Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of my Mind Matters community this past year! I appreciate you and your willingness to receive my e-zines, e-cards, messages and articles. My hope is that through these communications you have gained some useful tips, tools and words to support you on your path on this journey of life. On a personal note: 2014 has been an extraordinary year for me! My husband and I had an amazing time traveling in Europe for an extended period of time during the late spring and early summer. We both…
Stress Relief Tool #5
Breathe into your Heart: Quick Coherence® Adapted from the Institute of HeartMath. The Institute of HeartMath has done extensive research on the how the patterns of the rhythms of the heart reflect our emotional and nervous system states. When we are stressed, anxious, frustrated, out of sorts… our heart’s rhythms become disorganized or what is called an incoherent pattern. The heart sends electromagnetic signals to the brain, which then trigger the release of stress hormones. To bring the heart back into a coherent pattern, you need to focus your breathing on your heart. The Quick…
Fall Beginnings!
Fall makes her official appearance on Monday, September 22nd, but here in the Pacific Northwest, we have already begun to see Mother Nature’s subtle signs change. This “burning bush” in my front yard is definitely indicating “the seasons they are a changing!” I love the colors of Fall and even though I’m a real “summertime” person, I actually relish the crisp new energy fall brings on. It’s that new school year feeling. I like how it gives a sense that there is something new to learn, new plans to make for the rest…
Hypnodontics: Dental Hypnosis and more!
Having been a practicing dental hygienist for 35 years, I know the majority of the patients who come into a dental office are not thrilled to be there and often carry a lot of anxiety and fear around having any dental procedures done! I learned early on in my career how important it is to be sure a dental patient is comfortable and relaxed as possible. None the less, I still encountered some challenges, as I know most dental professionals do, in dealing with a patient’s dental fear and anxiety. My training and work as…
Laughter for the Health of It!
Do you need a good laugh? Laughter is one of the greatest medicines we have! It’s natural and it’s free! I attended a “Laughter yoga” class at the HypnoThoughts.Live conference led by fellow hypnotherapist, Dave Berman. It was so funny to simply engage in these laughter exercises. It quite contagious and amazingly exhilarating! Laughter yoga provides these benefits and more: Changes a not-so-good mood quickly as you release endorphins Reduces stress Energizes Strengthens the immune system Improves quality of life Creates positive mental state to deal with challenging issues. Watch this YouTube video of the…
Stress Relief Tip #4
Stress Relief Tool #4-Make a “lights me up” list. This tool will allow you to identify and focus on what truly energizes you and gets you in the “zone.” Many people live their lives from a place of shoulds, have-to’s and musts, without adding in those aspects that give “juice” to their lives. When there are too many “shoulds, have-to’s and musts, it feels overwhelming, burdensome, heavy and stressful. Our spirits need more lightness, ease and joy! When you make a list of “what lights me up,” you see what gives you life, vitality and…