Last month I started this series of discussions on executive functions skills. I wrote a bit about how herbs, and sometimes coaching, can help us move through issues more effectively and with more grace. I often joke that I run on sunshine! I can have all the grace in the world for myself and others if it is sunshine-y out! But when I lived in Monterey I learned that I am not built well for gloom, or rainy days after rainy days so I have to create structure to help get myself through down days, stay in emotional balance, and keep my motivation up. For me, daily herbs are a part of that structure.
Today I want to focus on the executive function skill of emotional control. For many people how they feel day to day emotionally is the barometer for how their life is going. We are like kites in the wind. Feeling happy, life is good! Feeling overwhelmed or depressed, life isn’t feeling so good even though nothing in our basic life has really changed. However, that overwhelm or depression can lead us down a path of less healthy decisions and general unhappiness. One aspect of emotional control is emotional detachment. Detachment can be healthy and it is a resiliency skill we can learn. (That is a specific topic I would love to discuss with you if you are interested.)
Today, however, I am leaning into acknowledging these feelings and tools to help handle them. We should not ignore these very important feelings. They are barometers telling us we need support or change in our lives! Rather than ignore them let’s see what we can do to bring them into balance and have more control over them.
Our emotions are affected by hormones, stress in our lives, the weather and other factors. The one factor that affects all of us is sleep. Without it we can’t fully reset for the next day. Good sleep is one what I call the 4 main pillars of health. When sleep is disrupted or insufficient our brain can’t fully process what it needs in order to reset and be fresh the next day.
In addition to some specific herbs that help with sleep, the #1 tip I give to many of my clients is binaural beats for sleep. Binaural beats helps our brain process experiences and close the tabs it’s been so busy with! If we use binaural beats for sleep we wake up more rested and able to tackle the day’s problems and with less emotional upheaval. (Reach out if you would like a link to the free binaural beats app and some of my favorite tracks that I recommend.)
Another free tip is ✍️writing out both the good and the bad from the day before we go to sleep. Let go of the idea of perfect writing and journaling. Just get it out on paper and out of your head💭! Acknowledge it and release it!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine shen rules sleep. Shen is your conscious mind energy and spirit. If it is out of balance it will manifest in several ways to include difficulty with sleep. If you would like to learn more about how this affects you and need help with sleep, let’s chat about practices to settle the shen (heart💚/mind🧠) and some herbs to help you fall asleep! I have a great night time chill blend but simple chamomile or catnip tea might do the job for you! Working on the whole picture creating the sleep issues is definitely a good idea! Reach out and let’s get it figured out together!
When I think of the primary emotion that results from lack of sleep I would often say it is irritability which is often just a sign of overwhelm. Anyone who has ever cared for a toddler has experienced this. But it’s not just kids, it’s us too! If you are experiencing hormonal changes then controlling irritability or anger becomes even more of an issue. One main reason for this is that the liver does most of its processing overnight and one of its big jobs is converting or clearing hormones. When this process is interrupted our energy can be reduced, our hormones can get out of whack, even our thyroid can be affected. In Chinese medicine a liver imbalance can lead to frustration, depression, and anger issues. After a while it starts to get in the way of your happiest self, your best work, or your healthiest relationships.
Herbs don’t just help with emotional control they help unknot the liver issue that is likely affecting your health in other ways as well. Clients are often amazed to learn that little nagging issues are all related to one underlying issue!
Tension ☑️ PMS or irregular cycles ☑️Waking 1-3AM ☑️ Skin issues ☑️ Fatigue ☑️Constipation or bowel issues ☑️ Reflux ☑️
I have 3 quick tips for this!
1.Start off every morning with a shot of lemon juice in water to help clear what the liver may not have fully flushed overnight.
2.Try a castor oil pack over your liver at night. It is super easy and inexpensive but takes a bit of effort to make happen. There are some additional tips that I would love to share if you need help with this!
3.Take a daily nervine that is also specific to the liver like Blue vervain, Skullcap, or Chamomile are all great nervines that also work on the liver. Taken regularly you will notice a shift!
I hope that some of these information will help lead you on the path to more emotional control. I offer a lot of tips to my clients on how to achieve this with lifestyle tips as well as herbs. If this is something you would like support with reach out!
