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<description><![CDATA[<p>There's always going to be something that could drag us into an emotional funk. The trick is to recognise it, and use strategies to get out of it.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://gutidentity.com/getting-out-of-an-emotional-funk/">Getting Out of an Emotional Funk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gutidentity.com">Gutidentity</a>.</p>
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<p>There is always going to be something that could drag us into an emotional funk. The trick is to recognise when we’re in it and rely on strategies to get us out of it. This is known as self-regulation and can be used to develop emotional regulation that will help us build resilience for future challenges.</p> </div>
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<p>Remembering that as time passes, things do get easier. What might seem like an emotional burden at the time, might even feel a little better the next day.</p><p>If we can remember this, getting out of an emotional funk is easier.</p> </div>
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<p>Time provides perspective, allowing any intense emotions to settle and become more manageable. When emotionally overwhelmed, stepping away creates space to process feelings, reducing their immediate impact. With time, our brains shift from reactive to reflective, helping us gain clarity and resilience. It also enables healing, allowing emotions to transform into insights rather than burdens. Even a short pause—deep breaths, a walk, or sleep—can bring relief and renewed strength.</p> </div>
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<p>I’ve said it so many times, we need to look after ourselves first so we are in a better place to look after others. Self-care is a way to do this. It helps us emotionally by keeping us mentally and physically healthy when times are challenging. Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive. There are many, easy and free ways to look after ourselves to help us feel better so we can face challenges with perseverance and confidence.</p> </div>
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<p>Giving to others can provide a sense of purpose and connection, which can help ease emotional overwhelm. Small acts of kindness can shift our focus from our own distress to the well-being of others, offering perspective and reducing feelings of isolation. There is always someone worse off than us. Putting things in perspective helps with this.</p> </div>
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<p>Helping someone in need triggers the release of feel-good hormones like oxytocin and dopamine, promoting emotional relief and resilience. Additionally, generosity fosters a sense of control and agency, counteracting feelings of helplessness. Even in difficult moments, giving can be a powerful way to cultivate hope and inner peace. And the great thing is, there’s <strong><a href="https://www.ssmhealth.com/newsroom/blogs/ssm-health-matters/november-2022/the-science-behind-kindness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">actual science to back up how kindness is good for our health.</a></strong></p> </div>
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<p>Have you ever taken the time to actually listen to your thoughts when going through a challenging situation? If you can be the ‘observer’ of your thought patterns, then you’ve made a great leap forward in being able to understand them and control (or not control) them. </p> </div>
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<p>It takes practise to observe our thoughts and then follow them up with a positive one. Observing our thoughts when we are emotionally overwhelmed allows us to create distance between ourselves and our emotions, preventing impulsive reactions. By becoming aware of our thoughts without judgment, we can recognise patterns, identify triggers, and gain clarity on our feelings. Labelling our thoughts helps with this. What’s on repeat?</p><p>By being mindful of our thoughts, we can respond more rationally rather than being controlled by our emotions. It also fosters self-compassion, as we learn to acknowledge our emotions without feeling consumed by them. Over time, this practise strengthens our emotional resilience and enhances our ability to navigate challenging situations with greater ease.</p> </div>
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<p>We are social creatures by nature and through our connection with others, we can drag ourselves out of an emotional funk. As they say, a problem shared, is a problem halved! Think of a time when you offloaded what’s bothering you to someone trusted. It helps to say our problems out loud to someone else rather than keeping them rattling around in our heads. This can make matters worse.</p> </div>
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<p>Talking to someone when we’re emotionally overwhelmed helps by providing support, perspective, and relief. By expressing our feelings out loud, we can reduce their intensity. Find a supportive listener who can offer comfort, validation, or even practical advice. Verbalising our emotions also helps organise our thoughts, giving clarity and a sense of control. Sometimes, just knowing that someone cares and is willing to listen can be enough to ease the emotional burden.</p> </div>
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<p>Sometimes when things aren’t going to plan and we’ve hit a wall emotionally, expressing gratitude can be hard. But just the simple act of feeling grateful for what we have, can make a massive difference in how we react and respond to a situation. This goes for how we might respond to future problems as well.</p> </div>
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<p>By expressing gratitude when we feel emotionally overwhelmed, shifts our focus from distress to appreciation. It encourages us to see the positive aspects of our lives, fostering a sense of balance and perspective. Gratitude activates brain regions linked to happiness and reduces stress hormones, helping to calm the mind.</p><p>Even in difficult moments, acknowledging small blessings—like a supportive friend or a comforting memory—can create emotional resilience. By practicing gratitude, we cultivate a mindset that promotes inner peace and helps us navigate overwhelming emotions with greater ease.</p> </div>
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<p>Being conscious of our thoughts will help us be able to turn those negative ones around. Once we understand that what we give our focus to, our energy will flow to that. This means, the more we give a negative situation our focus, it will suck our energy.</p> </div>
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<p>Shifting our focus can help when we’re emotionally overwhelmed by shifting our attention away from distressing thoughts and onto something grounding or positive. This interrupts the cycle of rumination (going over and over something), and reduces emotional intensity, giving us a sense of control.</p><p>Engaging in a creative activity, practising mindfulness, or going for a walk can create space for calmness and clarity. By redirecting our attention, we allow our emotions to settle, making it easier to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.</p> </div>
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<p>Writing stuff down helps free up the mental clutter in going on in our brains. It provides an emotional release of information which could be negative. We don’t have to use a journal either if we don’t want to keep the info. Writing stuff down and then burning it can help release the information and the burden attached to it.</p> </div>
