Feel Calm and Grounded during this busy time!
I hear it all the time during this time of year with clients saying
“I’m done”
“I’m tired and ready for this year to end”
“I have been running around for everyone and no time for myself”
“ I have back to back events and I’m feeling drained”
What if there was a way of making it through this crazy time of year feeling great, energised and not wishing for it to end?!
#1 Budget
Budget for days you will be spending time with others, but also and most importantly budget to make time for yourself too
Budget for days where you will be allowing yourself more treats than normal and budget for days where you will increase water intake and eat more fruit and veg
Its about balance not restriction
#2 Nature = Nurturing to your Soul
Getting into nature (even if just briefly) helps our mind process things easier which helps reduce stress, overwhelm and reset our energy levels and mood.
Options include
Getting into your garden walk barefoot on the grass (not thinking about what you still need to fix in the garden though!)
Go down to the beach and stare at the water or close your eyes and listen to the water
Visit a park and watch the trees
Go outside and look for the smallest things you can discover
Keep it simple - you’ve got enough on, keep your phone away from you for a few minutes and allow your thoughts to come but don’t act on them nor pay too much attention to them
#3 Move
Allow for movement in your day whether its a brief walk around the office, block or walking to get water (away from your desk) every hour
Keep your mind moving to avoid your energy feeling stuck. Stuck / stagnant energy impacts our mood and performance, moving around helps us gain focus and reboot our energy again.
#4 Decide
Is this lighting you up? Saying no sometimes feels like we are being rude but saying yes to everything or everyone means we are then saying no to ourselves if it doesn’t light us up. Make time for you so you are able to show up for others and not feel drained in the process.
#5 Breathe
Do this when you wake up before getting out of bed and in bed again when going to sleep.
When doing this breath work exercise - try think of it as a nourishing breath in! This helps to increase your inhale, filling your lungs and allowing your body to soak up that oxygen it has been craving!
BOX BREATH TECHNIQUE
Breathe in for 4 counts – hold for 4 counts – breathe out for 4 counts
Repeat this 10 times and when 4 counts is easy when exhaling increase the exhale to 6 counts. Keep your eyes closed and keep the breath only through your nose.
Breath work
calms you down
helps you focus
reduces anxiety
relaxes your body
helps you to keep going with your daily activities with self belief and a more positive perspective.
Did this help you? Get in touch with me and let me know!