Five easy steps to relaxation

Make yourself comfortable.

Check in with how you're sitting as you read this, and relax.

Does your body need some attention?

Take a moment and describe to yourself what you are experiencing.

Describe these:

Physical sensations

State of mind

Emotions

Other strong senses

Just use simple, descriptive words, for example:

"I feel a pressure in my back and feel kind of frazzled..."

Say to yourself, "I am experiencing... (your words) and I love myself!"

As you say these words, imagine you are speaking them right into the center of your feelings.

Doing this, you are validating yourself as you are!

Now think of something you enjoy, something that makes you happy.

For example, I enjoy walking down the beach.

Now imagine what you enjoy doing.

Use all your senses.

Now this is the most important part: Slow it down in your mind and in your body. Imagine doing whatever you're doing slower and slower, and enjoy each aspect of it in your awareness. You may even let go into a particularly enjoyable sensation or memory.

As you continue imagining, remind yourself, "I love myself. I'm OK!"

This is a gift you give yourself!