Life Plus Fitness - Emotional Well-being

Your Emotional Well-being

1. Rejuvenate. Take 10-15 minutes in the evening to do some yoga. Legs-up-the-Wall Pose. You'll sleep better.

2. Turn things upside down. Practice inversions, such as Shoulder stands or brief Handstand or Headstand, to help change your perspective and illuminate otherwise difficult situations.

3. Boost your circulation. Try taking a walk before yoga and weaving more back bends into your practice, they can lift you out of a dull mood.

4. Get Creative. Paint, draw or listen to music - anything that stimulates the right brain, the seat of creative solutions to old challenges.

Emotional Well-being___________________________________________________________
It is so easy to fall into the trap of doing too much, ignoring our own needs, and ending up in meltdown mode. What will it take to brake the cycle this year? The answer could be as simple as devoting some time to your emotional spiritual and well-being. Give it a try and it could be one of deep inner connection and peace.
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Cultivate the conscious intention to take care of yourself. Take a few minutes each morning to turn inward and breathe. Then set a personal intention for the day. Try not to set goals; instead, consider, setting an intention that will give you the emotional support you need. It could be anything from staying calm in the face of stress and responding in new ways. Set limits on how much energy you expend on others. Check in with your intention again before you go to sleep. That will help you reconnect to it and see how you’re doing. Work with the same intention for as long as it takes for it to become a regular part of your life.
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To practice mindfulness, step back from a heated interaction by first taking a deep breath. Become aware of your emotions and any message your body is sending. You may notice sudden back or neck pain or digestive distress, which are tip-offs to an imminent calamity. Honor those messages by finding space, such as by taking a walk, and reflecting on what you need to do to stay grounded.
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Practice loving meditation. This is especially helpful if you've succumbed to old patterns and are not at your best. First try a five to 15 minute meditation. Take a comfortable seated position, draw your attention to your heart center, and recite a phrase such as "I am happy," or "I am peaceful." If this brings you comfort, you can create other mantras and recite them to yourself anywhere, anytime.