Benefits of relaxation
Why it matters — and how to start, even if you’re busy
We all know that stress affects our health. But it’s not just about feeling overwhelmed — chronic tension impacts your body, mind, sleep, and immune system.
Relaxation isn’t a luxury. It’s a physiological reset, and when practised regularly, it can change how you move through life.
🧘♀️ What are the benefits of relaxation?
Here are just some of the researched benefits of daily relaxation techniques:
🫀 Lower blood pressure and heart rate
💪 More energy and blood flow to muscles
🧠 Better focus, memory, and problem-solving
😴 Improved sleep and less fatigue
💆 Reduced muscle tension and fewer headaches
🧬 Strengthened immune system
😌 A calmer response to everyday stress
Even 10 minutes a day can create lasting change over time.
🎧 Want to try it?
Here are two free, trusted audios to help you practise:
You don’t have to be good at it — you just need to show up. Like any skill, the benefits grow with consistency. Try starting or ending your day with one of the recordings above.
🌿 Final tip: make it doable
If you’re a busy parent or your brain never slows down, try pairing relaxation with something gentle — lying on the sofa, a warm bath, or dim lights before bed.
Some of my clients use these audios during lunch breaks or when their children are asleep.
Your nervous system deserves a moment of care, even in a chaotic day.
Want more tools like this?
I sometimes share therapy-friendly guides and reflection tools for anxiety, overthinking, and birth trauma. If you’re curious, you might like my free Secondary Tokophobia Therapy Guide or my Top Free Therapy Websites.
