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I’m doing it all; work, children, home and family commitments. How can I
de-stress and balance my life?
By Jan Mitchell of Expanding MindsAs workers, women, nurturers
and parents, caring for others can give us pleasure. But when we rush from
the first thing in the morning to past bedtime, with no time to stop, think
or take care of ourselves, we may end up doing so much that we lose our
selfhood and even cause dis-ease in our body, mind and Spirit.
To change old patterns, certain counselling such as NLP for instance, works
with you to re-program limiting beliefs and unwanted behaviors. It guides
you to overcome old blocks. It automatically integrates positive beliefs and
behaviors that support you in your life. The ideal outcome is that you start
to change the things that stop you from living with balance. You develop
your belief in yourself so you know that you deserve to take care of
yourself, and you discover hidden stressors and learn to de-stress in ways
that work for you and “your” life.
To begin on your own, start to notice what life areas you are unbalanced in.
What do you spend “too much” time and energy on? Where do you do “too much”
for others? What life areas? Who for? When? Write down the signs and
patterns that let you know that you are unbalanced. Notice and write down
several things you could change in each life area. Then prioritize them by
asking yourself what is most important? What could be easiest? What could
have the biggest positive impact?
Next, think about how you changed in the past. What didn’t work then? What
did work? Did you take small steps or just jump in and do it? What types of
support did you have? What else supported you to make the changes? Write
down what keeping each of those patterns has cost you in the past in time,
money, energy, self esteem, relationships, career or your health.
Decide what you are willing to change? Take one small chunk and change by
taking one step at a time. Make a plan. Prioritize. Keep it simple. Enlist
appropriate support where you need it. Pay attention to what is working and
change what isn’t working.
Finally, focus on manifesting the changes you want by imagining how your
life would be, having already made those changes. Remember that you have the
power to create your dreams!
For more advice on overcoming blocks & improving confidence, contact
Jan Mitchell, Master NLP Counsellor & Reiki Master of Expanding Minds at
403.225.2973. Visit her website at
www.expanding-minds.com |
