Cleanse your Mind, Body & Soul
Get your mental mop and duster out. It’s time to give your head an airing
Are you losing sleep over your ever-growing list of chores? Are you sick of losing your temper in queues, and spending days filled with anxiety? If so, you are probably suffering from brain overload and it’s time to sort out what’s going on in your head. One of
the easiest ways to clutter up your mind is to put off tasks that have
to be done. They just sit in your head and niggle away so that you can
never quite concentrate on the task you are doing at the time. So, just
do whatever it is you need to do as soon as possible. That way, you can
get it out of your mind and focus on the next task
There are many ways to reduce stress and anxiety in our lives. Spring is
a time to brush the cobwebs off our New Year’s resolutions and
kick-start our bodies and minds into shape. The trick to any new start
is realistic aims.
Worrying is a Waste of Time, yet we all do it. Ask yourself if you can actually change something by worrying about it. If you can take positive action, then do it. Plan at least one activity to look forward to each day – whether it’s a chat with a friend or go out for the evening.
‘No’ doesn’t have to be negative. If your habit is to say ‘Yes’ to everything and then drown under the stress of it all, spring-cleaning your mind is all about learning to take on less. Start by saying ‘No’ to someone at least once a day. Know your limitations.
Your mind will often be full of thoughts, which can sap your mental energy if they build up too much. To avoid this, you should try to be as organised as possible. There’s nothing more infuriating than misplacing an item, so always put important items in the same place.If
your head is swimming with things to be done and you’re getting
interrupted frequently, you’ll probably be getting nowhere and feel like
your mind is in overload. Interruptions can cause your productivity to
plummet, so try to avoid them.
Are you holding onto negative feelings, It’s you and you alone who is in charge of what goes through your mind. And yet, somehow, many of us allow ourselves to become bogged down with all manner of negative thoughts. If you go around thinking negative thoughts the whole time, then you’re never going to be in a particularly good mood. So it’s best, whenever possible, to let go of them as it will relieve your mind of excessive stress.
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Can’t stop the static in your head, Some people seem unable to give themselves a break – yet by working non- stop they become more and more bogged down, so that eventually they can’t think straight and end up making mistakes. Taking a few minutes away from your current task or activity will help you clear your head and come back more refreshed and with greater clarity and a clearer vision. Sometimes it can be a case of missing the obvious. A solution to a problem may be staring you in the face, yet you’re unable to see it – and, typically, the more you wrestle with it, the more your mind gets bogged down and cluttered with potentially unproductive thoughts.
Fix It.....! Change your Lifestyle....and Clear the Clut.........Clutter can build up around us
slowly over time, steadily compromising our ability to concentrate, be
creative, and get down to business. Re-evaluate the clutter in your
home: is it at a manageable level or is it getting in your way? Does it
interfere with your ability to relax, to sleep, or to work? Start to
reduce your clutter and see how much better you will feel mentally – you
will be surprised.
Rearrange Your Routine
– If you are feeling bored
by your daily winter routine, consider shaking things up a bit this
spring to revitalise your energy levels and bring new excitement to your
daily activities. Get up a few hours earlier to go to the gym or join a
new social group.. Adding in some new activities
and changing your routine can help keep your mind alert and your energy
high.
Fix-Up Your Health – Everyone things that January
is the time to start a new weight loss program or join a gym, but really
the best time to join is March or April when meetings and gyms are less
crowded. Spring is a time of new beginning and new life, why not breath
some new energy and health into your body by taking better vitamins,
getting more exercise, or eating better? A healthy body yields a healthy
(and productive) mind!
Cleanse Your Spirit –
Consider adding in some
meditation, yoga, or other calming exercise into your life to help you
cleanse your spirit and let go of negativity. Winter is always a time
of padding insulation (of the physical or emotional kind) around
ourselves; this spring, open your mind and your spirit with some type of
soulful activity.
Complementary Therapies - If you are looking for a natural way of lessening the risks
of the Mental/Emotional and Physical ailments and conditions, Complementary Therapies
provide an alternative to stress relief. The individual treatment you
receive will be determined by the type of stress you are feeling &
the effect it has on you. Generally speaking, All Complementary
Therapies work by stimulating the body to basically “heal itself”. The
stimulation releases ‘endorphins’ or ‘happy hormones’ which make you
feel much calmer and more relaxed. In addition you may also be treated
with an “immunity boost” which will help counteract the damage that the
effects of stress can have on you. Aromatherapy is the perfect antidote! It smells
great and makes us feel wonderful! Aromatherapy can help reduce nervous
anxiety, uplift your spirits, and increase the defenses of your immune
system -- preventing and minimising colds, flu, headaches, and other
common winter problems. Stress is implicated in most illnesses. is a
natural healing technique that can if assist the body in reducing
stress, increasing circulation, and re-balancing its systems.
