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Continuing from last month's newsletter
So where do the emotions fit in with this? Our feelings are a fabulous barometer. Remember the old joke "Doctor, doctor it hurts when I do this and the doctor replies 'So stop doing it then!'." Pay attention to your feelings. It's easy! Just check in and monitor your feelings. Do it now. How do you feel? Check in with your emotions. Then if you don't like how you feel you can change them. How do you do that? Read on
Guess what? If you wake up each morning and say to your self "I'm so tired" what do you think happens? You believe everything that you tell yourself. So you will be tired before the day even begins. Change your mind and try saying "I feel refreshed and relaxed." Even if you don't believe it at first, keep saying it and "fake it 'til you make it." Then get up and as you go through your morning routine think about and give thanks for the good things in your life. Take a shower to wakeup. If you're sluggish try skin brushing. Try it for a week and feel the difference.
When we affirm that feeling of tiredness we continue to feel tired day in and day out. Eventually year after year we can reinforce depression in our lives. Tiredness leads to lethargy leads to a great excuse to not do anything, be late, not go, feel sorry for ourselves and voila eventually depression.
As you become more aware your thoughts and feelings you notice that people who complain all the time are not fun to be around. I'm sure someone you know comes into your mind when you read this. This person then alienates others, and then they complain that nobody likes them and blah blah blah the storyline (remember last month's article?) continues and they become depressed. Change the story. Don't waste your time and energy by complaining and moaning. Instead focus on all the good in your life.
Exercise One to change your mood:
When feeling low or when you realize you are complaining make a mental note to make a change. Catch yourself and then start to make a list. You can make it in your mind or you can make it on paper. Make a list of all the things you have to be grateful for. It may be difficult at first so start simple:
"Thank you" or "I am grateful for"
Being able to take long deep breaths.
(And breathe deep as you think/write. The extra oxygen will help your body feel better as your mind is more able to focus on the gratitude list.)
I have clothes to keep me warm, or safe from the elements
(Now I know they may not be exactly the clothes you want or they may well be exactly what you want. The point of the exercise is to notice your blessings.)
I have a roof over my head and food to eat
(If you have the computer access to read this then you have money for shelter and food. Maybe you are worrying about next month, so bring your attention back to today. You are making choices.)
Write them down if you can and keep a journal. Beside your bed is a good place and you can start the day or end the day by reading and/or writing.
Exercise Two to change your mood:
At one time when I was feeling low I spent an afternoon with a pot of tea and a journal. My goal was to write down 100 things I was grateful for and not to quite until I have the list of 100 completed. At first it was easy then I'd sit for a while and sip tea while I stared into space waiting for another idea. It took me a few hours and a few times sitting, sipping and reflecting. But when I was finished I had the most uplifting personal tool. Anytime I was feeling the world was too stressful and my list was not going as I wanted it too, I'd just pick up journal and read. As I read my spirits would lift and my fears, anger and tension would start to evaporate. It was also a good tool for personal insight. Who would have known that Second Cup moccachino would make number 78 on my gratitude list? I actually only drink them once of twice a year, but I realised that wasn't the point. I was noticing how they made me feel! And I began to realise that knowing I have access to things that lift my sprits is as good at lifting my spirits as actually having them. Think about how that may apply to your life!
And guess what? Eventually you create a new runningProgram. You change your story. And the good news is you get to create the new storyline. You begin to take control of your life and take on responsibility for your life.
If you would like help to get started or to continue on your own personal exciting change of storyline begin by booking an appointment with me to help you personalize the plan. Email Me. Not ready yet? Buy one of my CDs and get help changing those subconscious running patterns today!
Next month we'll look at some seasonal tips.
Keep well,
Doctor of Naturopathy
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