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Relaxation Exercises: Bolster and Bridge

These relaxation exercises can help you hit "pause" on a stressful day or whirling thoughts. Using these exercises can have many benefits, such as:

Improved mood
Increased energy and productivity
Improved concentration and focus
Improved sense of control over stress and daily demands
Increased self-confidence
Greater ability to handle problems
Decreased anxiety and other negative emotions such as anger and frustration
Increased blood flow to muscles and reduced muscle tension
Lower blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate
Decreased pain, such as headaches and back pain

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Bolster exercises

These exercises are intended to act as "supports". It is recommended that you listen to them in order, but feel free to listen to them as you like.

Bridge exercises

These exercises are guided relaxation exercises. Listen to them in any order you want!

Times you may want to use these exercises

After a stressful phone call
When you feel angry or frustrated
When you are in pain
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