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Thursday, 31 December 2015
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If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door
Create your own success, don’t wait for something great to happen, go out and make it happen!
Create your own success, don’t wait for something great to happen, go out and make it happen!
Wednesday, 30 December 2015
How To Boost Your Mental Health Today
As you get older, you might find your memory failing, your ability to concentrate dwindling and your general mental health taking a dive.
And much research goes into mental health as you age.
Just think about the advances in dementia to date and the ability of doctors to prevent the progression of the disease.
While this is all good and well, what about your mental health while you’re still young?
What about anxiety, your ability to concentrate and keep your wits about you when it actually counts? Like when you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder and make a name for yourself in business…
What do you do when you suffer one of the lesser-known mental health issues like ADHD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder?
You just pop a pill every morning to control your symptoms, don’t you?
But what if you could do better than simply control your symptoms? And without just popping another pill?
There may well be a natural solution.
Here’s what new research has to say…
Your social behaviour is extremely important when you’re in your adult years.
If you don’t have good social behaviour, or you don’t cope well in social situations, you’re likely to suffer the consequences and not be able to achieve what you’d like to.
Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life.
And while taking medication can help keep your symptoms of ADHD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder under control, it doesn’t necessarily work all the time. And that means your symptoms may crop up any time – and possibly at the worst time when you need them to be completely under control.
But now research coming out of the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute says a combo of natural compounds might be just what you need.
For years, experts knew there was a link between both vitamin D and omega 3
fatty acids and their effect on brain function. But now there’s
evidence, that using a high quality dose of each and combining them
together, could be just what you need to boost your mental health.
What’s more, is the evidence the researchers are finding about this combo and how it helps treat ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. And it’s more than just keeping the symptoms at bay.
Take a combo of vitamin D and omega 3s to boost your mental health
While it’s not a go-ahead to stop your current medications, you should speak to your doctor about taking vitamin D and omega 3s to further boost your mental health.
In the research, scientists found those with mental illness to have nutrient deficiencies. Especially in vitamin D and essential fatty acids. So, by taking supplements to reverse the deficiencies, you can control your mental health. Instead of just controlling your symptoms.
Speak to your doctor today about this amazing breakthrough in mental health and boost yours with ease.
Life Retreat is currently stocking both Omega 3 and Vitamin D complexes. Click here to see our Solal Vitamin D3 and here to see our Omega 3 Fish Oil!
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And much research goes into mental health as you age.
Just think about the advances in dementia to date and the ability of doctors to prevent the progression of the disease.
While this is all good and well, what about your mental health while you’re still young?
What about anxiety, your ability to concentrate and keep your wits about you when it actually counts? Like when you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder and make a name for yourself in business…
What do you do when you suffer one of the lesser-known mental health issues like ADHD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder?
You just pop a pill every morning to control your symptoms, don’t you?
Mental Health
There may well be a natural solution.
Here’s what new research has to say…
Your social behaviour is extremely important when you’re in your adult years.
If you don’t have good social behaviour, or you don’t cope well in social situations, you’re likely to suffer the consequences and not be able to achieve what you’d like to.
Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life.
And while taking medication can help keep your symptoms of ADHD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder under control, it doesn’t necessarily work all the time. And that means your symptoms may crop up any time – and possibly at the worst time when you need them to be completely under control.
But now research coming out of the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute says a combo of natural compounds might be just what you need.
Omega 3
What’s more, is the evidence the researchers are finding about this combo and how it helps treat ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. And it’s more than just keeping the symptoms at bay.
Take a combo of vitamin D and omega 3s to boost your mental health
While it’s not a go-ahead to stop your current medications, you should speak to your doctor about taking vitamin D and omega 3s to further boost your mental health.
In the research, scientists found those with mental illness to have nutrient deficiencies. Especially in vitamin D and essential fatty acids. So, by taking supplements to reverse the deficiencies, you can control your mental health. Instead of just controlling your symptoms.
Speak to your doctor today about this amazing breakthrough in mental health and boost yours with ease.
Vitamin D3
Omega 3
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Tuesday, 29 December 2015
How To Identify and Overcome Job Burnout
It’s 6:00 a.m., another working day. The alarm goes off, you scrabble
to find your clock, stop the alarm and try to get back to sleep.
Five seconds later, it goes again. You’ve got no way out so you begin to crawl out of bed, force yourself to have a quick bite, put some cloths on in slow motion and start dragging yourself to work. You hate your job but you have no choice.
