Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Relaxation Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Relaxation". If you have expertise in Relaxation and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Poor sleep and weight gain? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonEver notice how hungry you feel when you don’t get enough sleep? Did you know that when we are sleep-deprived we eat more because we are actually hungrier? Yes, it’s true. Chronic sleep loss disrupts the body’s endocrine system by triggering increased insulin resistance and a disruption of ...
Views: 1614 - Uses Of An Attic Fan - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from herry johnAttic fans used to be more popular than they are today, but they are still being used frequently in homes. A possible reason for their decline is the increased efficiency of heating and cooling systems available on the market. Even so, they still have benefits that traditional heating and air ...
Views: 1613 - 6 Great Music Sites to Find New Music - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Linda Le PhanThe latest thing in digital tunes is the cloud. This is the technology that allows your songs to be hosted on another user's server. This makes the songs available on various devices rather than being relegated to specific gadgets. However, you still need sources for new music. Here are six ...
Views: 1612 - *** Sun Alarm Ultima Alarm Clock for a Relaxed Wake Up - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthHave you ever noticed that the way you wake up in the morning affects your entire day? It’s true. If you are “jolted” from a deep sleep with an annoying alarm clock or the sounds of blaring music you are probably going to start your day off on the wrong foot. These rude awakenings of everyday ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - Find Rest, Relaxation and Regeneration in Your Own Backyard - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre rest, relaxation and regeneration at the top of your list now that summer is here? Summer brings with it patio living, picnicking, barbecuing and lots of outdoor activities that can be both restful and relaxing or physically taxing and exhausting. Do you even have a list of relaxing things ...
Views: 1607 - Choosing the right mattress for back pain relief - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Logan SandersLiving with back pain is a never-ending loop of caveats: you need to sleep to help your body heal your pain, but you can't sleep because it hurts. This problem is even worse if you don't have the right mattress, like a mattress for sciatica (don't know what it is? Check this article by WebMD ...
Views: 1606 - Your Work Vacation Strategy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonMy vacation strategy! I can hear the cries already, “I have to have a strategy for vacation as well? Isn’t a career strategy, a life plan and an investment direction enough?” I’ll say “maybe” but mean “no.” While I have written much about the value and importance of work, I am a devout ...
Views: 1606 - Why You Haven't Made It In The Music Business Yet - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Tom HessWhy You Haven't Made It In The Music Business Yet By Tom Hess Tired of not making progress in your music career? Until you abandon the amateur music career advice you have been given by others, you will not succeed in the music business. Following misinformed advice and anecdotes from ...
Views: 1604 - Understanding Bingo Bonuses for UK Sites - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Bibika DimiFor anyone who has spent a short time browsing through UK-based internet bingo sites, it will have quickly become apparent that there are many different bonus promotions on offer, making it very difficult to choose the right location to start playing. Here is an introduction to internet bingo ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - How To Easily Become A More Creative Guitar Player - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Tom HessEver heard people say: “To be a creative guitar player, you must be born with this skill - otherwise it’s hopeless”? Like most guitarists, I used to believe in this myth and almost gave up playing guitar in frustration. When I finally learned how to become a creative ...
Views: 1599 - An Overview of Sea Water Desalination Processes | Sea Water Desalination | Reverse Osmosis System - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from shivsu canadianDesalination of sea water refers to any of several processes that remove some salt and other minerals from the water. More generally, the salt can also refer to remove salts and minerals, such as desalination ground. The first units of the salt used for the production of drinking water by the ...
Views: 1598 - Benefits of being Fit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Walter TullyWhen a person is fit, his physical and mental faculties perform well and can act well together. Physical fitness refers to having a healthy body while mental fitness means a person can think and react well and has a peace of mind. To be fit, one must have good habits. This includes eating ...
