It's time to grow your spiritual home with active work and
financial support. The New Thought
Centre is a non-profit organisation that depends on you.
Become involved - volunteer and/or practice the abundance
of circulation.
Financial donations (even a few dollars a week) help
us to build more for you with a community of like-minded
people who make a difference in your world.
I'll
bet if you're having financial problems, you are living
in thoughts of lack. When was the last time you had a prosperity
mindset and tithed to a charity? When was the last time
you gave of your time and talents to someone else who needed
them?
AND
ANOTHER THING ...
Breathe ... darn you ... breathe
Do
you struggle with feelings of anxiety? If so, it's good
to know that there are ways to relieve your suffering. You
can learn strategies to take charge of your nervousness
and experience the serenity you deserve. You can learn to
control your anxiety with simple deep breathing techniques.
When
you breathe deeply and fully, your body stays calm. You
may still be a bit tense, but your relaxed breathing can
protect you from an anxiety attack. In an anxiety attack,
you may have a tendency to hyperventilate, which increases
the level of panic you experience. However, deep breathing
keeps you in control.
When
you hyperventilate, you take short, quick breaths in the
top part of your lungs. Your chest expands, but you aren't
getting the full amount of air that you need to remain calm.
The quick overload of oxygen you receive from shallow breathing
makes your apprehension and panic even worse. It becomes
a cycle that can be hard to break without practice.
The
Most Beneficial Way To Breathe
Any time you can concentrate on breathing fully - all the
way down to your abdomen - you'll improve your relaxation
response to stressful situations. If your chest is rising
with each breath, you're not expanding your lungs to full
capacity. Your body lacks the oxygen it needs to thrive
under the pressure of the moment.
Place
a hand just above your belly button and breathe. If you're
breathing deeply, your hand will rise and fall with each
breath.
Practice
breathing slowly by taking full, deep breaths. You might
feel a bit strange at first because you're not used to it.
You may even feel a bit giddy, but that's normal. It'll
pass with practice.
You're
getting plenty of air, even if you don't feel like you are.
Your lungs can expand without your upper chest rising. Only
your upper belly needs to rise and fall. At first, you probably
won't breathe this way unless you're thinking about it because
you're so conditioned to breathe from your chest. Keep practicing
often, and you'll soon be breathing properly all the time.
How
Breathing Affects Anxiety
Anxiety may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
It may simply be the product of over-active nerves that
react too strongly to stimuli. However, regardless of what
causes you to feel anxious, the most important thing is
to alleviate it and reduce the degree to which it affects
your life. Anxiety doesn't have to stop you from living
the life you deserve.
By
lowering your anxiety, you may be able to:
* Change careers or get promoted
* Speak in front of others without fear
* Travel to places you've always wanted to see
* Embark on a new relationship or business venture
* Reduce your dependency on medication or therapy
If
you're contemplating reducing any medication or therapy
you're currently using, consult your physician before making
any changes to your established regimen. But you can still
start deep breathing right away. There are no side effects,
as this type of breathing is natural and healthy. And it's
something that everyone can learn and benefit from.
If
you struggle with worry, you can feel more relaxed and in
control by simply controlling your breathing. Begin practicing
deep breathing strategies today and experience peace in
the midst of the storms of your life!