There are a ton of bills that need to be paid – you desperately need your salary, even if the only thing you feel like doing is … sleeping.
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? If so, then it’s highly likely you are experiencing a particular type of stress: Job burnout.
People who experience job burnout will find themselves in state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion, combined with feelings out doubt about their competence and the value of their work.
If you think you might be suffering from job burnout, here’s how you
can face the problem and take action to prevent it from affecting your
health.
Think you have job burnout? Start by asking yourself a few simple questions:
· Am I behaving too cynical or critical at work?
· Do I drag myself to work every day and have trouble getting started once I get there?
· Have I become irritable or impatient with my co-workers, customers or clients?
· Do I lack the energy to be consistently productive?
· Do I lack satisfaction from my achievements?
· Do I feel disillusioned about my own job?
· Am I using food, drugs or alcohol to make me feel better or to simply not feel?
· Have my sleep habits or appetite changed recently?
· Am I troubled by unexplained headaches, backaches or other physical complaints?
If your answer is “yes” to any of them, you may already be experiencing job burnout. In which case, the best thing for you is to consult your doctor or even a mental health provider. Some of these symptoms can also indicate other kinds of health conditions, such as a depression or even a thyroid disorder.
Six ways to best handle job burnout:
1. Manage the stress factors. Once you’ve learned what generates your feelings of job burnout, make a plan to address them and act on it.
2. Evaluate all your options. Discuss your concerns with your supervisor to identify the right solutions or options. Maybe job sharing, flexible working hours, or maybe deciding on the options for continuing education or professional development, all these might prevent burnout.
3. Change your attitude. If you’re acting cynical at
work, think of ways to improve your outlook. Rediscover those things
you used to love about your work. Recognise your co-workers’ valuable
contributions or even a job well done.
Take more short breaks throughout your day and spend more time away from work doing things you enjoy.
4. Seek some support from friends, loved ones or even your co-workers. This can help you deal with job stress and prevent burnout. Try accessing an employee assistance program, if this service available.
5. Evaluate your interests, skills and passions. And be honest with yourself. This can help you decide whether you should consider finding another job to better matches your interests or core values or if you can stick to your present one.
6. Exercise. A regular physical activity or programme, like long walking, biking, swimming will help you deal with stress easier. It can also help you switch off from work and move your attention on something else which can also be a fun and relaxing activity.
Burnout can come in many forms. Why not tackle them head on with our Solal Burnout? Formulated to stimulate adrenal function and reduce adrenal hormone breakdown.
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Five seconds later, it goes again. You’ve got no way out so you begin to crawl out of bed, force yourself to have a quick bite, put some cloths on in slow motion and start dragging yourself to work. You hate your job but you have no choice.
There are a ton of bills that need to be paid – you desperately need your salary, even if the only thing you feel like doing is … sleeping.
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? If so, then it’s highly likely you are experiencing a particular type of stress: Job burnout.
People who experience job burnout will find themselves in state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion, combined with feelings out doubt about their competence and the value of their work.
Job Burnout
Think you have job burnout? Start by asking yourself a few simple questions:
· Am I behaving too cynical or critical at work?
· Do I drag myself to work every day and have trouble getting started once I get there?
· Have I become irritable or impatient with my co-workers, customers or clients?
· Do I lack the energy to be consistently productive?
· Do I lack satisfaction from my achievements?
· Do I feel disillusioned about my own job?
· Am I using food, drugs or alcohol to make me feel better or to simply not feel?
· Have my sleep habits or appetite changed recently?
· Am I troubled by unexplained headaches, backaches or other physical complaints?
If your answer is “yes” to any of them, you may already be experiencing job burnout. In which case, the best thing for you is to consult your doctor or even a mental health provider. Some of these symptoms can also indicate other kinds of health conditions, such as a depression or even a thyroid disorder.
Six ways to best handle job burnout:
1. Manage the stress factors. Once you’ve learned what generates your feelings of job burnout, make a plan to address them and act on it.
2. Evaluate all your options. Discuss your concerns with your supervisor to identify the right solutions or options. Maybe job sharing, flexible working hours, or maybe deciding on the options for continuing education or professional development, all these might prevent burnout.
Managing Stress
Take more short breaks throughout your day and spend more time away from work doing things you enjoy.
4. Seek some support from friends, loved ones or even your co-workers. This can help you deal with job stress and prevent burnout. Try accessing an employee assistance program, if this service available.
