Thursday, March 20, 2008

Set Aside Time to Ponder

Mental health is as important as the physical. When you take time out to reflect on the things you've done each day and relax, you provide your body the quiet pause it needs to emotionally recharge. Some ideas for becoming more centered mentally are as follows:

Meditation
Deep breathing exercises - breath awareness, control, and
Yoga/stretching
Massage and self-massage
Attending to your spiritual needs through practice and awareness
Acupuncture/acupressure
Positive thinking and self-help
Chiropractic care - for both mental and physical issues

Many of these activities work well in conjunction with one another, and are often more powerfully realized than when used alone. Structure your schedule so that you have 20 minutes to yourself everyday, where you are not required to do anything for anyone else but you and try some of these activities. Your health will thank you for it.

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