Have you noticed how much of your life you spend on standby? You know what standby is, don´t you? The television has a standby mode, ready to pop on at the touch of a button; the computer has standby to save us having to wait for it to load when we want to use it, and we go on standby ready to fly when there is a seat available. When your body is on standby the mind and body are disconnected. The communication is interrupted. When your mind and body are connected and in harmony, your body uses its own innate intelligence to self-heal, self medicate and regenerate. When your body is functioning optimally your mind and body work together to maintain the delicate balance that is necessary for health and happiness. There is a connection that flows between your mind and body, an energetic connection as well as a physical one. It is common knowledge that your body needs the flow of blood and oxygen to function. What is not so well known is that you also have an energy flow through your body. It's like an electric current, and just because you cannot see electricity doesn´t mean it's not there, does it? You rely on electricity every day, you know that if there is a disconnection in the circuit the electricity will not flow and you will have no power. Your body works in exactly the same way. Your energy flow is responding to how you FEEL. As soon as you feel in any way uneasy your energy flow becomes disrupted, you lose power, your body goes into "standby". In order to function optimally you have to reconnect that supply............and its easy! There are many tools that can help you to reconnect easily and quickly, restoring the mind/body connection and allowing you to switch back on. There is ONE sure-fire way to restore and maintain that connection and flow, Redress Stress. A simple step-by-step guide that reveals the power available to everyone to take control of their life. So are you ready to be switched on? Go to Redress Stress The only person stopping you is Y O U. You Got This.
Let me know how it goes. Linda Ledwidge is or has been at one point in her life a - human BEing as well as a human DOing, woman, daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, nurse, midwife, head cook and bottle washer, among other things and her passion today is to hear you smile! You can contact her here. #FreeFloLiving #FeelingOnPurpose #KISS #RedressStress #PivotPoint
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A society stuck in the stress response is a society divided in fear. ~ Linda Ledwidge ~ When you understand why you are reacting and responding in the way you do, you can then turn to the solution. You can move forward differently. When you do not know WHY you cannot find HOW. We have an inborn response to anything that we perceive as a threat. It is nature´s way of protecting us. It is nature´s blessing - your stress response - you are Blessed with Stress. When you change the way you think about your stressors, you update your belief system. Changing your perception and updating your beliefs changes the way your body responds, which helps to burn off the hormones flooding through your body. Now you are sending out new signals that you are safe. You are now out of the problem and in the solution. You can now find HOW. Pivot Point: The mind views internal conflict as a threat… and this initiates our innate stress response to keep us safe. What is THE most important thing? How you feel! Let me give you an example: My mobile phone kept defaulting to a 30-second screen timeout. No matter how many times I changed the setting, it defaulted back again. It was driving me nuts. It was frustrating and annoying. (This is what I was thinking. This was my story about it. I was using these words.) Now I am usually quick to find out the cause of things like that; however, because I was in this state of semi-stress, I could not think clearly. My brain had shut down the part that processes logical thinking. I just kept doing the same thing and getting the same results. (I was telling the same story) How many times has the same thing happened to you? You know, logically, that the results will not change, although you cannot help yourself. Do you keep doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results? Then I had an “aha” moment. One day I was doing something on my phone when it timed out. Instead of what had become my usual (default) response, I asked Mrs Google, she who knows all. It turned out the answer to my question was in the power saving options. How simple. My phone was behaving as I programmed it, as I had told it to do. When I was not actively using it, it went into relaxation mode and rested until it was time to start up again. All the functionality still carried on, the phone was still running and saving battery for when it needed a boost. I was so amazed at the way this dovetailed with the way I work, that it made me think about the everyday things we do and how they mirror the internal working of our body. When I told the phone to change this setting, it responded, well, who would have thought it was so easy. Your body works in the same way, you tell it what you want (program it with your thoughts), and the mind gives it to you. (causes the chemical and physical reaction in your body) Your mind has two functions: 1. Survival. 2. Regeneration. (Healing, growth, and development) It is innate intelligence. When your mind believes you are in danger, your body needs to focus all its resources on survival, keeping you safe. It directs all blood flow and energy to maintain life and get you to safety. Your body naturally shuts down systems that are not essential for survival right now, so it can direct the energy to where it needs it the most to deal with the threat. The thing is, as you live your life and experience different people, places, and things, your preferences change. However, if you have a belief that those preferences are not the best for you, or you are not good enough for them, this creates a conflict within you. This conflict causes emotional tension, which triggers the stress response and physical tension in your body, which leads to pain and dis-ease, if not released. Stressor: something that causes stress or tension What happens when the mind perceives a threat–yes, you got it–the Stress Response kicks in. So, now you know WHY, you can move forward with HOW. The only person stopping you is you. You Got This.
