How to "Condition Your Calm"
Sep 25, 2023
I have been one of those Mums judging myself harshly after having kids.
If I’m honest, I’ve been judging myself harshly for as long as I can remember; kids have just exacerbated it.
Some days I judge how I look (hello belly jiggles and facial lines).
Other days I judge myself on how much I can get done - or not get done. My self worth is directly measured against my ‘achievements’ and the opinions of others.
It’s exhausting.
Add to that the constant push/pull of being there for my kids versus the enjoyment of going to work…
It’s been tough.
The advice I give to so many of the women in my programs is “be kind to yourself” and “be consistent”.
This week I’m taking on my own advice.
My solution…
At Pilates last month, I stumbled across these amazing “Condition Your Calm” cards by Dr Libby Weaver.
Each day I’ve picked a card to help transform my mindset.
Through biochemical, nutritional and emotional pathways to ease my stress, the cards have had me focus on:
calming my nervous system,
resting my mind from the chitter-chatter,
and giving up trying to solve these internal battles.
And I have been effortlessly more productive.
As an example, the card this morning was about ‘calming the judgments in my mind’ and yesterday was about ‘how iron levels are so important to reduce anxiety and stress’.
There are many ways to achieve calmness, like meditation, setting a daily intention, journaling, therapy, exercising or being with friends to name a few.
Do whatever works for you.
My big takeaway though is to do it consistently. Forge a daily habit that will become hard to break.
This one simple, consistent action will be the secret sauce to a fantastic week ahead!
