Stress Recovery Game Plan Tactics
Each Tactic is briefly discussed during the presentation with one or two explored in greater depth for about 8-10 minutes each. The specific tactic(s) covered in detail can be customized to fit your unique needs and will be discussed during our discovery call. If you would like more information on how to implement any or all of the tactics below into your life, please refer to the one-on-one coaching page for more information.
Sleep: We'll explore the critical role of proper sleep quantity and quality as the foundational element on which all other tactics are built. Adequate sleep is essential for maintaining optimal mental, emotional, and physical health, both in the short term and over a lifetime. The audience will be taught my S.L.E.E.P Readiness Regimen™, designed to prepare the mind and body for a restful night of sleep.
Mindset: We will delve into the importance of how one's interpretation and perception of events and thoughts influence their perceived reality. I will introduce the audience to my Mindset Modification Method™, allowing them to practice this exercise on a current stressor or anxiety-provoking thought they are facing.
Exercise: We will review the importance of daily exercise as a necessity for overall health improvement, acknowledging that exercise itself is a form of stress on the mind and body. With this understanding, I will teach the audience how to determine the appropriate amount of physical stress for their body on any given day, considering factors such as workout type, time of day, intensity, and duration.
Nutrition: We will explore the essentials of proper nutrition, focusing on how what we eat, when we eat, and how we eat can influence our metabolic health which affects our overall immediate and long-term health. A key focus will be on how to control blood glucose levels and the dangers of excessive sugar and processed food intake as well as a brief discussion on caffeine and alcohol. The audience will learn a simple method to ensure they are fueling their bodies properly by following my 3 C’s to Correct Consumption™ which are eat colorfully, consistently, and in the correct order.
Meditation: We will discuss fundamentals of meditation, including its effects on the nervous system and its ability to help control the stress response in immediate and ongoing situations. Meditation plays a crucial role in enhancing our mental, emotional, and physical health in the short and long term. Combined with the breathing tactic, the audience will have the opportunity to practice a brief meditation session and experience the power of this self-care practice firsthand.
Breathing: We will delve into the positive and negative effects of proper and improper breathing on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We will highlight the importance of nasal breathing over mouth breathing and provide guidance on how to breathe correctly throughout the day, during exercise, and while sleeping. The audience will gain practical strategies to enhance their breathing habits and, in conjunction with the meditation tactic, will practice the Breathe Light exercise, a tool they can use to improve their overall breathing and calm their stress response during stressful or anxious moments.
Reconnecting with Nature: This tactic will be briefly discussed in each of the presentations regardless of which tactics are chosen for more in depth discussion.