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Saturday, October 12, 2007
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Stress Management, Life Balance and Prioritization Now
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Stress Management, Life Balance and Prioritization Now
by Robin Allen
I find it very fascinating how we as a society have an abundance of modern conveniences, yet we are more inconvenienced and more stressed than ever before.
We have so many choices, options and things to want. We are all very busy people, doing so much, but somehow leaving out the most important things.
Since so many of us are living our lives in chaos, life-balance seems to be a hot topic these days. Is there any such thing as balance? Can we successfully keep all the balls spinning on every facet of our lives and also feel energized, well rested and ready for the next day?
I’d like to ditch the word balance and replace it the prioritization. I believe we need to get over the notion that we should actually do it all each and every day and somehow it is supposed to all fit and appear balanced.
Each day we have to ask ourselves, “What are the priorities today, what are the priorities in my life overall?” “Does my daily doings reflect that?”
When giving order to the following: work/career, personal character/growth, family, other interests such as entertainment, etc most of us would say that our priorities are (and the order of things or course may vary in your life) family, personal character, work/career and then other interests.
The bottom line is that family and personal growth usually rank high when we put them in order on paper, yet we spend most of our time working and doing miscellaneous things and the least amount of time on what we say are our priorities.
Knowing that my health is important I make it a point to exercise in the morning. I use to attempt doing it in the evening. I found I was less likely to get it done, since by the end of the day I was tired and I would likely allow other things to come in and sway my attention.
It takes so much of my discipline to exercise, but I know at the end of the day I’m better for it in so many ways and since I have deemed my health as one of my top priorities I certainly need to act accordingly.
We need to put our actions toward the things that we say are most important in our lives. This is no secret, but if you’re not healthy you won’t continue to work long and hard anyway.
In the grand scheme of things 1 hour out of one’s day to exercise and work on oneself really shouldn’t be too much to tackle, but the reality is that many of us fail to again keep the main thing, the main thing.
I know all this sounds grand and worthy of attention, but I’m sure you’d like a manageable solution. Truthfully this is going to require change. I certainly understand that change can be profoundly difficult, especially when it comes to routines and mindsets.
The truth of the matter is that in order to prioritize our lives and make them more pleasurable and meaningful we must do fewer of the unimportant things in order to do more of the important things.
In this process of prioritizing our lives we must be willing to cut something out and maybe even certain people. Each day when we wake or at night before we sleep we must take time to review what has to be done and check to see if they are in balance with what we say are our priorities.
Are we each day doing something for ourselves? Are you making quality uninterrupted time with your children or spouse? Are you giving your all at work within the time frame you are there? Outside of that time frame you should be physically and mentally out of work. Are you giving yourself time for fun and simple pleasures?
Look at your doings every day and put them in order. This will help you with this illusive concept we call balance. Again you must be willing to change and cut out unimportant tasks, events and people.
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About the author:
Robin Allen is an expert in the fields of personal and professional development. She is a keynote speaker, workshop presenter and trainer that conduct programs and speeches on topics such as life balance, self-esteem, weight loss, management/leadership and sales. Robin, runs De-Ivy Management and can be reached at http://www.robinallendirect.com
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Fit 4 Life
6 No Fail Solutions to Get More Energized From Your Food
by Annette Colby
Do you sail through the day at optimal performance with energy to spare? Alternatively, do you struggle with feeling tired, stressed, irritable, and burdened by extra pounds?
Just a few changes in how you eat could make a dramatic difference in your energy levels. Add these innovative strategies to your eating habits and discover a new relationship with energy and with life! Who knows? You might even drop a few pounds in the process.
1. Make Peace with Food Do you sometimes feel like food is the enemy? Being at war with food and your body can only lead to decreased passion and a low energy life. The mood and attitudes you eat with affect the positive energy flow between food and you.
Indeed, creating harmony with food is critical if you wish to live a more energetic life. Take a chance, call a truce, and begin to develop a more peaceful relationship with food. When you stop viewing food as the enemy, you regain control of your own life.
