#ELBlog #213: Natural Supports

This also had me thinking about situations in my life, and my health on the same topic. What are the areas in my life where I am thriving on natural supports versus other areas where I may need some artificial supports. Let’s take sleep for example.

Getting my rest and getting to bed early in the evenings is something I continually work on. My brain is racing with to-do lists. What’s happening the next day? What didn’t I finish today? All the while trying to make sure I am present and spending quality time with my wife and family in those precious evening hours.

A few natural supports that I use are:

• Having a routine.
• Using similar timing.
• Not drinking any fluids after 8 o’clock.
• Not eating any food after 6:30 pm.
• Laying out my clothes the night before. 

• A white-noise sound machine.
• Earplugs if necessary if someone is running the wash or some other loud activities still happening in the house. 
• Putting my cell phone in another room when I go to sleep is another key one. Staying off the cell phone is extremely important.
• Breathe right strips.  If I am congesteted or really just want to focus on my breathing, these are great.
• Particle face cream.  I am excited about my new business relationship with Particle. They have amazing products, including this skin rejuvenating face cream that I use each morning (insert link).  This cream is soothing, refreshing, and beneficial to my skin.