(CNN) -- Editor's note: Dana Santas, known as the "Mobility Maker," is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book ...

Don’t you hate it when someone tells you to “Just relax”? As if it’s that simple. If we could all relax at a moment’s notice, we’d all be chilling, all of the time. But the reality is that we live in ...

While it’s possible to optimize your stress for a better performance to some degree, too much stress at work can make you less productive and generally more unhappy in life overall. You need a balance ...

Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to… Load More Loading... Dedicating a little time to ...

Progressive muscle relaxation is based on the premise that you cannot be tense and anxious and relaxed and calm at the same time. As a technique for relaxation, PMR is unique in that it does not ...

Discover the military sleep method, a drug-free technique combining progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, and calming visualization to fall asleep faster. Developed for soldiers, this ...

Tactile self-care practices are a great way to reconnect with your body and mind. These activities make use of touch to ...

Long-term stress has become a growing health concern. It can cause or make worse a range of physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease (e.g., Steptoe & Kivimäki, 2012) and mental health issues ...