I have a confession to make…
I’ve been really struggling. My schedule got all but the
best of me over the last 6 months and my self-care really started to lack. As a
result of this my depression crept in like a cold frost on a winter’s morning,
it seeped into every corner of my life until it all became unbearable and I
broke down. I’m not proud to admit it but I have been in this place in the past
and I know who the culprit is, well yes me but the reason is stress.
Stress is a horrible little fella. He raises your blood
pressure, causes you to put on weight or lose it (bio-individuality right!), he
causes hormone imbalances in the body, he signals to the body that you are in
survival mode and in imminent danger and therefore every organ and cell in your
body is on high alert ready to help you flee at a moment’s notice so you cannot
sleep or relax, you have tired achy muscles, you can’t think clearly- need I
go on? Basically everything turns to shit right?
Well this was the hell I was living in a few months ago.
Everything got way to hard, nothing was going to plan, relationships were
falling apart all over the place, including my own with myself. In the past it
took me years to get of this crazy merry-go-round but thankfully I have
mastered the secret to how to come back to me, get grounded and get off that
damn nasty merry-go-round and back to brilliant, shining, happiness and health. I’m going to share my secrets below with you today…
5 steps to get you from stress to
your best
Stop. Hammer time.
My first
recommendation is to stop. Stop fighting. Stop worrying. Stop thinking about
all the worries, deadlines, problems, arguments etc. that are stressing you the
hell out because they are not going your way. Just stop! Trust me, just
surrender to it all- say out loud “I give up right now” and just wait and see
the magic the universe is gonna weave for you baby!
Indulge in some self-care.
You deserve yourself a break
gorgeous. It’s time to get away and plug into your infinite supply of wisdom,
love and support and the only way you are gonna connect in right now is to do
something that you love and that your body and soul is acheing for you to do. Maybe
this is bush walking in nature, getting a massage, doing something crazy like
sky diving, or booking a weekend away. Whatever it is there needs to be minimal
people with you on this journey as you need to unlock the key to your inner
voice- you don’t need to be worrying about what everyone else is
doing/feeling/complaining/struggling with right now.
Start a spiritual practice.
This is a big one sweet pea. I don’t
want you to get all freaked out on me and think this means you have to have
your ass glued to a pillow om-ing your brains out until you reach enlightenment
but you gotta start some sort of practice that creates stillness in your mind,
that helps you connect with your inner strength, intuition and love.
I’ll let you in on a little secret honey,
I haven’t been able to meditate for months. I know what you are thinking and I
know all the benefits of meditation too but the whole idea of sitting still
conjured up feelings of anxiety as I was so wired that I just couldn’t sit
still so I started running. OMG where has this been all my life! There is no
way I can worry while I’m running as I am so centred and connected with my body
making sure I’m breathing deeply, feeling my body and ensuring it likes the
pace I am doing, plus observing the amazing scenery around me (I am truly
blessed I live in suburban paradise). Plus the endorphins and pride of
accomplishment after a run are better than any drug I know of!
So give it a try honey, find
something that is the right fit for you and plug in.
Spend time with people who lift you up.
Right now there is no room in your
life for anybody but the peeps who lift you up and help you shine your
brilliant light. You are in need of some serious belly-laughs, intoxicating
cuddles and heart swelling conversations. It doesn't matter if these friends or
family are near or far, set a date to see them in person, on the phone or via Skype.
You need this right now and they love you and will just adore the chance to be
there supporting you for a change. If you don't have anyone in your life that does this for you, enlist a coach, they will be your personal cheerleader, inspiring you and lifting you up.
Nourish your body with delicious nutritious food.
How can your body feel good if you
are feeding it, well shit, basically? Sorry. Your body thrives, grows and
becomes energised from fresh, wholesome, alive foods. So indulge yourself with
amazingly delicious, guilt free meals. There are so many healthy restaurants
popping up these days, go try one or if you don’t have one nearby, make your
own! My favourite site right now is TheHealthy Chef. Her food is super delicious, easy to make and quick. Go on
sweetheart be adventurous and give your body all the love and kindness it needs
and deserves to calm your nerves and become strong, healthy and vibrant.
Well there you have it- my secrets from overwhelm to "Eff yes, Life is great!" and getting your mojo back. I know they are super
easy and seem straight forward and that’s cause they are! We just seem to
forget, or neglect, to give ourselves the love and care that we need.
I
just want to point out right now that all of the above are things you must give
to yourself- no one can do these things for you- you are the most important
person in your self-care start playing an active role in it and your life will
shine and be vibrant I promise. I know this because I’ve had to learn the hard way.
If you need some extra help with
implementing any of these or want some additional tips, please contact me. And
if you need a personal cheerleader, someone who’s got your back and is in your
corner, holding your hand, helping you find your strength and resilience to
live the very best life you possibly can, than I’d love to work with you. I
currently have one-on-one coaching spots available.
Much love, health and happiness to
your always,
