Sometimes your body is trying to tell you something - maybe it really does want that walk, that it's not getting enough sleep and that the chocolate and wine diet isn't really working as well as hoped.Sometimes its even trying to tell you that you are stressed or not living according to your life values, that being in your relationship is actually slowly killing you!
But what if its not just what you are putting into your body that is the problem and your body is trying to tell you that something deeper is not aligning?Our bodies never lie, we just ignore or mis interpret the messages.
The sinking in your stomach when you say "yes" to going on that date, the pain in your neck when you try to smile nicely at a rude work colleague or feeling constantly tired but forcing yourself to do something you deep down hate.
The sinking in your stomach when you say "yes" to going on that date, the pain in your neck when you try to smile nicely at a rude work colleague or feeling constantly tired but forcing yourself to do something you deep down hate.
These are all messages from our body trying to tell us some very important news but you need to stop thinking about it just for a moment. You need to get quiet. You need to actually listen.That feeling in your body is where you'll find your intuition, and your capability to act. You already know it's not on your shelves of how-to books, or waiting for you in the next guru-convention. So it's time to look somewhere else
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Your body is sending you messages, core, gut feelings, all the time. You don't need to reason them, logic them, or intellectualize them. You just need to act on them.
When your eyes are sore you rub them. If its stomach ache? You rest your hands on your belly.Without thinking you instinctively know what to do.
Unsure what to eat, say, work on, or create? Take a very deep breath, relax, feel, and then do it. 
Your body pays attention to you. It thinks you're important! If you've spent a whole lot of time ignoring how you feel, just crashing along, mis interpreting your body wisdom then your body has probably decided you're not interested in listening to these lines of communication. It hits the mute button.Or it turns the volume up so loud we break down.
We need to listen to the message beneath the fear, negative self talk and the hordes of must and should's . We need to take time to be quiet with our self, to reconnect to our bodies and begin a conversation of support and kindness.
Journalling, meditation, a warm bubble bath, a massage or exercise are all ways we can begin to become re acquainted with our old friend , our body.
We need to listen to the message beneath the fear, negative self talk and the hordes of must and should's . We need to take time to be quiet with our self, to reconnect to our bodies and begin a conversation of support and kindness.
Journalling, meditation, a warm bubble bath, a massage or exercise are all ways we can begin to become re acquainted with our old friend , our body.
( In cases where the issues/symptoms may include anxiety or other deeper mental health concerns please contact your health professional for support)
Caroline Williams is a registered counsellor and nationally registered homicide / major crimes counsellor in New Zealand working with individuals and couples to help them make the life they love happen. With over 15 years training and experience in anxiety,depression, addictions and trauma she is a prolific writer and workshop facilitator.
Contact her carolinewilliamstherapynz@gmail.com for in person or skype counselling and make this year the one that counts!
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