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<p>Writing things down when we’re in an emotional funk helps provide clarity and release. It allows us to process our emotions, organise our thoughts, and gain perspective on what we’re feeling. By journaling, or even jotting down a few words can create distance between us and our emotions, making them feel less chaotic. It also helps us to identify patterns, triggers, and possible solutions. Putting feelings into words gives them form, making them easier to understand and work through. Give it a try in whatever form feels comfortable to you and see if it helps.</p> </div>
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<p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">There will always be factors that can pull us into an emotional slump. The key is to identify when we find ourselves in that state and utilise strategies to lift ourselves out of it. This process, known as self-regulation, can be harnessed to enhance our emotional regulation, ultimately helping us build resilience for future obstacles.</span></p> </div>
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<p>The post <a href="https://gutidentity.com/getting-out-of-an-emotional-funk/">Getting Out of an Emotional Funk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gutidentity.com">Gutidentity</a>.</p>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>There are multiple benefits to reducing our exposure to social media. It takes self-discipline and a willingness to grow and expand both emotionally and mentally.</p>
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<p>There are multiple benefits to reducing our exposure to social media. It takes self-discipline, a change to our daily routine, and a willingness to grow and expand both emotionally and mentally. Once again, if I can do it, anyone can. I was addicted to media and social media but slowly reduced my exposure so that it’s basically nothing now which has had a massive positive impact on my life.</p> </div>
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<p>So, let’s take a look at the different ways we can reduce our exposure to social media and focus on the things that really matter in our lives.</p> </div>
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<p>Let’s be honest, social media takes our precious time away. More and more people are realising this and starting to move away from mindless scrolling and doom scrolling. We are finding better things to do than watch endless reels, read toxic posts, or be exposed to really violent or mind damaging legacy media articles and posts.</p> </div>
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<p>Some ways to make the most of the time we would spend doom scrolling, is to throw it into either learning something new, doing something creative, or improving our situation in some way. What I mean by this, is that we could be learning a new skill that’ll help us in the future, get us a different job, or help us relax etc…</p><p>There are so many free courses that we can do to enhance our learning. By spending time on learning something new, we not only enhance our skills, we feel better by not wasting our time. Use the screen time function on your phone to see where you spend the most time. This is a good way to see how much time is spent wasted on social media. Then add this time up to see what it equates to in a year. The answer may shock you!</p> </div>
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<p>I used to call Twitter ‘Toxic Twitter’, and even though the name has changed, it’s still the same. Everyone is fighting in some form. It’s still as toxic as ever and for that reason, I hardly go on it now. If I do go on it, even briefly, I feel like crap afterwards. It’s not a pleasurable experience and I used to start my day like this. All that negative media flooding my brain. What a way to start to the day.</p> </div>
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<p>I now start my day with positivity. I listen to little YouTube clips that are positive and uplifting. I then do my strength training which combines stretching and rolling. This sets me up for the day in a positive way. My head’s not filled with negative rubbish but instead, I’m feeling good about myself and looking forward to the day ahead whatever it may bring. Negative media can increase our anxiety – monitor how you feel after a stint on ‘X’.</p> </div>
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<p>Social media is a major energy thief. It zaps our energy like some sort of energy harvester <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> that I no longer want to be a part of. It’s almost like it’s feeding the beast which definitely doesn’t resonate with me anymore.</p><p>I need my energy more than ever these days so I place it on things that matter to me. Creating, designing, while trying to improve my own well-being, and helping others at the same time.</p> </div>
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<p>I no longer have the time or the energy to place it on negative stuff. The way I judge this, is when I do go on social media, I ask myself how I feel afterwards. Almost 100% of the time, I don’t feel great after the exposure. It only takes one thing I see to zap my positive energy and turn it into negative. Try this with your own social media consumption. How do you feel afterwards? Energised or depleted?</p> </div>
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<p>Probably one of the worst things we can do for our sleep is look at a screen right before bed (or a couple of hours before bed). The blue light stuffs with our sleep/wake cycle and makes our brain think it’s time to get up rather than sleep.</p><p>Combine the screen with negative social media and it’s a recipe for disaster. Not only does it affect sleep, we could end up thinking (or overthinking) about something we saw online.</p> </div>
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<p>One of the best things we can do to enhance our sleep quality, is reduce our exposure to social media. It gives us less to think about, or worry about for that matter. We won’t spend any time worrying about what we saw which can sometimes be an image we can’t get out of our heads once we’ve seen it. </p> </div>
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<h4 id="screen-reader-main-title" class="Head u-font-serif u-h2 u-margin-s-ver"><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032724014265?via%3Dihub" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span class="title-text">Social media use, mental health and sleep: A systematic review with meta-analyses</span></strong></a> (2024)</h4> </div>
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<p>I’m not a reader so I use YouTube to listen to positive and empowering content before sleep. I don’t look at the screen.</p><p>Here are some of the things I do in the 2 hours leading up to sleep. They work for me but may not work for everyone.</p> </div>
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<p>There’s nothing more disrupting than constant notifications. I turn the majority of these off so I’m not constantly interrupted. Notifications ruin our concentration because we have to keep jumping from one thing to the next. Instead, we can make a plan to check social media every now and then. This way, we are in control and not the other way around. </p><p>Turning off social media notifications helps improve focus by preventing that compulsive checking habit we get into.</p> </div>
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<p>Those notifications are designed to grab our attention, break our concentration and make it harder to stay engaged in tasks. By turning them off, we avoid dopamine-driven urges to check our phone constantly. This not only enhances our productivity but also reduces stress and anxiety caused by the pressure to stay updated. </p> </div>
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<p>Do a little test on yourself by turning off notifications to see if this affects your productivity. My guess is it will.</p> </div>
