Welcome back,
Yesterday I talked about how stress affects our health. We all have stress, it is part of life but when it is constant it can affect our health so we want to be aware of how much we have daily and keep it at a manageable level. We want to spend most of our time in the parasympathetic nervous system. This is where our healing is done. Our thoughts have a huge influence on which system we are operating in, so we want to process our negative thoughts to our benefit.
We do not want to bury our thoughts as then they never really go away then they just sit there and cause problems beneath the surface. A great way to process thoughts is journaling as it is private and can be a safe way to be honest with yourself as you process. Just grab a notebook and write away, or draw if that is a better way for you to process. Start where you are and work it out until you are able to release the negative and are at a place of peace.
For example let’s say a friend stood you up. You might start with something like I am so angry that Susan canceled our plans, I am angry because I really wanted to spend time with her and it makes me sad that we were not able to, I am sad because I enjoy her company. I like Susan she is my good friend. I forgive Susan and look forward to spending time with her soon.
Of course that is a simple example you would obviously use your words and emotions and it may take a lot more words, but the idea is to release the negative so it does not fester and cause dis-ease in our bodies.
A great way to work through the emotions is to add an essential oil to the process, inhaling or diffusing, as essential oils cross the blood brain barrier and are able to help us with the emotional side of healing. The constituents of the oils can help us relax and give us courage to face our true feelings.
Join us in Lagom Life Community to learn more.
Ahealthynana
Today’s world has created an overload of stress for many people. We all have stress in our lives as it is a natural part of living and it can be good for us as it will push us to improve. When we have excessive stress levels it can cause dis-ease in our bodies.
For me, when I was at my highest stress level, that was when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was working full time and just finishing massage school, getting ready to take the national board exam, when I went for my annual physical and tada... DCIS. Excessive stress can take a huge toll on our bodies and I was no exception. Today I am healthy and much wiser and I want my friends and family to be healthy also. My journey from dis-ease to health is still ongoing but I am happy to report that I am 62 years old and not taking any prescription drugs. I have learned a lot in the past decade and I love to share and help others on their journey.
I recently shared a post of five tips to reduce stress and want to dive a little deeper into each one!
Stop listening to the news.
Main stream media is designed to excite and stress us, so most of what they report is sensational and since today they are owned by the same groups all the news is skewed to send a message of fear. Technology as it is today, we can easily get real news from other sources or just browse to headlines to stay informed. We don’t need to hear the same stories over and over especially if they are tinted by an underlying goal of sensationalism.
When we consume bad news constantly it affects our brains and our emotions. We are designed to live in a healing mode. The parasympathetic nervous system is where we want to spend most of our time. This is the rest and digest or the healing system of our bodies. Bombarding ourselves with bad news keeps us in the sympathetic nervous system, the freeze, and flight or fright system. Our bodies are trying to survive and not healing.
I gave up watching the news over a decade ago because I realized it was creating in me fear about situations that I had no control or influence over. I stay informed about events but do not let them consume my emotions. I am much happier and healthier!
Come back tomorrow as I dive into the benefits of journaling.
Ahealthynana
