Managing Stress

Stress is a normal and natural physical response and is our body's ability to protect itself but is often viewed as negative.  This reaction better known as "The Fight or Flight Response" helps us stay alert, energetic and focused, this can be beneficial to us. Winning a sporting event, successful public speaking or passing an exam can all be partially due to a healthy response to stress. However, to much stress can be harmful and cause us physical and emotional damage.

We experience chronic stress when our body is subjected to overwhelming amounts of physical and psychological threats. Our body does not differentiate between moderate or extreme triggers of stress, so it reacts with the same intensity regardless of how minor or major the cause, meaning being caught in a long traffic jam or arguing with a work colleague can be the catalyst for intense stress related symptoms which may include anxiety, headaches, muscular tension, fatigue, mood swings, upset stomach and lack of enthusiasm.

All of us have different tolerance levels when it comes to calculating stress so it is important for us to understand our stress thresholds, factors that influence our stress tolerance can include our ability to deal with emotions, sense of control, attitude, physical health and our ability to deal with stress inducing situations. These are what enable us to maintain a sense of calm while others may become completely overwhelmed.

We must examine the factors that cause us stress and it is important for us to look at the ways we react to stress and whether or not we need to alter our response to it. Many of us react to stress by freezing up becoming agitated internally, while others may become outwardly agitated and become volatile or even become withdrawn showing little or no emotion. We need to recognise our personal stress triggers and reactions, this is the key to moving forward and coping with stress.

Stress can affect any of us at any time especially if we undertake fast paced and challenging workloads. Strategies for managing stress can include avoiding unnecessary stress, altering our situation or environment, increasing our fitness level and making time for leisure and relaxation. Taking control of our life and prioritizing what is important to us are integrial parts of managing stress.

Ray Ronson.

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Is it your birthday today?

June 2nd The Day of The Problem Solvers

For those born on June 2, problems and difficulties abound.  This is not as bad as it seems, however, for dealing with these obstacles is for them a way of life.  As a matter of fact, when things are going smoothly, June 2 people may search for or even create new problems to work on.  Those born on this day often choose professions where they help others to cope with difficulty.  In this way, they can outwardly objectify personal problems that they have been dealing with all their lives.  Rarely will June 2 women marry a simple, uncomplicated person.  Indeed, being married to a problematic personality provides endless challenges, but also interesting involvement.  Unfortunately, those women who have such a relationship can also suffer deep emotional frustration coming to grips with the limitations of their partner and the denial of their own needs.

The lives of  June 2 people are rarely if ever dull.  Indeed, constant variety is required to satisfy the complicated needs and urges of those born on this day, and thus new projects, new endeavours abound.  Failure in no dampens the enthusiasm of these hardy souls.  In fact, June 2 people grow more steadfast to calamities of all sorts.  Ultimately nothing is viewed as an overwhelming catastrophe in a life chock-full of small disasters - everything becomes relative, a matter of degree.  Because those born on this day are super-dependable and capable of handling most any crisis that comes along, they are extremely valuable both at home and at work.  They must, however, control an indication for offering unwanted advice.

Unsurprisingly, the emotional life of June 2 people is rocky.  Their feelings are very complex and difficult to characterize.  Though as stated above, June 2 people handle crisis with great aplomb, in their own lives lasting calm sometimes seems out of reach, as they go through periodic upheavals.  Moreover, their impulses lead them not to security, comfort and happiness but to more precarious situations.

Although they value freedom, it is actually commitment which attracts June 2 people.  Again and again they essentially give up their personal freedom by tying themselves to someone else.  They actually may be either contributing to the other person's unhappiness or to their own, but as they see it everything is for the good.  Rarely do June 2 people recognise the unusual nature of their relationships, nor are they particularly interested in fathoming out their own "problems".  Yet though all of their difficulties, the excellent organizers born on this day do achieve a kind of stability in their lives and as they grow older it seems as if there is nothing that they cannot handle.

NUMBERS AND PLANETS

Those born on the 2nd of the month are ruled by the number 2 and by the Moon.  Since those ruled by the number 2 are better co-workers and partners, this helps June 2 people fit in better at work and in relationships.  However, it may also act as a brake on serious individual initiative and action, producing frustration, especially since the moon's influence is strongly reflective and passive.  The combined influence of the Moon and Mercury (ruler of Gemini) can make for glib and facile responses, and a desire to please; this is  particularly true for many second children born on this day who up subordinated to a more powerful sibling.

TAROT

The 2nd card of the Major Arcana is The Priestess, shown seated on her throne, calm and impenetrable.  She is a spiritual women who reveals hidden forces and secrets, empowering us with knowledge.  Favourable qualities of this card are silence, intuition, reserve and discretion; negative values are secretiveness, mistrust, indifference and inertia.

HEALTH

Since June 2nd people are usually social creatures, they may gain weight after too many parties and dinners out.  Vegetarian dishes can serve to limit excess fat in the diet and when at home June 2nd people can better control their calorie intake by developing cooking skills.  As far as exercise is concerned,one-on-one competitive sports like squash and tennis are good for June 2nd people and release their frustrations.  Those born on this day are themselves experts in matters of health and diet but should beware of giving too much advice to others except, of course, in a professional capacity.  Regular and extended holidays are essential for the overworked nervous systems of those born on this day.