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<p>This is a massive one for me. The combination of negative news and toxic posts gives me anxiety. I stay away from it because it makes me feel like crap. I want to see uplifting content that inspires me to be a better person, or content that helps me improve my health even further. I’m not interested in someone’s holiday photos but I am interested in something that they’re sharing that will improve me in some way.</p> </div>
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<p>Spending less time on social media can really improve our overall mental health. It can help reduce stress, anxiety, and the constant pressure to compare ourselves to others. Social media often shows only the highlights of people’s lives, which can make us feel like we’re not doing enough. Reducing our exposure gives our mind a break from the endless scrolling, negative news, and online drama. Instead, we’ll have more time for real-life connections, creative projects, and self-care (essential), which can boost our mood and self-esteem. </p> </div>
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<p>So that leads me to improved self-esteem. I feel sorry for the young people growing up today thinking that what people put on social media is actually their real life. Pictures are placed, posts are curated, and it’s not really real life, just snippets of the best parts. I’m just as guilty as the next person for putting up posts on Instagram but I keep my account private and I don’t really engage with any other social media now. </p><p>I’ve also changed the direction of my Instagram posting as I want to provide more detailed information about improving health and wellness rather than just the fun parts of my life. </p> </div>
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<p>All I can say is that just have a go at trying to reduce your exposure and see how you feel. It can’t be a bad thing. There’s more positives than negatives to reducing it!</p> </div>
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<p>If we suffer from information overload, reducing social media exposure can help with this. Our brains just weren’t designed to be bombarded with a constant stream of information. I cringe these days when I see everyone just staring down at their phones.</p><p>We definitely need information but not 24/7. We need more fresh air, nature, and time away from devices to actually enjoy the reality we have, not the one through the screen or watching someone else enjoy their reality. It’s kinda weird when you really think about it.</p> </div>
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<p>Having too much information can cause us overwhelm. It can make us feel worse if we’re going through a tough situation.</p><p>But there is hope. We don’t have to lose contact with people or go off social media altogether. We can just reduce our exposure to it which ultimately helps us in multiple ways. Check out the following list to find out some practical ways to reduce social media.</p> </div>
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<p data-start="0" data-end="64"> </p><h3 data-start="66" data-end="94"><strong data-start="70" data-end="92">1. Set Clear Goals</strong></h3><ul data-start="95" data-end="238"><li data-start="95" data-end="186">Decide why you want to cut back (e.g., improve focus, mental health, or relationships).</li><li data-start="187" data-end="238">Set specific limits (e.g., 30 minutes per day).</li></ul><h3 data-start="240" data-end="269"><strong data-start="244" data-end="267">2. Track Your Usage</strong></h3><ul data-start="270" data-end="413"><li data-start="270" data-end="359">Use built-in phone tracking (e.g., Screen Time on iOS, Digital Wellbeing on Android).</li><li data-start="360" data-end="413">Identify the apps that consume most of your time.</li></ul><h3 data-start="415" data-end="450"><strong data-start="419" data-end="448">3. Turn Off Notifications</strong></h3><ul data-start="451" data-end="587"><li data-start="451" data-end="513">Disable non-essential notifications to reduce temptations.</li><li data-start="514" data-end="587">Keep only critical alerts (e.g., messages from close family/friends).</li><li data-start="514" data-end="587">Put your phone on ‘do not disturb’ but allow phone calls if desired.</li></ul><h3 data-start="589" data-end="628"><strong data-start="593" data-end="626">4. Schedule Social Media Time</strong></h3><ul data-start="629" data-end="779"><li data-start="629" data-end="722">Set designated times to check social media (e.g., 10 minutes in the afternoon and evening but not too late).</li><li data-start="723" data-end="779">Avoid mindless scrolling by sticking to time limits.</li><li data-start="723" data-end="779">Be aware of ‘doom scrolling’.</li></ul><h3 data-start="781" data-end="822"><strong data-start="785" data-end="820">5. Use App Restrictions & Tools</strong></h3><ul data-start="823" data-end="951"><li data-start="823" data-end="896">Use app limit settings or third-party apps (e.g., Freedom, AppBlock).</li><li data-start="897" data-end="951">Set up grayscale mode to make apps less appealing (mine is 3 fast clicks of the ‘on’ button and it goes to black and white)</li></ul><h3 data-start="953" data-end="1006"><strong data-start="957" data-end="1004">6. Remove Social Media Apps from Your Phone</strong></h3><ul data-start="1007" data-end="1135"><li data-start="1007" data-end="1073">Access them only through a browser to make it less convenient.</li><li data-start="1007" data-end="1073">Remove the app from you home screen.</li><li data-start="1074" data-end="1135">Log out after each session to prevent automatic checking.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1137" data-end="1192"><strong data-start="1141" data-end="1190">7. Replace Social Media with Other Activities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1193" data-end="1292"><li data-start="1193" data-end="1249">Read a book, exercise, meditate, listen to positive YouTube clips, or pick up a hobby.</li><li data-start="1250" data-end="1292">Spend more time catching up with friends or family in person.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1294" data-end="1335"><strong data-start="1298" data-end="1333">8. Create No-Social-Media Zones</strong></h3><ul data-start="1336" data-end="1453"><li data-start="1336" data-end="1399">Avoid social media in bed, at meals, or during family time.</li><li data-start="1336" data-end="1399">Leave the phone in your bag when out for dinner.</li><li data-start="1400" data-end="1453">Use a physical alarm clock instead of your phone.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1455" data-end="1495"><strong data-start="1459" data-end="1493">9. Unfollow & Curate Your Feed</strong></h3><ul data-start="1496" data-end="1615"><li data-start="1496" data-end="1552">Unfollow accounts that don’t add value to your life.</li><li data-start="1553" data-end="1615">Follow pages that inspire or educate rather than distract.</li><li data-start="1553" data-end="1615">Don’t interact with negative posts because the algorithm will feed you more of that.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1617" data-end="1672"><strong data-start="1621" data-end="1670">10. Take Breaks or Go on a Social Media Detox</strong></h3><ul data-start="1673" data-end="1778"><li data-start="1673" data-end="1732">Start with a short break (e.g., 24 hours or a weekend).</li><li data-start="1733" data-end="1778">Gradually extend to longer detox periods.</li><li data-start="1733" data-end="1778">Go camping off-grid – this is great if you want a total device-free weekend – I do this but not enough!</li></ul> </div>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>There are ways to increase open-mindedness that help us grow internally in different ways. Read on to find out how.</p>
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<p>Having an open mind helps us grow internally, and there are simple ways to increase it in different ways.</p><p>I’ve always found learning new things interesting but it wasn’t until I really opened my mind, that the real learning began.</p><p>So, let’s break it down to see how we can increase our open-mindedness in simple, yet effective ways:</p> </div>
