Description

Gradually relax each part of the body systematically.

Benefits

Reduces stress, enhances sleep, promotes mental clarity.

Example

Tasha learned progressive relaxation in therapy. At first, it felt silly to clench and release body parts one by one, but she kept at it—five minutes before bed, every night. Within a few weeks, she was falling asleep faster and waking up less. It didn’t fix everything, but it became her go-to whenever anxiety crept in. Now, she uses it before big meetings or flights. Simple, free, and surprisingly effective.