Words are powerful

How do you talk about yourself? Which words do you choose? When you come in for acupuncture - are your hamstrings say, tight, inflexible, awful?

The first thing that needs to change is the way you talk about yourself.
Your word selection.
You need to choose some new words and new phrasing.
Your back and your shoulder don't want to be called tight, they just want some love, that's all. How about this instead: I am learning. I am opening up. I am becoming more flexible. I am giving these places some much needed attention.
Better, yes?
This does not just apply to certain muscles learning to become flexible - this also applies to your digestion, emotional well-being, sleep, etc.

Learn to talk nicely to and about yourself. Choose words with care and intent.

Can you think with me for a second about what we could really do if we stopped telling ourselves that we couldn't? If we changed old habits of self talk, and rephrased our way to victory?

I challenge you to listen to the way you describe yourself, out loud and in your head.
Stop yourself mid-sentence if you have to, back up, and restate your claim.
Words are powerful.

In Health & Harmony,
-Dr. Nic

2011

The most common resolutions are easily broken. People are simply set back by the dramatic goal setting that the New Year brings. And don't even think that I am telling you not to aim high - because I am.
I just want to add a few tiny goals that you can set for a much shorter period of time.... try them on for size and see how they feel....


My current mini-resolution is:
HUG & TOUCH MORE.


It’s easy to see that hugging, and touching would boost the tenderness in your romantic relationship. However, physical expressions of affection can strengthen all sorts of connections.

Interesting fact: to be most effective at optimizing the flow of the chemicals oxytocin and serotonin – which boost mood and promote bonding – hold a hug for at least six seconds.

And touch is important even with strangers -- studies show that subliminal touching (touching so subtle that it’s not consciously perceived) dramatically increases a person’s sense of well-being and positive feelings toward you, the toucher.

We think we act because of the way we feel, but often, we feel because of the way we act. By acting in a loving way, you prompt loving feelings in yourself.


Hugs,
-Nicole