Stress Management Techniques

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Relaxing at Work

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Tension and anxiety at work can build up in a heartbeat.

The result: loss of concentration, tense muscles, discomfort, and diminished productivity. A stress management technique would be great right now.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a stress management technique easy utilized on the job. During the workday, when it appears that your physiological reaction is not what you intended, follow this exercise to improve your outlook and cognitive function immediately.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation was first developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson, a Harvard Psychologist in the 1920's. Dr. Jacobson argued that muscle tension accompanied anxiety, and since we could control muscle tension, we should be able to alleviate anxiety and stress through muscle relaxation.

Dr. Bobby Holstead has been a Clinical Psychologist for over 30 years, and uses this technique regularly in his practice. Here he offers you his approach.

Relaxation Technique - Progressive Muscle Relaxation

What to Expect:

In this series of exercises, you will be asked to contract muscle groups in isolated steps.

An Introduction by Dr. Holstead:

Introduction to Practicing Relaxation at Work

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Preparation:

Find a location in your office building where you have some privacy and the ability to listen to the recorded instructions, either through a computer or downloaded onto an mp3 player or iPod.

Get completely relaxed.