Processing: I find rest when I process things out by prayer or talking with a trusted friend or mentor. If I’ve been up against a challenge, taking each “bothersome” detail and finding a powerful positive for it, brings balance. Takes a little while to do, but it's so worth it.
I try my best to keep in mind that I can’t change what already occurred, but I can choose how I react or respond to it. I’d rather choose health, life and much joy.
Mindfulness: Whether it’s household chores, researching, reading, I need down time in between. Taking a break between tasks allows for a recharge. Even if it’s just 5 minutes. I close my eyes, breathe deeply, and do mind-body check.
What’s a mind-body check?
- Are my brows furrowed? (I soften them)
- Is my jaw clenched? (whoa, unclench it)
- Are my shoulders shrugged? (I relax them down)
- Am I wringing my hands or holding them in a fist? (I open my hands and rest them on my lap)
- Are my toes curled or relaxed? (gently relax them)
- Is my breath shallow or deep in and out and rhythmic? (I begin to breathe deeply)
- How grateful am I right now? (I proceed to find a few things in the moment)
- What is my most dominant thought? (If it’s to rush or be stressed, I deal with it in prayer)
Now, I’m completely relaxed, grateful, fixed my mind on things above and emotionally at rest.
Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.
Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.
Connected: Emotional rest comes more easily when I have support of family and friends. I choose to let them know where I’m at and am completely transparent about it. They’ll pray with me or for me and I know I’m not alone. But, they won’t know if I don’t share.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 It's better to have a partner than go it alone.
Share the work, share the wealth.
And if one falls down, the other helps,
But if there's no one to help, tough
Ecclesiastes 4:9 It's better to have a partner than go it alone.
Share the work, share the wealth.
And if one falls down, the other helps,
But if there's no one to help, tough
You as a community bring emotional rest to me in asking for my prayer requests here or at your sites and posting uplifting comments here.
Release: Most importantly is letting go of the negativity. Letting go frees me to live a life of appreciation and joy. Release increases spiritual, physical, emotional health and well-being.
Psalm 39:2 So I remained utterly silent,
not even saying anything good.
But my anguish increased;
Psalm 39:2 So I remained utterly silent,
not even saying anything good.
But my anguish increased;
Simple Tips:
-Smiling on purpose really does make me relax!
-Taking time to tell my friends and family I appreciate and love them. This really gives me emotional rest.
-Receiving love, encouragement, and help refreshes me.
-Hugs!!!
-Journaling and writing about it.
-Hugs!!!
-Journaling and writing about it.
-Nix the caffeine when over emotional and opt for herbal aromatic teas that relax me.
-Careful of the Emotional Eating. Although, 75% chocolate does have magensium :D It's a natural relaxant. Okay, 2 pieces eaten slowly...hee hee.
-Play, have fun & laugh until it hurts :D
-Careful of the Emotional Eating. Although, 75% chocolate does have magensium :D It's a natural relaxant. Okay, 2 pieces eaten slowly...hee hee.
-Play, have fun & laugh until it hurts :D
How about you?
Any tips or lifestyle habits to share that bring emotional rest?
I’d love to read about it.
The whole FaithJam community is sharing on this today. Over here
Thank You so much Bonnie!
