Relaxation is the next self-regulation skill that you can master. Relaxation is a state of peace, relaxation that occurs as a result of the release of tension. It is well known that emotional discomfort is accompanied by tension of certain muscles in the human body, and if a person calms down, then muscle relaxation occurs. In ordinary life, we tense our muscles to prepare the body for action. However, a state of stress often causes certain muscle groups to become very tense, although no action occurs afterwards. As a result, a muscle clamp is formed in the muscle. It has long been known that there is a direct connection between muscle tension in the body and mental fatigue. However, it is quite difficult to “force” the brain to rest for a person who constantly thinks about his problems. There is a more convenient option: relax the muscles, and then the brain will also begin to rest. An exercise that allows you to relax the muscles of the face and shoulder girdle: Sit comfortably, close your eyes. Lower your lower jaw slightly, press your tongue lightly against your teeth, as if you are about to say “yes.” Lower your shoulders and try to relax the muscles of your face, imagining how it becomes sleepy, lethargic, indifferent. Stay in this position for about five minutes. This relaxation technique can be performed several times a day. This exercise is used not only for relaxation, but also to relieve fatigue, irritation, during hypertensive crises, and coughing attacks. Muscle relaxation technique that allows you to achieve a state of relaxation: * Sit comfortably, relax, you can close your eyes. * Tighten the muscles of the hand and lower part of one arm, clenching your fist tightly (hold each tension for about 5-8 seconds). Hold the tension, then relax. Do the same with the other hand. Relax. Tighten both arms. Relax them.* Tighten your shoulder (biceps) by curling your arm. Relax. Repeat with the other hand and both together. Feel completely relaxed again.* Lift your shoulders up and tighten your shoulder muscles. Release tension and allow your shoulders to fall.* Tilt your head back and tense your neck muscles. Then relax completely again.* Clench your teeth, close your eyes, tense your facial muscles, with which you make various grimaces. After this, completely relax your face again.* Tighten your back muscles so that your shoulder blades are pulled down. Then completely release the tension in your back muscles.* Tighten your abdominal muscles until your stomach becomes firm. Relax.* Squeeze your buttocks together, tighten your thighs. After this, release the tension again. * Extend your toes and feet downwards (away from your head) so that you feel the tension in your calf muscles. After this, relax your calf muscles again and leave your legs in a comfortable position.* Pull your toes and feet towards your head to feel the tension. Relax your muscles again, feeling comfortable and calm in your legs.* Walk your mind's eye over your entire body, feeling relaxed. Feel the tension disappear. If tension remains somewhere, work those muscles again. Notice how your emotional state changes when you are completely relaxed. Good luck and health to you!