Just a quick video to remind you of memories where you felt very relaxed. A place or an activity that you found relaxing and just taking a moment to reconnect with that feeling. No one wanting or needing anything from you for just 10 minutes, while you just recall a relaxing time in your life.
This is just a quick “me” moment to stop and reflect. Enjoy!
***DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS WHILE OPERATING A MOVING VEHICLE OR WHERE YOUR FULL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED FOR SAFETY***
Sometimes we feel sad and don't know how to getting that happy feeling again, particularly in winter (and around the holiday's it can feel worse). This exercise gets you thinking happy and locking it in for use throughout the day. Don't worry - be happy : ).
More tips to keep you motivated to exercise and just to get started on
days you don't feel like it.These
are fun, mind games - to keep you going when its time to "get out
there" but you would rather stay in bed.
Don't forget that exercise gives you energy and lifts your spirits - so
just start for 5 mins - and momentum will take over.I hope you enjoy them. Please let me know if you want more ideas or share your own.
5 great tips to keep you motivated during exercise.
THINK! Think about
what would motivate you to keep going vs. letting your "chatterbox of
doubt" make you give up or fail. If you just use a little
creativity, you will find hundreds of ways to keep going. These are my
top 5 when I am out for a run.
1. Pretend you are leading a class of new
runners. In your head, imagine what you would be telling them about
proper running style. What foods to eat, how to prepare with good clothes
and shoes (what do you personally like to recommend). Is there something,
like tension socks or runners gadgets you think are worthwhile to invest in?
Then tell them about breathing, stride, pacing, interval training, best
posture, the importance of warming up and cooling down, stretching.
By the time you have finished telling "your class" about the
joys of running, you will be done with your own run.
2. Imagine you are on a TV program.
Similar to above, but when I do this, I imagine I am in the middle of
some endurance test (even if it is 5K) and explaining why I run and a little of
my history and when I started running. I "talk" about all the
benefits I get from running and exercise in my life and about other exercise I
do to keep my body in shape. Again, by giving this your full focus, you
will not consider stopping for a moment - how would that look on national
television?
3. Pray. It does not have to be 12
Our Fathers and Hail Mary's, (however I did do this once during a 10K race
through London - partly because I didn't really have time to train for the 10K
and had been only doing 5K's, and it was my first 10K). But you can also
use the time to be thankful for everything you have in your life and break it
down. I think of people, starting with family, then friends, then
neighbours, and other people I regularly see, but not socially.
Then I think of health,
and break down my whole body into sections. I thank my body areas one by
one for the work they do to help me run. Starting with the toes for the
balance they give my body, and work my way up...ball and heal of
feet/knees/thighs/legs for the power they bring to the run etc. Then
heart, blood cells, muscles, stomach (nutrition), even sweat to keep you cool
etc..., if you break your body up into the fine detail, you can spend 30
minutes or more preoccupying your mind.
4. Break up your even into smaller chunks.
Like I tell my marathon runners, "It is simply 4 x 10Ks with a
little extra on the end. In any race, the last 1k is mainly for you to
savour the cheers from your fans when you finish your marathon. Even if
it is a smaller run or walk, break up each 1K into a project. Sing a song
on the first one, think of your favourite holiday and relive it on the second
1K, etc...
5. Rewards. As my partner would
advise, have an ice cold beer waiting for you when you return. I would
suggest a healthier reward but no matter what it is, at least you will have
deserved it.
Enjoy your exercise but
more importantly, enjoy using the creativity of your brilliant mind.
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Smoking challenge.
I am amazed at the
amount of different excuses people tell me that they can't stop smoking. I am
told they can't stand the craving , or they are slaves to the addiction, or
they need it to relax from stress, or whatever. They simply don't realise
is that it is not the cigarette, it is simply the "credit" they have
given to the cigarette as to why they don't stop.
Let's really look at
this. For example, the person who can't stand the craving. I asked
them if they mind being in places where they can't smoke, like a restaurant.
