranquillity. Swāmī Rāma
Look at a tree, a flower, a plant… Allow nature to teach you stillness.Eckhart Tolle
There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. Ralph H. Blum”
Body contact releases oxytocin, which can reduce stress hormones and help to elevate your mood. Share a warm hug with your loved ones or a family pet for instant stress relief. Take the opportunity to express your love to those who are closest to you through touch whenever you can, and feel your tension melt away.
“Exercise not only makes you strong and healthy, it can also relieve tension in the body and boost your mood for hours afterwards. Go for an invigorating run, swim or bike ride to release any built-up stress. If you don’t have a lot of time for exercise, even a ten-minute walk will help you to relax and release any tension.
A well-spent day brings happy sleep. Leonardo da Vinci
Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell. Bill Copeland
“You can escape the stress caused by mess by cleaning and organising the spaces around you. As well as throwing out unwanted rubbish, you can also help people in need by donating your unwanted things to charity. Your new, bright and airy surroundings will help you approach each day with a relaxed frame of mind.
Radiate peace. Who knows? The peace you spread may create the only restful place in your environment.Stella Payton
Be the calm centre in the raging flow of life. Leo Babauta
“The ancient art of yoga has helped people relieve stress for centuries. Not only is it a gentle form of exercise, which will help you feel calmer, but it can also be very beneficial in releasing tension from the body. Yoga combines movements with breathing, so that the mind is focused on what the body is doing. This physical focus helps the mind to relax and stop thinking about the worries of the day. Why not try a class local to you, or look for tutorials online?
Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity. Thích Nhất Hạnh
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil. Cicero
Many of us feel under pressure to say ‘yes’ whenever we’re asked to do something, and sometimes this can make us feel detached from our own needs and desires. Remember: it is OK to say ‘no’. Refraining from overcommitting ourselves allows us to be free of a lot of unnecessary stress and guilt, and allows us to lead a more relaxed way of life.
THE TIME TO RELAX IS WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME FOR IT-Sydney J. Harris
Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure- Shinichi Suzuki
Don’t take tomorrow to bed with you- Norman Vincent Peale”
Instead of chewing over your worries all evening, make a list of your tasks for tomorrow at the end of your working day, putting the top priorities first. Doing this will enable you to turn off your ‘work mind’ and allow yourself to relax for the evening.
Stop a moment, cease your work, look around you. Leo Tolstoy
When we are unable to find tranquillity within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.
François de La Rochefoucauld
Life is not all about work, work, work. Plan some fun into your schedule, and keep your appointments with yourself! Making time to do the things we enjoy, such as painting, reading, walking or catching up with friends, is key to leading a balanced and relaxed life.
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.
Hubert Humphrey
Never hurry and never worry!
E. B. White
“Tension sneaks up on us, gradually and almost imperceptibly tightening our muscles, until our bodies are tied up in knots. During the day, use your fingertips to massage your scalp and the back of your neck with circular movements to ease the build-up of tension. And every now and then, treat yourself to a professional massage and allow the stress to melt out of your whole body.
YOU CANNOT PERCEIVE BEAUTY BUT WITH A SERENE MIND.
Henry David Thoreau
The best response to any difficult situation is to keep your calm.
Lailah Gifty Akita”
“At several moments throughout the day, be still and take some deep breaths, focusing on the movement of your abdomen as it rises and falls. This will slow your heart rate and soothe your mind. Focusing on your breathing allows you to realign yourself into the present moment, before you continue your day’s activities feeling more relaxed and balanced.
Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit.
Jeremy Taylor
One way to break up any kind of tension is good deep breathing.
Byron Nelson
Commit to a ‘no negativity’ day where you look out for both big and small ways to practise gratitude, avoid grumbling and focus on positives with a smile. Acknowledge accomplishments – both yours and others’ – and be an inspiration to those around you. Repeat again the next day.
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thích Nhất Hạnh
Humour is the great thing, the saving thing.Mark Twain
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. Auguste Rodin
One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to forgive everybody everything every night before you go to bed. Bernard Baruch
FLOWERS ARE RESTFUL TO LOOK AT. THEY HAVE NEITHER EMOTIONS NOR CONFLICTS. Sigmund Freud
A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow. Charlotte Brontë
Collect together your favourite pieces of relaxing music so that they are accessible when you need some moments of soothing sound. You can carry your chill-out playlist with you on a phone or iPod, so it’s ready at a moment’s notice when you’re on the move.
