4 ways to create calm!
1. Using calming points.....
I’m going to share with you a technique I use in clinic using acupressure and essential oils to reduce stress.
These acupressure points will move you from being stressed, overwhelmed and anxious to feeling calmer and more relaxed.
For best results use this technique twice a day. I recommend using it in the morning as you are getting ready for the day and at night as you put your PJ's on and start to relax for the night.
Here it is ...
1. Apply one to two drops of essential oil on the tips of your pointer and ring finger.
(if you don't have essential oils this technique will still definately support you, it's just more powerful if you do.
(Recommended oils - lavender, frankincense, peace and calming blend or stress away blend) *
2. Locate 5cm above and 2 cm either side of your navel (belly button). Then with your pointer and ring fingers rub the area for a good 30 seconds.
3. Take 3 deep breaths while doing this.
Why this works!
These points relate to your triple warmer meridian and also your adrenals. Your adrenals are responsible for releasing stress hormones into your body so the oils and the acupressure together are supporting you to calm your adrenals which in turn results in a calmer mind and body.
You can see me demonstrating this support on my Instagram page right here https://www.instagram.com/p/definately-lauA/
2. Box Breathing.......
This is a powerful calming technique, it may seem simple but its super effective.
Remember to practice using this technique as much as possible so when you are an overwhelmed state it becomes second nature to use it.
1. Focus on exhaling out of your mouth for 5 seconds.
2. Hold your breath for the count of 5 seconds.
3. Focus on inhaling out your nose for 5 seconds.
4. Hold your breath for the count of 5 seconds.
5. Repeat this process 2 more times.
How and why does this technique provide relief?
When you slow your breathing and consciously take deep breaths you are enabling your brain, organs and nervous system to become more oxygenated. When this happens your organs and glands can function more effectively.
Helping to calm and relax your adrenal glands and reduce stress hormones running through your body.
Remember to practice this technique a few times a day until you get the hang of it and it becomes a natural process for you.
When you are OVERWHELMED or ANXIOUS even the easiest things are hard to remember how to do!
3. Low Impact Exercise ......
Take 30 minutes to do some low impact exercise like walking or yoga.
The yoga pose below "leg's up the wall" is great for reducing anxiousness and overwhelm.
How to...
- Sit sideways with your right side against the wall.
- Exhale and gently swing your legs up onto the wall and your shoulders and head lightly down onto the floor.
- Coming into this pose may take some practice. You may feel more comfortable putting a pillow under your lower back if you feel any tension.
Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins – these are FEEL good hormones. Scientists have found that regular participation in exercise has been shown to decrease overall levels of stress, elevate and stabilise mood, improve mood, improve sleep and self-esteem.
4. Meditating.....
Before you stop reading and think I don't have time for this or I can't meditate, I really encourage you to read on what I share from my experiences on how I meditate will make it very manageable for you.
Meditating is excellent for calming your nervous system and mind and so helpful for anxiousness and overwhelm.
A common things I hear is "my mind just won’t stop".
Can you relate?
But!! Just sitting quietly for a minute or two with your eyes closed and breathing deeply is actually meditating.
You can start with one minute and build up from there.
Don’t worry about thoughts that come in this is completely normal, even the most practiced person has thoughts when they are meditating.
The other thought I hear often is, "I don't have time for meditating"!
But I'll let you in on how I do it... when I first open my eyes in the morning I use that time to just take a few deep breaths (box breathing technique above)!
It's that easy and simple!
If you are woken by children or your pet and just can't do this, just taking a minute when you are having your morning coffee or tea or watching TV with the kids is a great time as well.
Meditating doesn't have to be done in sacred space, although it would be nice but not the reality for a lot of us.
Just start with 1 minute and slowly build up from there!.
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If you are constantly dealing with an overflow of emotions of overwhelm, anxiousness and lacking self-confidence.
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Information courtesy of Toni B Kinesiology
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