They said it doesn't bother them. I asked if they can take a long
hall flight (over 8 hours), and again, it doesn't bother them. I ask if
they can sleep during the night 5 hours or more....and yes, they can. So,
really they can in fact, stand the craving as it isn't really there. A
craving is really a desire for something. You can choose to crave health
and a longer life instead. The actual time the craving lasts is literally
less than a minute.
I know, some of you are
saying there is the nicotine addiction. I am not talking about that.
I am talking about the excuses we create as to why we say we can't stop.
The key is what you tell yourself. If you keep saying, "I
can't", then you are right. Try saying, "it might be a little
difficult, but I can do it", and you will.
The other excuse that
really gets me is the excuse "it relaxes me". In fact it is one
of the things usually adding to your current stresses. The whole list of
wasting money, the act of smoking and knowing it is harming my health, feeling
ashamed and burdened by the addition, the awful smell, and the negative social
stigma that now we associate with smokers. Smokers never appreciate that
when they light up a cigarette, they take in extra fresh air on that first
puff....AND IT IS THE AIR AND DEEP BREATH THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD, not the
poison from the cigarette. It is your choice. bring me your excuses and
we will find your solution to stop smoking, and find new better things to say
to yourself instead.
I have never had a
client yet that didn't love being a non-smoker more then smoking. This is
even after they said they were sure they would miss it. You won't - trust
me.
THIS SHOULDN’T BE
HARD, BUT YET, IT SEEMS SOME PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH BEING POSITIVE.
SO TRY THESE 5
TIPS OUT THIS WEEK AND SEE IF IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR POSITIVE ENERGY.
1.WHEN YOU WAKE UP, BEFORE YOU GET UP, SAY TO YOURSELF
10 TIMES, “I AM GOING TO HAVE AN AMAZING DAY” AND SMILE AS YOU SAY IT. COUNT OUTWITH YOUR FINGERS.
2.ONCE EVERY HOUR DURING YOUR WORKING HOURS, STOP AND
BREATH 6 TIMES – IF YOU CAN DO THIS OUTSIDE – EVEN BETTER.AND SAY, I FEEL GREAT!
3.ON YOUR COMMUTE TO AND FROM WORK, SAY 10 THINGS YOU
GRATEFUL FOR:
-THANK YOU FOR MY JOB (IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR JOB,
FOR THE SALARY),
-FOR MY HEALTH – IF YOU HAVE A COLD, AT LEAST YOU
DON’T HAVE CANCER – I AM TRYING TO GET YOU TO KEEP IT IN PERSPECTIVE.
-FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD, WATER, A HOME, BEING ABLE
TO READ, MUSIC, EXERCISE, SPOUSE/PARTNER, CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BREATHING,
MEDITATION, LEARNING - anything no matter what or how smallSOMETIMES I REPEAT MY LISTS - BUT THAT CAN BE
RELATED TO SOMETHING ELSE THAT HAPPENED OR I AM JUST SUPER GRATEFUL FOR THE
PERSON, PLACE OR THING I AM MENTIONING.
4.ASK FOR POSITIVE ENERGY.DEPENDING ON YOUR BELIEVES, ASK GOD, OR THE UNIVERSE, OR THE
INTERNET TO SEND YOU GOOD VIBES.REALLY ASK FOR IT.
5.KEEP
LOOKING FOR POSITIVE THINGS IN EVERYTHING! NEVER GIVE UP LOOKING FOR
HAPPINESS.TOUGH TIMES DON’T
LAST.SO KEEP LOOKING AND
EXPLORING AND LEARNING ABOUT THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY.THINGS THAT BRING GOODNESS AND POSITIVE
ENERGY INTO YOUR LIFE.IT MIGHT
TAKE A SOME EXPLORING, BUT YOU WILL FIND IT AS LONG AS YOU WANT IT.
