Relaxation and mindfulness
Regular relaxation and mindfulness can help ease anxiety, stress, pain, and sleeping problems, and enhance health and wellbeing.
Mindfulness is a type of meditation that helps you become aware of your body and mind in the present moment. This gentle, receptive, and compassionate awareness helps you:
- notice how your body feels
- what your thoughts are doing
- let go of stressful reflections on the past or anxiety about the future
Use meditation to help ease anxiety, stress, pain, and sleeping problems. Regular meditation can also calm your mind and enhance your health and wellbeing.
Benefits of relaxation and mindfulness
International research shows that regular mindfulness practice can:
- reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression
- improve resilience
- reduce pain
Mindfulness can be useful in managing the demands of cancer and the uncertainty it brings. It offers a way to cope with the physical and emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis, helping you be more present in your life rather than consumed by difficulties.