Mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve February 2016 Try this quick exercise Think of two people you really love Think of two things you really love to do ID: 595422
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ThedaCare’s
Mission
is to improve the health of the communities we serve.
February 2016
Try this quick exercise:
Think
of two people you really love Think of two things you really love to do Think of two places that give you peaceWhere do you ‘feel’ those thoughts? Did you know, the heart has its own complex nervous system and is the first pathway for emotion. The signals from the heart then interact with the brain and entire body. When it comes to emotion, the heart sends more information to the brain than the brain sends to the heart.If you can influence your emotional regulation at the heart level, you can handle your thoughts and moods effectively.
Managing emotions may be challenging, but it's possible. To succeed, replace stressful thoughts with positive emotions.Things to try:Give hugs liberally. The magic number is 8 hugs a day to release positive hormones in your body. If you feel weird hugging your co-workers, then save the hugs for friends/family. Smile. Emotions are contagious. A smile is one of the easiest giftsyou can give to others, while also improving your mood.
Try 4-2-6 breathing. If you've been feeling less focused, and more scattered/stressed, try this: sit in a chair with your back straight. Breathe in for a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 2, then exhale for a count of 6. For optimal results, repeat this for five minutes.Change your passwords. This is a way of planting positive thoughts in your brain, ex: keepC@lmSavor something. Linger and focus on positive events and emotions to increase their effect even further.www.heartmath.org
Check Out the App!Self-help for Anxiety Management (SAM)
The SAM app from
the University of the West of England can help you regain control of your anxiety and emotions. Tell the app how you’re feeling - how anxious or worried you are. Then, let the app’s self-help features walk you through calming or relaxation practices; 25 options are available.
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Your 2016 Goals
Whatever you resolve this year, your
health coach can help you get started.
Whether you are hoping to reduce
stress, stop smoking, sleep better, or get in shape and lose weight, your health coach is there for answers and support.Here are just a few examples of the types of questions a health coach can help you answer:What is a healthy way to lose weight?I don’t like to exercise. Is there a way to get started?I don’t get enough sleep. Do you have suggestions for getting a better night’s sleep?What are the different options for quitting smoking?Kristi Smeaton- ThedaCare at WorkHealth Coach On Site Thursday 8AM to 12 PMksmeaton@cityofwaupaca.orgThe Quick Coherence Technique – Check it Out! The Quick Coherence Technique can help increase your heart rhythm awareness, reduce emotional stress, and improve your health.
Give the technique below a try:Step 1 - Heart Focus: Focus your attention on the area around your heart, the area in the center of your chest.Step 2 - Heart Breathing: Breathe deeply, but normally and feel as if your breath is coming in/out through your heart. Step 3 - Heart Feeling: As you maintain your heart focus and heart breathing, think about
a positive feeling.Upcoming Walk/Run EventsSeroogy’s Valentines Run/Walk (De Pere, WI) – Feb 6Twilight Snowshoe Race 10K, 5K (Iola, WI) – Feb 6
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