Let me know how it goes. Linda Ledwidge is or has been at one point in her life a - human BEing as well as a human DOing, woman, daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, nurse, midwife, head cook and bottle washer, among other things and her passion today is to hear you smile! You can contact her here. #FreeFloLiving #FeelingOnPurpose #KISS #RedressStress #PivotPoint We all like our ‘comfort’ foods, especially when we are feeling stressed. You know the kind I mean - fast food, big meals, takeout, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we all find some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or glass of wine when we stress out or get upset about something. There is nothing wrong with that in moderation; however, it’s not a good permanent solution. When you are turning to what you regard as unhealthy foods you can feel better temporarily, but in the long run, you will feel worse. If your body is not getting the right nutrition, you will feel less energetic, more lethargic, and sometimes unable to concentrate and focus. What does that lead to? YES - even more stress. Stress-less foods If you’ve been feeling more stressed out than usual lately, it’s important to know which foods to choose and which to avoid when it comes to redressing stress and helping you to deal with feelings of anxiety. With food and nutrition, the best way to stress-less is to have a healthy, balanced diet, which includes each of the different food groups. Filling up on foods such as whole grains, leafy vegetables, and lean proteins as the basic staples of your diet is the best way to ensure your body gets the optimum amounts of nutrients to fight both physical and mental health problems. When choosing the foods to eat, remember many have a range of magnificent properties that help the body redress stress. Choosing stress-less foods will help to heal and calm your mind permanently, rather than providing a temporary fix. Some of the best stress-less foods include:
Plan to stress-less Planning your meals wisely is the key to staying physically fit and healthy, mentally strong, and being able to stress-less. It really helps to know the foods to avoid and the foods that are best to reach for as snacks when you are feeling worried and anxious. During stress it can be tempting to eat classic ‘comfort foods’ – these are usually foods high in sugar, very starchy, or greasy. However, although these foods can make you feel temporarily better, they will make you feel worse in the long run. Stress-less snacks include:
When you are dealing with worry or anxiety leading to stress, it is a good idea to make sure you have a selection of stress-less foods in your kitchen. Making sure that your meals include foods such as lean proteins and leafy green vegetables will not only make you feel healthier overall, it will improve your mental health and stress levels, too. An example of a healthy, stress-less menu: Breakfast: Oatmeal with berries / fruit smoothie with avocado and berries Mid-morning snack: Natural yogurt with fruit /handful of pistachio nuts Lunch: A whole-grain pasta salad filled with plenty of leafy greens Afternoon snack: Dark chocolate Dinner: Grass-fed beef with vegetables Before bed: Chamomile tea There is a saying – “you are what you eat”. Make sure you are filling yourself up with foods that are good for your mental health. Everything in moderation - and balance is the key! Stress-less! Find out how to Redress Stress in 5 easy steps here.... The only person stopping you is you. You Got This. Let me know how it goes. Linda Ledwidge is or has been at one point in her life a - human BEing as well as a human DOing, woman, daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, nurse, midwife, head cook and bottle washer , among other things and her passion today is to hear you smile! You can contact her here. #FreeFloLiving #FeelingOnPurpose #KISS #RedressStress References:
Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Mol Med Rep. 2010;3(6):895-901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377 Penn State. " Pistachios may lower vascular response to stress in type 2 diabetes." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 5 August 2014. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/08/140805163347.htm>. If anyone had asked me about the "C" word in 2019, I would have replied that I did not use that word, and please do not use it in my company. Today in 2021, I say the same even though I know it's not the same word they referred to in 2019, and it is the hot topic in all conversations, therefore unavoidable most days, so I had to find a way to live with it and stay sane and healthy. The thing about the "C" word is that it causes so much anxiety, defensiveness, separation, and hopelessness in so many. This, in turn, leads to tension and stress. When medical research estimates as much as 90 percent of illness and disease is stress-related, it makes sense to avoid unnecessary stress. How to do that in today's environment? What if there was a way? What if I told you that you had all the tools you needed to relieve and redress stress? You were born with these tools. You do not need to go out and buy them. All you have to do is identify them, access them, and unleash them. Would you want to know more? Find out how free flo living can help you to to restore your body´s natural equilibrium -leading to optimal health & wellness. Contact me here. Or read my new book Redress Stress http://getbook.at/Redress-stress The only person stopping you is you. You Got This. Let me know how it goes. Linda Ledwidge