The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in good order. Henry Ward Beecher
It’s never too late – never too late to start over, never too late to be happy. Jane Fonda
A man of calm is like a shady tree. People who need shelter come to it. Toba Beta
He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing – detachment. Meister Eckhart
Take a walk in a woodland or other green area and bring all your senses to the process. Be aware of your movements, the continually changing sky overhead, the mud squelching beneath your boots and the myriad smells as they fill your nostrils. Be present with all these sensations and allow the hushed secrecy of the forest to fill you with cool composure.
There is a serene and settled majesty in woodland scenery that enters into the soul, and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations. Washington Irving
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Ralph Waldo Emerson
To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment.
Jane Austen
Be happy with less – if you are forever searching for the next item of clothing, the next car, the next house then your pursuit and your stress will never end. When you find yourself in the midst of a discussion about the latest must-have item, give yourself permission not to get sucked into the debate until the conversation topic becomes more positive and constructive.
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realise there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
Lao Tzu
Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we can walk away from.
Vernon Howard
Stay composed and grounded by bringing your awareness to your feet. Notice your heels, toes and the balls of your feet and feel how the earth supports you. Allow the ground to absorb any unwanted emotions, such as fear or anxiety, and move onwards with a more relaxed mood to your steps.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. Buddha
Worries and stresses make us tense up our neck and shoulder muscles until we suddenly realise we’re hunched up and terribly tight. Become aware of your shoulders at moments throughout the day and allow them to relax down, away from your ears. As you do this, you open up the chest area and loosen tension across your whole upper body.
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. Eleanor Roosevelt
Happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.
Roy M . Goodman
At each moment of the day, we are buffeted by countless emotions, both positive and negative. Know that you don’t always have to pay attention to your thoughts or react to them – sometimes they’re simply the chatter in your mind. Freeing yourself from your emotions takes practice but leads, ultimately, to a more relaxed way of being in the world.
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
William James
If you do what you love, it is the best way to relax.
Christian Louboutin
“It’s easy to forget even the simplest relaxation techniques in the hurly-burly of daily life, but by dotting reminder notes around your daily environment you can help yourself to remain serene, no matter what life throws at you. Attach a note to the dashboard of your car, on the edge of your computer screen or anywhere else where you’ll see it regularly, with a reminder: ‘Stay centred’, ‘Breathe deeply’ or ‘I am peaceful’.
ALL THE HAPPINESS THERE IS IN THIS WORLD ARISES FROM WISHING OTHERS TO BE HAPPY. Kelsang Gyatso
With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
September 7, 2021
Since the pandemic started I have found myself enjoying little books that cover relaxation tips and how to surround yourself with peace. I have found that reading these books (even when I reread them) it helps me calm down and breathe. Sometimes I just need to take a second in our fast paced world to breathe and think and this book will help you do that!
March 24, 2024
This book is full of quotations like: "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Anne Frank
There are also pages with advice lke: "Let your worries float away like clouds" followed by a paragraph telling you how to do that. Sometimes this type of short read is just what I need to get my mind into a good place.
There are also pages with advice lke: "Let your worries float away like clouds" followed by a paragraph telling you how to do that. Sometimes this type of short read is just what I need to get my mind into a good place.
May 17, 2024
Relax
This is a lovely little book. I’m very happy that I’ve read this book and I’ve found it helpful.
I would recommend this book to anyone that needs some help or advice in relaxation.
This is a lovely little book. I’m very happy that I’ve read this book and I’ve found it helpful.
I would recommend this book to anyone that needs some help or advice in relaxation.
May 25, 2017
جدا كتاب ممتع و بسيط و حبيت النصائح و الاقتباسات و جدا مفيد لو لشخص يتعلم انقليزي
February 21, 2016
Again, I Lucy Lane for these books!
So handy, pocket / bag sized and have helped me immensely! I really cannot recommend this kind of stuff enough and the importance it holds to me and hopefully others!
I liked in particular the part about Low GI foods, because I think that's really important, sometimes you can't relax because of the food you eat is making you feel neggy with bloody spikes ect, so I really liked that bit! Maybe biased because I follow a GI diet though..
All in all, 4/5 for me!
So handy, pocket / bag sized and have helped me immensely! I really cannot recommend this kind of stuff enough and the importance it holds to me and hopefully others!
I liked in particular the part about Low GI foods, because I think that's really important, sometimes you can't relax because of the food you eat is making you feel neggy with bloody spikes ect, so I really liked that bit! Maybe biased because I follow a GI diet though..
All in all, 4/5 for me!
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