Are You Creating Space for What You Want?
I sit with clients everyday who are desperately seeking something: more rest, more peace, improved gut health, better relationships (or a romantic partner), more fulfilling work.... ⠀⠀⠀⠀
But there isn't one inch of space in their lives for that "thing' to enter into. They want more sleep, but they have activities scheduled late into the night every night. They want better relationships, but work long hours. They want to to improve their gut health, but won't slow down to chew their food at meals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Does this resonate with you? Is there something that you are seeking that you haven't created space for? ⠀⠀⠀⠀
Should vs Want: How Language Effects Mood.
How often do you end the day frustrated with yourself because you didn't do something that you "Should" be doing? I don't believe that you are lazy, unmotivated or disorganized.
When we don't do a task or an activity day in and day out that we feel that we "Should" do, there's a sign that something deeper is happening.
Check-in with yourself. Is the item on your "To-Do List" something that you actually WANT to do, or is it something that you feel like you HAVE to do?
Tummy Troubles? Try this....
Looking to improve your digestion? Whether you have Irritable Bowels Syndrome (IBS) or are just looking for general relief, HOW you are eating is just as important as WHAT you are eating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Digestion is a key function of the parasympathetic nervous system (Rest and Digest). It's the part of our nervous system that is active when we are calm and relaxed. Essentially, it's the opposite of "Fight or Flight".⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When the body senses danger (stress), digestion temporarily halts and pushes resources to life-saving functions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To improve digestion, send your body signals that you are safe, calm and ready to eat. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. Give yourself time to eat.
2.Sit down and take a few deep breaths before you begin.
3.Take small bites and chew your food thoroughly
4.Turn your attention to your food and taste every bite
5.Practice gratitude for the food you are eating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Those "difficult to digest foods" may become easier to eat if you practice slowing down and turning your attention to the present moment.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Stressed? Try this….
As I walk further into the year, I find myself wearing down. It seems like I have more responsibilities and less time in which to accomplish them. As a counselor, I encourage the people I work with to make caring for themselves a priority. However, I feel challenged to take what I share with others and make it a personal practice.
In an effort to practice what I teach, I thought that I would share an easy way to find relaxation.