Views: 1596 - Touch: The Original Healer - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Versandra KennebrewIt's hard to believe that 10-years ago I set out on a mission to touch the world. I had been a massage therapist for 4-years and had provided treatments for close to a thousand clients, but I wanted to do more to facilitate healing for my community. You see, I grew up in Detroit, an automobile ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - Stress Kills - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Bryan SchuetzIt can come on quickly or slowly, but stress is a killer none the less. Stress creates a fire inside the body of inflammation and poisons the mind with worry. Knowing more about how stress works will give you power over its grip. It will also help you to identify where stress is attacking ...
Views: 1587(3 votes) - How's That Work'n For You? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Dwayne KlassenAs much as DR. Phil uses this line, it really is the perfect question to ask in this situation. As men we tend to have a "Fight or Flight" response to many of our challenges, conflicts and pressures. In fact, many of our reactions are on auto pilot and we are hardly aware we are doing it ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - The selfless route to Self-Indulgence - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle Raineor The Only Way to Get 5 Minutes Peace. Picture the scene... You’ve just collapsed onto the sofa with a drink and your favourite book/magazine/TV programme. The relaxing sigh is barely out of your mouth before you hear it....the summons. Somebody, somewhere wants a piece of you. And ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - How To Become Enlightened: 7 Tips To Achieve Self Enlightening - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from jitender jaggaNot sure how to become enlightened? We've come up with seven tips that you can use to take steps towards becoming self enlightened. Are you seeking enlightenment? The expansion of meditative techniques and ideas to the West, pushed forward by the hippie movement and use of psychedelics in ...
Views: 1584 - Delta Sleep, Deep Space And The Memory Foam Mattress - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Managing DirectorWith nearly 1 million UK residents and all of 70 million US residents seeking help for sleep problems every year, our public roads, schools and workplaces are full of people feeling irritable, groggy or depressed because they simply aren't getting the rest they need. If someone you care for has ...
Views: 1583 - Too Busy to Meditate? Think Again! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ronald AlexanderThe benefits of meditation are many and varied from reducing stress, blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes to increasing one’s cognition and creativity. As well meditation decreases our need for sleep by heightening our concentration, allowing us to be more productive. Ray Kroc, who took ...
Views: 1583 - All About Types Of Water Blasting Equipment For Sale - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Williams BistlineDeep cleaning just about any area of street or concrete, primarily if it is an even bigger area, demands the best types of equipment to get the job done efficiently. With the aid of different types of water blasting equipment for sale, each preference for water blasting technique and performance ...
Views: 1582 - Enjoy Your Free Time More, Organize Your Scrapbook Supplies - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYour day is packed with the things we are required to do, don’t you want to get the most out of the little time you do get to spend on your hobby? Scrapbooking can be a really great hobby. With so many supplies required you can be very easily overwhelmed by the task of keeping it all straight. ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - La Manga for Great Mediterranean Holidays - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Porsche KlingerLa Manga offers a variety of accommodation options for your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS. From luxury resorts to villas and everything else, you can choose the type of accommodation suitable for the party. La Manga is the Spanish region of Murcia and located on the Costa Calida. Separating the ...
Views: 1581 - Three Secrets to Breathing -- It's More Than Simply Staying Alive! - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Sharon RosenWhen someone advises you to "take a deep breath" what do you actually do? How does it feel in your body? Try it right now, paying close attention to the front of your body. Where does the movement of the breath come in? I'm guessing you probably felt it most in your chest. You also probably ...
Views: 1573(3 votes) - Get Ready For The Monsoon! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Harshad JethraThere is so much that the monsoon season reminds you of! Monsoons have a personality of their own which is unique and very special. So you feel like going out dancing in the rain, maybe grab bite or two when you’re out with friends, or some fine comfort food as you catch a ball game while at ...
Views: 1567 - How your home can help you to relax and deal with stress - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Logan SandersRelaxation is to a very large extent necessary for everybody, no matter how minute it may seem . Relaxation helps to ease tension or stress over a particular period (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201311/the-importance-allowing-yourself-relax). It could be done in ...