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Wake up, wake up ...........
A good night's sleep can make everything look brighter. But if you're having trouble nodding off, try these tips to help you sleep tight all night.
We've all been there. Listening to every second slowly tick by, building into minutes and then hours and then all of the sudden it's time to get up .........
Lack of sleep maybe due to Mental or Emotional anxiety or from a physical tension such as Muscular aches and pains .
Stress can get too much and can manifest its self in a number of ways...... your aim is to recognise and tackle the root causes of stress in your life, then find ways of managing the pressures without causing harm to your health.
Sleep should be such a simple thing for us to get enough of. Along with air and water it's the thing we need most as humans. And for some it's like that. Easy. They're the people who can fall asleep on the plane before it's even taken off or slumber through the craziest of thunderstorms! But for the rest of us who have trouble getting those valuable eight hours, here are some tips to help you get a better nights sleep.
Complementary Therapies ........... Try soothing smells ... There's no scientific reason for why some smells seem to help people get to sleep,certain aromas do seem to help when you're having trouble settling down for the night. Lavender seems to be the favourite with seasoned insomniacs. Try a few drops of the neat oil (available from most pharmacies) on your pillow, or adding them to a warm bath before bedtime.Once you stop focusing on the anxiety, you'll soon fall asleep.
The use of essential oils (highly concentrated plant extracts) in a carrier oil, specifically blended for an individual person’s needs.You can apply it to the body through massage or inhalation;working on both a physical and emotional level.
Aromatherapy Massage and Indian Head Massageincorporates the use of “trigger points” or localised areas of tenderness and tightness in our neck, shoulders, and upper back that serve as red flags or reminders that we are entering into a cycle of muscle tension due to stress. Your body gets your attention by sending signals of pain and you recognise and respond to this warning sign by applying pressure to specific areas, often without even being aware that you are doing it.
Reflexology is a massage and pressure therapy applied to the feet or hands, it treats the whole person and not just the symptoms helping the body return to its natural state of ‘homeostasis’. Reflexology can improve energy levels and promote a feeling of well-being. It also helps stress related disorders such as tension , insomnia and feelings of anxiety/depression.
Take a warming bath... This age-old helping-you-get-to-sleep remedy is particularly useful if you suffer from cold hands and feet or you're getting on in life. Studies have shown that hot baths before bedtime will definitely help to improve your sleep, It's all down to the warmed-up blood making blood vessels expand, which helps your muscles to relax
Go from dark to light... The ideal environment for the best night's sleep is starting with complete darkness when you want to fall asleep, and then coming into natural light as it's time to get up.
Take more exercise... Yes, getting active, really is the cure for all our modern ailments. Regular, moderate exercise such as swimming or walking can help relieve the day's stresses and strains ; try not to work out too close to bedtime or it may keep you awake.
Breathe right... One way of relaxing is by practising the correct type of breathing. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, nice and deep. Focus on each breath and you'll find it starts to slow down, which slows down your heart rate too, and you'll feel less wound-up about not being able to sleep.
Don't overindulge right before bedtime...Change caffeine-laden drinks such as tea, coffee and cola for milky drinks or herbal tea in the evening.. that's not all you should be cutting out if you want to catch your zzzs. Too much food or alcohol late at night can play havoc with sleep patterns. Alcohol may help you fall asleep intially, but will interrupt your sleep during the night.
Buy the right bed ... There's no right or wrong bed. It's really about individual choice. memory foam mattresses, They're a great compromise in the hard vs soft mattress debate as they give a good level of support where it's needed but at the same time, mould to the shape of your body, giving a very high level of comfort.
And try these too...
Keep your alarm clock out of sight so you can't watch it during the night.
Find a herbal remedy that works for you.
Avoid eating bacon, cheese, ham, aubergines, pepperoni, raspberries avocado, nuts, soy sauce and red wine too close to bedtime. They all contain tyramine, which triggers the release of norepinephrine - a brain stimulant.
Take the TV and computer out of the bedroom, as both stimulate your mind too much. And try and avoid using both for at least half an hour before you sleep.
Use indirect lighting, such as side lamps to create an ambient mood in your room, rather than harsher, direct lighting.
Whilst every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative it is intended for general information only. The tips given in this article are not intended as a substitute for the advice of your doctor or a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any concerns regarding your health you should seek the advice of your doctor immediately.
To book a Complementary Therapy treatment; call Connect Physical Health Centre on 0161 434 6664
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