GET YA DAILY DOSE OF WELLBEING

Key Messages.
1. Building up your wellbeing bank account is really easy but it does takepractice…you have to start by consciously re-training your body to return to its
relaxation response which is the body’s natural state of inner balance…orwhat is called homeostasis.
2. Due to the pressures and stress of the modern crazy life-styles we now lead,our bodies are under siege with constant stimulation…Most people don’t evensleep in darkness or silence any more…and still expect to sleep well after
having a coke or coffee before bed…
3. Our brains and bodies are exposed to some sort of stimulation 24 / 7. It has
almost become normal for us. It has become so normalised that our younger
generations even seek it out – try taking a young person’s smart phone oriPad away from them and see what reaction you get…
4. You might not think much about this now especially if you’re young. But
sooner or later over-stimulation WILL catch up with you. If you’re constantly
switched on, then when do you get time to experience calmness, stillness andrelaxation? When do you have down time? How many times have you gone

2away on holidays and by the time your body has literally unwound and begun
to relax it’s time to go back to work? Just the thought of returning to workwhilst you are on holidays is enough to cause your body to tense up again.
5. It’s so very important that in these modern times we learn how todepressurize ourselves. It’s no good waiting for the right time to relax. Youeither make time for wellness now or you make time for sickness later!
6. When we consciously build up little habits that return our chemistry to its
natural state of being calm and balanced, we take the pressure off our bodies
and minds, reducing and eliminating wellbeing exhaustion and ultimately diseased bodies.
7. Each of the key actions we suggest in this Health and Wellbeing resource arepractices which will not be new to most of you. We are bringing them to yours awa

conscioureness so that you have a capacity to now use themwith INTENTIONALITY to strengthen and rejuvenate your wellbeing, boost
your health and live longer…
8. As you read these key actions you may think to yourself “Yes, yes I alreadyknow about these things.” But, there is a huge difference between knowing
about them and doing them in a way which enlivens you.

“To know and not to do is not to know!”
Stephen R. Covey

Key Actions – GET YA DAILY DOSE OF WELLBEING
Daily Doses of Laughter

3Children laugh 300 times a day & adults average 5 times a day. Laughter islike internal jogging.

Benefits of Laughter include;Increases brain function, reduces stress, improves performance, enhancesself-esteem, promotes creativity, strengthens the immune system, improves
your ability to negotiate and make decisions, increases breathing rate, clears
mucus from the lungs, increases oxygen delivered to the cells, stimulates
enzymes that function as a natural laxative and improves digestion.

Smile Up Big

When you smile it signals the brain to release endorphins which are you body’s
natural “happy drug.”one-third of adults smile 20 times a day. Children smile 400
times a day.
Benefits of Smiling include;Smiling can boost your mood – even when you are grumpy or frustrated - if
you force yourself to smile you can instantly feel your spirit being lifted.
Smiling helps trick the brain and body into helping you change your mood.

Smiling relaxes you which contributes to a better functioning immune systemand physical health. The bonus here is you also look younger… no face lifts
required.

When you smile at someone they usually smile back – smiles are contagious
and they connect people.

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Smiling is a great remedy for stress and helps us to stop looking worn out,
old, overwhelmed and tired. Oh, it also lowers your blood pressure.

Smiling is a universal language and is a sign of happiness and acceptance.

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Research shows that smiling increases your chances of getting promotions –when you smile people find you more attractive, approachable, sociable andconfident.

People who smile often occur as more successful and others like being withthem. It keeps you positive because negative thoughts can’t exist for longwhen you have a smile on your dial…try it out for yourself. Smile and at thesame time think of a negative thought?

Have An Orgasm

Benefits of Orgasm include;Orgasms feel good because your brain releases the pleasure hormone
oxytocin.

Oxytocin is also known as the love drug and it plays an important role inbonding.

Have a read of the Love Potion Number 9 article which is resource 5 on theMy Brain page. It gives you a quick insight into how you can use thisknowledge of oxytocin within the workplace to build positive relationships. No
orgasm required…

When oxytocin hits the blood stream after orgasm it helps you to releasestress and sleep better, keeps you focused, curbs your appetite, helps
alleviate pain, boosts your testosterone levels and increases your sex drive,
stimulates your brain, makes you feel like socialising, clears the mind, keeps
you looking younger and helps you live longer.

5OTHER EASY WAYS TO
RE-TRAIN YOUR BODY TO RELAX

Go For A Walk In Nature or get outside in the Sunshine.
For us First Nations fullas go home to Country and spend time with your Mob.
Do at least one thing you love every day. Like spending time in your garden,
read a book, stretch your body, listen to uplifting music, play with your pets,
and watch the clouds, day dream, cook…
Eat more raw/live food daily such as fruit and raw veggies, you can evenmake them into juices or smoothies…yummy“What you put into your body today determines your emotional strength andreliance tomorrow”
Practice meditation – check out our resource 1 Quietening the Mind
Replenishing The Spirit for an introduction to meditation.
Hang out with happy positive people.
Spend time alone and unplug yourself from technology…Ouch I know!
Sniff vanilla or lavender essential oils, they help to reduce anxiety.
Breathe deeply and sit still for one minute at least 5 times a day.
Have a warm bath or sing in the shower.
Create a sacred space in your home or yard that promotes calmness andrelaxation as soon as you go there, physically or in your mind. This could
even be the place you go to for meditation.
Slow down when you walk and talk…it stops the body thinking you areanxious.
Make yourself a Good Medicine Bag – check out Resource 3 in this series.

6Key Questions
1. What are you now aware of that you are already doing which helps you torelax and build your health and wellbeing? Do that more often.
2. Answer for yourself - “if I was more relaxed what benefits would that bring tome and my family?”
3. How would being more calm and relaxed empower me to lead my life more
effectively?

Share this Resource with others – it’s a great contribution tobuilding the health and well-being of your family, workplace andcommunity…

Wendy and Vicki