Web 2.0 Relax Inside

Relaxing inside your mind is a very important technique and skill to gain. Relax Inside is a neat 2.0 Web Tool that can be used in every day life along with teaching.

You can learn to relax in these easy steps.

First, go to: http://www.relaxinside.com/?utm_source=Chrome+Store&&utm_nooverride=1

Next, click on the middle button with the squares and pick your theme from the five they give you.

Finally, set the timer underneath the squares and relax for however long you need to recharge and refocus.

I think this tool is incredibly important and should be used daily. This is a free tool that makes us stop and refocus what we want to accomplish. I have seen a huge difference in my students when I use this application. We will be in a lesson and when we transition to a different subject we stop everything close our eyes and relax on the inside. It makes my students, and myself rethink what I am going to do for that day and calms me down. This can be a huge addition to a classroom in the younger ages. If a student is fidgeting and throwing a fit about something they can go to the corner and relax on the inside for a few minutes. Our lives can be very fast pace and we can constantly get stressed over deadlines, problems or obstacles that get in our way. This tool shuts our brain off for a minute or two (however long you need) and relaxes.

This is also helping our character if used correctly. When I do get stressed out or if I’m freaking out about something I will get my iPhone and go to the website and “chill out” for a couple minutes. It’s amazing how I feel afterwards and what I’m able to accomplish. This is also good to build other’s character too. If they get in the habit of refocusing their energy to relaxation when stressed out, this can lead to the end of overreacting because it will become a habit to take a deep breath and refocus. This tool is a great addition to life in general and a great addition to my classroom.

-j