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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 .