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<p>A lot of our learning can come from observing others. One way to do this is to be open to what other people say. I like to do this by reading the comments in threads. This helps me see differing points of view that may by opposite to what I think. </p><p>Instead of judging (something I used to do), I now read them with an open mind, in a non-judgemental way. Through not judging, I can gain a different perspective and might learn something at the same time. We are all different and have different opinions, and that’s a good thing.</p> </div>
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<p>Observing others like this helps us step outside our own perspectives and understand different ways of thinking, living, and experiencing the world. It allows us to see that there isn’t just one “right” way to do things—people have unique backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs that shape their choices. By paying attention without judgment, we can develop empathy, which leads to compassion. It also helps challenge our assumptions, reduces misunderstandings, and helps us grow as individuals. Overall, it helps us be less ‘judgy’ of others.</p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">take time to observe what other people say</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">by reading the comments in threads, we can see other points of view</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">stand back & observe without passing judgment</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">this helps us think about what other people might be thinking</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">we don’t have to believe everything we see, but through observing a range of ‘voices’ we can then make up our own mind</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">I can’t stress enough how important doing our own research is. It’s especially important when it comes to our bodies and our health that we do our own research. Please don’t take my word for it or anyone else. </span></p><p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">We are all different and live in completely different environments so what might work for me may not for you. Yes, it does take more time but at the end of the day, it’s our body and mind that will suffer the consequence of our lack of research.</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">We have all the research we need at the touch of a button these days.</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Combine this with a critical eye, we can pretty much find out anything we want.</span></p> </div>
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<p>Research opens our minds by exposing us to new ideas, facts, and perspectives we might not have considered before. It challenges what we think we know and pushes us to see things from different angles. Whether it’s reading studies, exploring history which is a must, research helps us move beyond assumptions and make more informed opinions. The more we learn, the more we realise how much there is to discover, keeping us curious, open, and always growing. Ultimately, we want to expand our minds, we just need to be prepared for what we might find. Put it this way, things might not be as we’ve been led to believe so researching helps us explore topics we might have dismissed as ‘crazy’ in the past.</p> </div>
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<p><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Research </span><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">also helps us become more self-aware. The two are intertwined.</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">The more self-awareness we have, the more connection we feel to our bodies and our place within the world.</span> We can develop self-awareness through self-reflection.</p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">too often these days, we rely on one source of information (or the TV)</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">we need to gather our info from multiple sources</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">this helps us make informed decisions</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">again, we don’t have to believe everything we read or see, but doing our own research is essential especially if it directly affects our own lives</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">it takes more time but it’s very important</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>Questioning ourselves helps us grow by making us think in new ways. When we challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, we open up to different perspectives and ideas we might not have considered before. It keeps us curious, helps us learn, and makes us more open-minded. Instead of just sticking to what we’ve always thought, we give ourselves the chance to evolve and see things from a fresh angle. It’s not about doubting ourselves—it’s about growing and staying open to new possibilities.</p> </div>
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<p>Questioning our personal biases challenges our world view. This is not always comfortable because as humans, we love comfort. We all have biases, often without realising it, because of our experiences, culture, or the things we’ve been taught. But when we take a step back and ask ourselves why we think a certain way, we create space for learning and growth. It allows us to challenge stereotypes, understand others better, and make more fair and open-minded decisions. The more we question our biases, the more we open ourselves up to new perspectives and a deeper understanding of the world.</p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">questioning ourselves & our belief systems can help us to understand our personal biases</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">are we quick to judge others?</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">do we stereotype individuals?</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">how do we interpret situations?</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">do we learn from our mistakes?</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">being more open-minded helps us to judge ourselves less when we stop judging others</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">spend some time self-reflecting on our</span> <span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">own thinking</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>I love people! I think we’re fascinating and that for the most part, the majority of people just want to have a good life and are fundamentally good. Exposure to different forms of content and music expands our minds by introducing us to new ideas, cultures, and emotions we might not experience otherwise. </p><p>I’ve always had a great interest in documentaries and real-life stories of people overcoming adverse situations. It’s a great way to learn about other people and expand my mind.</p> </div>
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<p>Watching diverse films, reading various perspectives, or listening to music from different genres and backgrounds helps break down stereotypes and broadens our understanding of the world. My music taste has completely changed over the past 5 years due to listening to music I’d normally not listen to. It challenges our tastes, sparks curiosity, and teaches us to appreciate creativity in all its forms. The more we explore, the more we realise there’s no single way to see or experience life, making us more open-minded and adaptable.</p> </div>
