Though this post doesn't focus directly on weight loss, it addresses crucial underlying factors: stress and negative thinking loops.
Many people comfort eat when stressed. On top of that, stress hormones can cause weight gain—even if you don't eat more.
Negative thinking loops can also destroy our healthy eating intentions. Have you ever found yourself in one of those loops when your eating plan didn’t go as expected? For many, these loops trigger a cycle of giving up on healthy eating, with thoughts like, “I’ll start again tomorrow or next week.”
I remember years ago, talking to an astrologer friend about the times we are now in. He likened this period to giving birth - the experience is painful. But at the end of it there’s a miraculous new life. Like a magician conjuring something new out of apparent chaos, these times offer us the potential for profound transformation.
Today, many of us are experiencing immense stress. Much of the old is falling away, and unresolved issues are coming to the surface, demanding our attention and resolution. It often feels as though stress is compounding upon stress.
When we're in a state of stress and heightened alertness, our brain directs attention to potential threats or important tasks, narrowing our focus. This natural response ensures survival by concentrating resources on immediate challenges or dangers. However, in modern times, where most stresses are not life-threatening, our brains still react this way.
Chronic stress causes this narrowed focus to persist, alienating us from new experiences and relationships. Consequently, our receptiveness to new ideas and connections diminishes, and we may find ourselves increasingly disconnected from those we value most.
Do you notice that when you are stressed, you’re not fully present with friends and family? Often, part of your mind remains preoccupied with your stressors, even if only in the background.
Stress also compels us to dwell on worst-case scenarios. This is another evolutionary survival instinct—by preparing for the worst, we increase our chances of survival. However, consistently envisioning negative outcomes reinforces negative neural pathways, making pessimistic thinking our default reaction.
According to quantum principles, our thoughts and emotions impact the vibrational field around us. Persistent negative thoughts create a low vibrational state, attracting further negativity and stress, thus perpetuating a vicious cycle. Chronic stress can also lead to feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and depression, making it difficult to see a path forward. These emotions can feel intensely isolating.
If you find yourself ensnared in negative thought loops, try to avoid self-blame. Blaming yourself only perpetuates the negative cycle, making change seem impossible. Becoming aware of these patterns is the first step towards positive change.
Here are 4 strategies to start to address your stress:
1) Walk in Nature - Even Better If It’s Barefoot: Walking in nature, especially barefoot, can be a powerful way to ground yourself and reduce stress. By connecting directly with the earth, whether on sand or grass, you can experience a sense of calm and rejuvenation, like drawing energy from a restorative source.
2) Interact with Pets: Interacting with pets can lower stress hormones and elevate mood-enhancing hormones. The act of stroking a pet also helps to calm your nervous system. Since animals are very sensitive to the energies around them, it may help calm your pet as well. Additionally, this interaction increases bonding and can make you feel more connected and present.
3) Shake It Out or Dance: Stand up and shake your arms, legs, and your entire body for 1-2 minutes to release built-up tension. Alternatively, put on your favourite music and dance like no one's watching. Both activities are fantastic for reducing stress and elevating your mood.
4) Gratitude Journaling: Spend a few minutes writing down things you're grateful for. This is more than an intellectual exercise; it's crucial to connect with the feeling of gratitude. By truly feeling grateful, you engage your emotions, which profoundly impacts reducing stress and the energy you project into the quantum field. You can't easily feel stress and gratitude at the same time, so this simple practice can shift your focus from stress to the positive aspects of your life, promoting a more balanced and upbeat mindset.
In today’s world, merely managing stress isn’t enough; we need to transform it into vibrant energy. By elevating our energetic frequency, we contribute not only to our own well-being but also to a positive future for everyone. Like tuning forks, when we elevate our vibration, we influence others to rise to the same positive frequency.
It's impossible to be in a state of stress and growth simultaneously. Now, more than ever, the world needs you to break free from stress, escape negative cycles, and open up to new, positive possibilities. Embody the You that you came here to be, harnessing your inner power to create change.
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