Take a "Time Out"

We all need to find time away from the noise in our lives. If we want to heal our brain we need to send ourselves to "time out".

This isn't the disciplinary time out, but a calm and relaxing time out. We all know that we need to try and carve out at least 10 minutes a day for relaxation, prayer, or time for you. However, this is a little bit different. This is all about silencing your mind.

We talked last week about finding a time to be connected and in the moment. Block out that self-talk that goes on in your head. This is actually lying very still, breathing very deep and thinking about Nothing! My day is very busy and loud, so my time out is as I am going to sleep. I first practice my visualization of where I am headed/want to be - then I send myself to time out. It can be a few minutes or an hour, whatever works for you. While lying on your back make sure you are taking those controlled deep breaths, close your eyes. This is the hard part, no self-talk. Self-Talk is the voice in your head, pictures streaming through. I visualize a black wall, if anything comes through it is pushed out just as quickly. Focus completely on your breathing. You could compare this to being in a meditative state.

This is a great way for you to adjust your focus, reduce those symptoms & kick-start the relaxation response in your body. Also helps if you are having a hard time falling asleep.

Let me know how you are doing with your "Time Out".

Wishing you peaceful thoughts,

Amy

Quote of the Day

"If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot." John Bunyan

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What's your weakest link?

Everyone has some area of their life that is their weakest link. It might be your diet, fitness, organization, stress. A key to improving this area is to nurture it. Like a child that is in need, we just have to throw our arms around that problem.

I will admit, that my diet and fitness has not been what I need it to be. Recently I have spent some time looking at those areas and adjusted them. The accountability of my Daily Healing Journal and the Spark Team have really helped me. My motivation is that if I do not address these areas now I will go back to panic attacks and hiding in my closet. And the sugar just had to go out of the window.

As for the other areas, they are on auto pilot until I get these down and then I will evaluate and work on another area of my life.

Take a look at your daily life and reflect on what you might be able to tweek. Just little shifts such as a better diet or more exercise might make a big difference in how you feel. That just blows my mind that small adjustments can make such a large impact.

Please, Please, Please do not take on too much at once. Small steps, this is a journey to the top of the stairs. You will get there with hard work & focus. And the view will be amazing!

Wishing you peaceful thoughts today,
Amy

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Quote of the Day

"If a link is broken, the entire chain breaks." Yiddish Proverb