#. Stress Reduction

[hotwife-affairs]

[imawitchywitch]

Please be gentle with yourself this next week 💕 Make sure you have clean sheets, your favorite comfort foods, take a few walks out in nature, and maybe have some little treats on hand.

[sunrisethoughts02]

How to tell when your cup is empty:

in the next few days, we'll be going through a series on filling your own cup in fulfilling and healthy ways, starting with journaling ideas and finally picking our own activities. but first -- how do we know when our cup is empty? it's a little different for every individual, but there's often a few things you can familiarize yourself with to understand in your own physical and emotional space.

-- what is your 'cup?' your cup is your emotional, energetic, and often physical energy. think of waking up well rested and energized for a new day! now compare that feeling to the sensation of coming home after work after a long day, complexly drained and exhausted. this is the feeling of an empty cup. you might also feel....

~ fatigue. this is the most common symptom! often when your cup is empty, you're drained by emotional and energetic events. you have very little energy to give to yourself and others, which is why self-care becomes much more difficult when we're working on empty (often this translates to the physical as well -- we crave sweet and salty things to help boost our adrenal glands and combat fatigue.) this also leads to irritability, because our energy is so drained we revert to internal and external negativity.

~ a felt weight. when my cup is empty or dangerously close, I can feel a heavy sensation centering in my chest; almost this huge emptiness. it's good to create mindfulness around these sensations, because it helps heighten awareness of warning signs.

~ worry and anxiety. you might feel as though you're being helplessly pulled in different directions, without the time or energy to finish anything. you're trying to pour from a cup you haven't replenished!

questions to ask yourself:

~ when do I often feel empty?

~ what activities drain my cup?

~ do any of my own habits help drain my cup?

~ how do I give my energy away and fill other people's cups?

~ how do I feel afterwards?

~ what's my usual habit when my cup is running low? how do I instinctually try to fix it?

~ do those habits serve me well?

in the upcoming weeks, we'll be discussing ways to fill our cups and tweak our individual habits to serve us better :)) have a lovely day, and tune in soon!

drop any questions in the askbox :))

[eatclean-bewhole]

Avoiding caffeine on an empty stomach is also ideal for hormone balance, for those with a compromised gut, and for those with anxiety.

[bodyalive]

“swinging” (c) Bernd Walz

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Descending Modulation: Why Massage Therapy Can Alleviate Pain Posted by Mark Olson | Oct 24, 2019 | Massage, Massage Science [Thanks Barbara Sharp Lmt]

“Clients walk out of a massage session feeling better, not because circulation was altered in the tissue or because of any direct mechanical manipulation of soft tissues, but because of the symphony of nociceptive modulatory activity that emerges both from tactile input and from the meaning the client derives from environmental and social cues. (11)

Once we understand that the tissue is (often) not the issue and how pain is generated and modulated in the brain, we can realize that placebo effects are nowhere near fake but rather an essential therapeutic tool to wield against the real basis for pain. Understanding the mechanisms of descending modulation’s nonspecific effects means that our treatment strategy doesn’t require mechanical focus on the region with the pain. It also means that educating our clients about how pain works becomes part of the treatment (since it can further enhance descending inhibition), and that what and how we communicate to the client about their condition plays a much more central role than what would be expected with the common, passive, unidirectional, tissue-centric model of pain.

Classes on effective listening and communication skills may truly be more valuable than classes in one massage modality or another.” I think the Neuromuscular Reprogramming model using competent, exacting and still soft manual muscle testing fulfills the active communication aspect better than words. Gently teaching a nervous system how to achieve a motion or hold a joint using a fully balanced set muscles does reduce pain.

[wisterianwoman]

How to Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life

[katimorton]

Being stuck in survival mode, or a fight flight freeze or fawn response, can cause you unnecessary anxiety and lead to overwhelming thoughts. This survival mode response can cause you and your body unnecessary stress and anxiety. Many of us learn to live in constant fight or flight due to societal pressures or perhaps childhood trauma or emotional neglect. Living with this trauma can lead us to feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed constantly, or perhaps your anxiety and stress can be easily triggered by small or large events that bring up a trauma response. The good news is that there are therapeutic approaches and therapy types that can help to work on this. But we must first recognize what it is, if we're doing it, why we're doing it, so that we can determine what type of help we need to stop living with constant anxiety and stress. Do you relate to this? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Related videos you may find helpful: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, Understanding Your Stress Responses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP6SX...

