Could the key to better health be as simple as listening to your body? A new study that was published in “Appetite” reveals that people who are more accurately able to assess their heart rates during a workout tend to be more successful in their weight control efforts. This body awareness may benefit us in other areas of our lives as well.
Infants are highly tuned into their bodies, but as we age, we begin to focus more on social cues, which can lead to the loss of that connection. Committing to rebuild that relationship between your body and your mind may help restore health and rediscover inner peace.
Intuition
Making good rational decisions is often based on external factors: how many calories you need a day, how much exercise you need a day and your daily to-do list. However, by placing such focus on externals, we can completely miss about how we actually feel about things. We can miss valuable clues about how our diet is making us feel or commit too much time and attention to insignificant details. Yoga, meditation or breathing exercises can help you better tune in to your feelings so that you can follow your intuition.
Do What Makes You Feel Good
Small children enjoy running in the fresh air and soft grass or playing rambunctiously and un-self-consciously with friends and pets. As we become adults, we are more likely to fall into recliners in front of the TV. Settling in with popcorn to watch a marathon of your favorite show may seem like a good idea, but it is unlikely to really make you feel good. An evening walk with a friend under the stars or dancing with your partner in the privacy of your living room can be far more fulfilling than just another night spent in front of the TV.
Use Common Sense
Silencing your mental list of must-dos and living by your intuition can be exhilarating. You may even find yourself looking for new ways to challenge your mind and body. When you feel the urge to make a mile-long to-do list, stay on track with some deep breathing, yoga or meditation, all of which can help you become more ready focus on your body’s needs. Take notes after your quiet time, and study them for patterns or ideas. Pull back when needed, and focus on finding and maintaining your body’s own natural balance when you eat, sleep, exercise and engage with others.
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