I mentioned previously that one of the important factors of living a healthy life involves being stress-free. While this is not always possible with our busy, hectic, stressful daily lives, it means that we need to actively take steps to de-stress our bodies and minds. This can be done in many different ways, from taking a nap, soaking in a hot bath or sauna, getting a massage, leisurely reading or by watching your favorite tv show. Any activity that helps calm our bodies and minds from the "noise" around us well help you to relax and de-stress, which in turn will help you sleep better and wake rejuvenated.
However, sometimes more drastic means need to be taken and one way you can do that is through meditation. According to how-to-meditate.org "The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions." There are different kinds of meditations from breathing meditations to transforming meditations to meditation postures. I am only just beginning with meditation and anyone who practices yoga will see many of the same breathing and posture techniques. To learn these practices go to How-to-meditate.org. I am going to begin adding it to my weekly routine and I encourage you to too! Let me know if there is a specific technique that you find specifically helpful!
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