You look great!
Do you believe it when you hear somebody saying it?
Unfortunately, you do not. No matter how many people tell you how good you look, you just don't believe them. You are anxious about your body image.
But good looks don't guarantee that you will have a good body image or that you will age more gracefully than others.
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Parties have a very special place in our lives. So, is a food. Company parties, church gatherings and get togethers with friends all centers around food. How could you resist?
Food isn’t the only thing contributing to our weight gain however. There’s more.
Stress
Stress is everywhere. It is inevitable. Any change real or perceived causes stress response in our bodies.
I hate to tell you but there is a good chance all of party food settle around your waistline.
You see stress causes certain changes to occur in your body. When we are put in a stressful situation the brain releases a neurochemical called corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH), which triggers the "fight or flight" response in the body.
It is a high alert signal for the body to prepare to fight or flee from upcoming danger. The pupils dilate respiration and heart rate increase. CRH causes the release of adrenaline and cortisol, hormones which mobilize fat and carbohydrate stores into the blood stream for quick energy. During this stage, the appetite is suppressed and the digestive system is shut down. This is why many people under acute stress will say that they are too nervous to eat.
However, as the immediate stress dissipates, adrenaline levels drop and we begin to feel calmer. The cortisol levels remain elevated in order to bring the body back to a balanced state. One way it accomplishes this is by increasing the appetite to replenish fat and carbohydrates that should have been used to fight or flee the stressor.
So what happens if you aren't fighting or fleeing from anything? What happens when you stress comes from traffic jams, deadlines, trying to please everybody, financial worries, having a job or a boss you despise, trying to juggle family and career or a host of other modern day stressors?
This kind of prolonged stress will cause cortisol levels to stay elevated in turn keeping the appetite chronically elevated. These high levels of cortisol will also keep insulin levels high leading to the deposit of fat stores in the abdominal area.
Can you avoid all of the stress in your life? Of course not. If you are one of the millions however who are chronically stressed out or anxious you may need to learn some ways to "actively relax" in order to activate relaxation response.
Getting a massage, learning breathing exercises, meditation, listening to guided relaxation audios and making time to take walks and exercise can all be helpful.
When you combine these techniques with The Sedona Method the results will be increased exponentially.
When you learn to manage stress and activate relaxation response you are able to manage your weight successfully.
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How the human heart is affected by anxiety
I am sure that you have heard about the important connection between mental and physical health. But do you fully understand the relationship your organs have with your state of mind? Research is showing how physiological reactions to stress and anxiety can take a huge toll on our hearts.
When we experience symptoms of anxiety, what we feel is the body’s preparation to face danger. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure and the release of stress hormones into the blood are normal reactions that occur in our bodies when faced with stressful situations and anxiety.
Some of the most common symptoms of anxiety can have a negative impact on the heart, including palpitations, tremors and insomnia. Whatever the cause for anxiety may be, there are steps we can take to improve our quality of life.
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Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, and muscle relaxation to promote inner calm which will lessen symptoms of anxiety and promote cardiovascular health.
Exercise is another fundamental element in keeping our heart and mind healthy. People who suffer from anxiety often quit exercising because they find it overwhelming or they are simply physically and mentally exhausted. However, exercise is an excellent way of promoting relaxation, inner calm and decreasing feelings of anxiety.
Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet is also important. Regular and sufficient sleep is essential for the proper functioning of all bodily systems. Aim for at least 8 hours every night. A balanced diet that mainly features wholesome fruits, vegetables, and lean meats will encourage restful sleep and systemic balance.
Certain medications and stimulants should also be avoided. Caffeinated beverages and over-the-counter diet pills often feature harsh stimulants that can worsen your symptoms. The same caution should be practiced with cough and cold medicines containing decongestants.
Finally, put your mind to it. Your mood can make a huge difference on the frequency and severity of anxiety symptoms you experience. As the Greek philosopher Epictetus said, “Man is not disturbed by events, but by the view he takes of them.".
A holistic approach to healing recognizes that the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical elements of each person comprise a system that is greater than its individual parts. This approach attempts to treat the whole person, concentrating on the cause of the illness as well as symptoms.
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"When you change, the world around you changes." —Niurka
Though virtually everyone experiences stress, sometimes the way we react to stress and add to the amounts is with self sabotage! Most of the ways that we self sabotage are unconscious. The characteristics that come into play are those that Carl Jung referred to when he spoke of our 'shadow' - the enemy inside your head in the form negative self talk.