5. Evaluate your interests, skills and passions. And be honest with yourself. This can help you decide whether you should consider finding another job to better matches your interests or core values or if you can stick to your present one.
6. Exercise. A regular physical activity or programme, like long walking, biking, swimming will help you deal with stress easier. It can also help you switch off from work and move your attention on something else which can also be a fun and relaxing activity.
Burnout Supplement
Burnout can come in many forms. Why not tackle them head on with our Solal Burnout? Formulated to stimulate adrenal function and reduce adrenal hormone breakdown.
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Monday, 28 December 2015
How To Practice Meditation And Mindfulness
Mindfulness and meditation is a wonderful way to reduce your stress levels and become more in tune with what’s happening in the present moment.
It is, however, easier said than done! Here are some tips for practising mindfulness in your everyday life.
Five basic meditation tips
Choose to sit cross-legged on the floor or in an upright chair with both feet on the ground. Hold your back up straight and let your shoulders drop, resting your arms in your lap. Take a deep breath in and close your eyes.
Pay attention to your breathing, focusing on the air moving in and out of your lungs.
Practice Meditation
As thoughts enter your mind, don’t let them distract you from your breathing. Acknowledge your thoughts and then bring your attention back to your breathing.
Don’t judge your thoughts, yourself or your distractions. All you need to do is notice that your mind is constantly wandering and try to bring your focus back to your breathing.
Try to do this for ten minutes a day for one week. The more often you meditate, the easier it will be to keep your attention where you want it to be.
Meditation / Yoga
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Sunday, 27 December 2015
Fitness Laws For Fast Fat Burning
Have you forgotten about the rules of staying slim and toned? “What rules?” you ask… Well, that’s the reason you’re battling a bit of the bulge in the first place. But there’s good news… Today we’re reminding you of ten fitness laws you must keep to take advantage of your body’s fat burning power…
Even when you’re at rest, your body needs energy to perform all its “hidden” functions, says the MayoClinic.
That means, your body is a natural fat burning machine, even when you’re not doing anything to help it along, and you can surely take advantage of this if you obey these ten fitness laws!
Use your body’s natural ability to burn fat
These ten laws of fitness are all about taking advantage of your body’s natural ability to burn fat!
1. Eat up to 500 fewer calories a day so your body burns more stored fat
2. Go easy on the carbs – processed carbs just go to your hips!
3. Eat more protein in your diet – your muscles need protein to function, and your body loves using it as an energy source.
4. Eat any carbs with some low fat dairy or protein to help your body digest it.
5. Don’t eat carbs before you go to bed because they’ll take longer to break down.
6. Eat frequently – every two to three hours is best, and eat something small and healthy.
7. Eat after a workout – or have a protein shake! Your body needs the fuel to repair itself and function normally after your workout.
8. Don’t carbo load before your workout – rather have a protein shake.
9. Cut carbs completely for two days every two weeks so your body uses the stores it has.
10. Don’t kill yourself training – a good workout is a good workout, but if you’re overdoing it, you’re doing more harm than good.
It’s actually really easy to burn fat!
It all sounds too easy doesn’t it?
Well, truth is, it is! Obey the laws of fitness and watch your weight drop naturally.
Pro Protein
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Saturday, 26 December 2015
Men: How To Pack On Muscle Over The Holidays
Guys, this holiday season lots of us will be packing on weight as eating to excess is hard to avoid over Christmas. However, you can turn that excess food into excess muscle with five simple gym routines.
Perform the following exercises as a circuit,
moving from one exercise to the next with 30
seconds of rest between them.
When starting, complete 6 reps per exercise for your first circuit. Then try to add another 2 reps per exercise during each successive circuit. Do a total of 4 circuits.
Equipment: Dumbbells and Chin-Up Bar
Benefits: Strength mobility
Gains: Trigger new muscle
Benefits: Strength mobility
Gains: Trigger new muscle
01/ Dumbbell Squat and Press
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells just outside your shoulders; keep your arms bent and palms facing each other. Squat, and then drive up explosively with your legs as you press the weights straight over your shoulders. Lower the weights and repeat.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells just outside your shoulders; keep your arms bent and palms facing each other. Squat, and then drive up explosively with your legs as you press the weights straight over your shoulders. Lower the weights and repeat.
Chin Up
02/ Chin-up and Knee Raise
Grab a chin-up bar using an underhand grip, and hang at arm’s length (a position known as a dead hang) with your legs straight. Pull your chest to the bar, and then raise your knees to your upper abs without rounding your back. Pause, and slowly reverse the move to return to a dead hang.
