Everyone is talking about being exhausted all the time. Life is so
crazy and we are stressed to the max! We don't take time off - can't afford to.
We don't get enough sleep - can't afford to. We don't always eat right -
can't afford to? Or can't afford the time? So what is the answer in this
crazy, extreme life we created?
First of all, even if all of the above is true, a different
perspective is needed here. We feel we can't afford the time, cost, energy,
whatever to treat our bodies well. Here is the truth. We really can not afford
not to.
We all have these two little adrenal glands that help us deal with
stress. Going back to the beginning of the human race these glands have allowed
us to deal with extreme stress and survive. Here comes a lion - I need to run
or fight like crazy. Extreme rush of adrenalin to give me super-human strength
so I can survive. Afterwards I crash from all of that exertion and excess
adrenalin, but that's OK because I am safe now so I rest and restore my body
before the next trial.
Jump to today - here comes the boss - say the right thing, have
all the work done, make sure it's super-fantastic so I don't lose my job so I
can keep my house and feed my family. Phone is ringing, emails need to be
answered, need to take work home with me, need to work late into the night and
get up early for a morning meeting - need caffeine to look like I'm awake - no
time to rest - no time to restore my body - just keep pushing. . . . . .
Wow! Your body is saying "Really?!?? You want me to do that
again?!?!? When do I get to rest?"
Guess what - when your adrenal glands are exhausted they can stop
producing adrenalin - that 'fight or flight' hormone that keeps you going at
high-stress levels. What happens then is a system crash that will force you to
either stop everything or use major drugs to keep going. Yuck!
We need to make some changes as the best forward-thinking
companies recognize. Some are incorporating yoga classes on site. Others are
making time for Meditation or even mid-afternoon naps. If you have not tried
the 15 minute nap, please do! It's amazing how that tiny bit of time can calm
your nerves, reduce your stress and make you more alert and productive.
Stress-free eating helps too. Avoid sugar and caffeine for
starters. Add more fruits and veggies or if that doesn't seem appealing or
possible, add one of the great whole-food, organic, cold-processed products
that will give you your fruits and veggies in a quick shake. Two I recommend
are Body Balance and Natraburst. I use them both.
Stay hydrated - try for half your weight in ounces of water daily.
(ex. you weight 160, drink 80 oz).
MOST IMPORTANTLY - BREATHE!
Remind yourself to take deep belly breaths whenever you can. Take
a 5 minute break and just breathe as deeply as you can. You will be amazed at
the results - more energy instantly, better sleep, weight loss, better health,
better complexion, etc.
This is the only body you get this time around. It needs your love
and attention. We all need you to take care of yourself so you can be here for
a while and share your wonderful gifts.
Be well always,
Mary
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