Stressed?!?!
Quote for the Week
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
– Maya Angelou
Stressed?!?! You Call that Stressed?! THIS IS STRESS!!!!
Workplace stress
Difficulty in workplace/ personal relationships
and
Dislike of the actual job
are key reasons for client visits for Personal Consultations.
These reasons were also why Living Life Passionately was created.
I create solutions to difficulties and stress around Your Key Lifestyle choices. They affect your mental and emotional health, and can often impact your physical health.
There is no surprise that this is core to the work I do as a Kinesiologist/ Neuro-trainer. After 10 years in the corporate world specialising in recruitment & training; finding the right role with the right company for the best person.
The key is to focus on seeking out solutions that best create results for YOU. Most people are locked into a stress cycle in which only the depth of stress varies. My experience in corporate and since has found that employees in some workplaces believe that the more stressed they are the ‘better’ the employee they are.
This mentality extends to promotions: the longer the hours, the more you sacrificed, the ‘better’ the candidate for promotion you are. Even the “work smarter not harder” mentality eventually came up with the 4 Day week programme, which takes 7 days to manage.
So go back to what you know:
1. Swish water each time you pick up your water bottle, to alert the brain that water is coming to activate it, clean up foggy thinking and help you find clarity.
2. Head Hold and Breathe to get you calm, present and focussed. Listen to Your True Self vs The Stressed Out Self:
- Place your full palm across your forehead
- Place your other hand across the bump in the centre of the back of your head (just above where your head joins your neck.)
- Through your nose if you can…Belly Breathe in for 4, hold for 2, Out for 4, Hold for 2.
- Repeat this cycle 9 times.
In my Corporate days I went to the bathroom to do this so as not to look ‘weird’ at my desk.
Then I became Manager and taught my staff to HeadHold and Breathe. Sick leave dropped. Productivity, results, staff motivation and retention improved. The same results were created when I ran classes for my first corporate client, the Help Desk at the ATO by teaching them to headhold and breathe 15 years ago, and for other companies since.
Now I never make an important decision without HeadHolding and Breathing first. Why make a decision made from stress, fear and worry when I can make a decision from a calm, productive and centred space?
3. If you feel angry or frustrated or wanting to cry in the workplace, HHB then go for a walk in Nature. Nature heals and balances quickly and gets those endorphins moving to help you find balance and solutions. And when in doubt…water swish and headhold and breathe to create balance and calm more quickly.
4. As a daily or weekly practice…Meditate! There are lots of meditations on my website HERE to get you started or come along to Meditation classes on Wednesday nights from November 9 to find calm, clarity and focus. Scroll for details.
And when all else fails? Call me to book a Personal Consultation and we can get to the source, release it and get you back on track and in the Flow.
Be kind and true to You,
Deb
Current Book Inspiration…
I have made my hobbies my career and lifestyle so the selection of books is abundant. There are so many wonderful books to learn from, be delighted and inspired by. I am reading 3 or 4 books at any one time and enjoy moving between books. Here’s some of what’s on my bedside table at the moment to keep you motivated and inspired!
Bedside Table Reading
Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, Dr Christiane Northrup
As one client told me “This is such a good book it should be every woman’s go-to…it’s got the medical and alternative solutions and is so nurturing and positive. Love it!”
I Can Make You Rich , Paul McKenna
Creating a rich life, filled with richness. Very Living Life Passionately. Great MP3 meditation too!
Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts , Regena Thomashauer
Mama Gena has the goods! Funny, insightful, at times shocking always beneficial.
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create Anew One , Dr Joe Dispenza
No surprises, hands down love this book. Talks everything I talk all day and provides the research to prove it. Easy read and great insights and effective exercises and meditations to create new habits and the life you are meant to be living and works wonderfully with the companion Meditations….
Meditations for Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
Love these! No excuses. Too tired? Did you know a good quality, deep 30 minute meditation is worth 3 hours of sleep?
Too busy? Meditating helps you do MORE, more easily.
EnJOY!
Inspirational Resources
Seven Habits of Self Made Millionaires
Habits of People Who Love Their Lives
Your Springtime Personal Consultation
Springtime is the perfect time to plant the seeds of your new goals and do the ground work and solid preparation for best results.
Clear the limiting thoughts, old habits and feelings blocking your ability to Goal Get!
It’s time to create the Life You are Meant to Be Living.
Release and let go of:
– Those thoughts and worries that go round and round
– The nagging feelings that tell you something is not quite right and
To create:
– MORE of what you want out of life: a better job, healthy self confidence and self worth, loving, positive relationships, peace of mind, purpose
In fact, over the years those who come in for an appointment once every 6 weeks or so report back that they are:
– Happier, healthier and MORE Present in their lives, AND
– A regular appointment prevents the dramas that come up rather than having to fight the fires they create when they do.
Because at all times it IS all about YOU.
– Your life,
– Your ways of doing life, making life easier and better so you can THRIVE
– Your ability to live life more easily, purposefully doing what you LOVE doing
Looking forward to seeing you for your Springtime Kickstart Personal consultation soon,
Be kind and True to You,
All my best Always,
Deb
Questions? Ideas for articles? Want to know more? Or to book your Personal Consultation? Call, email or sms Deb and ask.