Grab a chin-up bar using an underhand grip, and hang at arm’s length (a position known as a dead hang) with your legs straight. Pull your chest to the bar, and then raise your knees to your upper abs without rounding your back. Pause, and slowly reverse the move to return to a dead hang.
03/ Dumbbell Reverse Lunge and Curl
Stand holding a pair of dumbbells by your sides. Step backwards with your right leg, lowering your body until your left knee is 90 degrees. Curl the weights to your shoulders; then lower the weights and return to the starting position. Repeat, this time stepping back with your left leg. That’s 1 rep.
Stand holding a pair of dumbbells by your sides. Step backwards with your right leg, lowering your body until your left knee is 90 degrees. Curl the weights to your shoulders; then lower the weights and return to the starting position. Repeat, this time stepping back with your left leg. That’s 1 rep.
04/ Dumbbell Batwing Row
Hold a dumbbell in your left hand and assume a staggered stance, right foot forwards. Bend at your hips until your torso is at a 45-degree angle, and allow the weight to hang at arm’s length. Row it to your ribs. Now raise your arm out to your side. Do all your reps, switch arms and legs, and repeat.
Hold a dumbbell in your left hand and assume a staggered stance, right foot forwards. Bend at your hips until your torso is at a 45-degree angle, and allow the weight to hang at arm’s length. Row it to your ribs. Now raise your arm out to your side. Do all your reps, switch arms and legs, and repeat.
05/ Push-up and Row
Assume a push-up position, gripping a pair of dumbbells and spreading your feet about hip-width apart. Lower your chest until it’s a 2.5cm off the floor, and then push back up to the starting position. Row the left dumbbell to your ribs, lower it, and repeat with the right dumbbell. That’s 1 rep.
Assume a push-up position, gripping a pair of dumbbells and spreading your feet about hip-width apart. Lower your chest until it’s a 2.5cm off the floor, and then push back up to the starting position. Row the left dumbbell to your ribs, lower it, and repeat with the right dumbbell. That’s 1 rep.
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Friday, 25 December 2015
Thursday, 24 December 2015
How To Cut Back On Sugar While Enjoying Your Drinks
When I first started cutting back on sugar, I treated it as an intervention to try out a new way of living. You know, just to see how it went.
However, what started out as an experiment became something more. Now, one of the most common questions my friends ask me when they’re contemplating quitting sugar is this: “What about alcohol? Am I allowed to drink it?”
The assumption, of course, is that booze is loaded with sugar. And that’s correct. Sort of. But there’s good news here for those of who you like the occasional drink…
Here’s the dirt on some of your favourite drinks:
Low-sugar drinks
Wine: Wine contains minimal fructose. It’s the fructose in the grapes that ferments to become alcohol, leaving wine low in sugar. Red wine is even lower in fructose than white wine and is therefore your best option.
Spritzer
Spirits: Dry spirits like vodka, gin and whisky are very low in fructose, and are therefore generally good options. Just keep in mind that mixers are loaded with sugar, which is why my go-to drink would either be a gin and tonic or a whisky, lime and water.
Beer: Beer contains no fructose at all. The sugar in beer and stout is maltose, which your body metabolises well.
High-sugar drinks
Sparkling wine and champagne: Sparkling wine and champagne both tend to retain quite a bit of fructose and therefore aren’t great options.
Dessert wine: A lot of sugar remains unfermented in dessert wine. Steer clear of this stuff!
Things to keep in mind about drinking alcohol while watching your sugar intake
For minimal sugar intake, drink spirits neat or with seltzer only. Mixers like tonic water are full of sugar, with about eight teaspoons in one tall glass.
Your liver will take strain as you start eliminating sugar due to the detoxifying your body will be doing. Drinking more than one glass of alcohol with a meal per day will tax your system.
You’ll probably find that your alcohol tolerance will lower after you cut out sugar.
Although alcohol is low in sugar, it’s still very high in empty calories.
A beer is equivalent to a pastry. It might not be loaded with sugar, but it packs a serious calorie punch.
BuchuLife
Try using our Buchulife Sparkling Herbal Water as a mixer this holiday season. Reduce your sugar (and calorie intake) by a considerable amount!