is or has been at one point in her life a - human BEing as well as a human DOing, woman, daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, nurse, midwife, head cook and bottle washer , among other things and her passion today is to hear you smile! You can contact her here. #FreeFloLiving #FeelingOnPurpose #KISS #RedressStress We are all living within constant change which we at times find exciting, challenging, motivational and inspirational while at other times fell may feel anxious, stressed, angry, worried and even defeated. With these changes in our world often our thoughts and emotions feel like they are on a roller-coaster racing up and down and twisting every which way. This eventually becomes totally overwhelming. Have you ever wanted to just - stop that thought from going round and round in your head? let go of the worry, anxiety and stress of it all? How awesome would it be to have the ability to do just that? Believe it or not, we cannot have more than one thought at a time, seems inconceivable doesn´t it when your head is spinning and it feels like the thoughts are all queued up and even jumping the queue! There is much debate about the number of thoughts we have in a day, however - it´s a lot! Most "experts" do agree that up to 80% of those thoughts are negative and they even suggest that a whopping 95% are repetitive thoughts, exactly the same as the day before. This isn´t too surprising when we look at our daily routines. So the BIG question is how do we take some control of our thoughts to help us relax and feel happier more often? The first step is to make the decision to do just that. Yes, I know it sounds too simple however, it´s true. The one thing we have absolute control over is how we feel, doesn´t feel like it, does it? We have the choice every second, of every minute, of every day how we feel, how we react or respond to anything. When you begin to connect to your feelings with this understanding your life will change - for the better! We are all very different, we have unique perspectives and reactions to the world around us and this means that what works for one person will not necessarily work for you nonetheless, there is always something that will work. so, if you would like to feel better more of the time, let´s look at some ways that will help:
Proper breathing is the MOST beneficial thing that you can do for your physical and emotional health. We use this all the time without realising it. Your subconscious mind is in constant communication with your breath. Breath gives us life and optimal health. The first thing we do when we enter this world is inhale and the last thing we do before we gain our Angel Wings is exhale. When you practice breathing consciously you oxygenate the cells and tissues of your body and you create and maintain flow. Breathing practice can:
When we are flowing, we feel good….it´s that simple! When we are in pain, stressed or anxious we have a tendency to hold our breath or breathe shallow breaths. This sends a distress signal to our brain that we are not feeling safe and relaxed, and can make the situation worse. By using breathing exercises we can avoid this and also promote better health and emotional peace. As soon as you take a focused, conscious breath the message is sent that you are safe; your body floods with endorphins which make you feel relaxed and increase well-being. One of the simplest breathing exercises is to focus on the out breath; when you blow that breath out through the mouth it´s like releasing the air from a balloon or opening a valve, you can feel the tension leaving the body. Try it! 2. THE 3-3-3- RULE When you feel anxious, worried or have thoughts spinning in your head the 3-3-3 rule helps to shift the focus which helps to reduce the feelings. As with every tool, the first thing you do is take a deep breath; immediately your body chemistry will change.
3. WALK / RUN / EXERCISE When we initiate the stress response the body releases adrenaline and we get a "buzz". The physical act of moving helps to use up the adrenaline, makes us focus on breathing (we do not actually realise that we are focused on breath) and so communicate to our subconscious that we are in control. 4. ACTIVATE THE TRIPLE WARMER Have you ever noticed people standing with their legs slightly apart and holding their wrist either in front or behind them? This stance is a natural way in which we calm ourselves. There is an energy meridian that runs through the body called the triple warmer. This meridian controls our fight or flight response. When you hold your wrist and breathe you are again communicating that you are safe. It´s a tool you can use anywhere and is highly effective! 5. TAPPING Tapping on the body´s energy meridians effectively sends a message to the brain that says “ I am safe” , "there is no threat" and the brain then takes the body out of the “FIGHT OR FLIGHT “ mode. There are many tapping techniques that you can use, here is mine: REMEMBER to breathe throughout. These are some simple tools to use and there are many more. If you would like some help please feel free to contact me here. Wherever you are , whatever you are doing, have an awesome day! |
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