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understanding, empathic and asking why someone is upset, we are insensitive and may react angrily
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We may become resentful and in some cases feel like a victim; e. g.“ I’ m always helping Sue but she’ s never there for me”
I’ ve almost burnt out several times in my life as an entrepreneur, and have experienced many of the negative impacts on my body, mind and relationships of doing more than being, and giving more than receiving. I’ m now on a mission to spread the word that there is an easier, healthier and happier way to live life. I have proof that you no longer need to constantly work longer and harder to be successful at work and in life.
Three Keys and Related Proven Strategies and Powerful Practices to Support You to Stay Healthy, Happy and Grounded
Key # 1 – Listen to and Trust in Your Body’ s Wisdom
As I reflect on my life, I realize that the decisions I’ ve made solely from my left brain and focusing on my pro’ s and con’ s list have not always been the“ right” ones for me. Whereas the decisions I’ ve made from my heart and my gut have always been the“ right” ones, resulting in positive life experiences. The first step in listening to and trusting in your body’ s wisdom is to become aware of the messages it sends you.
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Two powerful practices to help you“ get out of your head” and“ into your body” are: 1) Body scanning; and 2) Mindfulness Walking Meditations.
On awakening, instead of“ hitting the ground running”, scan your body starting from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Notice any areas of tension or discomfort. Breathe into these and envision the tension or discomfort floating away.
Mindfulness walking meditations are most powerfully done in nature. Instead of walking and brooding about the past or worrying about the future, try to be present and focus on all of your senses. For example, feel the wind on your cheeks, hear the crunch of the leaves underfoot, smell the salt sea air, see the beautiful scenery in front you. When your mind wanders, which it will inevitably do, be kind to yourself and refocus on each of your senses. Notice how calm you feel during and after.
Key # 2 – Tap into and Express Your Creative Side
The right side of the brain is associated with creativity, intuition, emotion and“ big picture” thinking. The left side is associated with structure, logic, language and rational thought. When we take time to tap into our creative side we experience amazing benefits.