Memory foam matrasses prevent and heal sleep deprivation (12/19/2011)
(...) Based on this most advanced technology, memory foam mattresses are made in a means that they equally distribute the weight of the person as well as reducing pressure to become exerted on any one specific body area such as the other conventional mattresses. This even distribution of body weight may be the biggest achievement of memory foam mattress and extends many health advantages. The logic entails that with reduced pressure points your bed becomes more comfortable, sleep comes sooner, resting becomes relaxing, and also you awaken revived the following morning. (...)

Clear away stale energy and grow hyacinths to put your mind in a relaxed mood (06/11/2010)
(...) In pagan times, villagers cut branches of evergreen trees, such as pine and juniper, and brought them indoors during the cold months because they believed they were home to powerful spirits. The scent, shape and texture of many everyday trees and shrubs such as eucalyptus, ferns, ivy and cypress work wonders on your mind and body. The scent of eucalyptus, for instance, is a mood lifter and a relaxant, while cypress is a nerve tonic and can help you feel more tranquil. (...)

Listen to the wind and go outside and enjoy it (06/11/2010)
(...) A swing is one of the simplest and most relaxing pleasures life has to offer. Parks and playgrounds often provide swings that you can visit at lunch-time, or you can easily rig up your own in your backyard if you have a sturdy tree. No tree? You can purchase a swing with a metal or wooden frame in kit form, which you can assemble and bolt together yourself. (...)

Make friends of all ages and write their names down to relax when stressed (06/11/2010)
(...) Having friends of all ages helps you to grow by providing different perspectives on life. If people have drifted away, join a professional association, book group or craft class to find people with whom you have something in common. With the ease and accessibility of email and telephones, ‘snail mail’ has almost become a lost art. (...)

Google your lost friends to relax after a hard day (06/11/2010)
(...) Whatever the reason why you lost touch in the first place, catching up can be a delightful surprise. The only way to have friends is to be one. Invest in the quality of your relationships and show others that you care by creating a cyberworld where you can stay in touch. (...)

Feel calm and relaxed by doing something creative (06/11/2010)
(...) First, they’re fun. Remember ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’? No play makes us worse than dull – it makes us dead. Doing without breaks and simple pleasures reduces your ability to fight disease and takes a toll on energy levels. (...)

How to bake brownies and relax at the same time (06/11/2010)
(...) Grate the chocolate, or chop finely in a food processor, and add to the dry ingredients. Melt the butter in a small pan over a low heat, and add to the dry ingredients with the vanilla and eggs. Mix well. (...)

Play as often as you can and make bottle gardens (06/11/2010)
(...) Even if you wear a uniform to work each day, you can still add a special touch that reflects the real you. Try everything on and strike a pose as you admire your fabulous fashion sense in the mirror! A miniature garden growing inside a bottle has the same fascination for us as a ship in a bottle. Bottle gardens have been used in schools to teach children about the cycles of nature and how all living things are interconnected, and also in rehabilitation hospitals as therapy to improve hand/eye coordination. (...)

Make grass whistles and decorate eggs to get rid of stress (06/11/2010)
(...) Decorating eggs is an opportunity for creative expression. However, unlike many hobbies, there is no opportunity for competition – whatever you do is purely for the pleasure of it. Let your intuition and emotions decide what will be the subject. (...)

Create your own perfume or just do something crazy to laugh and relax (06/11/2010)
(...) Strain a second time through a coffee filter to remove the grit. Combine the two and store in a clean, dark-coloured glass bottle. Shake well before use. (...)

How to make a kite and relax flying it with your kids (06/11/2010)
(...) Run a length of string through the four eye holes and tie to form a diamond shape. Spread the firm paper flat on the floor and place the wooden frame on top. Trace the outline of the string with a pen. (...)

