Apps and Tips for Relaxation

  • Virtual Calming

    Virtual Calming Room 1

    Virtual Calming Room 2

    Apps

    Apps to help with breathing for relaxation: Breathe2relax, Tactical Breather, Belly Bio, Paced Breathing

    Apps for meditation: Aura, Aware, Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, Mindful Powers, Mindspring, Smiling Mind, Stop / Breathe / Think

    Apps for general relaxation: RelaxMelodies, SuperStretchYoga, Take a Chill, Relax: Stress and Anxiety Relief

    30 Ways to De-Stress in Less Than 10 Minutes

    1. Listen to your favorite tunes
    2. Head outside
    3. Stretch
    4. Meditate
    5. Read for pleasure
    6. Walk, bike, skateboard around the block
    7. Count to 10
    8. Dance
    9. Journal
    10. Write down 10 things you're grateful for
    11. Doodle or draw
    12. Tell some jokes
    13. Call a friend
    14. Chew a piece of gum
    15. Focus and notice your present surroundings (grounding)
    16. Disconnect from technology
    17. Look at a happy photo
    18. Squeeze a stress ball
    19. Watch a funny YouTube video
    20. Punch a pillow
    21. Deep, slow breathing
    22. Read an inspirational quote
    23. Spend time with your pets
    24. Pactice yoga poses
    25. Do 20 jumping jacks
    26. Do something nice for someone
    27. Sit in the sun
    28. Visualize a safe, comforting place
    29. Pick some flowers
    30. Give yourself a neck massage
    31. Take a shower
    32. Kick a soccer ball

    (De-stressing tips provided by Sharon Martin Counseling)