This is going to be very quick but also very quiet. And, it's going to be fun.

You may not want to right now, but I want you to lie down.

Start out by paying attention to your breathing. Right now, are you breathing fast? Are your breaths shallow? That's fine, but I want you to try to slow it down.

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.

Blow all the air out.

Now, do that again and again.

I bet you feel calmer. Just think about your breathing, eyes still closed.

Think about your feet. Pull your toes up toward your face as tightly as you can. Move to your legs; make them as stiff and straight as you can.

Now your stomach. Squeeze it in.

Put your arms by your sides- make them straight and stiff too. Keep them tightly next to your body. Make fists with your hands. Tight, tight fists.

Clinch your teeth, squeeze your eyes closed. Every bit of you is tight, tight, tight. Hold still.

Now, soften your eyes. They may flutter. Let your mouth open slightly. Open your hands, let your arms go limp, your stomach is soft.

Your legs fall to the side. Your feet hang loosely open. Your whole body is now fully relaxed.

Your breathing is still slow and steady and you are completely at ease. Just stay there gently breathing- resting your body.

You may fall asleep for awhile. Notice how nice it feels to be so calm and quiet.

You can feel this way whenever you want. You can practice first tightening all your body parts and then letting them go. You can do this before you go to bed at night. You can do this just because you want to feel peaceful.

This is a gift you can give yourself.

So, do it.

And maybe teach your Mom and Dad to do it too.