ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL LIVING
INTROD UCTION
Optimal living involves balancing physical health, mental well-being, and meaningful relationships while pursuing personal development and purposeful goals.
• PRIORITIZE FOREST BATHING Forest bathing, or nature therapy, enhances mental and physical health in natural settings. Any green space, not just woods, can offer benefits, as demonstrated by the Japanese, emphasizing the healing power of the outdoors, particularly for the immune system.
2. MEDITATION Incorporate stillness into your daily routine for enhanced well-being. Practice moments of internal peace, like mindful breathing, for 20 to 40 minutes daily, promoting happiness and contemplation.
3. THE STOPWATCH TAP TECHNIQUE Amidst ongoing traumatic events like COVID-19, tapping—a technique similar to EMDR—provides a simple, at-home method to reduce anxiety, tension, and stress, offering relief from feelings triggered by isolation and loss.
4. THE EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE Like the technique above, EFT is used to reduce stress and anxiety responses in all ages without needing much training.
5. CHANGE YOUR SOUND LANDSCAPE Explore ZenLifeRelax on Spotify and Youtube for soothing sounds and frequencies proven to have relaxing and balancing effects for all ages, including pets.
6. CHANGE YOUR SMELL LANDSCAPE Enhance your home environment with immune-boosting essential oils like DoTerra's On Guard or Young Living's Thieves Oil, promoting a balanced nervous and immune system. Boku, an organic coconut wax candle infused with Thieves oil blend, offers a
7. REDUCE STIMULANTS FOR CLARITY Stimulants like caffeine may contribute to brain fog and stress; consider a break, opting for noncaffeinated alternatives for mental clarity during lockdown.
CONCLUSI ON In conclusion, achieving optimal living involves a holistic approach, balancing physical and mental well-being, meaningful relationships, personal development, and purposeful goals. Taking mindful breaks from stimulants like caffeine can
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