Take 5 and ReCharge ??
Welcome! Let's bring you back home in this newsletter from a
Human DOING
to a
Human BEING
We are going to be stepping away from the endless 'to-do' lists and reconnecting with you with your true self
This is what we have lined up today...
Let's go!
The Role of Somatics in Stress Management ??
Stress is essentially our body's response to something external that we feel internally as a sensation, whether real or perceived.
It's a natural process of adaptation to stimuli, yes I said natural ??
It's not the big nasty everyone makes it out to be! ??
The problem comes when we don't adapt to these "stimuli" effectively and continue to internalise the activation that has happened
It's this continued internalisation that can lead to chronic stress, which we all know can negatively impact our mental and physical health
Somatic practices focus on the body's sensations and the physical experience of the activation
By engaging in Somatics, you can become more attuned to your bodily sensations associated with the stimulus or stressor
This relationship of listening is the first step in managing stress
Because it allows you to recognise and connect with it on a physical level.
Once there is a relationship of listening, somatics can help to actively discharge the stress feelings.
The first step is to build a relationship with the stimulus that is causing an activation in you
Feeling its impact on the body
Like
?? Tight shoulders
?? Clenched Jaw
?? A knot in your stomach
Knowing and identifying this is such power
Rather than ignoring or suppressing these signs
The next step is to MOVE! ????
Movement is our first and most primal language NOT SPEECH ????
You can't think your way out of an emotion that you are FEELING
You have to move it!
This could be activities like dance or more subtle practices like tai chi, depending on what you find works the best for you for your
Abilities and Personality
The key is that the movement is used as a form of expression and release, helping to process and let go of the stored stress.
Why I Told My Client To STOP Jounalling and Meditating For Her Stress Levels ??
We had a new client join us last week from Australia
She was on the verge of a breakdown
But she was journaling, doing her affirmations and visualising every day!
We told her to STOP THAT!
Why?
We are all told by the experts (even me) to
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?? Journal
?? Breathe
?? Meditate
But the problem is that it can turn into another TO DO thing that you tick off a list
It's something you feel you HAVE to do to "fix" yourself
Instead, we asked them to just BE and "do" nothing
Take the time that you spent in journalling and doing all the "well-being tick list chores" and do NOTHING
Just BE!
After all, we are human BEINGS, not human DOINGS right
And from that place of just BEING organic, intuitive AND inspired action takes place
And that might look like
?? Breathing
?? Meditating
?? Journalling
But the intention and energy to it is so different
Even just the notion of not having to do it was a huge relief for her
But it turns out she did journal and it was super powerful stuff!
Quick Tips for being a Human BEING
Experts Corner ??
We want to introduce you to a mentor of ours
Dr Scott Lyons ??
He is a clinical psychologist and co-author of "The Drama Detox", which highlights the importance of recognising our patterns of 'addiction to drama'.
He suggests that many of us engage in over-dramatizing everyday stresses, which enhances our stress levels rather than alleviating them.
By adopting somatic practices, we can shift our focus from external dramas to internal peace and awareness, which helps in breaking the cycle of stress and reactivity.
Make sure you go and check out his work HERE
Our LinkedIn Live Series
Stay tuned as we are delivering a set of LinkedIn Live Audio series talking about all things, stress, burnout, business owners and relationships
It's just us a married couple chatting over the things that matter the most in life with some little anecdotes and tips along the way
If you want to see what happened on the last one head over HERE
2 ways in which you can work with us...
ENERGISED LEADERSHIP ??
Energised Leadership is our flagship program to help you MASTER your stress and energy levels and beat burnout!
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Have a fantastic week and we will catch you on the LinkedIn News Feed!
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6 个月Brilliant read Laura Ash The journalling is on my to do list and today it can do one as I just be. I’ve cleared my afternoon as I need rest and time out before burnout. Thanks for being the gentle nudge I needed x
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6 个月Laura, Your A.C.E. method sounds like a game-changer for preventing burnout! As an Executive & Leadership Coach, I know how crucial it is to find that balance. Your dedication to helping others create work-life harmony is truly inspiring. Keep up the great work!
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6 个月Thank you for sharing
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6 个月Sounds great, I agree I need to regularly move in my day to stay energised.
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6 个月Sometimes it is much needed! Laura Ash