Come in for a consultation where I can make you a customized blend for your specific needs. Maybe we can discuss some tools and tips for making changes in your life to help address the issues affecting your sleep and your emotions! With dedicated and personalized support you can become the person who you forgot you once used to be.
If this speaks to you let’s get started! I hope that you have a fabulous fall season and that I see you soon!
Today I want to focus on the executive function skill of emotional control. For many people how they feel day to day emotionally is the barometer for how their life is going. We are like kites in the wind. Feeling happy, life is good! Feeling overwhelmed or depressed, life isn’t feeling so good even though nothing in our basic life has really changed. However, that overwhelm or depression can lead us down a path of less healthy decisions and general unhappiness. One aspect of emotional control is emotional detachment. Detachment can be healthy and it is a resiliency skill we can learn. (That is a specific topic I would love to discuss with you if you are interested.)
Today, however, I am leaning into acknowledging these feelings and tools to help handle them. We should not ignore these very important feelings. They are barometers telling us we need support or change in our lives! Rather than ignore them let’s see what we can do to bring them into balance and have more control over them.
Our emotions are affected by hormones, stress in our lives, the weather and other factors. The one factor that affects all of us is sleep. Without it we can’t fully reset for the next day. Good sleep is one what I call the 4 main pillars of health. When sleep is disrupted or insufficient our brain can’t fully process what it needs in order to reset and be fresh the next day.
In addition to some specific herbs that help with sleep, the #1 tip I give to many of my clients is binaural beats for sleep. Binaural beats helps our brain process experiences and close the tabs it’s been so busy with! If we use binaural beats for sleep we wake up more rested and able to tackle the day’s problems and with less emotional upheaval. (Reach out if you would like a link to the free binaural beats app and some of my favorite tracks that I recommend.)
Another free tip is ✍️writing out both the good and the bad from the day before we go to sleep. Let go of the idea of perfect writing and journaling. Just get it out on paper and out of your head💭! Acknowledge it and release it!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine shen rules sleep. Shen is your conscious mind energy and spirit. If it is out of balance it will manifest in several ways to include difficulty with sleep. If you would like to learn more about how this affects you and need help with sleep, let’s chat about practices to settle the shen (heart💚/mind🧠) and some herbs to help you fall asleep! I have a great night time chill blend but simple chamomile or catnip tea might do the job for you! Working on the whole picture creating the sleep issues is definitely a good idea! Reach out and let’s get it figured out together!
When I think of the primary emotion that results from lack of sleep I would often say it is irritability which is often just a sign of overwhelm. Anyone who has ever cared for a toddler has experienced this. But it’s not just kids, it’s us too! If you are experiencing hormonal changes then controlling irritability or anger becomes even more of an issue. One main reason for this is that the liver does most of its processing overnight and one of its big jobs is converting or clearing hormones. When this process is interrupted our energy can be reduced, our hormones can get out of whack, even our thyroid can be affected. In Chinese medicine a liver imbalance can lead to frustration, depression, and anger issues. After a while it starts to get in the way of your happiest self, your best work, or your healthiest relationships.
Herbs don’t just help with emotional control they help unknot the liver issue that is likely affecting your health in other ways as well. Clients are often amazed to learn that little nagging issues are all related to one underlying issue!
Tension ☑️ PMS or irregular cycles ☑️Waking 1-3AM ☑️ Skin issues ☑️ Fatigue ☑️Constipation or bowel issues ☑️ Reflux ☑️
I have 3 quick tips for this!
1.Start off every morning with a shot of lemon juice in water to help clear what the liver may not have fully flushed overnight.
2.Try a castor oil pack over your liver at night. It is super easy and inexpensive but takes a bit of effort to make happen. There are some additional tips that I would love to share if you need help with this!
3.Take a daily nervine that is also specific to the liver like Blue vervain, Skullcap, or Chamomile are all great nervines that also work on the liver. Taken regularly you will notice a shift!
I hope that some of these information will help lead you on the path to more emotional control. I offer a lot of tips to my clients on how to achieve this with lifestyle tips as well as herbs. If this is something you would like support with reach out!
Come in for a consultation where I can make you a customized blend for your specific needs. Maybe we can discuss some tools and tips for making changes in your life to help address the issues affecting your sleep and your emotions! With dedicated and personalized support you can become the person who you forgot you once used to be.
If this speaks to you let’s get started! I hope that you have a fabulous fall season and that I see you soon!
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