Emotional Wellness
For Women

Is it emotional or physical

Often it’s our emotional wellness, not our physical wellness that makes us feel tired, achy, cranky or agitated. That’s because our bodies contain chemicals called neuro-transmitters which communicate with each other. And emotions affect all of our chemicals.

In Louise’s Hay’s Book, You Can Heal Your Life, she talks about the symbolism and emotional connection to our physical health and ailments. For instance:

.Pain in the foot – Understanding (think about it)
.Sore Throat – What is it you want to say but can’t/won’t?
.Back Pain – Are you feeling as if you’re supporting too many others?

Of course once you have a cold or a knee injury or heart disease, it really is your physical health that is affected. But don’t discount the importance of the underlying emotion that could be adding to your condition. Lack of emotional wellness can be one cause of physical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, even cancer. Lack of emotional wellness can also delay healing.

It’s not simply a matter of going to a psychologist to dig in and find out what happened when you were six years old. What matters is how you live your life today and how emotions such as anger, anxiety, fear or resentment can negatively affect you. Look at making some useful changes in behavior.

Set limits and boundaries

Learning to say “No’ is your first lesson. Saying “Yes” to too many things just stresses you out. Your time is precious. There are only so many hours in the day. Set limits with yourself and others. Before you say “yes” to someone, ask yourself, “I’m going to do this for what purpose?” If the purpose is to please the other person, forget about it.

Don’t be afraid to say “no” to requests for your time and energy. Saying ‘yes’ when you would rather say 'no' can lead to anger and resentment. Saying 'no'is a good way to reduce stress in your life. Also, with less on your plate, your physical wellness and emotional wellness will improve drastically.

Get enough sleep

I’ve counseled with women who have said, “I’m crabby, agitated, hard to get along with and I don’t know what’s wrong.” Sometimes it’s not emotional. Sometimes it’s lack of sleep. With adequate sleep, you can tackle problems with energy and a clear mind. You also lower your risk for illness. Seven to nine hours of sleep every night will keep you at your top physical wellness.

If you feel you can’t get everything done in time to get enough sleep, delegate some tasks or just simplify your schedule. Whatever you think you need to get done before you go to bed will be there for you in the morning. I know there’s stuff you can let go of without harming yourself or others.

Develop a few really close friends

Women process stress by talking through their issues. A friend is a good listener and will let you talk freely about your problems and feelings without judging you. Talking out your problems is a great way to reduce stress, although talking about them constantly is not.Friends can give you a different point of view and remind you that you’re not alone. Stay away from those people who belittle you, judge you, crush your dreams. There are enough positive people in the world who will instead, raise you up. Friends are important to your emotional wellness.

Relax your standards

Sounds unbelievable, right? You’re all grown up now. You don’t have to impress mommy or daddy. Really, it’s okay to try for great instead of perfection. And if great doesn’t happen, well good is okay too. No one will know the difference. Reduce stress and recapture emotional wellness by accepting yourself just the way you are.

Get off your "Pity Pot" by Giving to Others

Give unconditionally, without expectation. That kind of giving brings joy to your heart and soul. Find someplace to volunteer. You’ll get much more back then you give. Become a non-judging support system for someone who doesn’t have one. hat means be there to just to listen.

No self-abuse!

Depression, anxiety and stress are hazardous to your emotional wellness and physical wellness. Don’t deal with them in unhealthy ways, meaning alcohol, drugs, smoking, or overeating. Everything you drink and eat affects your emotions. Alcohol is a depressant, caffeine can make you feel jittery, sugar will give you a burst of energy, then make you tired, red meat can make you feel agitated. Stay aware and conscious of how you handle your emotions and use natural supplements to balance your moods.

Take time/make time for yourself

Learn to put yourself first. Your emotional and physical wellness depend upon it. When you feel less tired, more rejuvenated and refreshed, you have more to give to your family, to your job, to your world. Just as you would write any business or family appointment on the calendar, choose at least a few hours each week that’s your time. And just as you would keep your commitment to a business appointment, keep the commitment to yourself.

You are the most important person in your life. Without having good emotional wellness and super physical wellness, you can’t be any good to others. Remember, taking care of yourself is not being selfish, it’s being smart. When you feel good, your joy goes out to meet everyone who comes in contact with you. You become a bright light in your world and mine.

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