Views: 1566 - Amezcua – the new face of harmonized energy - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Aliya SenIn today’s fast paced life people no longer have time to sit down and relax. Demanding work schedules and long hours of commuting leave people feeling tired and drained out. Increasing levels of pollutions and e-smog further reduce the productivity of a person and increase stress levels and ...
Views: 1564 - How to turn “Easy Does it” into Do it - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSWhy easy does it works; It’s the old adage haste makes waste. Each day nature gives us a great example of easy does it as slowly, the sun rises every single day. Learn from this to go gradually, pace yourself Agnes Repplier: “It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not ...
Views: 1564(4 votes) - A Soldier's Story - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-Barber“Music is therapy for the soul.” My love for music began, during my military career. I started listening to music in the early 1980’s for enjoyment, but as I expanded my taste in music, I discovered certain types of music relaxed me and other types gave me energy. My favorite genre of music is ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Tips to Photographing Flowers - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Mark LaurieThis is a great month to capture colorful flowers. Here are some quick tips to remember when you do. Camera tricks: - Use a shallow depth of field (get your f-stop or aperture set to the lowest number you can.) This gives you a sea of color while making one flower pop out. - Try a ...
Views: 1560 - Top Ten Habits that Help You Manage Your Stress - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2004 from Linda DessauToday we have more stress in our lives than ever before – good stress, bad stress, red stress, blue stress (my little ode to Dr. Seuss). No matter what kind of stress it is, a real crisis or an imagined one, stress is incredibly harmful to our body, mind and soul. Here are my favourite ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Four Easy Ways to Meditate - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from amanda hadleyFour Easy Ways To Meditate Meditation is so beneficial to us for our mind, body and soul. There are many different ways and methods to meditate. Below are some methods you can try, for each of them make sure that you will not be disturbed and that you are sitting comfortably with your back ...
Views: 1558 - How To Create Cool Exotic Guitar Licks Using Expressive Soloing Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Tom HessHow To Create Cool Exotic Guitar Licks Using Expressive Soloing Techniques By Tom Hess Fact: you will never become a more creative lead guitarist by repeating the exact same licks or scales (you can already play by heart) over and over. Instead, you must learn how to play with passion, ...
Views: 1558 - Got Winter Blues? ‘New Age’ Piano Lessons Promise Relief! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Edward WeissIt's wintertime. And many are out playing in the snow. But for some, winter is not a happy event. In fact, it can be downright depressing. Which is why pianist/composer and online teacher Edward Weiss is giving away a free 'New Age' piano lesson titled 'Summer Morning.' The lesson promises to ...
Views: 1553 - How to become a “Total Package” using Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Lauren LarsenBelow are 11 benefits why you should use meditation to assist you in releasing stress, anxiety, emotional trauma, health issues such as high blood pressure and much more. It’s a lot easier to do than you think and the benefits out way the time spent. 1. The present moment: When rush from ...
Views: 1553 - The 4 Benefits of Availing Prenatal Massage and Its Effect on the Body - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Ron SpencerMassage is a therapy where external pressure is applied to soothe and reduce pain, and it is a therapy that is known to come up with effective results. Apart from pain relief, it also aids in stress release as well as letting the muscle tension reduce while providing complete relief. While ...
Views: 1553 - A Quick Breathing Break - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs you sit and read these words on the computer screen, you are instantly transported to a moment in time that is peaceful and joyous. You might already feel yourself taking a deeper breath than the one before, and you might feel yourself sitting just a bit straighter, adjusting your shoulders, ...
Views: 1551 - You: Better Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2005 from James MaloneYou: Better Sleep! By James Malone, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy ©2005 “If only I could get to sleep…,” is a phrase all too familiar to anyone who has ever struggled with poor sleep quality. While tossing and turning, quite often we discover that the harder we try to get to sleep, the ...
