Living Authentically...Living My Truth: January 2014

Friday, January 17, 2014

Ten Tips To Help You De-stress

Pursue your passion and do what you love doing.

Exercise - find a physical exercise that you enjoy. It will improve your mood.

Massage or bodywork for releasing muscular tension.

Have a new black out, constant bad news is not healthy for out bodies.

Spend time in nature, it can be as simple as going to a park or even your backyard.

Laughter - it really is the best medicine for lowing tension so watch or read something funny or spend time with friends that make you laugh.

Be kind to yourself, negative thoughts increase stress.

Spend some time in silence each day either quiet time or mediation.

Crying is very cleansing and promotes relaxation.

Remind yourself most things aren't that important.

How Stress Effects Each of Us

BODY...
headaches, frequent infections, taut muscles, muscular twitches, fatigue, skin irritations, breathlessness.

EMOTIONS...
loss of confidence, more fussy, irritability, depression, apathy, alienation, apprehension.

MIND...
worrying, muddled thinking, impaired judgement, nightmares, indecisions, negativity, heasty decisions,

BEHAVIOR...
accident prone, loss of appetite, loss of sex drive, drinking more, insomnia, restlessness, drug use

Gratitude Mantras to Repeat Daily

Repeat these positive daily mantras to appreciate the things that matter most in life!

I am thankful for my HEALTH.
     It's more valuable than money or any superficial wealth.

I am thankful for my FAMILY & FRIENDS.
    Their support of me is heart-warming and know no end.

I am thankful for EACH DAY in time.
     My youth I will cherish, but for it, I will not pine.

I am thankful for the FOOD I eat.
     Whether it's a big hearty meal or just a tiny tasty treat.

I am thankful for my warm bed in MY HOME.
    Ir's a place I rest and dream, and can call my very own.

Stress Less...Yes It Is Possible

Dance it out
Go for a walk
Talk about it
Breathe
Go to bed earlier
Focus on what you can control
Reminisce about good times
Ask for a hug
Look for opportunities in life's challenges
Smile

What is Authenticity

For me...When you are living authentically, you feel happy and optimistic. You are honest and open and listen to your feelings. You can think for yourself, you are open to change; you can take responsibility, ask for help, and make healthy choices. More importantly, you want to do your best.

Your authentic voice is that quiet, persistent messenger who speaks to your intuition, telling you what is right for you and what you really need.

While it may seem easier to stay in your comfort zone, finding the courage to be who you really are in all areas of your life will help you realize your true potential. To get to your true self, you may have to examine dreams you have forgotten, fears that are holding you back, or beliefs that are not your own.

While there may be some twists and turns along the way, living authentically means that you are able to live by your own personal truth. When you live by who you really are, you find not only freedom and well-being but also the joy of giving your talents to the world.

Finding the truth about who you really are and what is important to you takes honesty and awareness. It exists every day, in the big decisions and small choices you make, in the pursuit of your authentic self.

MY PERSONAL INTENTIONS

The Year Of Enlightenment & New Beginnings

This year marks a special time in our history as we enter a new era of enlightenment. In these transformational times, we will learn to focus on solutions rather than problems; love instead of hate; unity instead of division; togetherness instead of separateness; gratitude instead of want. Many years ago Gandhi said. "Be the change you wish to see in the world". The world will change by us helping and assisting one another. This is an exciting time and I plan to be part of this change happening in the world. This blog will consist of my thoughts as I help to affect the ripple of positive energy in my world.