ADVICE 

Don't carry the world on your shoulders.  Think of yourself more often and cultivate independence.  Don't always involve other people in your plans; try doing things alone sometimes.  Actively seek happiness and contentment.  Be guarded with your advice.

MEDITATION 

"Wishes too often come true"

STRENGTHS

Inventive
Adaptable
Problem Solving

WEAKNESSES

Picky
Problem Creating

BORN ON THIS DAY

Thomas Hardy (British 19th c. novelist, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure)

Charlie Watts (British drummer, Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts Big Band)

Marquis de Sade (French writer, Justine, sexual sadist, writer of pornographic works, tales of depravity, served many years in prison for sado-masochistic crimes)
Tarzan)
Edward Elgar (British Victorian composer)

Johnny Weissmuller (US Olympic five gold medal-winning freestyle swimmer, actor, Tarzan)

Hypnotherapy For The Treatment Of Alcoholism

Hypnotherapy For The Treatment Of Alcoholism

The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were then first civilisations to use healing techniques that have now evolved into what is now termed 'Hypnotherapy'.  These methods of healing are today used to treat a variety of illnesses, emotional problems including alcoholism.  Hypnotherapy has been proven a safe and effective form of treatment and has been adopted by many health care professionals as a complementary therapy for many ailments.  So is hypnotherapy effective in the treatment of alcoholism?

The therapeutic effects of hypnotherapy are the successful implanting of positive suggestions and helping tense and anxious people to relax by putting them into a relaxed state of mind.  The habit of excessive alcohol consumption is something that has been installed into the minds of chronic alcohol drinkers by various factors which may include social upbringing, peer influence, media advertising or problems dealing with stress.

There are those that believe hypnotherapy does not deal directly with the causes but instead helps reduce the symptoms of alcohol cravings which lead to excessive consumption of alcohol.  For example people may binge drinkto cope with the stress of lifes problems such as work or relationships.  Hypnotherapy is used as a tool to relax the mind of a client rather than brow-beating or commanding them to be stress free.

Many of the triggers of alcohol cravings which lead to binge drinking cannot be avoided during everyday situations so hypnotherapy has an important role to play in this area.  It can help clients to cope with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal along with teaching them relaxation techniques and along with expert counselling can introduce empowering thoughts and ideas that profound affect on people suffering from alcoholism.

To conclude, hypnotherapy treatment along with counselling can help treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and cravings and has an important role to play in helping clients set realistic goals and to achieve them.

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Hypnotherapy for Athletic and Sports Improvement

Hypnotherapy for Athletic and Sports Improvement.

Mentally rehersing before a game or match is not a new idea, visualising playing a gameor undertaking event and already seeing it as won while in hypnosisis a techinique practiced by many top athletes and sports persons.  For example, some professional sports persons or teams employ the services of Hypnotists or use therapeutic recordings as part of their routine training for motivation and for revitalising their physical body.  These hypnotic techniques may also asist in easing their physical aches as well as installing psychological well-being and enthusiasm.

Fear is the greatest enemy of many athletes: fear of losing, fear of injury, being humiliated in public or even a fear of winning.  There are athletes and sports persons who play excellently while practising but will freeze up during an actual game or event while under the watchful or critical eye of spectators.  This pressure often inhibits a good performance. 

Athletes must be relaxed enough to perform well, this allows their natural coordination and timing to flow with the movement of their game.  In this flow their every movement feels right.  Hypnosis can bypass the critical and doubting parts of their mind to allow them to experience their fullest potential. 

Hypnotherapy for sports or athletic improvement can be utilized  for both competitive and non competitive sports and can help sports persons fine tune their concentration allowing them to use better their body's natural adrenalin for a greater and more focused performance.

(C) Ray Ronson 

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Managing Stress

Managing Stress

Stress is often viewed by many people as negative, it is in reality a natural and normal physical response. A stress response is only our bodies capability to defend and protect itself. This “fight-or-flight” response can help us stay energetic, focused and alert. These actions can be valuable. A passing of an important examination, the success of a presentation of a speech, or a performance in front of a live audience can all be in part due to a healthy stress response. On the other hand, too much stress can result in severe damage to a person, physically, mentally and emotionally.

Chronic stress is created when our body is exposed to an uncontrollable amount of physical and emotional threats. Since our body cannot distinguish between extreme or moderate stress triggers, it reacts with the same intensity, despite how major or minor the cause. This means that a long delayed flight or being caught in severe traffic congestion can be the trigger for excessive stress related symptoms (that may feel as intense as a real life-or-death situation). Symptoms may include muscular tension, headaches, tiredness, anxiety, changes in eating habits, mood swings, lack of enthusiasm, and/or stomach upsets.