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Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Using The Healing Power Of Aromas
Your sense of smell connects you directly with your emotions, memories, and instincts. Because of the neuro-associative conditioning process, aromas have the power to evoke states of well-being. By using aromas in your daily routine, you can enjoy the benefits of invoking a heightened state of health.
There are so many aromas out there, each with its own unique healing power, that’s why it’s important to know the effects of the various essential oils:
A Guide To Aromas
ROSEWOOD:
Rosewood is good for lifting depression. When feeling overburdened by the world, lift your spirits and balance your mind and body. Rosewood is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Rosewood is good for lifting depression. When feeling overburdened by the world, lift your spirits and balance your mind and body. Rosewood is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
LAVENDER:
Lavender has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves and is known to relieve tension, depression, panic and nervous exhaustion. Lavender is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Lavender has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves and is known to relieve tension, depression, panic and nervous exhaustion. Lavender is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
ROSE GERANIUM:
Rose Geranium stimulates the adrenal cortex and helps to balance the nervous system while uplifting depression and relieving anxiety. Rose Geranium is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Rose Geranium stimulates the adrenal cortex and helps to balance the nervous system while uplifting depression and relieving anxiety. Rose Geranium is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
CLARY SAGE:
Clary Sage eases depression and burnout. It is calming to the nervous system and is particularly helpful with insomnia and deep seated tension. Clary Sage must be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Clary Sage eases depression and burnout. It is calming to the nervous system and is particularly helpful with insomnia and deep seated tension. Clary Sage must be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
ROSEMARY:
Rosemary has a pronounced action on the brain and central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and enhancing mental awareness.
Rosemary has a pronounced action on the brain and central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and enhancing mental awareness.
LEMONGRASS:
Revitalizes the body and clears headaches. Lemongrass combats nervous exhaustion and stress.
Revitalizes the body and clears headaches. Lemongrass combats nervous exhaustion and stress.
EUCALYPTUS:
A decongestant effective in relieving respiratory symptoms. It may also relieve muscle and tendon pain, rheumatism, lumbago, fibrosis and nerve pain.
A decongestant effective in relieving respiratory symptoms. It may also relieve muscle and tendon pain, rheumatism, lumbago, fibrosis and nerve pain.
LEMON:
Boosts the immune system and improves concentration and alertness. It is effective in relieving mental fatigue, anxiety and exhaustion.
Boosts the immune system and improves concentration and alertness. It is effective in relieving mental fatigue, anxiety and exhaustion.
BERGAMOT:
Is a relaxing and uplifting oil and is known to relieve tension and emotional stress. It is also used as an anti-depressant.
Is a relaxing and uplifting oil and is known to relieve tension and emotional stress. It is also used as an anti-depressant.
GERANIUM:
This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect on the mind and body. It helps to sort out emotions and relieves feelings distress and anxiety. Geranium is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect on the mind and body. It helps to sort out emotions and relieves feelings distress and anxiety. Geranium is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Healing Different Parts Of The Body
Tried and Tested
There are many ways to use essential oils to relieve work stress, tension, emotional stress, headaches, back and muscle pain, uplift your spirit, improve your focus, the list goes on.
Traditionally people burn essential oils or put a few drops in the bath or on their pillow to enhance their mood, improve focus and relieve stress.
But when it comes to healing physical pain like headaches, muscle ache, back pain and menstrual pains or tummy aches, essential oils works best when it is in contact with the skin. There are a a few products on the market which has similar qualities, but the following items refers to products available in our online shop and they are amazing to use for every part of your body.
FEET:
To sooth and relieve tired, aching and cold feet, use Soothing Sockz. Used to help improve circulation and relieve arthritic pain.
HEAD:
To alleviate headaches, migraines & puffy eyes, try Soothing Eyez. This helps to relieve nervous tension, alleviate migraines or headaches, reduce swelling and assist with insomnia.
Also try the Lavender Eye Mask which is also used to soothe headaches, assist with insomnia and to relieve stress.
HANDS:
MUSCLES:
Use Soothing Sportz for easing muscle strains and joint pain associated with fitness, training and sports injury. Soothes and relieves sports aches and pains for backs, legs and joints
TUMMY:
Use Soothing Tummyz for calming digestive discomfort and muscle pains associated with diet and exercise
NECK:
Soothing Neckz is useful for relieving tired, aching neck and shoulder muscles caused through computer use, sport and travel. Helps alleviate headaches caused by anxiety and tension
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
3 Steps to Overcome Stress and Anxiety without Breaking a Sweat
3 Steps to Overcome Stress and Anxiety without Breaking a Sweat
Anxiety really sucks! It sucks the happiness out of your social and private life. Millions of people in the world are suffering from anxiety – and most of them are fed up with their lives.
