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Destress Tip #1 is taking a walk in nature or in general spending time outdoors. What can we do to help us destress or feel better? We will discuss homeostasis, different ways of spending time outdoors, shinrin-yoku, Ecotherapy, nature's vibration, solitude, grounding, and earthing. We will also discuss indoor ways to use nature to help you destress such as indoor plants, food, and water. I hope there is something in this lecture that can help you destress. Remember to check with a doctor before trying any physical activities.

In this video, you can watch or listen to the sounds of nature. This is a great relaxation method to try when you want the benefits of nature but cannot get outside.

In this video, you can watch or listen to the sounds of nature. There are different images in this video than in the previous one. This is a great relaxation method to try when you want the benefits of nature but cannot get outside.

This is just a quick fun video that I made showing some personal nature photos and giving a suggestion that wasn't mentioned in the lecture for you to try. Remember to check with a doctor before trying any physical activities.

Here is a short video with a little bit of information on Shinrin Yoku. Learn what it is and how to do it.

Destress Tip #2. Practicing Breathing. What is breath work? How can it help us relax? We will discuss the 4/4/4 method, the calming breath, and the cleansing breath. Remember to check with a doctor before trying any physical activities.

This is written information from the video lecture. It speaks about the 4/4/4 method, the calming breath, and the cleansing breath method.

Watch the beautiful photos or close your eyes, listen to peaceful music, and practice one of the breathing techniques we spoke about in the previous lesson. This is a 2-minute-long exercise. Repeat when necessary to help you practice deep breathing.

Destress Tip # 3 is Meditation.  In this section, we will cover meditation. What is it? How can we do it? How can it help? We discuss different types of meditation such as loving-kindness, walking meditation, body scanning meditation, mindfulness meditation, spiritual meditation, mantra meditation, transcendental meditation, focus meditation, and visual meditation. We also discuss what a mantra is. The monkey mind is also discussed.

In this lecture, you can read about the different types of meditation that were mentioned in the previous lesson. I encourage you to research more about them if you are interested in trying the different methods.

In this short video lecture we will cover what hand mudras are and when they are usually used. We will cover 5 popular mudras. You will also see an attached slides PDF so you can later reference it if you desire.

Watch the beautiful images in this meditation and listen to the peaceful music. This is a visual meditation. I hope it relaxes you and helps you destress. Sine you learned about breathing from Tip #2. It may be fun to practice breathing techniques with this music.

In this short meditation, listen to my voice as I help guide you into relaxation. I have certificates in Meditation and Mindfulness, so I do have experience. You will hear a message about love and kindness in this meditation. I also included the MP3 so you can hear it on the go.

In this meditation try to practice focusing on the candle flames. Watch them move. Try to keep other thoughts away and really work on focusing.

Destress Tip # 4 is Gratitude.  In this section, we will cover gratitude. What is it? How can we do it? How can it help? You can also print out a 10-day gratitude journal to help you get into a thankful attitude. There are also gratitude prompts to print. Enjoy the writing.

Destress Tip # 5 is Mindfulness.  In this section, we will cover mindfulness. What is it? How can we do it? How can it help?

Try focusing on the different sounds you hear, and the sights you see, and imagine what smells you may smell if you were in this video. Practice focusing on the present moment.

In this tip, we learn about how important it is to socialize. Sometimes we need support from others. You will also learn what to say when you aren't sure what to talk about and what NOT to say.

Let's take a quick look at what moai is in the Japanese culture. We will also discuss "Blue Zones."

In this lesson, you will learn some simple things you can do to experience relaxation. We will also discuss pampering yourself. 'Me' time is mentioned and is very important. There is nothing selfish about needing a little time for yourself.

A little bit of information on leisure time.

In this lesson, we will discuss some gentle exercises you can try if you would like to. Always confirm with your doctor before trying anything new. We will discuss yoga, tai chi, qigong, and a few other exercises. We will discuss the benefits of exercise and how it can help you destress. Attached are two PDF documents that explain 7 basic yoga poses and 4 yoga poses that help with weight loss.