Listen To This If . . . You're So Tense You Need a Massage

This progressive muscle relaxation technique is remarkably effective. By focusing your attention on the act of tightening and then relaxing your muscles, you become more aware of physical sensations and differences between tension and relaxation. This heightened awareness can help break the cycle of chronic muscle tension and all kinds of stress. That, and you could sleep like a baby afterwards. Or get right back in it with a way more relaxed body.