You can connect with your body and discover you own subtle fullness and satiety cues. You can become involved in determining what, when, and how much your body wants to eat.
Ask yourself, “Is this really what I want?” and then decide. Conclude for yourself how a certain type of meal makes your body feel. Do you like this feeling? Do you feel more alive and energetic, or perhaps overly stuffed, sluggish, lethargic, or uncomfortable?
2. Foods Bursting with Life Food is more than a combination of vitamins, minerals, and chemicals that your body needs for metabolism. Food also conveys life energy that becomes a part of your life energy. Naturally, fresh foods have more life energy than heavily processed foods.
If you want to feel more alive and energetic, become aware of the energy contained within different types of food. Walk through the grocery store and notice which foods seem to offer more life.
Make sure some of the foods you choose includes a variety of fresh wholesome fruits, vegetables, and whole grains that have not been exposed to extreme processing methods. Choose foods with life, not because some diet rule tells you to do so, but because you find those types of food appealing!
3. Color and Energy Luscious. Tempting. Mouth-watering. Delicious enough to make you reach in and take a bite. Part of what makes food so energizing is the visual appeal of colors. Foods that are monochromatic can look bland and lifeless. For example, steamed chicken breast served over mashed potatoes and white gravy, with white bread may have a good flavor.
However, when presented on a white paper plate it will seem monotonous and lifeless. Contrast that meal with a colorful bowl of stir-fry made from purple onions, red and yellow bell peppers, bright green spinach, white cauliflower, red tomatoes, and pink shrimp. Which seems more energizing?
Transform boring and bland food into something that has more appeal. Tempt your eyes and energize your body by including a variety of gratifying colors in your meals. A pleasing food presentation will help your other senses start to anticipate that something enjoyable is about to happen. Enjoyment = energy.
4. Use Your Stove One sure fire way to increase your energy and passion is to get involved with cooking your own meals. You do not have to be a gourmet chef to cook great meals or absorb the energetic benefits of cooking. Just get personally involved with your food and cook a meal for yourself twice a week.
It is important that your life energy and intentions become a part of the food you prepare and then ingest. Allow your cooking events to be a full, delightful, and stimulating sensory experience and watch a new energized relationship form between you, your body, and food!
5. Breathe Breathe before you eat, breathe while you eat, and breathe after you eat. Breathing before you eat moves you away from your thoughts and worries and connects you to consciously noticing, smelling, touching, and tasting the food that is in your present moment.
Breathing more fully while you are eating brings oxygen into your body that helps digest the food. Breath into the vibrant, welcoming, energy contained within your food. The energy in food wants to share itself with you and become a part of you.
Breathing allows you acknowledge the potential energy in food and form a relationship between you and the energy in food. Acknowledge the energy in food, inhale, and breathe with your food. Accept the energy in food into your own body. Practice the type of breathing that says “Yes!” to food, and “Yes!” to life.
6. Food Presentation The presentation of your food is every bit as important as its nutritional content. Enjoying a pleasing food presentation can help you recharge physically and emotionally. Carefully balance color, texture, china, silver, accessories, linens, and flowers to make your meals look and taste spectacular.
Paper plates, although a fine choice on occasion, generally do not add much energy to your dining experience. Use paint colors, china, and glasses that accurately convey the type of energizing dining experience you want to have.
Chose lighting that can reinforce the energy you are looking for. For an added boost of energy, occasionally eat your lunch outside in the bright sunshine.
Changing your relationship with food can dramatically increase your energy levels and sense of aliveness. During your next meal, experiment with food and how you eat. Choose one, or several, of the above steps and notice new ways that you can create your own personal recipe for a more energetic well-being.
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About the author:
Dr. Annette Colby, RD can help you take the pain out of life, turn difficult emotions into joy, release stress, end emotional eating, and move beyond depression into an extraordinary life! Annette is the author of Your Highest Potential and has the unique ability to show you how to spark an amazing relationship with your life! Visit www.LovingMiracles.com to access hundreds of content filled articles and sign up for a Fr’ee subscription to Loving Miracles! newsletter.
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