Differential relaxation

Differential relaxation is about economy of energy – about using just the minimum amount of energy required to get the job done.

For example: Use a pencil and paper to write your name, but use too little pressure to make a mark on the paper.

Do this again, using just a little more force. Continue using slightly more effort, until you reach a point where you're able to write in a way which you recognise as your usual style, while staying as relaxed as possible.

You’re now doing a good job with economy of effort! Keep the idea of differential relaxation in mind and check the amount of effort you're putting into things during the day.

One way to do this is to use a ‘call to relaxation.’