Sometimes I find a common issue in my clients. It comes in waves. As we are all interconnected this doesn’t surprise me but I still find it fascinating.

Since I brought out my ‘Essential time-out’ sessions, I see kind beings with a happy family life, a rewarding job and more sleepless nights than they would like to experience.

Some of them have already tried a few therapies, taken food supplements and different medication in the hope to rest at night. But nothing seems to work.

Usually their diet has already been addressed. They are perfectly fed and watered. But the sleep deprivation is taking away their health and their hope of healing.

Sleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking and breathing. And breathing, I say.

How is your breath?

Do you find your body only shallow breathing?

When does this happen?

As children we know how to breathe in a way that serves us best. Shallow breathing is a common response to situations of fear and also to deep traumatic experiences. Your body releases adrenaline and your breath become shallow. If you experience repetitive situations of stress that affect you, you might be constantly flooded by adrenaline in a fight or flight situation.

The best way to get rid of that adrenaline is movement. Run, do yoga, get a punch bag, choose a set of high intensity exercises that are suitable for you. And once you find what works, keep doing it, keep using your magic key.

A good night of sleep will follow.

Choose to breathe consciously and be fully aware of what is going on in your body.

If patterns keep repeating, there might be a traumatic event in your past that needs to be addressed and healed. Remember that no one has a better knowledge of yourself that you. And at the same time, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Meditate.

My way of listening to my body is meditation. Only in that silence I can hear the whispers or the cries of my body.

How is it for you?

Wishing you a healing day & a restful night.