Are you doing a big presentation on two hours of sleep? Are you about to take a test that determines whether or not you graduate? No matter what stressful situation you may be facing, following are seven relaxation strategies that can help you unwind in two minutes or less:1) Do a Quick Spot Meditation; 2) Watch a Movie Trailer; 3) Pretend You’re Acting in a Play; 4) Do a Quick Visualization; 5) Focus on the Breath; 6) Release Energy; 7) Roll Some Acupressure Balls.Do a Quick Spot MeditationHow would moment-to-moment awareness feel? Having long been considered a powerful relaxation strategy, meditation has now been proven to lower blood pressure, anxiety levels, and depression symptoms. Think you don’t have time to meditate? According to meditation expert Eric Harrison, if you can breathe you can meditate. Reading “Flip the Switch: 40 Anytime, Anywhere Meditations in 5 Minutes or Less” is a great way to start meditating in short bursts.Watch a Movie TrailerWhat movie genre takes your mind off day-to-day worries? Is it action packed thrillers like “Casino Royale” or “Spiderman 3?” Romances like “An Affair to Remember” or “The Notebook?” Whatever your film of choice, watching a short trailer is a great […]

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