There are many mindfulness methods that aim to quiet the mind, but one method that is especially beloved by sleep doctors to ease the transition to dreamland is called progressive muscle relaxation. I ...

The deadline for the APPIC Application for Psychology Internships is fast-approaching, and my level of stress has thus been fast-increasing. Sleep has been difficult to come by, so I have found myself ...

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 ...

Progressive muscle relaxation exercises may improve depression, sleep, and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. A study on the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises in ...

The progressive muscle relaxation exercise is conducted while participants are seated or lying on yoga mats. Noriega guides the group slowly through tensing and then relaxing each muscle group, from ...

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 ...

Flexing your muscles isn’t just about looking good; it can also boost your mental and physical health by treating headaches, high blood pressure, digestive problems, and more. Here’s what you need to ...

Why do so many of us find it hard to truly relax? It may be because relaxation actually requires a little effort. It’s more than just kicking back on the couch or taking a break to scroll on your ...

Visualization techniques, such as guided imagery and body scanning, can improve your well-being. It may be helpful to choose a technique that best aligns with your needs during meditation. When you ...