Us human beings can be described in a lot of ways though one way you may not have heard before is bio-mechanical-electro-beings, by this it’s meant that we are biological, mechanical, and electrical beings. Taking care of each of these factors is important to optimise and elevate our state of health and wellbeing. In this article the focus will be placed on the electrical side of our beings. If you haven’t noticed yet, we often describe things energetically when describing how we feel, such as buzzing, flat, lit up, run down, grounded, recharged, powerful, lively, energetic, energized, nervous, spark, strenuous, vigorous, weak and strong for....
Often with busy lives we can end up prioritising doing things for others, and neglect to do things for ourselves. Sometimes it may seem appropriate to put someone else before you, which is ok. However, if you do not take time to do things for yourself, especially time to do things you enjoy, to relax, socialise and possibly exercise, then this can increase your stress levels. This is why taking some ‘me time’ to do things for yourself is important and should be a priority for....
Many of us have negative emotions or attachment to things that have occurred in the past, allowing past events to affect us and take a toll on us in the present moment, which can also have a negative impact on future events yet to occur, and limit our thinking and choices. Also many spend a lot of time focusing on future events that haven’t happened yet, trying to discern possible outcomes, which often brings feelings of stress, worry and discontentment. Focusing on anything other than the present moment, is actually robbing you of happiness, contentment and peace, as well as other things that you could be....
It may be difficult to identify what is causing stress in your life, though recognising that you are stressed is enough to incorporate some relaxation techniques in your life, in order to help you to relax to reduce your stress levels. Relaxation is the opposite response to stress so is ideal to reduce it. When you are stressed your body releases stress hormones some of these are cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine. These hormones in high amounts for prolonged periods of time can have a detrimental, and even lethal effect on your health and....
Being stressed by small amounts can actually be beneficial to your body as it is prepared to deal with potentially dangerous situations, by releasing stress hormones. However, when you are stressed for prolonged periods of time, this can have a damaging and even lethal effect on your body and brain. Stress hormones can be beneficial initially though high prolonged levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, norepinephrine, can have a damaging effect on your....
Did you know that it’s possible to actually grow your brain? Isn’t this great?! This is due to processes such as neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, angiogenesis, myelination, and neuroplasticity. Neurogenesis is the brains ability to grow new neurons, synaptogenesis is the brains ability to form new synapses, angiogenesis is the brains ability to create new blood vessels in your brain, and myelination is the improvement of your brains fatty coating (myelin) of your neurons highway which.....
Having goals can help motivate you, especially when things get difficult. Instead of trying to achieve everything at once, it would be beneficial to break things down into smaller goals, which make up a bigger goal or picture, this can help with preventing overwhelm, and help you to achieve what you want out of....
When you are stressed it can be difficult to know what to do about it and how to do it. This is where guided meditations can be of great assistance, in inducing a feeling of relaxation when you need it. Practiced on a regular basis guided meditations can help to also build a resilience to how you handle stress and help you to cope with stress more effectively. With a guided meditation you simply sit or lie down and listen.....
Stress can actually help to motivate you to complete tasks and get things done. Too much stress however can have a detrimental effect on your health and wellbeing. Stress often occurs when you feel overwhelmed and unable to manage the situation. Stress releases a chemical called cortisol which if maintained at high levels for prolonged periods of time can have a damaging effect on your health and wellbeing. Therefore, it is important to regularly take time to relax and unwind to prevent....
Anxiety and nervousness are terms that are often used interchangeably, though they are two different things. Feeling nervous about something that you’re doing, or about to do is fairly normal and is usually temporary, with perseverance these feelings of nervousness should subside over time, and would not lead to negative coping strategies. Feelings of anxiety on the other hand are more persistent and troublesome, interfering with your day to day life and....
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