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<p>If you want to expand your mind by watching different content, check out the following YouTube channel: </p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">watching, reading, or listening to different kinds of content helps expose us to different perspectives</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">it helps us see how other people live & experience their lives</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">this can help us become more empathetic & compassionate towards others</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">try watching documentaries about various topics to see what other people are doing & how they cope with challenges</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">watch content with discernment – we don’t have to believe everything we see or hear</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>New experiences help us see the world from fresh perspectives. Whether it’s traveling to a new place, trying a different hobby, or meeting people with unique backgrounds, these experiences challenge our usual way of thinking. They teach us to be more flexible, embrace uncertainty, and see change as an opportunity rather than something to fear. The more we expose ourselves to new situations, the better we become at adapting, learning, and growing with an open mind.</p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">new experiences help us learn about new things, but also about ourselves</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">the more we do, the more we have to relate to what we know (& don’t know) about a topic, situation, event, or person</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">by trying new things, opens the door to possible new friendships</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">new experiences can help us be more confident & resilient</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">it can also help us cope with change more easily</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>Stepping out of our comfort zone helps us be more open-minded by letting us experience new things. When we try something different, we break out of our usual way of thinking and see the world in fresh ways. It might feel uncomfortable at first, but that’s how we grow. The more we challenge ourselves, the more we learn, adapt, and realise there’s so much more out there than what we’re used to. It keeps us curious, open, and ready for whatever comes next.</p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">sometimes we have to go out of our comfort zone to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">it’s not always easy talking to people we might not have much in common with</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">but the more we do it, the easier it gets</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">try joining a new group & putting ourselves out there</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">this exposes us to new things & new experiences, & helps us see things from a different perspective – it also helps us to grow as a person</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>Seeing things from other points of view opens our minds by showing us different ways to think, live, and solve problems. It helps us understand other people’s experiences, beliefs, and feelings, even when they differ from our own. Instead of sticking to what we already know, we learn to listen, question, and see things in a new light. This makes us more empathetic, less judgmental, and more open to new ideas and perspectives.</p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">we don’t have to agree with everyone around us but we can listen to what others have to say</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">being different is what’s great about us humans</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">being able to see things from a different point of view helps us thrive in different & diverse surroundings</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">seeing things from a different perspective can help us develop our understanding of our own thoughts & decisions</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>I love learning new things and believe that learning should be life long. We need to keep learning to keep our brains active. Learning new things keeps our minds open by exposing us to different ideas, perspectives, and ways of thinking. It challenges what we already know and then pushes us to ask questions. The more we learn, the more we realise how much we don’t know, which is good! If someone tells us they have it all figured out, I’d hazard a guess they probably don’t <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p> </div>
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<ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">learning new things not only increases our knowledge & skills, it helps us develop our curiosity towards other things</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">it can also help us be more receptive to new ideas & information</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">it broadens our ability to challenge our thinking, & provides us with more opportunities to think critically (something that we desperately need right now)</span></li></ul> </div>
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<p>Having an open mind helps us grow by allowing us to learn, adapt, and see the world from different perspectives. Simple actions like questioning our beliefs, stepping out of our comfort zone, learning new things, and exposing ourselves to different content, music, and experiences can all expand our thinking. Through observing others, challenging our personal biases, and embracing change, helps us stay open to new ideas. The more we practise openness, the more we grow, connect with others, and navigate life with curiosity and understanding.</p> </div>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>To improve brain health, we can make adjustments to our lifestyle that we can improve our gut and brain health. Read on to find out more.</p>
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<p>So, this blog initially started off as me writing very technical blogs about gut health etc. Now I focus more on basic lifestyle changes that we can do to improve our gut and brain health. Obviously, they are all intertwined so what goes in the gut affects the brain and other parts of the body.</p> </div>
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<p>Here are some simple ways, we can improve our brain health that will improve our cognitive functioning.</p> </div>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Let's start with nutrition to improve brain health and cognitive functioning</h2> </div>
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<p>I used to say just reduce processed food. Now I’m literally yelling from the rafters to eliminate it altogether. The additives placed in our foods are like a slow form of poisoning. Don’t take it from me. Look up the numbers, names and codes you find on the backs of packets of processed food. IT WILL SHOCK YOU! We have to get into the habit of doing our own research.</p><p>Download the <a href="https://yuka.io/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>YUKA</strong> </span></a>app and scan products to start learning about what’s in your food then you can make an informed choice whether to consume it or not.</p> </div>
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<p>The main way to avoid them altogether is to eat REAL food – this is also known as ‘whole foods’. This means they’re not created in a lab, or by a flavour chemist (research that term). They are from nature – the sea, the land. Eating close to nature means choosing fresh, whole foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, and unprocessed ingredients straight from the earth. </p><p>It’s about skipping the artificial stuff and enjoying food in its natural state, which not only tastes better but also fuels our bodies with real, nourishing goodness. The closer we eat to nature, the more energy we have, the better we feel, and the more connected we become to what truly sustains us.</p> </div>
