What about taking care of us? It’s not being selfish to make a conscious effort to take care of us. For, if we don’t recharge our batteries from time to time, how do we expect to recharge anyone else’s batteries?

We really have no idea how powerful we are. We tend to see ourselves as just this one person in an enormous world. We can make a difference. We can be the change that we want to see. But it starts with taking care of us.

When you feel that you need to recharge your batteries, what do you do? What are some solutions or things that you can incorporate into your life?

Do you feel that you don’t have time for exercise, meditation, Yoga, energy sessions, a massage, facial or a relaxing bath a walk in nature. One of the simplest things that you can do is to take deep breaths whenever you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Whenever you notice that your breathing becomes shallow or rapid, take a deep breath. As you breathe in, slow down each breath in and out. Feel your body relaxing as you mentally say to yourself, “I am more relaxed, and I feel peace and calm.” It only takes a few minutes and sometimes just a few seconds to feel refreshed as you take in a breath of fresh air and rejuvenate.

Our outlook on life, our emotions and thoughts play an important part in helping to recharge our batteries. People with positive attitudes tend to live longer, have better immune systems and are happier. Instead of looking at the problems or challenges in your life, look for the solutions. Looking for the solution gives the situation a positive spin instead of focusing on the negative and perpetuating more negativity.

Allow yourself to enjoy each day, each moment, for that period of time will be gone forever. Allow yourself to play and not to take yourself or anyone else too seriously. Realize that you cannot change anyone but yourself. But, you can change how you react to someone else that pushes your buttons. Then sit back and notice how that makes a difference. There may be situations in which you have no control over what happens and realize that you cannot affect the outcome no matter what you do. Recognize that life is not stagnant and is subject to change in every moment, creating challenges along the way. With change, comes transformation and progress.

Take time to recharge your batteries…you deserve it!

Sue Heldenbrand is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki, Quantum Touch Practitioner, Integrated Energy Therapist and Trauma Release Practitioner. She has been in practice since 1998 using these energy-based modalities to facilitate balancing mind, body and spirit for all ages and states of health. Sue facilitates workshops, classes and is available to speak to your group. For more information on how Sue can help facilitate your healing journey, you can contact her at 337 232-4799 or email Sue @ energyworker2003@yahoo.com Please visit Sue’s website: www.SynergisticCenter.com for holistic related articles, resources, free newsletter, Prayer Circle and much more.