Thirteen tips to get you back in balance
Guidepost #1 - Rest
Sleep (7-8 hours per day)
Guidepost #2 - Breathe
Just breathe!! Use one of the breathing methods to calm yourself
Breathing – when you feel frantic or overwhelmed first BREATH!
3 Breaths - Walk through the body (we did this when we started)
Dr. Amen 5 X 3(in/hold/out)X8 = 2 minutes of silence
Mindvalley video (check it out), many breathing techniques
Whatever works for you, just breathe DEEPLY, slowly in and out
You only hold anger for 90 seconds, so breath and then it will pass
Benefits of slow deep breathing – slows down the heart rate, calms the body, clears the mind, emotional states lower
Guidepost #3 - Meditation (daily)
Start with 5 minutes and work up to 30 minutes
So much research around the benefits of meditation (prayer/contemplation/silence)
Benefits of Meditation List
Oprah/Depak Chopra 21 Day Meditation series
MindValley/Omharmonics website
Silent Meditation
Blissapline – a discipline of meditation
Start with a small turtle step (eg. I will be silent for 5 minutes a day, I will take a yoga class)
Guidepost #4 - Regular Exercise
reduces stress, healthy for your body, include yoga, aerobic and strength training weekly
Guidepost #5 - Healthy Eating Habits
You only have one body, so take care of it; your body is what you feed it
Guidepost #6 - Self-care (play time)
Make time to have fun
Time for hobbies you enjoy doing
Self-AOK’s(Acts of Kindness) – mani/pedi, massage, pamper yourself
Guidepost #7 - Listen and trust your body and your intuition
Body Compass; Walking through the Body; Feeling the heartbeat, more
Guidepost #8 - Balanced Work
8 hours or less should be the norm
Guidepost #9 - AOK’s for home life
kids to school, homework, laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking, quality time with family/kids
Guidepost #10 - Gratitude, Love, Appreciation
Live every day filled with Gratitude, Love and Appreciation for what you have.
Guidepost #11 - Live in the moment
Guidepost #12 - Give Back
Guidepost #13 - Connection
A spiritual connection with a higher source than our ego self is essential to practicing mindful living. TRUST that the Universe is on your side. Live as if something good is about to happen every moment.
…..more guideposts coming!