Mind, Body & Soul Bootcamp – Ajit Patel UK
If you want to
master all aspects of your life, the following simple tips will help you make important changes – both big and small.
Learn
something new Your brain is just like muscle, and ‘use it or lose it’ applies
just the same. Learning something new improves memory,
overall brain function and grows new neurological connections. Anything from
learning a language to playing an instrument, cooking new recipes
or learning a new craft like knitting or embroidery, will get you out of the
‘click and play’ world we’ve become used to. We are forgetting how to think!
Learn something with a little challenge to
stay sharp.
Become a critical thinker When people receive new information
they either accept it as truth, or reject it based on whether or not it fits
into their beliefs. If you’re not sure – just notice how you just received this
piece of information.
But what if you started to question things? What if, rather than blindly
accepting or rejecting, you were ruthless with your own beliefs and opinions? Without questioning
we become intolerant and inflexible. We set up rules for how life should be and
when things don’t fit our rules we get upset, or angry. When we question, our mind becomes more flexible.
We become more tolerant. We get less wound up when things didn’t go as they
‘should’. But don’t take my word for it. Go test it for yourself. What would
happen if you questioned
more?
Let go of the past Painful emotions
from past events affect your current thoughts and actions. Emotions from the
past cloud your thinking, and lead you to make poor decisions, and actions.
Most people make the mistake of simply suppressing or expressing
emotions. Instead find a way to release them. This is the key to happiness and
positive mind-set.
Breathe You might think you know how to
breathe and because you do it automatically, you don’t need to pay attention.
But studies show that most people
breathe high and shallow in their chest, which triggers the stress response.
Slow, deep belly breathing for at least three to seven minutes at a time
triggers the relaxation response.
It also increases energy levels and makes you more alert and also reduces
stress.
Change your exercise
routine It’s just as
important to vary your exercise routine as it is to exercise at all. When you
do the same exercise it loses its impact because the body learns to adapt. To
increase your fitness
levels, change your exercise routine. Start a new class, swim, cycle, run or
just increase your weights in the gym. You’ll be amazed how much harder even a
small change can feel. Remember pain is just weakness leaving the body.
Get more sleep As well as improving memory and brain function,
there’s a direct link between how much sleep you get and the thickness of your waistline.
Those who get less sleep tend to be overweight. Getting anything from seven to
nine hours a night is essential. So turn off the TV and your phone, lie down
and close your eyes and go to sleep.
Start
Meditating Latest
research shows that one of the best ways to look 10 years younger is to meditate
for only 20 minutes a day. It releases human
growth hormone, which not only boosts your energy levels and immune system,
it’s the chemical known as the elixir of eternal youth. Other benefits of
meditation include reduced blood
pressure, improved immunity, reduced stress and increased emotional wellbeing.
It releases a cocktail of ‘happy hormones’ so you become joy-filled and joyful.
Practise
non-judgment Most of the time we label things as ‘good’ or ‘bad’, both of which
are judgments made by the ego mind. To practise non-judgment you simply stop
labelling things; instead you use this simple
phrase ‘How interesting!’ Just say it silently to yourself whenever you’re
tempted to think of something as good or bad. Because the Higher Self has no
judgments this simple technique
helps you access your non-judgmental Higher Self.
Be more present We’re often told to be present but not told exactly
how to do this. It’s really simple. You look right into people’s eyes. It can
be a little uncomfortable at first, simply because most people
aren’t used to it. Do this with a soft gaze, with a gentle smile, rather than
laser eye-balling the other person. They will feel really seen and heard, and
will respond in a much more open way.
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