Dealing with trauma triggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNG1B...

Are you stuck in freeze mode? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0l25...

[johndunwin]

Breathing in, my breath grows deep - breathing out, my breath goes slow

"Explore the profound mindfulness practice of 'Breathing in, my breath grows deep; breathing out, my breath goes slow.' Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings, this simple yet transformative exercise unites body and mind, cultivates calm, and deepens our understanding of life's impermanence and interconnectedness. A gateway to the richness of the present moment is but a breath away."

The mindfulness exercise, “Breathing in, my breath grows deep; breathing out, my breath goes slow,” is a simple yet profound practice inspired by the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition. It taps into the natural rhythm of our bodies and minds, serving as a gateway to deeper understanding and presence. As you breathe in, you consciously invite your breath to…

[psychicreading-live]

[quimvyfletcher]

Please watch this if you are anxious

[ankilona]

Getting it out of my system:

Yup, I'm one of the scrapbook/reading journal girlies. It helps me with stress relief, and transforms the reading wich (at least for me), was always a passive act to somethingproductive. I always wanted to create something nice, but I have no talent (and more importantly patience) for drawing and other creative hobbies, apart from writing, wich is not that visually satisfying. So I'm stuck with gule stains and washi tape pieces everywhere.

So I tought I share this piece of my reading journal/stress relief/scrapbook with you.

The fantastic fanfiction wich inspired this page is You're Dripping Like a Saturated Sunrise by c_m_li. The pairing is Zukka.

It's become one of my favourites, and I can't wait for the next part of the series.

Ao3 link:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/59976181

[roxanne991]

Hazbin Hotel Halloween Special Fanfiction

7 days left until the party

Remembering what they promised to do first thing when they woke up, they decided to find Vivian in order to talk to her about what’s going on, and sure enough they found her in the kitchen grabbing a quick snack, wanting to head back to her room, but was immediately stopped the 9 fashionistas.

Aurora: Viv, we know that you take your work very seriously ever since you recently started working with us a few weeks back, and that’s amazing, especially since your only 12 years old, and you’ve been making outfits when you were only 8 years old. But you have to know that while doing your job is important, it is also important to maintain your relationships with your loved ones, even in a place like hell, and you also have to take care of your health both physically and mentally. But we all noticed that ever since the second day we’ve been staying at this place, you have been spending less time with us, those bags under your eyes as if you haven’t been getting enough sleep, and have started eating less. We’re all worried about you, so please tells us what’s wrong, and we can help you with whatever it is you are going through?

Knowing them well that they will keep on pestering her until she spills the beans, she decides to tell them everything, and after listening to the whole story, they all decided to help Vivian out with her secret plan for Husk and Alastor to have a romantic private date while everyone else was having a great time at the party. While the other 8 girls would prepare the things for the date, Aurora would try to find out from Alastor what he likes, so that she could inform the other girls so that they could make the chosen place for the date something that both Alastor and Husk would enjoy the atmosphere of the room. All the while, Vivian would be able to get enough sleep, eating enough food and spending time with everyone, but also making sure that Husk’s outfit is finished and with glamorous results

[eatclean-bewhole]

[obbsessedfan]

⋆⭒˚｡⋆ Have a Great Day! ⋆⭒˚｡⋆

Hi ya'll, hope you are having I good day! Today I noticed that I've been kind of stressed and felt not so great, so I had too remind myself that everything's ok. It helped a lot, so this is your reminder that you are amazing and everything's going to be all right.

⋆⭒˚｡⋆ "Don't Worry, Be Happy Now" - Bobby McFerrin ⋆⭒˚｡⋆

Tips for Stress, Doing Work, and When You're Not Feeling Good:

Stay Calm

Listening to Music (I blast Taylor Swift and sing along, it nearly always helps me forget about the stress. Or I play music while studying.)

Make a Gratitude List

Read a Book and Escape into a Magical World

Exercise for Physical and Mental Heath (whatever your favorite way is, it should be fun. I mostly do swimming.)

Set Goals and Track Progress (manageable ones, so they don't cause more stress)

Reminder: Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical

Bye, hope this helps someone!

You all slay!

[lifeblogstory]

Vanilla Latte Vibe

Survived from work and personal life. Many stuff happening. Time to have a vanilla latte in a cozy cafe, to cool down our nervous system. Peace and quiet.