One of the most common tools I teach teens and adult clients is belly breathing. It is one of the most successful tools when treating anxiety and fear. This trick can calm you down quickly and can be used ANYWHERE, which is what I love about it. Belly breathing is also known as deep breathing. […]
Anxiety is something that we all face from time to time.
Any tips which assist with moving through difficult times – some things benefit certain people more than others. Search out what works for you…
via 10 Small Steps To Stop Worrying: Self-Help For Anxiety Relief — Thought Catalog
Mental health affects our physical health.
The mind body connection is powerful.
Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health shows the level of psychological and emotional well-being. Our […]
via What You Should Know About Mental Health – Psychology — rekhasahay
feel more in control of your weight
stop smoking
manage feelings of anxiety
get rid of a phobia
perform better in a situation
improve your health and sense of well-being
Work on lessening your need to seek control over others via Why Losing Control Can Make You Happier – Mindful
Those early days with a new baby are bliss and torture rolled into one.
You are ecstatic that baby has arrived, hopefully without too much drama and snuggling with baby is soothing and comforting.
There are small steps that you can take each day, to keep you focused on this unique stage of life and encourage you to engage with the wonder, as well as knowing there is a bigger picture.
Sleep. The physical demands on your body include recovering from pregancy and the birth. This requires rest and good quality sleep. A change in sleep pattern usually occurs in these early weeks, just when you need it most! Sleeping when you can is a necessity. Sleep in, ideally your partner may bring you an early morning drink or the baby if they need feeding and you can snuggle. Rest and snooze when you can.
Help.Take up all offers of help, not just to hold the baby but any everyday tasks. Offers of drinks, cooked meals or to hang up your ongoing supply of washing are all good. Don’t let guests sit and you run around offering drinks, let them do anything they can offer, while you conserve energy. You’ll need it later on.
Baby and you. Time for you and baby to get to know each other, with partner when available, takes time and focus. Observe their behaviours and learn what it means. The more you understand about how your baby communicates the more amazed and attached you will feel, so try http//getting to know your baby. This knowledge builds your relationship with baby and can only be a bonus.
Support. You may have lots of visitors but don’t let them overwhelm you. A couple of close family members to support you as a new family can be very beneficial in the early weeks. Your partner can help manage and encourage people to give you space, as needed, to adapt to this new lifestyle and rest. Often after this initial period mum and baby are alone for long periods so other family members and friendships become more important and can help support weekly activities.
Habits.Finding some kind of pattern to your new days and nights can be a challenge due to an overall lack of quality sleep and the intensity of a small persons demands.Getting out and about each day can give a focus to each day and improve your mood and sense of well-being.
Anxiety and depression can become an issue in the early weeks, months and even at some point in the first year. This is a normal reaction as you adapt to this new lifestyle. Try not to ignore it as the sooner you seek help the sooner feelings can start to be addressed and improve. Share these feeling with friends, family and if not improving seek support from your Health visitor or Gp.
Some people struggle more with this adaption, partly due to the current situation they are in, isolation, previous concerns, or relationship challenges. With time to over think and ruminate, despite the physical challenges of caring for a baby, the feelings can become overwhelming. Initially cut yourself some slack whilst you get used to this new way of life. If time is going on and you are struggling with your thoughts and feelings, then seek help.
Sessions which help a more positive focus inwards, give some much needed “me” time, and a space to be able to acknowledge feelings which are normal. An exploration of where you are and what needs to change can be a huge boost. Hypnotherapy enables you to access resources via your subconscious mind, which gives you tools you can use in everyday life. This gives a sense of control over negative feelings and improves mood. Many clients benefit from a sense of relaxation during sessions and this also boosts well-being.
Working for yourself, especially alone, has many challenges as well as freedoms. Keeping positive and a “can do” attitude is tough at times.
In the field of Hypnotherapy, coaching and NLP –
This takes a lot of energy.
As someone going through great change myself I could do with my own Hypnotherapist and coach on a daily basis!!
A big part of my learning this week has been understanding why you are finding the marketing so time consuming and at times difficult to do. You are selling yourself!!
I know I have many skills but it is recognising these, engaging my enthusiasm and marketing them. This is an ongoing and potentially demanding process. You have to examine your qualities, have faith in your abilities and convert these into useful tools for you, the client, to put to good use.
Happy weekend! Monday is another week!!
healthfly@resolve4you 