You may feel stressed by the pressures of work today. You may also feel that your nervous system is overstimulated, which could cause you to be sensitive to your surroundings and feel overwhelmed by even mild activity. If you are able to put your obligations aside temporarily, you can spend time restoring a more balanced mind-set today. Since excessive stress is likely causing you to feel sensitive, you may want to release all tension from your mind and body. Simply find a quiet place to be alone and let go of stressful thoughts by thinking of serene images to help you relax. Focus on each area of your body, loosening and relaxing each muscle group until you feel completely at peace.

Consciously releasing tension from our minds and bodies allows us to feel more relaxed, peaceful, and balanced. We often allow our stress to get out of control because we don't notice how deeply it is affecting us until we start to feel unbalanced. Choosing to consciously release our tension is an act of power that allows us to decide how we wish to feel. As the stress leaves our bodies and minds, it is replaced with a soothing sense of serenity that makes us feel light, calm, and relaxed. Our naturally harmonious state of inner balance returns, and we are able to resume our activities with joy and vitality. By letting go of stress and tension today, you will be able to enjoy your activities with a peaceful mind and joyful spirit.