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<p>It took me a while to get there but eliminating alcohol has been a massive step in the right direction for me. It’s a known neurotoxin and there is no safe limit currently known for the brain. Read more about this 2021 study <strong><a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.10.21256931v1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></strong>. My poor brain got hammered for a long period of time, always probably trying to correct itself and maintain balance. It didn’t take anything bad for me to stop, but it just felt like the right time, for my body, and also for where I’m at spiritually. I’m at a stage where I want my thinking to be a clear as possible all of the time.</p> </div>
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<p>We need to keep our brain active. Sitting in front of the TV doesn’t keep it active. In fact it degrades it. I don’t think we were put on this earth to just be entertained. I feel we’re here to give something back. This process is hindered if we are just being entertained. Think bread and circuses! Go to work, Be entertained. Go to sleep. Go to work. ETC… Yeah, I think there’s more to life than that don’t you?!?</p> </div>
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<p>There are loads of free things we can do to keep the grey matter in tact. Search for free courses, listen to audio books, play games (not the mindless ones on the phone), play with kids, and most importantly, do research!</p> </div>
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<p>We are social creatures by nature. We thrive when we can learn off each other and support each other. There are many studies showing positive effects on the elderly in terms of their cognition and general health and well-being when they have continual exposure to others, especially children. </p><p>There was a BBC documentary brought out years ago that had a preschool visit a group of elderly residents in a nursing home. They all improved in multiple areas of their lives just by having the young children come and visit on a regular basis.</p> </div>
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<p>Staying socially connected is great for your brain because it keeps our mind active, sharp, and engaged. Conversations, shared experiences, and even laughter stimulate cognitive function, helping to strengthen memory and problem-solving skills. Social interactions also reduce stress and loneliness, which are linked to cognitive decline. Whether it’s chatting with a friend, joining a group, or simply spending time with loved ones, staying connected is a fun and natural way to keep our brain healthy and thriving.</p> </div>
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<p>Now who would have thought these two were connected? But it turns out, they have far more in common than we might realise.</p><p>Heart health and brain health are closely linked because the brain relies on a strong, steady blood flow to function properly. When the heart is healthy, it efficiently pumps oxygen-rich blood to the brain, supporting memory, focus, and overall cognitive function. However, conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease can reduce blood flow, increasing the risk of strokes, dementia, and cognitive decline. </p> </div>
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<p>Taking care of our heart through regular exercise, a balanced diet, and healthy lifestyle choices also helps protect our brain, keeping it sharp and resilient as we age. We can do these things naturally by changing our environment without the need for pharmaceutical drugs. But I’m not a doctor so please seek medical advice if you are concerned about your health. </p><p>A Naturopath will also look into your environment and what can be changed for optimal health. I find Naturopaths are my go-to practitioner now as I’ve moved away from the old medical model of doing things.</p> </div>
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<p>Regular physical exercise is a powerful way to enhance brain health. Engaging in activities like walking in nature, strength training, or swimming increases blood flow to the brain, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients that support cognitive functions such as memory and learning. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1568163718300448#:~:text=Exercise%20leads%20to%20elevated%20levels,facilitates%20memory%20and%20cognitive%20function." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Exercise also stimulates the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)</a></strong></span>, a protein that promotes the growth and survival of neurons, improving mental sharpness and resilience.</p><p>Consistent physical activity has been linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Incorporating regular exercise into our routine not only benefits our body but also significantly boosts our brain’s health and performance.</p> </div>
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<p>Check out a recent 2024 article examining the relationship between exercise and boosting memory and thinking skills <em><strong><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-can-boost-your-memory-and-thinking-skills" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></strong></em>.</p> </div>
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<p>I do a lot of exercise which includes, daily walking in nature, martial arts, and daily strength training. These definitely help keep me fit but also help me reset and focus my thinking. </p><p>Here are some ways strength training is important for our brain and body: </p> </div>
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<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Improving gut health for a better brain (and one that's less inflamed)</h2> </div>
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<p>I know from personal experience what an inflamed brain feels like. It feels like a brain on fire! I also know what severe brain fog feels like too as I experienced this while very sick when I first got Coeliac Disease.</p><p>But once I cleaned up my diet and treated my gut with respect, along with lifestyle changes, my health dramatically changed. And it’s only gotten better as I’ve improved even more and eliminated all additives from my diet including eliminating alcohol.</p> </div>
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<p><strong><a href="https://gutidentity.com/eat-whole-foods-for-gut-and-brain-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eat whole foods for gut and brain health</a></strong></p> </div>
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<p>As I found out, our gut health plays a crucial role in brain health through the gut-brain connection, often called the “gut-brain axis.” The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help regulate digestion, immune function, and even mood and cognition.</p><p>A healthy gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters like serotonin, which influence our mood and mental well-being. Imbalances in gut bacteria have been linked to anxiety, depression, and even neurodegenerative diseases. I was unhappy and moody for years but after healing my gut, my emotions are stable and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. There’s a lot to be said to fixing the gut first hence why the tagline for my Brand Gutidentity is – Discover the First Brain.</p><p>The best way we can support our gut health is to eat a whole food diet rich in fibre, probiotics, and healthy fats that support gut health, which in turn helps keep the brain functioning at its best. Cut out all artificial crap as it’s not actually food. By doing this, thinking becomes clearer and sharper and this is what I experienced first hand.</p> </div>
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<p>Getting good sleep is like hitting the reset button for your brain. While we sleep, our brain clears out toxins, strengthens memories, and gets us ready to think clearly the next day. Without enough rest, we might feel foggy, forgetful, and easily distracted. Long-term sleep problems can even increase the risk of brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Try to aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to keep our brain sharp, boost our mood, and stay focused. </p> </div>
