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• Glenys

  

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  August 20, 2012 9:18:55 PM WATime

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  RELAXATION TIPS FROM CLICKERS …

   

  1. # 1.   Take a deep breath .. deeper .. even deeper still .. HOLD .. then let it goooooooo ..  
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  3. # 2.   Let your shoulders ‘drop’ .. MORE! RELAX those shoulders!
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  5. # 3.   Have a warm, soothing bath (with loads of bubbles  .. and maybe some ‘medicinal bubbly’ ..)
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  7. # 4.   Get some fresh air .. go for a walk
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  9. # 5.   Watch the sun set .. on the beach or wherever you are ..
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  11. # 6.   Have a cup of tea or hot cocoa/chocolate (with marshmallows!)
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  13. # 7.   Read a good book, watch your favourite (relaxing) movie
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  15. # 8.   Have lunch with friends
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  17. # 9.   Curl up in your favourite chair .. 
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  19. # 10.   Sit in the garden
  21. # 11.   Watch nature at work and play (birds, animals, even whales if you can .. )
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  23. # 12.   Listen to soothing music ..
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  25. # 13.   Bake a cake!
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  27. # 14.   Get some time away .. go camping (works for some .. if not your thing, go to next tip!)
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  29. # 15.   Go to a DAY SPA!
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  31. # 16.   Get some regular exercise
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  33. # 17.   Snuggle with pets
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  35. # 18.   Do WHATEVER you enjoy that ROCKS your world!!!

  Any other relaxation ideas??  Please add to our list ...

  

  The Click Breast Care Nurse 

• Glenys

  

  • 162 posts
  December 5, 2012 11:52:55 AM WATime

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  Recently I saw a poster titled "10 TIPS FOR CHILLIN' OUT!!', .. here they are:
  1. Like Yourself
  2. Show someone you love them
  3. Share your thoughts and feelings with good friends
  4. Talk to someone you trust
  5. Respect your rights and rights of others
  6. Play and have fun
  7. Experience new things
  8. Take care of your body
  9. Take time to relax
  10. Make good choices
  
  All very simple and great rules to live by!
  xx

  The Click Breast Care Nurse