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In seeking out a life coach, counselor, mentor or minister – many usually feel that there is simply something (that they often cannot explain) that is missing in their lives. It is my fervent belief that we all are born with a “God-shaped” hole in our hearts.
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Undoubtedly the fastest way to feel better, short of taking Prozac, Valium, Xanax, Lexapro, or some other extreme method (like drinking or drugs) is to get off your rear and do some exercise. And, in most instances, the more you do, the better off you’ll be, mentally and physically.
Many of my clients who find themselves in the heat of crisis also discover that they’re gaining weight, particularly in the belly area. This, of course is due to a number of factors including high cortisol in the body from being overstressed, as well as bad eating habits and lack of exercise. In moments such as these, when the body is under extreme duress from crisis, it’s important to eat the right things. Hence, this short video on Eggs and Oatmeal for weight loss.
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“. . .THIS is why it’s so important to never allow yourself to operate on an empty tank. Existing in a cloud of problems or crisis is no fun and can easily ruin your life or at the least, seriously set you back.”
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what if our “life needle” starts pointing to empty? Many times we seek help or try to find ways to recharge or refill our life tank, if we even recognize our need. But many times, we seek out the wrong things or perhaps we just keep going, thinking we’ll soon make it to that gas station and get a refill.
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. . .good, established boundaries play an essential role in maintaining a healthy and happy life. Even the most well-adjusted, healthy individuals have established boundaries in place, whether they realize it or not. Boundaries are an essential part of their achieving healthy balance, success and happiness in life.
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Many of us have a common disorder that I call “Boundary Amorphic Disorder” or B.A.D. This disorder is the reasons that many of us are plagued with disappointment, pain and crisis.
As a quick tip to make your life a bit sweeter, a bit more pleasant today, think through the question – “Will your present trouble or difficulty matter at all a year from now?”
Laughter releases endorphins like exercise, which help us feel good and relieve pain. In the midst of stress and crisis, we should strive to laugh more to make life better.
If we don’t watch it, our thinking can become negative, obsessive and spiral out of control, leading to panic, stress, anxiety and unhappiness. Here’s what Richard Carlson says about it in his book called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”.