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Start by paying attention to the styles of self sabotage you favour. Once you become aware of these otherwise unconscious thoughts, you have the opportunity to challenge them.
Blaming
This method of self sabotage is pretty self explanatory. You believe that your circumstances are not your fault. Whilst it's possible that there is some degree of truth in this, blaming leaves you feeling powerless. Blaming often goes hand in hand with a 'victim' mentality which is equally disempowering. Ultimately, you are the only person who has the ability to change your situation. When you begin to take responsibility, you feel better about yourself and more in control of your life.
Likely self talk: 'I can't help it'; 'It's their fault'; 'Things are just really hard for me'.
Procrastination
How many times do you repeatedly put off an unpleasant task? The most common are doing your tax, tidying your desk/wardrobe/garage, getting your finances in order, starting an exercise program or a healthy eating regime. Procrastination is a very popular method of self sabotage.
Likely self talk: 'I don't have the time'; 'I'm too tired'; 'The time isn't right'.
Over Committing/Overwhelm
Many people over commit themselves. They say yes to everything and then find themselves feeling completely overwhelmed (and quite often resentful). This method of self sabotage often helps you to avoid your 'real' goals (the ones that would bring you the most fulfilment if you were brave enough to pursue them) by distracting you with a range of incidental activities.
Likely self talk: 'They need me - I can't say no'; 'I'm the only one who will do the job well'; 'I just like to stay busy'.
Lack of Self Belief
This is quite possibly the most popular method of all. Like all others, it is also a self fulfilling prophecy. The less you believe in yourself, the less likely you are to take on new challenges and the more likely you are to believe you are unworthy of great things.
Likely self talk: 'I'm not good enough'; 'No one will want me'; 'I'm too tall; too short; too heavy; too unattractive; not interesting or not smart enough'.
Unclear Goals/Lack of Direction
This is a difficult area to tackle as it generally presents as an overall sense of confusion. Not being clear about what you want in life is often connected to not wanting to make the wrong choices.
Likely self talk: 'I don't know what I want'; 'Nothing interests me'; 'What if I get it wrong?'.
With all of the above methods of self sabotage, the first step is to notice your dominant style. Most of us use more than one so begin by just becoming aware of your self talk.
With all of the above methods of self sabotage, the first step is to notice your dominant style. Most of us use more than one so begin by just becoming aware of your self talk.
When you feel ready to challenge your thinking, find a way to reframe your original thought, for example 'I'm not good enough' could become 'I'm as good as I need to be to give this a go'.
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Financial concerns are a leading cause of stress in people of all nations nowadays. 2009 was financially challenging for many.
What about 2010?
Did you know that half of all workers have money problems, and that these problems are taking a toll on our health?
Financial stress affects your health, which leads to more stress and LESS money and bad performance.
We feel stress when we have no control over the situation. Are you in control over your financial situation or financial future? Or you just add more stress ruminating and thinking?
What you can do to improve your financial situation and decrease the financial stress you feel and be more in control?
“Remember that whether or not we appear to be in control, we are never really sure,” says Hale Dwoskin, CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates. “We can either resist this, fight with it or simply allow what is to be. The more we allow what is to be the easier it is to let go of the feelings that are causing us to feel out of control.”
Any time you begin to feel that you are not in control, Dwoskin suggests the following:
“In this moment could you simply welcome any feeling of being out of control and then let it go as best you can? The more you let go of that feeling of being out of control, the more you find that you feel in control and you act much more appropriately and feel more in control no matter the outcome.”
Letting go of these negative feelings will help you to cope with the situations you once found unbearable, reducing your stress levels and increasing your happiness in all areas of life.
Why do I recommend The Sedona method for financial stress relief ?
First of all because stress destroys your health and life. You need to do something on a spot, without delay. And this is what this method does - give you the powerful tool to eliminate stress.
"The Sedona Method actually helps you to let go of the actual stressful reactions within your system," Dwoskin says. "It also shows you how to let go of the inner motivators that cause stress in the first place. As you use The Sedona Method , the same situations that are now causing you a lot of stress will become less stressful … If you use the Method enough, you can even get to the place where they no longer produce stress at all."
Inese Millere