Wellbeing, Stress Management, & Emotional Resilience PART 1

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

Before we get too deep into the great tips and techniques that will help you reduce stress, it is important that we actually just grasp what some of the key phrases used here mean?

In this video I give you my definition of what "stress" means?

Also we will be considering the meaning of "wellbeing", "Anxiety", and "emotional resilience".

This way, when we discuss how you can take back control, you will know the context for what we are discussing.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

There is way too much evidence to dismiss the use of humour, joy and laughter in the reduction of stress.

And... even when we feel in our lowest moments, all of us can summon the energy to watch a funny video online or on TV. Watching a funny, movie, stand-up comedy, or reading a funny book can transform our mental, emotional and even our physical "state" into something more positive.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

The most simple of things can bring us joy, and yet many of us can be guilty of giving way too much time and energy to focussing on bad things (including things that might not even happen) rather than the good things.

In this practical exercise you will begin to see how easy this stuff can really be to start taking back control fo your life.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

RELAX.... I am nothing to the be "chubby guy" patronising you about taking up an exercise regime... but I will suggest a few things that successful people do to get some oxygen pumping around the bloodstream, increase energy levels, and feel better about themselves.

A few great tips here including "why" it works and examples of the impact it can have if you can just start to do something regularly. It can change you mentally, emotionally, and of course physically.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

Forgiveness can be so hard to do, yet so rewarding if we can find the courage to take a long hard look at ourselves and the situations and relationships we are in that cause us stress.

Forgiving ourselves, the people, and situations can be a crucial moment in our reduction of stress and anxiety.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

Before you watch this please accept that there is no intent to offend anyone here, and I share something in all seriousness that many could easily dismiss as silly or ridiculous.

This one is a bit crazy but please... run with it.

If you are feeling tension in your muscles, the best thing to for many is to first tense the area even more before relaxing and imagining the muscles relaxing.

Sounds weird but do try this.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

Do you remember... I asked you to write that list of "easy to do" things that you could do to make you and your day just a little bit happier?

Well in this video we look at how to use that list in a way that could be a "game changer" for us all.

Let us take back control, and set aside time in a structured manner that brings the joy and happiness back into our lives.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

The simple act of listing and considering thoughtfully, the things, situations and people that are good in our lives can educe stress and increase wellbeing without getting out of your chair.

We will discuss having a gratitude "jar" or folder to place handwritten gratitudes in, and each year spending a day (maybe on your birthday, Ramadam or Christmas etc?) reading all that you have to be grateful for over the last year.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

In part 1 we introduce the autogenic relaxation process.

What it is based upon, why people use it, and a few of the essential ground rules for you to apply if you are going to do, and get the most out of taking part in it.

*note*

The FULL head to toe exercise is provided in the bonus "resources" section for you as a full hours audio tutorial.

In the two video sections here we deliver a shorter head to stomach relaxation for you to see if it is something that could possibly help you reduce your stress, anxiety and improve wellbeing.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.

It ONLY works if you DO SOMETHING!

In part 2 we give you a short six minute autogenic relaxation process.

Later in the video course we will show you how to do it in far less time, eventually (with 21 days practise) being able to relax from head to toe in just three deep breaths in and out. I was VERY sceptical of this at first myself, but over time it has proven to me to be one of the very best things to help release tension, improve wellbeing and increase or maintain energy levels.

What it is based upon, why people use it, and a few of the essential ground rules for you to apply if you are going to do, and get the most out of taking part in it.

*note*

The FULL head to toe exercise is provided in the bonus "resources" section again for you as a full hours audio tutorial.

In the two video sections here we deliver a shorter head to stomach relaxation for you to see if it is something that could possibly help you reduce your stress, anxiety and improve wellbeing.

If you have major concerns for your emotional, mental or physical wellbeing, I would always suggest that you first consult a doctor or specialist before completing this course.