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<p>One way to help our sleep is to create a solid bedtime routine and a regular sleep schedule. I don’t have screens after 7pm and usually wind down for around 1.5 hours before going to sleep. I exercise early which helps to not hype me up, and I eat early as well so I’m not going to sleep on a full stomach. I also do meditation, practise gratitude and listen to short video clips of positive, spiritual info before going to sleep. I fall asleep to binaural beats which runs for over an hour as I don’t like silence when trying to fall asleep. This relaxes me and helps me fall asleep naturally.</p><p>I do this every night even on the weekends. Let’s just say I’m pretty boring these days but I’m grateful for the clearer head and my thinking is super sharp because of it.</p> </div>
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<p>Reducing the toxic load on our body helps our brain and pineal gland by minimising exposure to harmful chemicals that can interfere with cognitive function and hormone regulation. The pineal gland, which regulates sleep through melatonin production, is especially sensitive to toxins like heavy metals, pesticides, and fluoride, which may contribute to calcification and reduced function. </p> </div>
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<p>The following paragraph was taken directly from ChatGPT. Boy oh boy have things changed <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> And guess what, fluoride HAS been linked to negative effects. It doesn’t take much research at all to find this information. Be informed!</p> </div>
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<p><strong><em>‘Fluoride, commonly found in tap water and dental products, has been linked to potential negative effects on brain health. Some studies suggest that excessive fluoride exposure may contribute to lower IQ levels, neurodevelopmental delays in children, and cognitive decline in adults. Fluoride can accumulate in the brain and pineal gland, potentially disrupting sleep, hormone regulation, and overall cognitive function. While small amounts are considered safe, long-term exposure to high levels may pose risks. Reducing fluoride intake by using filtered water and fluoride-free products can help support brain health and overall well-being.’</em></strong></p> </div>
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<p>For more information on fluoride, please check out this website </p><p><strong><a href="https://fluoridealert.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://fluoridealert.org/</a></strong></p><p>which has a great amount of information and peer reviewed research on it. Be informed! For me, it’s worth paying for water because I don’t want the fluoride exposure. I haven’t drunk tap water for over 5 years now.</p> </div>
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<p>Detoxing through a clean diet, staying hydrated, exercising, and avoiding processed foods and environmental toxins can support brain clarity, improve sleep, and enhance overall mental well-being. Keeping our body as toxin-free as possible helps our brain stay sharp and our pineal gland function optimally.</p> </div>
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<p>Supporting brain health through lifestyle changes can significantly improve our cognitive function and overall well-being. Regular exercise boosts blood flow and stimulates brain growth, while a whole food diet, nourishes brain cells. Prioritising quality sleep allows our brain to repair and consolidate memories, while reducing exposure to toxins, including fluoride, helps protect brain function and the pineal gland. </p> </div>
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<p>Managing stress, staying socially connected, and engaging in lifelong learning also enhance mental sharpness. </p><p>By making these healthy choices, we can keep our brain strong, focused, and resilient throughout life. Trust me when I say, if I can do it, anyone can <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p> </div>
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<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: This is not a substitute for medical advice. Please seek professional medical advice if you’re concerned about your health and do your own research so you know what’s happening to your body so you can use informed consent appropriately. </strong></em></p> </div>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>I truly believe we are all here for a reason and that our adversity can be turned into our purpose. Read on to find out how.</p>
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<p>I truly believe we are all here for a reason and that our adversity can be turned into our purpose. We come here to learn (sometimes the hard way), but it’s through adversity, we can develop our purpose in life. It’s kinda like taking the crappy aspects of things that might happen to us and turning them into a positive situation that can go on to help others.</p> </div>
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<p>So, let’s break it down to see how we can turn an adverse situation, into a positive event that will help ourselves and others along the way:</p> </div>
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<p>When I got sick, there was no way I was going to sit around all day watching Netflix. I needed to get better and I wanted my life back so I was prepared to do what it took to achieve that.</p><p>That research then turned into my passion and purpose in life because the information that I found was really useful. Sharing it just seemed like the most plausible option. And because I like info to be presented in a visual way, I combined the two.</p> </div>
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<p>Whatever you’re going through, the information you find from your research to help yourself, may help someone in a similar situation.</p><p>This new knowledge gained can also help us to change our ways. I didn’t automatically change a lot of aspects relating to my health so I guess my recovery took a bit longer. But at the end of the day, we are always evolving so there is no full stop on ‘change and growth’. It’s always evolving and changing.</p> </div>
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<p>Sometimes we’re faced with some pretty adverse shite but if we can change our perspective from perceiving it as failure, to viewing it as a learning experience, it won’t be that crappy. </p><p>I’m not saying that we have to celebrate adversity but by simply changing how we view it can have a dramatic effect on our ability to overcome the situation.</p> </div>
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<p>There are learning opportunities in everything we do. We can take the adverse situation and ask ourselves, ‘what is this situation trying to teach me?’. Do I need to change some aspect of my environment? Do I need to improve my health in a particular area? Do I need to change jobs? Do I need to leave a toxic relationship? These are all questions we can ask ourselves. By understanding what we are learning, we can move through the adverse situation with more ease. Things become less of a burden and more of an adventure. We aren’t failing, we’re learning. And sometimes, until we address what we are being presented with, we will continue to get presented with it until we address it.</p> </div>
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<p>When adversity strikes, which could be anything, we need to take positive action. This means not taking on a victim mentality which can happen. </p><p>Is there something in our current environment we could improve? Maybe, it’s just the ability to be able to get out of a negative mindset. This can be hard if we feel the world is against us.</p> </div>
