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…
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…
I’ve been in “Summertime mode!”
I’ve been quiet for awhile. The reason: it’s summertime! As I noted in my last ezine, summertime is the time to play, restore, rest and be present to the wonders of Nature and life in general. Even while attending a hypnosis conference in Vegas, (Vegas is definitely in contrast to the calming effects of Nature!) I made sure I took time out to restore, refresh and “play” with friends and colleagues at the conference. It provided the best foundation for learning, instead of trying to “do it all” which would have stressed out and overloaded…
Stress Relief Tool #3
This is part 3 of a series of stress relief tools which are part of my upcoming book on stress relief. These tools are designed to use quickly and easily to give you relief from stress and get you back on the path of feeling in control and more calm. Stress Relief Tool #3–Create a soothing calming image When you begin to feel the tension of stress and find yourself ready to go down the tunnel of upset and despair, if you have an image of a soothing calming place already set up in your…