We understand that stressors and dysfunctional lifestyle factors, such as sleep deprivation, bad diets, and toxic work environments are contra-indicated to your health. Yet the demands of our modern lifestyle make it seem as if we always have to be “on” and ready for the next thing.
Being “on” also means being connected to all different electronics devices, which puts us in constant contact with all EMFs ( electromagnetic fields), which also harms the nervous system.
This, combined with unbalanced bodies and non-optimal nutrition, never allows our body to rest and recuperate. If we don’t let the body have the time it needs to rest, this can lead to chronic illness, pain, and fatigue. But worse is the loss of vitality that happened along the way, and you lose the energy and motivation to live your life the way you want.
Along with balancing your body correctly, drinking enough good water, and eating for your metabolic type, you need to make sure you are allowing time for proper sleep, rest, and play.
Getting close to 8 hours of restful sleep will produce tremendous benefits to your body and mind. In short, it allows everything time to heal and rest. If you don’t allow this time, you will always be putting yourself in the deficient zone.
Short quick naps or allowing your brain some rest time during the day will help you feel more energetic and centered later in the day. Meditation can be beneficial—taking a few moments to stop and allow thoughts and feelings just to pass by. The benefits and applications are numerous.
- Get 8 hours of sleep a night and be asleep no later than 10….10:30pm. Sleep not only keeps you looking good it also has a cascade of internal effects:
- Improved memory, being more creative, sharpen attention, and improve brain function.
- Reduces inflammation.
- Improves your performance.
- Have a healthier weight.
- Reduces stress.
- It improves your mood and wards off depression.
Making time for play allows you to operate and connect to more of the “left brain” aspects of yourself. It takes you out of the “check off tasks” persona and allows for creativity and intuition to come into your life.
With as busy as people are today, this can be a hard thing to start. Plan some time where you don’t schedule ANYTHING. When you start doing this, you will notice a fuller existence even when you are in task mode. You will be more creative and have more intuitive thoughts while you are trying to get things done.
The benefits of play
- Relieve stress. …
- Improve brain function. …
- Stimulate the mind and boost creativity. …
- Improve relationships and your connection to others. …
- Keep you feeling young and energetic. …
As much as making a plan to workout, eat well, and exercise properly is a fantastic way to achieve your health and fitness goals, taking time to sleep, rest, rejuvenate and “goof off” are vital to your success in life.
- Be nice to yourself! Beating yourself up with head trash, overextending yourself, not trusting your instincts, and doing actions that don’t truly fulfill you or reflect who you are, will always leave you feeling deficient.
