20 steps to beat stress 12th Sept 2016 7.30pm

12th Sept 7.30pm - 20 steps to beat stress  Back by popular demand!

Do you feel like this?

Stress might be the norm these days, but that doesn't mean it has to be that way for you.

It is agreed, by the medical profession, that stress is the cause or aggravates most diseases, yet they continue to treat the symptom not the cause. Come and find out how you can  deal with the cause.
Why spend time and energy managing stress when you can get rid of it?
Discover some simple things you can do that will help you unwind and really release the tension in your body and make a huge difference to your stress levels.
Apply the 20 easy and simple steps in your life so you can feel better and more in charge of your life.
 You can get rid of fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, frustration and all the parts of stress you don't need which are getting in the way of you performing at your best!  You will also see a demonstration of EMDR. This will help you regain clarity, energy and sleep better too.
You can see a demonstration of how quickly and easily a stress issue can be resolved on this EMDR video 

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Back by popular demand!

Due to popular demand I am re-running the 20 steps to beat stress talk on the 9th May at 8pm. For more information and booking click below
20-steps-to-beat-stress talk demonstration

20 steps to beat stress

 Stress might be the norm these days, but that doesn't mean it has to be that way for you.

It is agreed, by the medical profession, that stress is the cause or aggravates most diseases, yet they continue to treat the symptom not the cause. Come and find out how you can  deal with the cause.
Why spend time and energy managing stress when you can get rid of it?

I am giving a talk on the 21st March at 8pm where you will discover some simple things you can do that will help you unwind and really release the tension in your body and make a huge difference to your stress levels.

Apply the 20 easy and simple steps in your life so you can feel better and more in charge of your life.

You can  Book your place for the talk here  or contact me for private sessions.
 
You can get rid of fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, frustration and all the parts of stress you don't need which are getting in the way of you performing at your best!  You will also see a demonstration of EMDR. This will help you regain clarity, energy and sleep better too.

You can see a demonstration of how quickly and easily a stress issue can be resolved on this EMDR video

Ease pain and strain talk demonstrations

Body~Mind Coaching 4 Talk Demonstrations

Learn simple movements and techniques you can use, in your everyday life, to improve your well-being

 

16th March 8pm -Releasing stress, anger, frustration
Demonstration of Trager, EMDR and self help techniques.

13th April 8pm- Feet, balance and walking

Having happy feet can make you fell happy too!

20th April 8pm - Neck and shoulders, 

Easing tension and improving round shouldered posture.

27th April 8pm - Releasing the jaw. 

Jaw tightness can cause headaches, tinnitus, sinus problem among other things.

Talks will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours depending on questions

£3.50 per person per talk or

£5 for either 2 people or 2 talks booked in advance.

Venue: Natural Therapy Centre, 5 Bibury Road, Swindon, SN3 1DD 

Free parking in the street   Places limited to 10

Feel the joy of a stress less life.

To book or for more information and one to one sessions

Julie Nicholls  01793 495551    julie@body-mind-coaching.co.uk

www.body-mind-coaching.co.uk

 

Let me know what topic you would like me to give a talk on.

Hayfever - help the natural way!

Here are things I have learned about hayfever which have helped me and I am now mostly symptom free.

 

I developed hay fever symptoms after getting Hep B vaccine (I had to have it to work as a carer) I was so bad it even kept me in bed.  Homeopathy helped a lot by getting rid of the side effects of the vaccine first then I got given a remedy specific to me. I still had to use most of the tips below to really clear it.

 

Watch you food: cow's milk and cheese are catarrh forming so cut them as much you can, (watch out for those tempting ice creams on sunny days! make some lollies from fruit smoothies instead (much better for your immune system too) You can use rice, almond, hazelnut oat milk which are now widely available in supermarkets. Wheat and soya can be problematic too so reduce these. 

If you have some nettle tea, make up a strong tea, as it helps has anti-histamine properties and you can or add a little lemon juice (cleansing) and honey (local if possible) and drink it. You can use young nettles in cooking - great for soup - (very similar to spinach)- remember to use rubber gloves to prepare them.

Avoid the caffeine, alcohol  and refined sugars as they trigger histamine release.

For the sore, itchy throat, here is what I do: A cup of hot apple juice (made with concentrated apple juice from my local health food store) with 1/2 a tea spoon of my spice mixture (This is pre mixed in a spice jar ready for use- 1ts of ground ginger, 1 of ground clove and 2 of ground cinnamon mix ready for use) stir and cuddle up somewhere comfy and rest.

To help balance the immune system: take Echinaforce (echinacea in liquid form from A.Vogel) especially if you are prone to colds and flue the rest of the year.  Bee propolis is good to take.

If it goes to your chest and you are coughing then you can also take Ivy thyme complex from the same company) Also read my earlier blog on clearing catarrh

For the runny nose you can take Luffa Complex by the same company.

All 3 can be taken with water together if necessary.

For the itchy eyes you can bathe them (with a clean egg cup if you don't have an eye bath)with cooled boiled water with a little bicarbonate soda added. Luffa complex mentioned above is also helpful for itchy eyes.

Read more on hayfever.

To tackle the root cause of the imbalance, you may want to consider what is irritating/ stressing you. You may find it is something you can't do much about (having to care for elderly parents, a situation at work) but you can still reduce the pressure you feel by checking in with yourself to see what would help ease this and do you best to state your needs clearly. (Make sure it is YOUR need, not what you want others to do, it is up to them how they respond to your need for example, I need to feel more supported- I need to rest -have a holiday...not I need you to cook dinner for me, do more round the house....- for more help with this find out about Marshall Rosenberg's Non Violent Communication or NVC)

Even if there is nothing you can do to change the situation, you can change how you view/perceive it. We often feel stressed because we feel out of control. In fact if you think about the situation you will realise that you are choosing to be there for some reason, often because not being there seems worse - putting parents into a care home , being out of work for example. By accepting that you have some choice in the matter can reduce your stress levels.

