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Stress and relaxation
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Stress management
Emotional management
Self love
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Introduction and purpose
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension
In short bursts, stress can be a positive be positive, but when it lasts, it may be harmful to individual’s health
Relaxation is the process that decreases the effect of stress
Relaxation helps to cope with stress, improve health and allows an individual to enjoy his or her life
The purpose of this presentation aims to interrelate the purpose of friendship, music, yoga and reading as techniques of relieving stress and achieve relaxation as per Epicurus
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Interrelation between Epicurean Philosophy and Modern-Day Life
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Stress management
Emotional management
Self love
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Epicurean philosophy suggests that the goal of life is happiness. In modern day this is considered a balanced life where a person has dedicated an equal amount of time between work and leisure.
Epicurus suggested freedom from unnecessary things allows greater freedom of fear, freedom from worry, stress, depression regret, and expectations.
To live more positively, one can incorporate Epicurean beliefs into their lifestyle through decluttering their living environment and stop attaching happiness to things like status, wealth, or fame.
The Epicurean philosophy can also be applied to finances. Happiness can come from simple e.g. reading without spending a great deal of money.
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Causes of stress in modern life
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Stress management
Emotional management
Self love
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Overachieving: the pressure of maintaining an image of perfection is exhausting
Work: leads to mental as well as physical health issues, for instance, job insecurity, job dissatisfaction
Financial stress: leads to physical and mental health issues, for instance, unemployment, poverty
Technology: continuous connectivity starts impacting our relaxation and sleep, thus leading to stress
Loss of job: when a person losses his job, he can be stressed because he has no source of income.
Death of loved ones

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Importance of relaxation
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Stress management
Emotional management
Self love
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Relaxation helps to calm down physically and mentally
Increase of blood flow to the muscles, providing more energy, better metabolism and improves memory
Relaxation helps to achieve a clear and calm mind which helps to make better decisions
Slows down the heart rate which helps to avoid health risks e.g. hypertension, stroke, and broken heart syndrome
It rejuvenate our body, thus regaining energy
https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PPfuZB6U8Y
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Technique on relaxation
Relate to the dimension(s) of Wellness
Stress management
Emotional management
Self love
Supporting Research/Artwork/Media Materials on Reading
Improve brain memory function
Expand knowledge and vocabulary
Boosts happiness and overall life satisfaction
Relaxes the body lowering heart rate and easing tension in the muscles
Provides a disconnect from technology and an escape from the stresses of daily life
Technique of relaxation: Music
Allows one to release their emotions
Music therapy can relieve trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, psychological disorders
Music floods the brain with a chemical called dopamine which is associated with happiness, pleasure, and motivation
A musical experience can become a journey of self-discovery

Technique of relaxation: friendship
Friends makes us healthier
Provides sense of community
Share life’s important milestone
Increase sense of belonging and purpose
Social events as a part of leisure can be spent with friends
Technique of relaxation: yoga
Yoga discipline focuses on three aspects of a person: the mind, body, and soul
Clears and relaxes the mind and body
Releases emotional energy
Develops a connection between the mind and body
Allows the body to stretch and relax which eases stress
https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKly2JojMw
Conclusion
Living positively and seeking to maintain a sense of peace, happiness, and tranquility can still be a driving desire as we go through our lives
It is possible to achieve happiness in many ways especially in modern times where there are abundant options for relaxation and management of stress. The Epicurean definition of leisure and happiness may be too confined.