The Change Catalyst

Do you suffer from upset stomach, headache, backache, insomnia, anxiety, depression, or anger?  All these are caused by chronic stress. If you live in a large city, chances are you feel stress. Traffic, people, pollution all contribute, so how important is your health? I have decided to block out a short weekend every month (actually 10 months) in 2009 to get out of the city to breathe some fresh air and stimulate my creativity with a change of environment. I recently took a trip to Ningpo and stopped off for a hot spring in a nearby mountain retreat.  I could literally feel profound changes happening as I sat in the sunshine and relaxed:

Motion prompts creativity

The journey is as important as the destination. I felt released and mapped out a framework for my next book. As we crossed one of the largest bridges in the world, ideas flowed and I filled up my notebook. I looked up at one point and noticed everyone else on the coach was asleep. What stimulates your creativity and how can you create the time and space to enjoy it?

Destress in sunlight

It’s hard to be stressed when you are sitting in sunlight and breathing fresh air. Spending 10 hours a day in an office and eating in the building canteen blocks your energy levels. Find a way to relax during the day through visiting the gym, taking a walk in a nearby park or sitting in a quiet room.  Visit a hot spring or sauna every couple of months, you come out feeling clean and fully relaxed.

As we move into 2009 - which will be a challenging year - you need to find ways to manage the stress that lies ahead. Time block an away day each month. The world comes back into perspective when you are closer to nature. I have blocked ten short trips in 2009 and I can’t wait. I am feeling more relaxed already!

Stress can be a major factor in holding you back from reaching your full potential to create wealth and contribute to the world. If you would like to accelerate your life change by working with a coach, The Change Catalyst can work with you to provide powerful tips, tools and strategies to live a life of purpose, balance and more importantly - good health. Contact The Change Catalyst today for an initial consultation without obligation.