1. Drink the best possible water you can get. This is the first and most important step. While it is all too easy to forget, water really is the basis of our bodies and the key to life. It nurtures all of our tissues, supports mental and physical energy, and is a prime mover for all life on our planet! The sacred importance of water goes beyond the physical and supplies the necessary quality of health that is bouncy, youthful, and vibrant. Give yourself the gift of water today, because it is easy and will almost certainly improve any condition including stress.
2. Consume antioxidants in the easiest and most efficient way for you. Whether they are in an antioxidant capsule supplement, an herbal tea, a spirulina tablet or in a favorite fruit such as strawberry or blueberry, you can add them to whatever you are eating today. These antioxidants work similarly to water in that they support all aspects of well-being and health at the cellular level. You might consider different types of green tea such as matcha, kukicha, or genmaicha to shake up your routine and boost energy and alertness. Basically, antioxidants should be a “food group”. I like to imagine that antioxidant use is a game of balance, whenever we bump into a stressor or toxins, the antioxidant acts as the anti-toxin.
3. Let go of stress, just for today. It’s all too easy to get caught up in ideas of the perfect event, or the perfect life, that we miss the hundreds of perfect moments that spontaneously and generously arise each day. There is a beautiful motto by Master Usui (discoverer of Reiki) which encapsulates this idea: “Just for today, I will not worry. Just for today, I will not anger. Just for today, I will do my work honestly. Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.” Stress is one of the most common barriers to wellbeing. Keep Master Usui’s words with you and remember that all we really have is today.
4. Optimize this day by doing that one nagging task. We all have that one thing we’ve been putting off. It’s time to do it, so that box will be officially “checked” and you can let it go! Get that one thing done, and enjoy the sense of accomplishment and peace.
5. Connect with Nature. Natural environments such as an outdoor walk or meditation calm the mind and boost wellbeing. If you can, step outside for a walk, breathe in fresh air, and take in your surroundings. If you can’t get outdoors, bring nature to you with soundscapes. Dan Gibson’s music offers calming, realistic nature sounds like ocean waves, forest sounds, rain and birdsong to create a soothing atmosphere wherever you are. YouTube has many resources for music that follows this general theme including ones specialized for meditation and best of all, they are often free of cost.
6. Plan the “calm healthy” dinner this evening. I hope you will celebrate your wins today with a nourishing meal. After a busy day, proper nourishment makes all the difference. Here is an example: A meal like pan-seared salmon filet paired with a hearty salad (think spring mix and dark green lettuce) will fuel your body with essential nutrients. Add some roasted sweet potatoes for extra vitamins.
7. Last thing: Make your acupuncture appointment. I had to say it, you know who wrote this 😉 Having your energy boosted, blockages and stagnation cleared, and relaxation infused into your whole body, you will most likely leave feeling lighter than when you came and feelling great knowing that you’re supporting health naturally.
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