What is an emotional trigger?  An emotional trigger is an experience that triggers an emotional memory, in other words a trigger is a reminder of an event.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): What is it? It is the common name for a group of significant debilitating medical conditions and are often represented by one or more of the following:

Prolonged, sustained, excessive stress and your similar response to it, not only causes deterioration of your brain, but it also compromises your immune system; your ability to fight off diseases.

The follow-on to improved Self Esteem - “Improved Motivation: - Once the Self Esteem has been improved, you can work toward improved motivation:

Origins of Low Self Esteem - Self Esteem is one of the fundamental influences on nearly everything we do. When we have low self esteem, almost every area of our life can be affected. – work, relationships, social activities to name a couple, however you can reprogram yourself to create a more positive attitude, meeting those personal needs and achieve the goals that you wish to achieve.

Scientists are finally starting to understand the gut and brain connection, and this understanding can lead to huge breakthroughs in regard to various mental disorders, and how what’s going on in the gut could actually be a culprit for many of these illnesses.

We hope you enjoy every moment and make lots of wonderful memories this Christmas.

Everyone at Geelong Bodi and Mind would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2018!

The office will be unattended from 1pm Friday 22nd December 2017 and resuming on Monday 8th January 2018.

See below for some of our favourite blog's through-out the year. 

Alcohol – The Party Season is Upon US!!

Well, it is that time of year again, when most of us have a tendency to over indulge on one thing or another, the Christmas cheer can be our undoing in terms of our general health, weight and even being dependent on it to have a good time.

Motivation to Exercise

We often find it more and more difficult to feel motivated to exercise, however afterwards it can feel great as the body reaches a natural high from the spike in ‘feel-good’ hormones.

If you are waiting for motivation to exercise then it may never come. Even professional athletes are not necessarily motivated to get up at 4.30am to train but they do it because of a value that they attach to it and they know that they won’t succeed if they don’t practice their skills.

Are you having trouble with Stress, Anxiety or Panic Attacks?

The symptoms of anxiety and stress are driven by the same chemical reaction (adrenalin/cortisol release).

Stress is a normal response to a perceived threat and anxiety is largely caused by worry.

Christmas berry trifle

Ingredients

• 200g (about 16) savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits)
• 2 x 9g pkts raspberry jelly crystals
• 1 teaspoon rosewater essence
• 80g unsalted pistachio kernels
• 4 x 150g ctns Vanilla fruche
• 500g fresh mixed fruit or thawed frozen mixed summer fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or cherries)
• 2 teaspoons icing sugar mixture

Method

• Step 1
  Break the biscuits into large pieces. Arrange over the base of a 2L (8-cup) capacity serving dish.
  
  
• Step 2
  Prepare the jelly following packet directions. Stir in the rosewater essence. Carefully pour the jelly mixture over the biscuits. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours or until the jelly is set.
  
  
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, place the pistachios in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool slightly. Coarsely chop.
  
  
• Step 4
  Spoon the fromage frais over the jelly. Top with the mixed summer fruit.
  
  
• Step 5
  Sprinkle with pistachios and dust with icing sugar to serve.

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An established but little known psychological theory is likely to improve performances across a range of activities, including sport, according to new research published that can be applied to amateurs or skilled performers alike says psychologist Dr Warren Mansell, from The University of Manchester.

What is a phobia and where do they come from? Distinguishing Harmless Fears from Phobias:

Not all fears are harmful, in fact, many are even useful. For example, a four year old who has not been conditioned to fear traffic may stroll in front of a two tonne truck with the same ease with which he crosses the path of the family cat. In this case, fear is useful and beneficial for personal safety.

Well, it is that time of year again, when most of us have a tendency to over indulge on one thing or another, the Christmas cheer can be our undoing in terms of our general health, weight and even being dependent on it to have a good time.