Alcohol has long been synonymous with relaxation. If you want to unwind after a rough day at work—or kick back on the couch, at a baseball game, or in the pool—there’s historically been a good chance ...

When you think about relaxing, you probably don’t consider that actually figuring out how to relax might be a difficult task for certain people such as workaholics. There are some who are addicted to ...

In today’s fast-paced world, stress is an inevitable companion. After all, countless responsibilities, work commitments, and social commitments make it challenging to find time to relax. One poll ...

Many specific meditation techniques can be used to help us find stability and cultivate mindfulness, even during times of great stress. One of the most accessible practices is a body scan, during ...

Do you feel overwhelmed? Are your days full of stress and anxiety? Then it’s important you learn how to relax and de-stress yourself immediately with these simple and effective relaxing techniques.

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and ...

In this op-ed, Dana Perelberg explains how the coronavirus pandemic taught her how to relax. My daily schedule used to consist of a 6:30 a.m. wakeup, a seven-hour school day, and about 5 hours of work ...

How to relax on vacation? It's easier said than done. As much as we love a holiday, the combination of planning, booking, traveling, and being in an unfamiliar place can be exceedingly stressful.

How Can I Relax During Menopause? In order to learn how to relax during menopause or any other time, you need to become familiar with your own breathing patterns and change them in ways that will help ...