Reset for a Lifetime

hello, Hello, HELLOOO 😃

I know it’s been a while! Longer than anticipated really. Life has been full of a bunch of transitions and it’s crazy because I’ve just been feeling like so much has changed within the last few months too fast for me to get a grip, and honestly, it’ll be like that for the rest of the year because it is officially holiday season!

The pumpkins are out, Christmas sprinkles are in the air and making its appearance. I don’t know where you might be located reading this, but we’ve gotten an official cold snap to make that permanent transition into Fall for those of us living down south.

With all this transition in the atmosphere for me, it’s had me dramatically and playfully hollering for a reset button, hence today’s title. I’m always like “Where’s the reset button” or “Jesus help!” whenever I’m personally feeling flustered. I work in the service industry so sometimes during peak hours it gets a little crazy. The traffic out here has a similar effect on me as well 🙃

Now look, if you’re new here, I’m Bree. I’m a trainer and health coach who aims to aid other parents (current and aspiring) and families to be conscientious of their health through the awareness of their bodies. I try my best to simplify having a healthy lifestyle in a way that works best for each individual. Part of the process, no matter how you’re connecting with me (here, through social, in my programs), requires a reset of sorts.

No matter what you’re going through whether it’s something for the moment or the change of a lifetime, sometimes we might wish for a completely refreshing restart, and no matter what, we know we’re going to get it to a certain extent. That’s because things in this world move in circles and cycles. The sun is always going to rise back in the sky after the darkest part of dawn. A new week will begin. The seasons will change. With this reality, we know there is always the option to start over or anew. It doesn’t matter the time of day, season, or anything for you to take a moment to reset.

Some might think the proper reset might have to be this grandiose plan full of intense effort, and it can be but it doesn’t have to be.

I wanted this post to provide some insight to think about what it takes for you to reset and talk about how you can put some systems in place to always stay grounded in the midst of chaos. I feel like that’s one of my superpowers, especially as a single parent because CHILE these children! That alone is enough, but as the one who wears the pants and makes ALL the decisions, sometimes, things just feel like too much, so here are some things you can do to reset and stay anchored while you’re out here fulfilling your life’s purpose.

BREATHE.

As simple as it sounds, it’s one of the first things that people forget to do during moments of stress. Bringing your attention to your breath at any time is a great mindfulness practice that literally takes minimal effort but has such great impact. It helps anchor you back into the present and alleviates whatever is making your chest twist in knots. One of my favorite techniques to do so is the 4-7-8 method. You can execute this method by closing your lips and inhaling through your nose for a count of 4. Hold that breath for a count of 7. Then, exhale and deeply release that breath for a count of 8. Doing that for three cycles brings immense relief to the nervous system and I encourage you to try it for literally anything. Whether it’s this practice or something different that might work better, I encourage you to find a breathing technique as it can provide instant stress relief.

Exercise.

I’m pretty sure we’ve heard all the stories, statistics, and benefits that exercise has on the body. It literally does more harm to our body to not get up and do something active than it does to the ego to stay idle. So I’ll just briefly reiterate that exercising not only keeps the body in shape, but it relieves stress and benefits our mental health way better than any binge watching session, sugar substance, alcohol, or drug.

Spend time doing something you absolutely enjoy.

Whether it’s an impromptu dancing or singing session, reading a book, going for a drive, or talking to someone you wish you were spending more time with, doing the very things you enjoy leaves room for only the feelings that we enjoy most. When we actually make time for these things we feel less tied up in the obligations we are responsible for on a daily basis. It also leaves room for us to remember that not only is it ok to make time for ourselves and the things we enjoy, but that we definitely always SHOULD because if we aren’t making and holding space for ourselves, are we even really taking care of ourselves as we should?

Do absolutely nothing.

I remember back in the day before I truly became an adult, I’d feel so bored because I wouldn’t have much to do. Now that I am a full-fledged adult, a single parenting one at that, sometimes all I wish I had was a day (or 4) to do absolutely NOTHING. Nowadays, it stresses me out to not be doing anything, because I feel like something always needs to be done. The laundry, paying bills, working, cooking, literally any and everything, SOMETHING always needs my attention. We get so wrapped up in always doing something and being booked and busy, that we don’t ever take much time to just be which is what we were created to do while on this earth, being human BEINGS.

Give up some things for a temporary time frame

The tv, social media, sugar, caffeine, all of these things can take so much away from us if we’re not careful. Giving up anything for a limited time frame is a good way to help us reset and get anchored in ourselves to identify some things we’ve been needing or missing that we weren’t even aware of beforehand. We see people talk about it all the time. They’ve done a digital detox, a sugar detox, an anything type detox. There are all kinds. Try giving up something you think might be tough to live without and see how much your mind is trying to keep you attached to something you really don’t have to be attached to at all.

If you enjoyed this or are interested in doing any sort of reset/detox, I encourage you to share your feedback with me or reach out to learn more about the detox setups and program I have to offer through my coaching services.

I appreciate your time here with me. Stay tuned for the next one!

Xo, Bree