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8 Dimensions Of Wellness: # 6 Vocational Health

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The 6th dimension of Vocational Health invites us to explore our relationship to our work in the world and dives into the subjective realms of satisfaction and fulfillment.  There is an art to discerning what passions to follow, what skills to sharpen and what qualities and talents to nurture.  No job holds the keys to eternal happiness, yet the importance and major influence of our work on our lives can’t be overlooked!  For many, vocational health is an opportunity to deconstruct what we were told to do, or told to be, and to remember the heartbeat and essence of who we truly are. What are your innate superpowers and skills?  What have you been told your whole life in regards to your talents and expertise? Have you been told positive or negative things? Are there any “nudges” or “itches” that you have ignored that you wish to explore and consider?  Vocational health allows you to explore the relationship between your work in the world and your experience of satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. Explore the following statements as a way to get curious about your relationship with vocational health.  Do you agree, disagree or somewhere in between? I am happy with my career or job choice. I look forward to going to work. My job responsibilities and duties are in alignment with my values. My job gives me personal satisfaction.  I am happy with the professional and personal growth opportunities in my career/ job. I feel my job allows me to make a difference in the world. Notice that these questions emphasize your unique relationship with your work in the world rather than society’s perception of job titles.  Vocational health is an opportunity to remember your essence, what lights you up, what means the most to you in the world, and an invitation to integrate that feeling into the work that you do, whatever your job/career might be. Our team at Relax invites you to explore your own unique relationship to vocational health.  How can you actively expand satisfaction and fulfillment when it comes to your work in the world?  In what ways can you spark joy within the realms of your work as a way to expand meaning in your life?

8 Dimensions of Wellness: # 5 Spiritual Health

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The 5th dimension of spiritual health holds center stage in some people’s lives while holding little emphasis in others.  Which one are you? As mentioned in our earlier introduction, the goal is not to seek an equal balance between each dimension, but rather an invitation to find the most authentic expression of who you are within and across the dimensions! Regardless of your own personal beliefs, perspectives and upbringing, your spiritual health encompasses your relationship with meaning and purpose in your life.  Spiritual health offers us an invitation to get curious around what lights us up and what specifically connects us to a sense of “something bigger”.  We encourage you to explore what words, lineages and perspectives are the most authentic fit for you in regards to purpose and meaning in your life. We invite you to explore what it feels like to consciously expand awe in your life as a way to nurture your spiritual health.  What ways can you draw yourself back when you feel disconnected, numb or spiritually lost?  What are your resources for inspiration and “spiritual reboots” when you need them?  Many people find their “spiritual spark” through community.  If you feel the tug to explore this dimension more and don’t know where to start, consider researching local groups that are in alignment with your beliefs. The dimension of spiritual health is not tangible yet holds an important place in the balance of our lives. It honors the innate need within all of us to feel connected to something bigger, and to consciously cultivate and even expand purpose and meaning in our lives.  If you feel inspired, begin to notice what sparks awe and wonder in your life, and then feed, nurture and watch the sparks grow!   From the University of New Hampshire, ways to check in on your spiritual health. Ask yourself, “How am I doing?” If the answer is not what you’d like it to be, some clues lie in the lists below on how to improve your sense of well-being. Signs of Spiritual Wellness Developing a purpose in life Having the ability to spend reflective time alone Taking time to reflect on the meaning of events in life Having a clear sense of right and wrong, and acting accordingly Having the ability to explain why you believe what you believe Caring and acting for the welfare of others and the environment Being able to practice forgiveness and compassion in life Check in with your spiritual wellness Do you allow yourself time alone? Do you pray? Or reach out to a higher power? Do you think about the meaning of life? Do you take walks in nature? Appreciate the transformation of each season? Do you pause to remind yourself that life isn’t all about you? Do you put down your phone to just be? Do you practice activities that allow you to slow down?

Acupuncture Helps Stress and Anxiety

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Acupuncture helps stress and anxiety. How though, is anxiety defined in our culture? According to the website Anxiety.org,  anxiety disorders are characterized by a general feature of excessive fear (i.e. emotional response to perceived or real threat) and/or anxiety (i.e. worrying about a future threat) and can have negative behavioral and emotional consequences. Acupuncture helps the different types of anxiety that manifests in people. Do you: Often have a sense of dread, Have butterflies in your midsection, Have trouble sleeping, Start to hyperventilate, Have increased heart rate or Break out in a sweat? Acupuncture has known benefits to help with anxiety.  However anxiety manifests for you, acupuncture can reduce your anxiety and help you feel calm and normal again. In addition to the studies listed below, we have our own case studies of patients who have come in for anxiety and panic attacks with great results from acupuncture. One female, age 35, had been put on heart medications to stop her racing heart and sense of panic. After several treatments, she was able to get off the heart meds and live her life like a normal mother and business owner. Consistent treatments over time helped her and after she was better, doing follow up treatments as part of her self care routine made a tremendous difference in her quality of life. Research on how acupuncture helps with anxiety.  Because acupuncture helps stress and anxiety it helps to look at the research. A meta-analysis done in 2022 of 27 different studies, showed that acupuncture can effectively relieve the symptoms of anxiety with fewer side effects than the control group. Plus, our personal experience with helping patients speaks for itself. There is nothing better than helping someone who has come in and feels like they’re going to lose their mind, then, when they leave, they are so calm and chill they feel like they took medication, but they didn’t! But don’t take our word on it, below I’ve included some more information from the research. We look forward to helping you overcome your mental distress. Let us help your anxiety. Call us at 910.202-4248. We will get you in for a consultation to help you get your life back! According to Acupuncture for Anxiety: Benefits, Side Effects, and What to Expect (healthline.com), there have been several studies done about the effects of acupuncture on anxiety. These studies have focused mostly on generalized anxiety disorder and suggest that acupuncture is helpful in treating general anxiety. One promising study from 2015, for example, found that acupuncture improved symptoms in people with anxiety that didn’t respond to other treatments, including psychotherapy and medication. Participants received ten 30-minute sessions of acupuncture over the course of 12 weeks. They experienced a significant reduction in their anxiety, even 10 weeks after treatment. Meta Analysis from NIH: Efficacy of acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis  

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