In order to experience wellness, the first step is to slow down, become more aware of your physical body and take time to find your breath - literally.
It is essential to make time available each day to retrieve yourself from the outside world, access your inner self and really listen to what your body is saying. This enables you to tap into your own resources and to reach a point of balance and well-being...
For some the practice of Tai-Chi, Yoga or Qi-Gong marries their need to exercise with a spiritual practice, deepening the connection between body, mind and spirit.
Those of us with a caring personality can so easily put aside our own needs in order to respond to the needs of others, and yet peeling away the distractions from our daily routine is crucial in order to bring clarity and insight into our daily lives, focus on what our own needs are, and how we can best handle all our everyday responsibilities while remaining calm and focused...
Do you feel stressed? Overworked? Are you so busy that you rarely find time to rest? Do you put aside your own needs in order to respond to all the tasks that are required of you?
If you keep going, you may think you are achieving better results but what toll is it taking on your body?
The practice of Mindfulness is like servicing your inner self. Stress can creep on you with debilitating effect on your mood, performance, productivity, concentration and ability to focus and you may experience headaches, sleeplessness, low energy, frequent colds and flus, or general unhappiness.
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