Feel Good and Notice It!

There are times in our lives when we get either very busy or stressed.  Our whole system seems to get revved up, and we spend most of our days in our head.  
We can feel

• overwhelmed by how much we have to do
• isolated from other people
• panic and anxiety  
• physically stressed with muscular aches aches and pains, or a sore tummy
• have trouble sleeping

I have noticed that how I feel depends a lot on where I place my attention.   If I keep focusing on the bad/stressful things, then I tend to become more emotional and stressed.  If I focus on what feels good, over time, I get more good going!

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A quick way to to unwind is to notice that there are moments of okayness.  Not every moment is bad or hectic.   One of my practices was to take a deep breath and say to myself: “in this moment I’m okay”.    Or “in this moment I feel alright”.      

By noticing when I feel lighter, okay, awake, calm, peaceful and DRAWING MY ATTENTION to it, I realised that things weren’t bad all the time.    It gives me a sense of relief!

The more I appreciate the periods of okayness, the longer they get!    
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Elayne is a trained Aromatherapist and Bodyworker.   This blog is written from her personal experience - she is a layperson and not a medical practitioner.   If you have on-going stress and anxiety it is recommended that you seek professional assistance.
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