3 Ways to Listen to Your Body

Jacinda Mitchell • Jul 28, 2017

What is your body trying to tell you?

The other day I received a phone call from a dear friend who was struggling with a difficult choice. She had struggled the night before and was coming to the conclusion that she needed to take better care of her physical body. How did she come to that conclusion? Well this person happens to be very skilled in listening to her body and heart to connect with her needs. She spent the day checking into her body and listening to what her body was trying to tell her like her eating habits, water consumption and how much rest she had been getting over the past few weeks. After taking the time to listen to her body, she was able to follow her heart and evaluate which changes needed to be made. I was so proud of her for taking the time to listen to her body and then allowing herself to be vulnerable enough to reach out to me for help. This got me thinking and I realized that listening to your body and following your heart is a skill that can be difficult and is often passed over when we are being taught how to learn and grow. So here are some ways that I listen to my body:

Get comfortable, sit or lay down and breath slowly and deeply
Focus on the parts of your body that may need extra support
- Are you tired?
- Are you hungry?
- Does a specific muscle feel tight or cramped?
Explore how you can support your body to heal

I hope these tips help you listen to your body and follow your heart! Check out the video below for additional ways to check in with yourself! And remember, if you feel you need professional support, contact me for a FREE phone consultation!

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Self Care When in Self Quarantine

By Jacinda Mitchell • 22 Mar, 2020

Throughout the week ,I have been blessed to continue seeing clients through telehealth and supporting them through this difficult time. Most speak of the difficulty of finding a new normal while struggling with the lack of control in this situation. Some struggle with an increased sense of loneliness and isolation due to social distancing and the need to self quarantine. Some continue to work from home but struggle to find their rhythm when most people's routines have been so drastically changed. I personally have been feeling the need to spend more time outside and sometimes even make my normal commute but not go into my office! Whatever it takes to feel peace and ease the stress seems to be the name of the game! Hopefully the tips listed above can help!