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<p>One way I cope with adversity is to engage with positive content. Content that is uplifting and informative at the same time. I love these little spiritual videos on YouTube and can highly recommend this video and the channel <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualDive" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>SPIRITUAL DIVE</strong></a></span></p> </div>
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<p>The creator of Spiritual Dive doesn’t allow their videos to be played on other platforms but you can click the link – <em>watch on YouTube</em> – and it will take you to a very good video about the game of life. Videos like these have got me through tough times. They are also a good place to start because they combine science and spirituality, particularly quantum physics but they’re easier to understand than physics itself. I highly recommend them.</p> </div>
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<p>We can either sit back and be a spectator in our lives or we can be a player. I know what I’m doing, do you?</p><p>You might have to push play on the video to load it!</p> </div>
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<p>Reframing a situation and trying to find a silver lining helps greatly when faced with a challenge. Put it this way, if we think we are going to fail at something, or a situation is bad, then that’s exactly what it’s going to be. If we perceive it as a challenge that we can overcome, then are more likely to overcome it.</p> </div>
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<p>I struggle to comprehend sometimes when someone says to me ‘oh well I knew it wasn’t going to work anyway’. Why would we want to even put that out into the universe that that’s even an option? Our words and thoughts have immense power, more than we realise.</p> </div>
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<p>Being grateful for what we have can also have a massive positive effect on our situation too. Gratitude helps us get through tough times by shifting our focus from what’s going wrong to what’s still good in our lives. It reminds us that even in bad situations, there’s always something to appreciate—whether it’s supportive friends, celebrate small wins, or lessons we’re learning along the way. When we focus on what we have instead of what we’ve lost, we feel more hopeful and less overwhelmed. It doesn’t mean ignoring the struggle, but it helps us stay strong, positive, and ready to keep moving forward.</p> </div>
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<p>Like I said in the intro, I believe we’re all here to learn. Sometimes that’s the hard way but it doesn’t have to be that way. We can take whatever adversity we are facing and turn it into our purpose. We’re here for a reason (I used to hate that saying). Now I’m the complete opposite. I think we are here to experience what we can and then share our experiences, gifts and talents with the world. This is to make it a better place and to certainly leave it in a better state than how we found it.</p> </div>
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<p>So if there’s something you’re going through, can it be turned into something that will fuel the motivation to improve or get better at something? Adversity shakes us up. It makes us look deep inside ourselves if we don’t cover it up with addictions or distractions. Take the opportunity as a time to learn about yourself. This can be confronting but it’s through this self-awareness we can grow, develop new skills, and then use this to help ourselves and others. We may even be able to find our purpose through this process.</p> </div>
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<p>I learned that I don’t have to do everything. And I certainly don’t have to do everything at once. By only making small adjustments to get better and better, has worked well for me. It’s helped me fell less overwhelmed in adverse situations. I used to be very impatient but now I know things take time and that it’s better to go slowly especially when adversity strikes.</p> </div>
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<p>Understanding the importance of focusing on what we can control, building our skills in those areas, and then sharing what works, not only helps us, it helps others. Just making one small improvement to something within our control can create a ripple effect somewhere else. Plus all the small things, add up to much larger changes over time. We just have to be patient and let things unfold – flow plus discipline! Find one thing you can control and put your energy into that. Move to something else when you feel that it’s ingrained or feels naturally part of your daily routine.</p> </div>
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<p>We don’t have to share every little detail but quite often, there are other people going through similar struggles that we can help along the way. This helps people to not feel alone and to also see that others have overcome the situation which can offer hope.</p><p>I believe we’re all connected and that’s why it feels good when we help others out. Through my journey of healing my body, I created digital graphics (and still do) of the strategies that worked for me. </p> </div>
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<p>By sharing what helped, it not only helped others, but it supported my own learning and well-being. It consolidated what I learned and was a visual reminder to stay on track and hold myself accountable to the positive changes I’d made. Most people these days are looking for authenticity. I’m not a lover of fake conversations, fake lifestyles, fake anything. I want real life stuff that’s going to help me and help others. That’s my purpose and it’s through my adversity that it’s come about.</p> </div>
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<p><a href="https://gutidentity.com/gutidentity-why-i-do-what-i-do/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Why I do What I do</strong></a> – <strong>Gutidentity</strong></p> </div>
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<p>I purposely left this one till last for a reason. We have been led to believe that we aren’t that powerful beings but this is untrue. The power of belief is an extremely important factor when turning adversity into our purpose and helping others. It’s from our own struggles that we seem to get real, true and authentic ways of helping each other through it. And it’s through our belief that things become possible. </p><p>I used visualisation strategies when I was really sick as I believed I had the power to heal my gut. But I had to be open to believing it could happen along with using other therapies and supplements etc. But my belief in it was a massive part of the process. The visualisation strategies I used to heal my gut will require another whole post as it’s quite detailed. </p> </div>
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<p>If we believe we can overcome something, we will. Find a way around something, or find a way through it. It doesn’t matter how we do it, but it does matter that we believe we CAN do it! Whether we’re into praying, manifesting, putting it out into the Universe, or some sort of faith, it really doesn’t matter. Just do what feels comfortable for you.</p> </div>
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<p>Turning adversity into our purpose means using our struggles as fuel for growth and meaning. Instead of letting challenges hold us back, we can learn from them, grow stronger, and use our experiences to help others. Hardships often reveal our true strengths and passions, guiding us toward new opportunities we might not have considered before. </p> </div>
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<p>By embracing adversity as a stepping stone rather than a setback, we can transform pain into purpose, turning difficult moments into motivation to create positive change in our own lives and the lives of others.</p><p>So what are YOU going to do? </p> </div>
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