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I Want To Feel Better - Inside & Out
How
To Rest, Relax and Recharge
It’s unfortunate, but in today’s society it
is far too common for adults to drag on day after day, lacking
the sleep their bodies desperately need. There is often too
much to do and too little time, and so we take that time we
need away from our sleep. Workaholics aren’t the only ones
who sacrifice their sleep – college students and work at home
parents are also known to stay up until the wee hours of the
morning, getting maybe 4-5 hours of sleep each night. Our bodies
don’t appreciate this, and in fact not getting enough rest
can spell disaster.
At least two major studies (using a million or so subjects)
have shown that those who get less than 7 hours of sleep each
night have a much higher mortality rate than those who sleep
more. There are many reasons our bodies begin to break down
without adequate rest. Without the ability to completely recharge
after a full day of running all its processes, the systems
get sluggish, organs perform less than optimally, and the body
itself becomes stressed. No longer does it have the ability
to recuperate, to heal, or be properly nourished. It shuts
down from the inside out.
If you need help getting extra sleep, try avoiding caffeine
6-8 hours prior to bedtime, getting regular exercise (early
in the day), and sleeping in a dark and quiet room. Some people
may even need a midday nap to give their body the daily rest
it needs for optimum wellness. Quiet activities such as reading
a book or watching a television show in bed can also aid in
relaxation, but be sure to avoid activities that are taxing
on your thought processes – the most common cause of insomnia
includes the inability to stop thinking or worrying about what
life may bring.
You may also want to get into the habit of setting
aside quiet time to let your mind recharge during the course of the day.
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got a lot of distractions
and demands on your focus throughout the day, and such constant
busyness can be incredibly draining.
If the thought of setting aside time to rest your mind seems
like an unattainable luxury for you, you may be surprised to
learn that it doesn’t have to take as long as you probably
think. Try using the first 5 or 10 minutes of your lunch hour
to step outside and clear your mind of scattered thoughts.
Take a few deep breaths and maybe even walk a few paces to
stretch your body at the same time.
Do this again right before you go to bed in the evening, or
after a particularly stressful situation. For example, if you’ve
been cramming for 6 hours to finish a project deadline, take
the next 10 or 15 minutes to sit quietly or otherwise allow
your mind to rest before jumping into the next project. Sometimes
that’s easier said than done, but you’ll notice a dramatic
improvement in your level of concentration and focus if you
do this regularly.
Finally, don’t neglect your spiritual renewal either! You
may not think your spirit is in need of rest and relaxation;
after all, isn’t that part of us infinite and indestructible?
Most people would say so, but they would also probably agree
that it’s possible to dim or diminish our spiritual selves
simply by neglecting them for extended periods of time. Take
time each day to honor your spirit and connect with your inner
essence. You can do this through meditation, journaling, dance,
prayer, creative pursuits, or any other activity that makes
you feel in touch with the deepest part of you.
Relaxation Affirmation:
I give myself permission to rest, relax and recharge.
I deserve to feel peaceful and serene in all areas of my life.
I choose to release all tension, worry, fear and stress now.
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by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2008
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