Everyone has a different tolerance level when it comes to stress. It is important for us to understand our own individual stress level tolerance. Circumstances that influence stress tolerance include: our ability to deal with emotions, our preparation for stress-inducing circumstances, our sense of control, attitude, support network, physical health and nutritional level, fitness level and  sleeping pattern. These factors are what enable us to conserve a sense of calmness while other people feel completely overwrought.

To cope with our stress levels we must study the factors that cause it, it is important for us to observe the ways in which we react to stress, and whether or not our responses need to be changed. Some of us react to stress by clamming up and becoming extremely internally agitated. Others become very outwardly agitated and may become volatile. Some become withdrawn and show hardly any or no emotion at all. Understanding our personal stress triggers and our reaction to these are an important step to facing and coping with negative factors in our lives.

Even though stress can affect you at any time, those persons with fast paced and pressurised working conditions are most prone to the signs and symptoms of stress.  Coping mechanisms for stress whether it be personal or work related may include: avoiding any unnecessary stress, altering your situation or environment, accepting and adapting to your environment, increasing your level of fitness and taking time out for your own leisure and relaxation.  Planning and taking control of your life and deciding whats truly important (and worth stressing over) are essential methods of coping with and combating stress.


Ray Ronson. (c) 2012

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Increasing Mind Power

Increasing Mind Power


Have you ever considered the many ways there are to increase your mind power?  There are many methods, the following are just a few.

The following are powerful excersises to be used to increase your mind power, these have been used and proven to increase the rate at which your brain produces new brain cells to keep your brain alert and functioning to its maximum. These excersises are physical, cardio and mental.

To increase your mind power you need to begin by eating more healthy foods and if needed, take nutritional supplements such as - Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, folic acid, selenium and alpha-lopoic acid, these are all associated with improved memory function. Fish, green,  vegetables, nuts (Almonds are believed to improve memory) lean meat and olive oil are all considered to be excellent foods to stimulate brain.

Ginkgo Biloba, a herbal supplement increases blood flow to the brain, another supplement, St. John's Wort  has also been shown to assist with increasing mind power by creating a positive mood; apple juice is renowned for its ability to produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which results in increased memory. It has been suggested to avoid foods high in starch i.e. pasta, rice, and white bread as they can deplete B-complexVitamins.

Restful sleep, at least 5 hours a night, meditation, yoga or just taking time out to relax, these are all excellent therapies for your mind. Fatigue or stress will deplete much of your brains energy, which in turn will affect your brain function and memory. Try taking advantage of  'power naps' these are believed to improve mind power, 'power naps' are short 10 minute naps during the middle of the day.

Things like creative writing, crossword puzzles and speed reading will keep your brain stimulated,  increasing your brains sharpness and agility, just like muscular excersise, your brain requires exercise to function at its best and just like your body the brain needs a period of rest so that it can proccess and digest new information more easily and arrange it in the correct area allowing for easier access when the information is needed to be recalled.

Increasing your mind power doesn't necessarily mean increasing your intelligence; rather it is a way of using your brain and memory more effectively, increasing the speed of access to information and preventing the loss of brain or mind function. Keeping your mind and brain fit and healthy is just as important as it is for the rest of your body and it is never too late to start.

(Ray Ronson)

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Using Positive Affirmations

Using Positive Affirmations

It has been proven that using positive affirmations will dramatically improve your lifes outcomes, this is well supported by medical and scientific evidence. Whichever part of your life you choose to improve, health, career, bad habits,  a positive attitude is a major factor in achieving success.

'Positive Thinking' techniques are one of the most popular and widely known because they are simple to use and are effective.  Any self-help or success strategy will use these tecniques to achieve the desired outcome.

A large percentage of all the thoughts you have daily are negative. These negative thoughts damage your ability to succeed and can eventually affect your health. Using positive affirmations is an excellent way to combat this negativity and gain control of your thinking.

Positive affirmations are short positive statements that you repeat to yourself on a  regular basis or you can leave them around written on post-its where they will be easily seen.  To create them they must be positive, in the present tense and state something that is wanted. The secret is to keep them brief as this makes it easier for them to be remembered and repeated.

Positive affirmations will challenge your negative thoughts and beliefs. Used correctly these affirmations will curb the flow of negative thoughts and the words that give them power over you.   Using affirmations is more than just repeating words over and over. It is a process of becoming aware of your thoughts and words in your day to day life. The more you can consciously include the positive intent of your affirmations into your daily thoughts and words, the quicker they wil take effect and work for you.

By developing small but positive changes in your mindset you can gain an enormous impact on your success.  Simply put, if you can steer your thinking onto a positive path , the benefits will follow naturally. A positive attitude is very important when it comes to your health and emotional wellbeing because many illnesses and ailments have been associated with negative beliefs and emotions.

Virtually every aspect of your life can be linked to your own beliefs and behaviors. The choices you make and the behaviors you have today will be the things that determine your future tomorrow. If you desire your future to be better than your past you need to change the thoughts that created that past and change them for ones that will bring you the future you want. Positive affirmations and positive thinking techniques are one of the best ways to achieve this.

(Ray Ronson)

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