what sort of relaxation techniques do you use?

[manniz]

meditation, would be a go-to.

but warm bath? walk in nature?

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I've recently started picturing myself in a snowy landscape. Somehow the 'snow' is very soothing. Drains away any latent anxiety.

This may be strange, but sometimes I take something cold (in the refrigerator), such as a water bottle, and hold it against my closed eyelids. I then just observe the coolness as the sensation gradually moves into my eyes. For some reason, I find this extremely soothing.

That brought old memories back. Being raised in a very hot country, ice was one of the cheapest route to relaxation.