Views: 1550 - Unwinding From A Tough Day - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2004 from Jenn GivlerAs we try and cram more and more activities into our days, it's tough to quiet the mind at the end of the day. One thing that is helpful for many people is having an "End Of The Day Ritual." Instead of just hopping into bed at the end of a hectic day, it helps to wind down with a relaxing ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Cello Tips and Tricks - 3 Ways to Take Care of Your Instrument - by If you decided to be an artist, you will probably do is from the heart. You’ll give your body and should in order to create perfect music for you and your audience. However, if you want to play cello you need to learn some cello tips and trick related not only to playing technique but to keeping ...
Views: 1547 - 10 Ways to Combat Stress and Increase Your Energy - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Lisa RickwoodIt’s Thursday afternoon and it hits like a monsoon – a wave of extreme fatigue, a headache and the sudden urge to lie down and hibernate. You’re exhausted! After a week of pulling ‘all-nighters’ for a nightmare of a client, you’re burnt out. It seems like time is painstakingly ticking at an ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - How do Oriental Massage Therapies benefit your physical body and spiritual health? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cairns ShiatsuI am a licensed specialist of Shiatsu & Chinese Therapy providing a style of massage therapy which uses rubbing, acupressure and tapping in order to alleviate pain, pains, fatigue, psychosomatic issues along with other system unbalances. Shiatsu massage therapy boosts blood circulation and ...
Views: 1545 - First-Things-First, Right? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Hal WechslerFirst-Things-First Two (2) Covert (disguised) SECRETS of All Learning 1. Your WILLINGNESS (Willpower) to take risks and sometimes fail. It’s known as Trial-And-Error, and Cause-And-Effect. Desire is NOT enough. 2. Exercising your AUTO-DIDACTED-NESS (Self-Taught). Everything of ...
Views: 1540 - Indoor Or Outdoor Hot Tub Seattle? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Helena TipanA hot tub Seattle is a fun and extravagant addition to any home. Purchasing a hot tub today requires a bit of research since there are so many options. For example, choosing between an indoor and outdoor hot tub for your home. Both indoor and outdoor hot tubs have advantages to consider. This ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Insomnia Cures That Most People Don't Think of When You Can't Sleep or Desire Better Sleep or Relaxation Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardInsomnia might be a really frustrating and very challenging problem, and it can have a significant influence on your health. Lots of individuals fear that prescription medications or non-prescription sleep aids are the only options available to deal with insomnia, but there are numerous natural ...
Views: 1539 - Been There, Done That – Cruising Tips From Seasoned Travelers - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comIf you are cruising for the first time – congratulations! You are in for a unique, worthwhile experience. As a newbie, though, you probably have questions about some of the do’s and don’ts of traveling aboard a cruise ship. Luckily, there are many die-hard cruisers who are happy to share some ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Enjoy the Colorful Flowers in Your Windows with the Help of Flower Window Boxes - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from christine florenoEverybody wants to have a home that is surrounded by colorful flowers and green plants. It added to the homey effect of a certain house. It is also a welcome indicator that everybody who will stay in such house will definitely enjoy the cozy effect of the surroundings. That is why most people ...
Views: 1533 - Useful Tips to Choose The Best Gaming Laptop - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2017 from Emma LawsonA gaming laptop is a laptop designed mainly for high tech games. It comes with improved and enhanced hardware suitable for games and that is what differentiates it from ordinary laptops. The demand for gaming laptops are increasing rapidly in recent time and not just teenagers but adults are ...
Views: 1533 - One-Minute Stress Management Tools: 5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurStress can help…to a point Stress management tools are part of your early warning system. Feelings of tension alert you to things you need to take care of, so you can move on to more important things, like getting your work done and having fun with your kids. When your early warning ...
Views: 1531 - Better Breathing And Relaxation For A Healthy Mind And Body - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraRelaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ...
Views: 1528(4 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1526(3 votes) - Embodying Your Energy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Ken Stofft, MA, CSBTo embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ...
Views: 1526(3 votes)