A escape from a chaotic lifestyle

A escape from a chaotic lifestyle

Life is stressful, and stress can cause both weight gain and anxiety. If you need some tips on how to calm your mind and temporarily escape the chaos that life often brings, then my meditation tips and gentle yoga routine will be perfect for you.

Many people consume foods that are high in sugars, fats and salt to help them feel good during times of stress. I discovered that exercise made me feel good and provided me with a longer lasting calming effect, compared with the temporary satisfaction I received from my cookie escape.

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The harsh reality is that the feel-good factor we get from consuming these sugary and fatty treats is short lived. In addition, consuming these foods can lead to poor overall health and weight gain. Finding other ways to manage stress is very important. During times of stress, I turn to yoga and meditation to help me relax.

It’s not always practical to jump into an exercise routine in moments of stress. Exercising your mind is just as important as exercising your body. Today, I want to share with you a great way to regain your focus, calm your mind and at the same time avoid the pitfalls that come with reaching for the cookie jar in times of stress. Yoga and meditation are not new concepts. Rather, they are ancient practices that are associated with some wonderful health benefits.

Meditation

In my opinion meditation is simply a term for spending some time disconnecting from the chaos of life, and attempting to quiet your mind and be in a calm state of awareness. A recent conversation that I had with a friend made me realize that meditation is often misunderstood. These common misunderstandings get in the way and stop people from giving it a try.

He told me, “I’ve tried meditation in the past because my job is so highly stressful with incredibly long hours, but I quit meditating because I thought I was a terrible meditator. I could never totally clear my mind, so I would get frustrated and quit. But now I understand that having thoughts is simply a part of the process.” What he said is exactly how I used to feel about trying to meditate.

As with all things relating to health and fitness, there are many schools of thought and many methods. Today I will share with you my practical tips for calming your mind and reflecting on your day with simple and practical meditation advice.

Aim to find 20 minutes of quiet time for yourself once or twice a day. Remember that meditation is considered a practice, just like yoga. So yes, that means it may actually take practice to feel the full calming effects.

If sitting still is not for you, you can meditate in motion while walking or running.

My Sunday run is what I call my ‘mommy escape.’ I relax and clear my mind by focusing on my breathing, and if I have trouble relaxing I simply rhythmically count my strides 1-2, 1-2. I then focus on my breathing and do some yoga stretches. Before I know it, one beautiful hour of calm has passed me by and I am ready to go full steam ahead with keeping my kids safe while they play. They may have mastered the art of walking, but now it’s all about climbing trees and riding skateboards. It helps me to take my 20 minutes every day for my sanity.