NOTE FROM INESE
Greetings!
Welcome to all new subscribers! I am glad you are joining me for stress reducing articles and information.
Special thanks to those of you who shared their vacation plans and experience with me.
Peaceful vacation time is already far behind and the autumn is here with all its hurry and new duties. We women are always rushing in order to get everything done and caring for everybody but ourselves. Even if we know quite well about the importance of slowing down and relaxation, self care and healthy nutrition as the only reliable foundation for stress free balanced life.
Knowing is not doing, though.
We don't have time to change our unhealthy habits or introduce new healthy ones? (....or we still find time for changes or duties we consider important?)
Today I want to share an exercise which helps you to change something you have to do anyway. So, no extra time requested.
As usual your feedback is welcome.
Have a wonderful week!
M.D.,M.A.,C.H.Ed (Dip Stress Mgt)
Holistic Stress Management Coach
info@action4balance.com
Your Action, Your Balance
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Conscious eating or an apple a day keeps your stress away
How many times you simply swallow your food even without noticing it?
We notice neither the taste nor the amount of food we shovel into our mouth on ago, while watching TV or reading something on the computer. And this, let us admit, is a proven way to add some extra stress and extra body weight.
The good solution is to start eating one nutritious meal or nutritious item (fruit for example) being fully present and concentrating on the food only.
No time to implement any change?
With a simple exercise you can change something you have to do anyway. You change the way you eat and reach profound relaxation state while enjoying delicious and nutritious food. Hopefully :)
It's autumn, apples' time. So, why not grab an apple and follow along:
1.Clear everything out of the way - no TV, no books or magazines, nothing should distract you from the food.
2.Look at the food. Observe the colors and shapes. Notice shiny and dull parts of the apple.
3.Feel your apple: hold it in your hand, sense it weight, the smooth surface and the stiff stem.
4.Smell the apple: take in its sweet bitter fragrance. Is your mouth starting to water?
5.Observe your feelings: how do you feel? Hungry, calm, happy or tense and anxious? Affirm yourself that you accept any of your feelings as valid.
6.Notice any thoughts regarding this exercise: is it stupid, fun, waste of time? Any thoughts are ok.
7.Take your first bite. Notice the juiciness, the texture, the taste. Start chewing slowly, notice any change in taste and texture.
8.Swallow and sense your muscles work.
9.Tell yourself that you are nourishing your body with good food.
Stop eating when you feel full and satisfied. You don't need to finish all of your food.
Take Action:
Start using your mealtimes as a 'Me' time of peace and relaxation on a daily basis.
P.S. I must confess that when I had intention to try this exercise for the first time ...I remembered about my objective only some time AFTER I had literally swallowed my apple even without noticing I was eating it...I was anywhere else in my thoughts but not in a present moment! The second time went little bit better...at least I looked at it. Oops!
Yes, this is how it goes...but let's just be patient, and as you know, Practice Makes The Master.
Keep practicing and let me know about your success.
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