When there’s chaos all around, it may seem impossible to keep it all together. Thankfully there’s a better way to live mindfully and with purpose and intention. Check out this video for a few of my tips and then read the rest of this blog for more tips and my calm roller bottle blend recipe that has helped me stay sane. This is a blend you won’t want to leave home without. It has helped me stay cool as a cucumber during some uncertain times.
Just Breathe
Cue the Faith Hill song. Many times when I feel anxious or uncertain, my breathing becomes shallow or I may even hold my breath without even realizing it. Make the decision to breathe consciously and mindfully. Take a deep breath in through the nose for 4 counts and breathe out through the mouth like you’re blowing out a candle for 4 counts. Repeat a few times. This always helps me feel better.
Get Active
When I’m feeling stressed out, I find that getting into my body with movement helps my mind stop from having to work so hard. Going for a walk or getting up to stretch can be so beneficial. A great practice is to get a few steps in every hour to keep from being too stationary. Aim for half an hour to an hour of physical activity on most days. Even a 15 minute workout is better than nothing. Find an activity that you enjoy so it doesn’t feel like work. For me, I love yoga and dance and find online classes to attend. It is definitely more fun when friends are involved.
Stay connected to your people
Sometimes during a trying time I retreat and isolate because I don’t want to feel like a burden to others with my emotional baggage. But I find that when I isolate sometimes it can be more harmful than helpful. Isolation can lead to a dark and hopeless place. It’s important to stay connected to trusted people that remind you of your greatness especially during the low times. reach out with a simple phone call, text or email. Another great way to stay connected with your people is to attend events either online or in person when possible. There’s power in eye contact with another human being that can empathize with no judgement. These are YOUR people. This goes full circle too. It’s a good practice to check in on loved ones too. Sometimes the strongest people seem like they have it all together, but it’s always good to check in and just make sure they’re doing alright.
Take time outs when needed
There is nothing wrong with putting yourself on time out. As a mom, I usually put my son in time out when he’s acting out, but I realized that by putting myself on time out before I get to my wits end has been so helpful. There’s a few ways a time out could look like. My favorite place to take a time out is nature. Getting outside for some fresh air could be just the thing to switch up the energy. If getting outside isn’t an immediate option, I have locked myself in the bathroom to cry and get my emotions out in private. Either way you take a time out, I find taking care of it before the point of no return is much better than exploding at a loved one without meaning to or saying something you may regret later in the heat of the moment. Sometimes self-care is not pretty but there’s no shame in taking a few moments to yourself to get refocused and re-centered.
Gratitude practice
Waking up everyday feeling grateful for a new day is very powerful. When you generate a feeling of gratitude in the morning your day is set up for success. Gratitude puts you on the same high frequency of the laws of abundance and attraction. It also reminds us that we are humans having a spiritual experience on this earth and that everything we have can be taken away just as quickly as we received it. When we practice gratitude, we can’t be angry. I believe that a gratitude practice keeps us connected to the Creator and grounded at the same time. Ever since I started my own daily gratitude practice, my life has improved drastically. I am more aware of the good around me which seems to make even more good appear around me.
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Ok here you go- here is my Calm Roller Recipe just for you, just like I promised:
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Valor
10 drops Frankincense
Place oils in a 10ml roller bottle and top with the carrier oil of your choice. Apply to the wrists, shoulders, behind the ears, along your spine and perhaps over the heart for a wave of relaxation.
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