You might find having a good scream in a pillow and beating it (or beat the punch bag at the gym while thinking of your stressful situation) can help you release that frustration - better out than in.

If this isn't enough to create a shift then EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing- helps to reframe your situation and give you perspective. You can also watch these videos of how EMDR works on my channel playlist . 

Your body is letting you know something is out of balance so take more time to listen to it. We often spend too much time doing, not enough time being, resting, contemplating our achievements or just being grateful.  Allow yourself to be! Read more about stress and its effects

If none of this has helped, alternative therapies for you to consider are Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Kinesiology or BodyTalk

I hope these help and please share what works for you and let me know if you would like to use EMDR to reduce your stress levels.

3 tips for better sleep.

Good quality sleep is important to feel well and be able to function properly during the day. I hear so many people say they can't remember things, they loose their temper and even thought they don't like something, can't really be bothered to do anything to change it. These can be a sign of sleep deprivation. When you are well rested, you can think more clearly, plan you day, get things done more quickly and will feel less stressed.

Here are 3 tips to help you get better sleep:
1) Plan your food and drink intake so you are not having coffee, tea, chocolate, coke and other pick me up drinks after 2pm and eat 4h before going to bed.
2) Have a bed time routine, this will train your brain that you are going to be going to bed. Here are some ideas of what your evening could be like: Write down any unfinished business you need to attend to the next day so you can let your brain rest rather than churn over it in bed. Switch off phones, computers and tablets at least 1hr before bed time. Avoid exciting movies just before bed, watch them early and then read for example. Get changed, brush your teeth and keep lights to a minimum (ideal if you have dimmer switches or bed side light.  Do some stretching, relaxing or breathing. (not cardio exercises)

3) If your mind can't switch off you can practice 'square breathing' - breath in for a count of 4 pause for 4 out for 4 and pause for 4 so as you breath you can say in your head in 2,3,4, pause 2,3,4, out 2,3,4, pause 2,3,4, The slower you can count and keep the breathing in that rhythm the better.

This is one of the techniques I teach on my relaxation workshop (see below) and it is available on my relaxation CD designed specifically to help induce sleep.

Here is some more information that might help you:
Read more: March of the Sleep Deprived
Read more on making decisions and habits 

If you would like more help then sign up to my newsletter. You will know when the next relaxation workshop is and my next talk on Body~Mind Coaching  for stress relief using EMDR.  You can watch this video of how EMDR works.
 For one to one sessions contact me.

What are your sleeping tips?  I would love to know. You can share them anonymously in the comment box.  Look forward to hearing from you.

What to do with Stress...

Do you feel .... Overwhelmed, depressed, anxious?

Do you get angry easily, find it difficult making decisions?
Do you get headaches, hot flushes, palpitations?

These can be signs of  long term stress!

When you feel nervous about something in particular, going for an interview, taking a test... the sweating, anxiety, butterflies in your stomach these are signs that you are stressed about that issue.


Have you ever thought you would like it to be different but just put up with it because you don't know how else it could be or what to do to change it?   Would you really like to feel different?  Well...You can!

Come an find out: Wed 17th July  7.30m to 9.30pm
Talk Demonstration about STRESS and EMDR
£3 p/p or £5 for 2  Numbers are limited so booking is essential
Natural Therapy Centre
5 Bibury Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1DD.
FREE parking in the street.  Ground floor and disabled access via ramp.

May be you just want to feel more confident, relaxed and clearer?

Then come and find out how stress is affecting you and how Body~Mind Coaching can help release stress quickly and easily with Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing known as EMDR.
You will get a chance to reflect on your own situation through a questionnaire you will be able to complete and take home. You might learn ways in which you can help yourself.
There will be time for questions and answers too.

Come along and find out how you can improve your health and wellbeing.
You will discover how Body~Mind Coaching can help make your goals dreams and aspirations come true more quickly and easily than if you do it on your own.

To book contact Julie 01793 495551 or If you click on the Julie link you will be sent to my contact page where you can  let me know how many places you want to book. Please put 17th July in the subject line and you will receive an email to pay online if you wish.

You can  also watch this video of a session 

What weather are you?

Is a storm raging?

As Billy Connolly puts it, there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing! 

We spend a lot of time focusing on the weather outside of us (which we can do very little about). Have you ever thought of focusing on the weather that is going on inside yourself? 

fake photo of hurricane Sandy over the statue of Liberty

Having seen fake photos of  hurricane Sandy  it made me think how many people are fake too!

When asked how you are, have you ever said you are fine when you are not. Either because you dare not reveal what is going inside you, or may be you have no idea how you really feel.

 

Take a moment to consider how you feel... Is it great weather or is a storm raging inside you? 

If it is good weather, well done!

If there is a storm, then it is unlikely you are as productive as you can be, your are more likely to make mistakes and you are probably feeling stressed.  

Inner storms often occur when there is an issue (or even issues) we have been avoiding, usually for some time. We are avoiding it because it brings up some fear or pain.  However if you can get to the eye of the storm all is still. Like a storm if you can get to the centre of  your issue, really feel it rather than run away from it and find a way to be still, then you will not only gain perspective on all that is going on, you will be able to deal with it effectively.

As Susan Jeffers' book says, you  ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’, you will be able to move on. If you let the fear stop you then things seem worse than they often really are.

If you still can’t face the issue on your own the find someone who can help you, be it a friend, a coach or a therapist… You may find EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) helpful to reduce your sense of fear.  You can watch this video of how it works.

Whatever the weather, enjoy your journey of discovery.