tremendous transformations @ evolve 2013 the silent killer

Tremendous Transformations @ EVOLVE 2013

THE SILENT KILLER


Aside from eating breakfast, the biggest predictor of longevity is psychological resiliency … being able to roll with the

punches that life throws at us.

Mark Hyman, MD


Tremendous Transformations

Creating possibilities through personal transformation … one life at a time

www.tremendoustransformations.com

[email protected]


GROUP EXERCISE

IN PAIRS, DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING

1.Share your name

2.Your company

3.Why you chose to attend this particular event?

4.Is there something particularly stressful in your life right now?

5.What are you hoping to learn today?


February 2009


February 2009 – January 2011


Feb 2009 – Jan 2011 - Apr 2013


Using Substances to Manage Mood

Four Top Selling Items In Grocery Stores

Caffeine Sugar Alcohol Nicotine

The most powerful pharmacy in the world is right between your ears!


Stress Escalates

On the average day, more than half the workforce leaves work with:

Neck pain

Tired eyes

Sore hands

Many take the stress home, vent with family or friends and then have trouble sleeping!

Web MD


Measuring Stress Questions to ask

What job, personal or family stress do I have?

Have I had any recent major life changes?

Do my beliefs cause me stress?

How am I coping with the stress?

Internet measuring toolHTTP://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management-topic-overview?page=2

Web MD


GROUP EXERCISE

1.Identify your top five (5) sources of stress

2.Make a list of them

3.If you are able, identify the source of the stress

4.For how long have you been experiencing this stress?

5.If you can, find a link to any excessive or unhealthy eating behaviors or any other forms of “acting out:”


The Effects of Stress


Common Symptoms

Memory Loss and Dementia Physical Symptoms When prolonged

Propensity to get sick Heart Muscle Stomach Reproduction Lungs Skin Thoughts and emotions


Acute vs. Chronic

Acute = Short Term All change comes through chaos

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved … Helen Keller

You’ll never have a testimony if you never have a test … Dr. Andrew Weil

Chronic = Long Term


9 Common Causes of Stress

1.Your health2.Emotional problems3.Relationships4.Major life changes5.Family stress6.Conflicts with one’s beliefs and values7.Social issues8.Job issues9.Post traumatic stress (usually require professional assistance)


Avoiding Stress

Manage your time Manage your health


Get Support


Develop Coping Mechanisms


10 Tips to Calm Your Mind

Address underlying causes

Relax – take a break

Focus on the present

Move your body

Optimize your nutrition


10 Tips to Calm Your Mind

Supplement – Beyond Organic

Try Herbs

Heart therapy

Change your beliefs

Find Community


Forgive and Forget

Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive

C. S. Lewis


Enhancing Forgiveness

1. Know forgetting is nearly impossible

2. Keep a gratitude journal

3. Journal your thoughts daily

4. Understand the two types of forgiveness

5. Being okay with not forgiving


Exercise

Breathing Technique from Dr. Andrew Weil

1.Exhale all air out of your lungs

2.Tongue in yoga position (tip on back ridge of top teeth)

3.Take a breath in quietly through your nose for 4 seconds

4.Hold the air in for 7 seconds

5.Exhale noisily through mouth for 8 seconds

6.Repeat 3 more times for a total of 4 progressions


EXERCISE – Any “AH-HA” Moments?

Pair up with your partner from the beginning of the session

1.What did you find helpful in the session?

2.Did you have a big “AH-HA” moment?

3.What are you going to do differently?


Tremendous Transformation

MARK CARLSON

TREMENDOUS TRANSFORMATIONS

6 Grove Street #B

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-2341

763.238.8455

www.tremendoustransformations.com

http://ttransform.mybeyondorganic.com

[email protected]


The Gift of Choice

You have been given the greatest power in the world, the power to choose.

The Seeds of Greatness Treasury, by Dennis Waitley


FINAL WORD

Happiness Is

Within Us

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