Relax your body by staying connected to nature (06/09/2010)
(...) Go barefoot whenever you can. Kick off your shoes and let yourself feel the grass or sand beneath your feet. A symbol of connection with the earth and our personal freedom, it's also one of the quickest of all ways to slow down, recharge your spirit and find balance in your life. (...)

Natural light will help you relax and feel better (06/09/2010)
(...) Before she set out to walk to the station every day, my grandmother would pick a tiny posy of flowers or even just a sprig of rosemary and pin it to her hat or thread it through the brooch on her jacket lapel. My mother kept the tradition going when I went to school, giving me a flower every morning as I went out the door, to hold or to pin to my shirt. On leaving the house, I still always take a flower – I might tuck it into a buttonhole, leave it on my desk at work, or maybe I'll just put it on the dashboard of the car. (...)

Turn a shower into an oasis of relaxation (06/09/2010)
(...) Start at your feet and move upwards, always moving towards your heart, which helps to stimulate your circulation. Sprinkle another 5 drops of lemon essential oil on the floor of the shower recess. Run a warm shower (if you make it too hot, you will feel lethargic afterwards, rather than invigorated) and step in. (...)

Align yourself with the energy of the day (06/09/2010)
(...) It should be a spot where you feel safe and comfortable, where you can lower your guard and just be yourself. Breathe in a circle Stand in your sacred space. Imagine that you are at the centre of a large wheel, with four spokes radiating out from your feet. (...)

Watching a goldfish will help you clear your mind (06/09/2010)
(...) Put the gravel in the bottom of the bowl and plant the greenery, securing the roots in place with a few larger pebbles. Carefully pour in the reserved water. Add the pH salts according to the manufacturer's instructions. (...)

Dress for comfort and enjoy natural scents to relax and feel good (06/09/2010)
(...) A scarf is like a favourite piece of jewellery: the more you wear it, the more it feels like a part of who you are. No buttons, no pulling or tugging, no lacing or belting. Opt for natural fabrics, such as silk chiffon, wool or alpaca … wrap it softly around your throat, knot it around your head, sweep it over your shoulder or thread it through the loops of your jeans. (...)

Find inner balance by spending more time in a green environment (06/09/2010)
(...) As the naturalist Henry David Thoreau said, 'Live each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.' Nature is right here, in and around you, wherever you happen to be - whether you're hanging out the washing, working in an office block or flying overhead. Go outside, close your eyes and hold your face up to the sun for a few moments. (...)

How to use the healing power of water to relax you mind and body (06/09/2010)
(...) The writer H.G. Wells said, 'We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery. (...)

Try to be yourself more often and enjoy a relaxed way of life (06/09/2010)
(...) Poring over dusty glass cabinets containing photographs of long-dead soldiers and schoolchildren, newspaper clippings and letters in spidery handwriting is a powerful exercise in gaining perspective. You see your surroundings in a fresh light and feel a connection to the history of everyday human experience - these people were just like you. 'Do not care overly much for wealth, power or fame,' wrote Rudyard Kipling. (...)

Giving back helps you to feel better and enjoy relaxation (06/09/2010)
(...) Skipping electronic entertainment gives you a chance to engage with the players in a spontaneous, energetic way that just doesn't happen with an edited, pre-taped show or a movie where the gags and storylines that have been researched and analysed to the nth degree. Create a memorable experience Give them a special activity that they wouldn't otherwise get around to doing themselves - a wine-tasting, a flight in a hot-air balloon, an introductory class (belly-dancing, snorkelling, selfdefence, Thai cookery or tai chi), a ride through the city streets in a horsedrawn carriage or a trip to the dog-races. A photograph album Collate photos of times shared with that person. (...)

Leaves also have a great power to relax your mind (06/09/2010)
(...) So we are faced with a choice: we can either distance ourselves from this natural state and try to control or dominate it, or we can embrace it, and try to embody the spirit or essence in ourselves. One Native American tradition for restoring energetic balance is smudging - or burning - of special herbs, usually sage. Buy a smudge stick from your health-food store. (...)