Morning routine - deep breathing

Practice of S.T.R.O.N.G.E.R.

Very often as soon as we hear the alarm clock we jump out of bed as it was on fire...or keep pressing the snooze button until it is time to jump out of bed.

But there is a better way to start off the day and it take just 1 minute.

S is for Sacred Time

Letter S stands for - sacred time - deep breathing. The fast breathing as you jump out of the bed will not cut it! Before you step out of your bed take several deep breaths, and smile.

I set up a vibration on my Fitbit - 5 minutes before my alarm clock goes off. This gives me enough time to do the breathing. 

Taking deep breaths as soon as I get up sets a relaxing tone to my morning. Although sometimes I still forget to do it and I jump out of bed if my life was in danger. But like everything, it take time to get the new routine in place and fully benefit from the change.

Mindful Eating - for better health

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is "a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique".

Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is eating with pleasure. It involves intention to eat, attention on the food, feeling each bite.

The mindful eating helps:

  • to bring awareness of physical and emotional triggers for needing food
  • to recognise feeling of satiety
  • to enjoy food
  • to select more nutritious food

Mindful eating is a powerful tool for discovering a healthier, happier relationship with food.