Preparing for sleep the night before is the place to start. Quality sleep vs quantity is vital. A busy mind leading to broken sleep does not allow for a fresh mind on waking. Try some of these simple steps to help you sleep well and then wake well.
1. Use essential oils like Vetiver or Sandalwood in a vaporiser at bedtime to help you switch off and ground yourself so that you can enjoy quality sleep. Try vaporising my own "Sanity Saver" blend contain Vetiver, Geranium, Australian Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang. This simple and earthy blend stops your mind racing so that you can focus on one thing at once like sleeping. It helps to restore some peace and balance to your life during the busiest of times.
2. Reduce intake of alcohol the night before.
3. Sleeping in a cool and dark room, allows you to enjoy a more restful sleep.
4. Not too many heavy refined foods at night as they can lead to sluggish feelings in the morning.
5. Before you go to bed, write a quick note on any thoughts that are in your brain, getting them out allows you to release them until the next day.
6. The most common time for heart attacks is Monday morning, get the works stresses out of your mind before you go to sleep and keep the pressures off your body.
7. If you wake and you are sluggish, start with a cold shower or a brisk walk around the block, they both bring energy quickly to a tired soul.
8. Roll over and enjoy a moment with your partner, don't just race off to get into the work day, even if you are busy and have to go take a moment to be with them and make your heart smile.
9. Vaporise citrus or leaf essential oils like Orange, Lemongrass, May Chang or Grapefruit to enliven you and give you the maybe needed kick up the bum start to the day. These essential oils will help lift you physically and emotionally. Re-gain the feeling that you are really living and not just existing. Try vaporising my favourite morning blend I call it "Play More" and it contains Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, May Chang and Ginger essential oils.
Life Balancing expert Jennifer Jefferies is one of Australia's best-known authors and speakers. Jennifer's simple, practical and proven 7 Steps to Sanity can help bring balance to anyone who wants to have it all without sacrificing their health, sanity or sense of humour along the way. Jennifer is a qualified health practitioner, who speaks to corporations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, sharing practical real-life strategies that help people to improve their health, wellbeing and productivity by finding balance in their lives.
Jennifer has also written numerous books and e-books and life balancing products. You can contact Jennifer at:
Jennifer Jefferies International Pty Ltd
Po Box 4298,
Elanora, QLD 4221 Australia
Phone: +61 7 55986035
http://www.jenniferjefferies.com
Stress is amazingly persistent, even seductive. We get used to... Read More
One of the dumbest things I have ever done is... Read More
Let's face it. If you are stressed, agitated and flitting... Read More
If you've recently experienced loss or are going through a... Read More
We all have it; we live with it daily: stress.... Read More
For those of you who have been living in a... Read More
1. The Mentor Method: think of your favorite person. Someone... Read More
Stress management is a hot topic; stress-related illness and suffering... Read More
My grandmother, a feisty and athletic woman in her younger... Read More
Why are you so busy? Do you really have too... Read More
Traffic jams. Toddler tantrums. Deadlines at work. Money troubles. Too... Read More
When was the last time that you truly took a... Read More
Of all the forms of stress in today's world, computer... Read More
We all know what it's like coming home from a... Read More
The fall season signals a shift in most people's minds.... Read More
The Problem You don't need me to tell you how... Read More
You probably think I'm wacko, but it's true - stress... Read More
... Read More
Rhodiola Rosea is the latest natural remedy to join the... Read More
Life is so busy and as mothers we spend so... Read More
Work stress has become a major problem today. The nature... Read More
Shit happens. I know this to be a fact, because... Read More
With almost 50% of workers complaining that their jobs are... Read More
Positive self-esteem is very important for our general health and... Read More
The pace of life seems to quicken every year. More... Read More
cleaning lady near Lincolnshire ..We wonder how many of you might recognise this scenario?... Read More
When a great Zen Master returned to his country after... Read More
Elizabeth, 32, cried during anger management class as she told... Read More
Stress affects different people in different ways, but affect them... Read More
Self-Care Strategies:Substantial breakfast daily Regular sleeping habits (minimum of 7... Read More
When was the last time that you truly took a... Read More
Rest.It's a good thing to do. As the story goes,... Read More
Don't let stress wear you down. Next time you are... Read More
One of my favorite stories about change is the story... Read More
Looking for some quick stress relief?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker,... Read More
One of the ways I have avoided a lot of... Read More
Have you ever said the words, "This job/my life is... Read More
Everybody deals with fear and anxiety, however some people have... Read More
The main problem in a down economy is that workplaces... Read More
Meditation, relaxation and visualisation are the standard recommendations for reducing... Read More
The brain uses feel-good transmitters called endorphins when managing daily... Read More
Probably the least appreciated form of stress is college stress.... Read More
Learning methods of stress elimination is a vital skill in... Read More
We all know what it's like coming home from a... Read More
Are you looking for stress relief? No drugs, no meditation?... Read More
Whenever we think of 'stress', negative thoughts come into our... Read More
Everyone worries. As bothersome as it is, worry isn't all... Read More
This summer, get away, without going away. Take a mini... Read More
I love a good story and I know I'm not... Read More
But how can this happen to someone?Let's concentrate on how... Read More
Stress Management |