Persuasive Speech About Stress

This is a common gesture across cultures. It most frequent use to express frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, exhaustion, shock, and more.

This sign has even crossed the species divide as it was also observed in the animal kingdom. At the Colchester zoo. Zookeepers noticed a group of Mandrills adopting a similar gesture. They used it to signify their desire to be left alone.

It has even found it’s way to the Internet world, becoming a popular meme to denote the same emotions.

So how can a move that expresses frustration and exasperation be a tool in our quest for inner peace?

Well it seems that this gesture originated from our instincts. Somehow we intuitively know this gesture helps us to regain our composure. It is popularly

How is it done? It is time to look at the method behind the madness. Here’s how you can practice this to achieve maximum benefit.

Practice It:

Joy emphasizes making note of your stress levels before and after practice.

· On a scale of 1 – 10, 1 being the lowest level and 10 being the most intense. What does your stress meter fall?

· You may lie flat on your back (recommended), stand or sit for this position. Ensuring a straight spine is always best

· Rest your palm on your forehead, covering the entire area. You can use one palm or place both palms on either side of your forehead.

· Can you feel a pulse on your forehead? If not lighten the touch until you are able to feel this pulse

· The pulses may move from side to side. The goal is to have a steady pulsating feeling synchronized on both sides of the forehead

· Breathe deep relaxing breaths

· Keep this position for 2-10 minutes

· Reassess your stress level on a scale of 1- 10.

· Repeat if necessary

Long Version:

If you have more time and would like to have deeper emotional release. You can extend this practice with this visualization aspect. This is a continuation of the short