Good morning,
How are you? I hope you have had a good week. Whoop, whoop we finally have sun.
Today I finish work for a week and I am ready for a break. This week I started to feel overwhelmed and not sure whether it is because life is getting back to normal or trying to be as organised as possible with going back to teaching on the 7th so I can have a proper rest next
week without thinking about what needs to be done. Is anyone else feeling this?
I have been talking to people in the same business as me and friends and a lot of people are saying they don't want to go back to their crazy life before Covid. As usual I would love your thoughts. 😀😀
This week I have been putting together my Zumba routines, sorting out risk assessments for venues, advertising classes and catching up on my admin.
All classes I mentioned that were low in numbers will be running. Thank you to everyone who has booked.
I will be sending a newsletter on Monday but there won't be one next Friday.
Thank you to those who messaged me re my newsletter last week re the menopause. It was interesting to read what people were going through or had gone through.
ANXIETY
We all experience occasional feelings of anxiety, worry and fear this is totally normal. If you have an anxiety disorder, these feelings are more noticeable and difficult to live with. They can make you feel as though things are worse than they actually are.
What are anxiety disorders?
Symptoms of anxiety include:
Feelings of dread, panic or impending doom
Feeling on edge or irritable
Heightened alertness
Difficulties sleeping
Changes in appetite
Difficulties concentrating
Depersonalisation and wanting to escape from the situation you are in
You might also experience physical symptoms, which can include:
Sweating
Heavy and fast breathing
Hot flushes or blushing
Dry mouth
Shaking
Hair loss
Fast heartbeat
Dizziness and fainting
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach aches and sickness
There are so many foods that help anxiety, but also that contribute to it and it is all about knowing what is going to HELP you.
So what foods are best and worst for anxiety?
AVOID at all costs:
Processed foods, fried foods, high glycemic carbs, unrefined sugars, coffee and alcoholic beverages.
DO EAT
Magnesium rich foods, blueberries, almonds, anything with magnesium, vitamin B12 (and other B vitamins), zinc, and antioxidants can be beneficial for helping you deal with stress and anxiety. Green vegetables, good fats, lean protein.
Have you tried Meditation?
I use an app called Headspace. You meditate for 10 minutes and find a time suitable for you. I am doing this before bed but a lot of people I know meditate upon rising.
Anxiety is so very common these days and getting your nutrition on point can really help.
Have a lovely bank holiday weekend. Paula xx