How to Stay Calm Amid The Storm.pptVIP

How to Stay Calm Amid The Storm? It seems that we are living in a state of high stress during work hours and spending all our spare time trying to de-stress through various methods: sport, yoga, socialising, alcohol, the list goes on. It’s a constant battle to regulate our stress levels and usually an unfruitful one! What if we could maintain a healthy state of serenity amid all the noise and demands of life. We could go about our work and feel the same emotional balance as we do when resting. As difficult as it might sound it is possible to stay calm amid the storm of life! A few simple practices can make all the difference. first of all, check in with yourself regularly, even when you think you are calm. Are you holding any tension in your body? The chances are yes, you are. Do a quick body scan and release any areas of tension that you find. The most simple and quickest way is to take a deep breath and to consciously release the tension on the out breath. If however you are already wound up, you may need something stronger to get you back to centre. No, not alcohol! Reiki Healing can be a great release. I remember going for a Reiki Treatment a few years ago, I was already stressed from a days work and on top of that I had a run in with someone close that infuriated me. So needless to say, I was in need of time out and some healing. During the session I felt the tension and anger melt away and I came out of it refreshed and feeling compassion for the person I had been at odds with. Of course, it may not always be practical to drop everything any time you are stressed to have a relaxing Reiki Healing. A simple and free alternative is to practice meditation. The benefits of meditation are so huge and scientifically proven that it is surprising that it is not more prolific. I believe that it should be taught in schools from junior infants onwards. If each child was taught how to meditate, they would grow up to be more peaceful, loving, centred and thoughtful individ