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The power of micro changes

By November 19, 2021 No Comments
What are micro changes and what is the power that lies within them?
One of the recurring themes I hear from guests on my Finding Space retreat is that they don’t have time to make changes in their everyday lives!
And that’s the challenge facing most of us. We lead busy lives; we push ourselves hard and we’re not so good at making changes.
This post is about inspiring you to explore the power of micro changes in the next few days. Below are five teenie weenie adjustments that may make a big difference.
Try one… and you may just fall in love with the power of micro changes!

Decaffeinate for less stimulation

Caffeine is a stimulant for your central nervous system that affects your body in numerous ways. If you’ve been feeling a bit hyper with too much nervous energy, then try switching one of your coffees for a decaf.

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Sleep enough to recuperate

A good night’s sleep is critical to your health. Are you getting enough sleep? Could you be getting to bed even half an hour earlier? There’s a great sleep calculator here to get you thinking about what your body needs and how to calculate your bedtime.

Breathwalk to find headspace

During my Norfolk yoga retreats, I take my guests on a 30-minute silent walking meditation as a pre-yoga warmup. On a breathwalk, there is no destination. Your aim is to walk as naturally as possible, with a focus on slowly making your exhale longer than your inhale.

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Release tension

When we are under pressure we contract our muscles and this constant tension can lead to muscle stiffness and pain. A careful undoing of tension in the body is like easing off the pressure valve. In my Six Ways to Destress, I offer you a range of ways to help your body relax.

Respond to your body

Your body is constantly sending you feedback: “Relax! Take a break! Calm down!” What if, instead of hitting the override button, you listened to your body’s requests. If your habit is to put your own needs last, then stop overriding and start listening.

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The power of micro changes lies in the fact that they don’t take much effort. There is no need to feel overwhelmed by a huge goal. As you navigate your day, check in and ask yourself would a micro change make a difference here?

Let me know how you get on.

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