BACK to BASICS Plan

Hi Guys

It's your friendly neighbourhood NLP coach
just wanted to let you in on this

Truly this is GOLD!!

So I have come up with an quick and easy to use system called
“Back to Basics”or B2B Plan

The idea is you have a baseline level of happiness, health and growth.
For a while it is stable and you are happy. Notice what you are doing in your life or remember the happiest times of your life and jot them down. Establish the happiness baseline.


Life then bowls a challenge at you.
Something else happens
The negative chat starts and uh oh!
You dip below that level.
and the skittles are knocked over.

How do you get back up
and on the road to happiness in the blink of an eye.

This is how I do it and I feel it will work for you too.


This is VERY IMPORTANT when its all going pear shaped and you don't feel good
you must ..
STOP
REST,
RECHARGE,
ACCEPT

LISTEN,
ASK FOR HELP - (this can be your B2B plan)
then ACT

If you are feeling angry or upset or depressed, hurt whatever, get it out of your head and onto paper
Write honestly and quickly. I mean really fast, as fast as the thoughts arrive. You'll know if you are doing it right
because you will find it hard to keep up and will be out of breath and the writing willbe almost illegible.
Once all the crap has left your mind you are now ready to use Your Back to Basics plan . Keep writing until positive stuff comes out and you notice hmm thats a good idea or inspiring stuff appears. Congratulations you have changed your state massively by doing this.


Heres how to create your Back to Basics Plan.


There are 3 categories I believe exist in everybody's life,
they are
MIND, BODY & SOUL
Heck it's my company slogan I love it so much.

So I made a list of all the things that INSPIRE
My MIND

Then I made list of all the things that ENERGISE
My Body

And lastly all the things that REFRESH
My SOUL

So make list of 10 things in each. More if you wish.
Go ahead write them down.


So ask yourself what will it take to give me more ….
What truly makes me happy or would make me happy in each of these 3 areas..

Let me give you an example

For me it was

MIND
Inspiring audio programs.
Read a good book
Teach or mentor someone

BODY
Go for a run
Sleep well
Eat more Veg

SOUL
Be more sociable
Go to church
Give a charity donation
Write a poem
Spend time with family


That’s just to get you started

So you need to get a list of values and actions
and results so that next time you are below par
you can spring right back up by FOCUSSING on the area that’s in lack.

HINT they are all connected so there may be some overlap

Have fun with this!
Be open and trust your Unconscious Mind to give you the answers.

Now Write them out
And decorate them and make it attractive to you.
Label it along the lines of "Back to Basics"
The recipe to ..”How I can feel great anytime”

Put it in a prominent place. You could even laminate it and put it in your wallet or purse.
Next time life gets on top of you pull it out, scan it and choose one of the activities.
You will be right as rain in no time.

After a while you will train your mind to automatically do this.

It's powerful stuff

In the words of Jim Rohn
Let’s do this!

Love to hear your feedback guys!!
contact me here trevor@innerzest.co.uk



Trevor Aird
NLP Coach and Trainer
www.innerzest.co.uk

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Completed 10k Race after only 5 weeks training

Never ran before?
Puffed out after 500yds.
So how did I do it?

First I had a big why!

I had loads of reason to run.
People said I couldnt do it.
I said I couldnt do it.
Needed a focus to improve my health and stamina
Wanted to disprove doctors who said my back wasnt up to it.
Had spoken to others and been inspired by their experiences
Wanted to make 2009 a special memorable year
by really stretching my comfort zone!
These reasons kept me going.

I created a large board visible on the wall with steps I needed to complete.
Regularly reviewed and wrote what worked on the board
Bought running kit got a uniform and changed my identity
now I am a mid distance runner
rewarded myself for completing steps and stages
I used NLP pattern interrupts to get off the coach :o)
Anchored start and finish of training with feel good feelings
listened to inspiring audio when training
ate high protein foods and lots of veg and salads
drank supergreens before during and after training
Visualised completing stages hearing the crowd
recieving the medal, every day.
Got plenty of sleep.

more to come ...

Some Nutrition tips to help with SAD

“SAD days are over for me!”
A GREY WINTER following a pretty dull summer is a combination which will almost certainly result in an increased level of depression for some people this time of year.

Season Affected Disorder (SAD) is now widely recognized as a cause of depression during the winter months. It is believed that a lack of sunshine reduces levels of the 'happy chemical' serotonin in the brain.

Martin Salvage (pictured), a 59 year-old artist, spent so much time driving in the dark he began to develop symptoms characteristic of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). However, rather than give up on a job he loved, Martin was determined to find a solution...

“I used to teach Art at at a college some 75 miles away from where I live. This would mean getting up at 5am when it was still dark and returning home at 6pm, when it was dark, a daily roundtrip of 150 miles, five days a week, in the dark!”
Light-starved existence

“Continuing as I was it wasn't long before my light-starved existence began to take its toll on my health. I started to feel very lethargic and quite low, which is typical of SAD. I then read about Rhodiola rosea. It wasn't as well known as conventional antidepressants, but the research so far had been encouraging and so I decided to give it a go.”
Rhodiola rosea - A natural mood-booster

The Russian adaptogenic herb, Rhodiola rosea has a considerable fan base for its ability to support the adrenal system in times of stress, boost libido, increase stamina and generally generate a feeling of wellbeing. Active compounds found within rhodiola (rosavin and salidroside) improve the passage of serotonin precursors through the blood-brain barrier. Rhodiola can increase serotonin by 30%.
Martin continues: “Within just a couple of days I felt a difference; I had more energy and wasn't nearly as tired as I used to be, which consequently led to an improvement in my mood. Since my recent retirement, I no longer need to make the 150 mile roundtrip in the dark, instead I paint full time, but I will be taking Rhodiola again as soon as the nights draw in.”

Prozac, St John's Wort and Rhodiola – different actions
We have seen that depression can be due to low levels of serotonin. Prozac is in a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In simple terms, Prozac effectively puts a cork on the cell, blocking the reabsorption of serotonin.

St John's Wort has a gentler action. It is a MAO inhibitor. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down serotonin and therefore the action of inhibiting MAO preserves serotonin levels. Rhodiola effects a balancing action on serotonin by enhancing the production, distribution and uptake of key nutrients essential for the production of serotonin in the brain. Getting outdoors as much as possible on brighter days, adding a vitamin D supplement and, possibly, investing in a light therapy box will also be helpful. It is thought that Rhodiola is most effective when taken alongside a B-Complex.