Proud, to be physically able to work! Maybe one day, though, we notice we're feeling frazzled. Perhaps we're feeling heartburn, headaches, and stress, or become physically ill. Suddenly we want to scream, pushing through our exhaustion as we pretend nothing's wrong.
Even when we're doing the work we love, we can experience burnout. If we don't listen to the signals of our bodies, we can become physically ill. Even a case of the flu is a signal that our natural biological rhythms are no longer in harmony.
If we're overworking ourselves, eventually exhaustion, anger, and resentment will set in. By taking good care of ourselves, we can stay healthy and retain our joy, fun, and excitement. Following are some simple suggestions for taking care of number one:
* Periodically ask yourself, "Am I breathing fully and deeply"? When we're in a hurry our breath becomes shallow, causing knots in our stomach and starving our body of its basic need for oxygen.
* Space appointments with yourself in mind. Include down time in your schedule, and keep that appointment as you would any other.
* Avoid popping pills to sleep. Instead, spend time at the end of the workday in stillness and silence. Watching the news will not help you sleep restfully! Quiet time will help your body restore the natural rhythms disrupted by a busy day.
* Walk, don't run with fists clenched and jaws strained. Move your body in a relaxed, fluid way.
* When eating, pause to enjoy the experience. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, and chew your food thoroughly to release tension in your jaws, to encourage proper enzyme intake, and to prevent acid reflux. Remember to drink plenty of pure, filtered water.
* Do nothing else while eating. Use this time to refresh and rejuvenate yourself.
* Eat healthful snacks and drinks, including some aromatic herbal teas and purchase some "real" food. Avoid refined foods with empty calories.
* If you think you need pain relievers, cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, or junk food, question your own behavior. If you have "stuffed" hidden hurts and have taken on an addiction to numb your inner pain, you have piled one hurt on top of another. Decide you deserve better and make the necessary changes. Reach out for help if you need it.
* Be non-judgmental, for you see others through your own eyes. Seek and see only good; it will reflect who you are.
* Positive self-talk and an attitude of gratitude are good for the soul.
* Remember to schedule regular time for exercise, family, friends and hobbies.
* Trust yourself and life. Believe that only good is happening despite appearances. The greatest rainbows follow the worst storms.
* Set personal goals for staying healthier and be proud of keeping your promise - to yourself!
Our bodies speak in a language of feelings and sensations separate from our thoughts. Headaches might be telling us to rest, drink water, or change something that is making us unhappy. Sinus problems may indicate we are stuffing our emotions. Weak eyesight may be a sign of unhappiness about what we see in our lifestyles, or perhaps we are spending too much time in front of the computer or television.
Disease occurs when we lose contact with the body's underlying intelligence responsible for maintenance, healing, and repair. Unfortunately, the body must, at times, get our attention through pain, illness, and disease. By breaking our agreement with the body, we become ill.
In our rush and stress, has self-worth or spirituality become lost in the shuffle? Take the time to find peace and harmony within yourself. Healthy lifestyles are possible. They begin as we make the choice to nurture ourselves within so we don't compromise our health and happiness.
By Georgie
Even when we're doing the work we love, we can experience burnout. If we don't listen to the signals of our bodies, we can become physically ill. Even a case of the flu is a signal that our natural biological rhythms are no longer in harmony.
If we're overworking ourselves, eventually exhaustion, anger, and resentment will set in. By taking good care of ourselves, we can stay healthy and retain our joy, fun, and excitement. Following are some simple suggestions for taking care of number one:
* Periodically ask yourself, "Am I breathing fully and deeply"? When we're in a hurry our breath becomes shallow, causing knots in our stomach and starving our body of its basic need for oxygen.
* Space appointments with yourself in mind. Include down time in your schedule, and keep that appointment as you would any other.
* Avoid popping pills to sleep. Instead, spend time at the end of the workday in stillness and silence. Watching the news will not help you sleep restfully! Quiet time will help your body restore the natural rhythms disrupted by a busy day.
* Walk, don't run with fists clenched and jaws strained. Move your body in a relaxed, fluid way.
* When eating, pause to enjoy the experience. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible, and chew your food thoroughly to release tension in your jaws, to encourage proper enzyme intake, and to prevent acid reflux. Remember to drink plenty of pure, filtered water.
* Do nothing else while eating. Use this time to refresh and rejuvenate yourself.
* Eat healthful snacks and drinks, including some aromatic herbal teas and purchase some "real" food. Avoid refined foods with empty calories.
* If you think you need pain relievers, cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, or junk food, question your own behavior. If you have "stuffed" hidden hurts and have taken on an addiction to numb your inner pain, you have piled one hurt on top of another. Decide you deserve better and make the necessary changes. Reach out for help if you need it.
* Be non-judgmental, for you see others through your own eyes. Seek and see only good; it will reflect who you are.
* Positive self-talk and an attitude of gratitude are good for the soul.
* Remember to schedule regular time for exercise, family, friends and hobbies.
* Trust yourself and life. Believe that only good is happening despite appearances. The greatest rainbows follow the worst storms.
* Set personal goals for staying healthier and be proud of keeping your promise - to yourself!
Our bodies speak in a language of feelings and sensations separate from our thoughts. Headaches might be telling us to rest, drink water, or change something that is making us unhappy. Sinus problems may indicate we are stuffing our emotions. Weak eyesight may be a sign of unhappiness about what we see in our lifestyles, or perhaps we are spending too much time in front of the computer or television.
Disease occurs when we lose contact with the body's underlying intelligence responsible for maintenance, healing, and repair. Unfortunately, the body must, at times, get our attention through pain, illness, and disease. By breaking our agreement with the body, we become ill.
In our rush and stress, has self-worth or spirituality become lost in the shuffle? Take the time to find peace and harmony within yourself. Healthy lifestyles are possible. They begin as we make the choice to nurture ourselves within so we don't compromise our health and happiness.
By Georgie
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