| Work is piling up. Your boss is on your back. Your | | | | Find a place to sit comfortably. Let your body |
| co-worker is whistling 'Dixie,' and an unhappy client | | | | relax. Take a deep breath in. As you exhale, say |
| just sent you a nasty e-mail. You're feeling short | | | | to yourself, "I am calm, serene and relaxed." |
| tempered, anxious, and tense - and you're getting | | | | Repeat this mantra a few times. Let the chatter |
| caught in a downward spiral of stress. At times, it | | | | in your mind gradually fade away, and feel |
| becomes unbearable and the pressure has you | | | | yourself entering a relaxed state. Let each body |
| feeling like you're going to explode! | | | | part release any tension; relax your toes, ankles, |
| Is it possible to de-stress in the workplace? | | | | knees, hips, stomach, elbows, shoulders, chest, |
| Alleviate tension, calm your mind and make your | | | | throat, wrists, finger tips, lips, eyes. Enjoy the |
| life easier through meditation. Shirley Cosson, | | | | feeling for a few minutes. |
| from Seven Minute Meditation, believes, | | | | Thank yourself for taking a break and slowly |
| "Meditation will help you relax and rejuvenate, | | | | return to being alert to your environment. |
| increase your energy, clear your thinking and | | | | When you meditate, your brain waves move to a |
| improve your emotional stability. All you need is a | | | | calmer, happier place. |
| strong desire to improve your life and a | | | | The personal advantages of meditation are |
| willingness to practice simple meditation." | | | | endless. Inner peace, mental calmness and |
| Here's how you can take a few moments to | | | | relaxation all happen through meditation. Difficult |
| meditate while you're at the office, or anytime | | | | situations will become easier to deal with. |
| you're feeling stressed: | | | | You're "calm, serene and relaxed. |