You might notice a feeling of irritation with others today, which could make you feel stressed. This may be due to your having to defend your ideas to other people, and you may notice that the energy this requires is taking its toll on your health. Perhaps today you can work on just letting things go. You might ask yourself if your health and mental well-being are worth the effort of holding onto your beliefs. If you discover that you are agitated throughout the day, you may want to find a quiet place to collect yourself. You might try a guided visualization to help you relax. You can picture that you are in a place in nature where there is complete calm. Imagine the sounds and sights and feel the purity of the air. As you are in this place, remind yourself to relax. You may find that this helps you both release and relieve your stress.

Learning to let go of the things that stress us allows us to feel a greater sense of calm. It is easy to hold onto our ideas and fervently defend them. When this takes a toll on our well-being, however, it is better to release our need for control. Guided meditation is one way we can loosen the control of our external lives while at the same time gain control of our minds, which will in turn help us relax. By understanding that not everything needs to go your way and releasing your guard today, you will cultivate a greater peace of mind.