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"Float Away Stress: A Journey to Relaxation and Peace"

Self-care is not a weakness, but a strength

By Amrin Fathima Published 3 years ago 4 min read
"Float your way to a stress-free life."

Megan's strong work ethic has been evident since her childhood when she learned the values of dedication, focus, and perseverance. Her commitment to these principles has played a crucial role in her life, enabling her to attain excellent grades in her academic pursuits, excel in her professional career, and establish a thriving business. It is her persistent and diligent approach that has paved the way for her success.

But her life took a toll on her as she crossed her thirties. Her constant stress and pressure started to affect her and she felt tired, anxious, and irritable most of the time. Finding it hard to relax or have fun, her friends and family noticed the change in her behavior and advised her to take a break and focus on her health.

Initially, Megan was reluctant to take a step back. She felt a sense of shame for contemplating the idea of slowing down, fearing that it would imply her being feeble or indolent. However, as her stress levels kept mounting up, she gradually comprehended the importance of bringing about some changes in her life. She embarked on a quest to discover stress management and relaxation methods, with a strong resolve to lighten her load and discover tranquility.

In the following weeks, Megan experimented with various methods to alleviate her stress, including meditation, massage, yoga, and aromatherapy. Although some techniques proved to be more effective than others, none of them seemed to provide the profound relief that she was hoping for. Megan felt disheartened and frustrated, wondering if she was destined to live a life filled with perpetual exhaustion and tension.

While browsing through social media, Megan stumbled upon an advert for a unique relaxation method called float therapy. The advertisement claimed to offer rejuvenation and deep relaxation, which caught Megan's attention. She conducted some research and found out that float therapy involved floating in a tank filled with salt water, which was designed to shut off sensory input, enabling the body and mind to ease into a state of complete relaxation.

Megan initially had some reservations about the whole thing. The prospect of spending an hour or more in a cramped, dimly lit environment seemed daunting to her. However, upon further reflection, she recognized that there was little to lose by giving it a try. With that in mind, she made a reservation at a nearby flotation center and embarked on her journey to experience this novel and unconventional method of relaxation.

Megan experienced a blend of anticipation and apprehension as she made her way to the float center. Upon her arrival, she was cordially greeted by the team who provided her with a detailed explanation of the procedure. They then led her to a secluded space that housed a float tank, where she could freshen up before and after her float. The tank was spacious, resembling an egg, and contained water and Epsom salt to ensure it remained buoyant.

Megan received instructions to enter the tank and lie down, allowing the water to hold her body weight. She equipped herself with earplugs and shut the lid of the tank, submerging herself into complete darkness. Initially, she felt slightly disoriented and suffocated due to the limited space. However, as she concentrated on her breathing and permitted herself to unwind, she experienced a profound feeling of tranquility and serenity.

As time went by, Megan's thoughts started to wander. She experienced a sense of lightness and liberation, almost as if she was hovering in the cosmos. Reflecting on the burden of tension and expectation that she had been carrying, it dawned on her how burdensome it had been. In that instant, she sensed that she had finally been able to release it all.

Megan was unsure of the duration of her floating experience. Time appeared to have lost its significance, and it was difficult for her to estimate whether it had been minutes or hours. However, she eventually perceived the sound of the music marking the conclusion of her floating session. She gradually lifted the cover of the tank and emerged, feeling refreshed and weightless.

Megan took a shower and got dressed, feeling a sense of complete relaxation that she had never experienced before. Though she couldn't practice floating every day, she acknowledged that this method would be a valuable addition to her stress management routine. Megan was grateful for the experience and eager to discover other ways to look after her mental and physical well-being.

After that, Megan kept up with her routine of floating regularly. She also integrated other methods of relaxation like meditation, yoga, and deep breathing. She discovered that utilizing these techniques in conjunction with one another was an effective means of coping with stress and achieving equilibrium in her life. Megan realized that practicing self-care was not a sign of weakness, but rather a display of strength that enabled her to be present and supportive of herself and those around her. She was thankful for the experiences that led her to this realization and were enthusiastic about discovering novel ways to take care of her physical and mental well-being.

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About the Creator

Amrin Fathima

Hi, I'm Amrin! A passionate writer and content creator. Join me on my journey to personal growth and mindfulness. Let's reflect and improve together! When I'm not writing, I love binge-watching TV shows Follow me on Vocalmedia for goodvibes

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  • Mohammad Rahman Khan 3 years ago

    Nice

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