When you are anxious, you’re likely to experience the following…
ü Nervousness
ü Trouble in concentrating
ü A sense of danger
ü Restlessness
ü Fear of failure
ü Afraid to mingle with groups
ü Loneliness
ü Sleeplessness
ü Trouble in concentrating
ü A sense of danger
ü Restlessness
ü Fear of failure
ü Afraid to mingle with groups
ü Loneliness
ü Sleeplessness
In extreme cases, you could experience shortness of breath, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, headache, and chest pain.
Frequent panic attacks can lead to stress and depression and spoil your personal and professional life. But don’t worry, given below are three pointers to overcome anxiety without breaking a sweat:
1) Practice breathing exercises
Okay, you have probably heard a lot about this. But, bear with me, your breathing is the primary trigger for anxiety. When you control your breathing, you can control stress and anxiety naturally.
Medical experts believe that when you take long breath, your body automatically calms down no matter what the cause of your anxiety is.
Deep Breathing
Here’s how you should do it: Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Repeat in count of 10. Make sure you focus on your breathe as you do it. The slower and deeper you breathe, the calmer your mind will be. Practice this technique 20 minutes everyday, and see your stress levels drop to zero.
2) Prepare yourself for a good show
Performance anxiety is the commonest form of anxiety.
You might get anxious during interviews, when preparing for an exam, while giving public speeches, when visiting a dentist, and gearing up for an important event.
The reason why you get anxious is because you start thinking too much about the event the day prior to it. You are tensed what the outcome of the event is going to be.
But here’s what, your anxiety and stress is largely controlled by your mind. When you panic, your mind too starts panicking – and that leads to anxiety and stress. But if you learn how to keep your mind calm, you will feel that even important meetings are like a day at the beach.
Overcoming Anxiety
The easiest option to stay calm before major events is not to think too much about it. Even if you do, make sure you think positively. Watching motivational videos before important life events can go a long way in boosting your confidence level.
3) Take supplements
Have you tried supplements for anxiety? Nootropics offer the easiest and most effective way to get rid of anxiety without breaking a sweat. These drugs stimulate the neurotransmitters that regulate stress, anxiety, and other emotional feelings in individuals and bring the hyperexcited neurons back to their normal levels.
People ranging from college students to working professionals to entrepreneurs take nootropics to ease stress and anxiety during important events.
Conclusion
There you go – three easy ways to beat anxiety. If you have suggestions or additions to the list, please feel free to comment them below. We’ll put them up in our next post. Thanks for reading.
Article written for Life Retreat by NooTropics
Monday, 21 December 2015
Some Of Our Favourite Relaxation Techniques
When you’re on the edge of your seat the whole time, walking on eggshells or juststressed and anxious all day, it’s not doing your health any favours.
While it’s true that the stress response is actually your body’s way of getting you out of life or death situations, when you’re not able to turn the stress response off, it’sdevastating.
Every aspect of your health takes a knock because of it. And when that starts happening, it’s hard to stop it.
Luckily, when you realise what’s happening before it gets that bad, you CAN do something about it.
And it’s simply a matter of practising relaxation techniques like these…
Learn to relax and you’ll beat the effect stress has on your health
Modern Meditation
#1. Meditation is one of the best ways to relax. But forget the typical Buddhist pose, there’s a far more “modern” way to do it.
Your mental health is important so make sure you have stress under control
Simply sit in an area that’s quiet, close your eyes and breathe. While you’re doing this, push thoughts from your mind and think only of the relaxation you feel.
Take ten minutes to do this every day and you’ll notice the difference it has on your stress levels almost immediately.
#2. Deep breathing is similar to meditation, but you can do this while you’re in a meeting or sitting at your desk.
All you have to do is take ten deep breaths, making sure your inhales are as long as your exhales.
This focus helps to clear your mind and is very relaxing.
You can even do it while your boss is having a go at you! It’s that subtle.
#3. Slow down and live in the present. If you’re always rushing to do things in the future, you’ll never be able to relax and destress.
Focus on what you can do right now and make a schedule to fit the rest of your tasks and activities in when you finish the current one.
There’s no point in allowing stress to dictate and ruin your life. If you do, you won’t be able to do the things you love anyway. So rather get a handle on your stress while you can!
Meditation
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