Energy Vampires this Christmas

Beware the Energy Vampires! They sneak into your space and suck the life out of you with their moaning, groaning and negativity. They get their kicks from raising their own emotions by being angry, annoyed, rushing about with no care for others, shouting at motorists, and telling you what everyone else should be doing. They listen only to respond with what they think to be the 'only' solution. They demand your time, your attention and obedience, otherwise they sulk.

Often disguised as friends they say they have your interests at heart but truly it's their own agenda they are serving.

Some people just leave you exhausted with all the heightened emotion around them, usually because their lives are so dam dull unless they are trying to 'fix' someone else or rule the country.

We can't avoid some of them at Christmas but where you can do. If not don't get sucked in to their world, smile and agree and then say nothing. It's worth a try.

My Best Friend Since I was 4 Angie

Take stock of those in your life who make you feel good when you spend time together, the friends you laugh with, those you trust to cry with, those who give you space, energy and time to be who you really are, with no demands.

Christmas is already filled with heightened emotions to have a 'good time' . How can you create a pocket of time to spend with those who fill you with good energy and calm? Those memories can carry you through the darker days.

Have a wonderful week

Jeannette

Making Changes in 2013

As we hurtle towards another year end, many will be looking beyond Christmas madness to how you want life to be different next year. It seems daft that at work we are always future planning and yet in our personal lives beyond booking the annual holidays, we let life 'happen' to us.

How True is This?

I got sucked onto X-Factor once again this year and reflected this morning that for some their lives will never be the same again. But for others they will have been given the opportunity to change but will not have the courage to take the leap of faith.

What do you need to change? What are the advantages and disadvantages of making the change?

Without doing anything at all just think on a scale of 1-10 think how much you really want to make a change? Then think on a scale of 1-10 how much you actually fear the change?

Being able to talk to someone who is not involved in your life can help you make the tough decisions easier. Reducing fear by creating an action plan and being held accountable is empowering.

Book a free chat with me at the Warr Physiotherapy & Well-being Clinic to find out how we can work together 0118 9782409