One Step Forward is a Huge Step
Welcome. The intention behind the newsletters/blogs is to share small snippets that may support you in your everyday health and life. Last week we discussed communication, making gentle changes, how is that going for you?
When it comes to creating new habits we often focus on jumping “mountains of change'' in one leap. Whilst this is great for superman, to the average person it may create feelings of frustration, overwhelm or thoughts of it “all being too hard” and so no change is made at all. With so much stimulation within life whether from demands, social media or television, we often expect changes to appear instantly.
Now in July we are ⅓ of the way through winter (for our southern hemisphere readers, yay I hear you say, bring on the warm sunny days). So let’s start to make some small steps now to support health in Spring.
Over the coming weeks I will be sharing different tips and ideas which can have great positive results in your health.
Begin the process by writing down the top 3 positive habits you would like to create in your everyday living. I recommend choosing three realistic things. It is great to want to jump those mountains of change, but don’t we climb a mountain one step at a time? Remember they are intentions not goals. By making them realistic you will stick with it and make long-term change.
Some examples may be -
1. Stop and have 3 mindful breaths 4 times per day
(set a alarm reminder on your phone if you keep forgetting)
2. Get out of bed 15 mins earlier to have some quiet “ME” time before work or the kids wake up.
3. Spend 10 minutes of an evening in silence with no stimulation prior to bed.
4. Going to bed at a regular time.
5. Lowering screen time.
6. Lowering sugar intake.
7. Lowering caffeine intake.
Any of the above are great ways to begin to create more health and a calmer mind in your world. If you are lowering caffeine, start reducing slowly so you do not feel deprived or resentful of taking these things away. A good method I share with patients is, if you usually have a mug, reduce one of your drinks in the day to a cup size at first and then perhaps take one of the drinks out altogether.
If you would like extra help or tips please feel free to reach out via this email. Always happy and honoured to help.
What three things will you choose? Let me know if you like.
Have a wonderful week ahead.
Alli