LASTLY, IF YOU KNOW SOMETHING
IS DRAINING YOU OF YOUR POSITIVE ENERGY OR HAPPINESS, FIGURE OUT HOW TO SOLVE
IT AND STOP IT, THERE WILL BE A SOLUTION BUT YOU NEED TO ADDRESS IT AND FIX IT.
This video will help you with setting wellbeing goals
- focusing on weight loss strategies.This is a 3-month challenge to help you achieve long-term healthy habits
and make them a part of your daily lifestyle.It is loads of ideas to encourage you to easily incorporate
them into your day.Enjoy your
success!
I give you my own personal challenge ideas to help
you brainstorm your own ideas.
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This stress reduction techniques is about helping you cope better with stress management throughout your day.It is a simple but highly effective
breathing technique you do for 1 minute.You can do it anytime, anywhere and it will improve your overall wellbeing.
We are passionate about
helping you improve your quality of life.
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Here are 5 suggestions/tips to help you manage stress in your life.Try all 5 and see which ones work best for you.Even if you just use one, you will
notice a difference.Stress
management, and learning how to deal with anxiety, takes constant effort if you
suffer from either, HOWEVER, you can take simple and effective steps to help
reduce the affects on your mind and body.It is worth the effort to feel the benefits.Trust me!
Please follow MG HYPNOSIS on Facebook for other tips on living well.
This stress reduction techniques is about helping you cope better with stress management throughout your day.It is a simple but highly effective
breathing technique you do for 1 minute.You can do it anytime, anywhere and it will improve your overall wellbeing.
We are passionate about
helping you improve your quality of life.
Follow MG HYPNOSIS on Facebook for other tips on living well.
Another sleep tip technique to try, which is good for children, but adults
can try it out too – as there is a kid in all of us.Give it a go and I am wishing you glorious sleep.We move onto stress reduction tips next week!
Enjoy and sleep well!Please follow MG HYPNOSIS on Facebook
for other tips on living well.
We went to see Deepak Chopra in London. If you have never heard him speak, you are missing a treat. He is not only entertaining, but so fascinating! One of the things he talked about was the SBTI (Self Directed Biological Transformation Initiative). You can read more about it on the Chopra Foundation.
In a nut shell, it is what I have been sharing with you for years. How our minds and body are so amazingly strongly influenced by the good things and the bad thing we do in our lives.
Good:
Massage
Herbal remedies
Good sleep
Breathing
Mediation
Giving and gratitude
Love
Good food
Exercise
We also know these good things can influence, and change, our thoughts and bodies AND genes. Deepak has been studying the impact of how our lifestyles choices and our enviornment affects our health and wellbeing. It is really interesting and if you are smart....which I know you are....you will ready more about it on the Chopra Foundation website. You will thank me for putting you in touch.
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TRY IT OUT - YOU ARE THE ONE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE CHANGES!
We were brought up with a history of eating habits passed down from generation to generation. Some of those traditions we now know are not beneficial to our bodies or minds. Having the usual Sunday roast has loads of fat-based unhealthy items; you know the ones. Fast food restaurants - we learned - have almost our whole daily calorie allowance in one meal! Bread and dairy can be a drain on how our bodies process those foods robbing us of our energy. Plus, the old "eat everything on your plate" mantra added unwanted weight to our bodies.
So if you want to eat better and lose weight, become educated and change the old though pattern. Read any current nutritional book and they will all tell you the same thing. You have heard it before but until you "do it", you will never appreciate the benefits. You will feel better, look better and lose weight from learning more about modern nutritional guidelines. You can set a new healthy eating tradition for your future generations.
If you need help with changing your thought pattern, see Marygrace at MG Hypnosis. If you need help with learning about nutrition, see Fleur Borrelli, the nutritional specialist at The Putney Clinic. If you need a personal trainer, I recommend Carrie Hogan or Martin Watkins. Email marygrace@mghypnosis.co.uk for contact details.
