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Nov
14
2017

Balance and Self-Regulation

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My eldest daughter, Holly, in India

“Self-regulate… we can re-balance ourselves in the moment.” ~Bev Pugh

November is a dark month. It’s important for all of us to bring as much lightness into our lives as we can, otherwise we get way too serious. Emotions like depression, anxiety, despair, and moodiness can really kick up.

It is essential for all of us that we self-regulate. This means we bring as much balance into our lives as we can on all levels – emotionally, physically, and mentally.

This is one of the ways I self-regulate. When I feel I am too serious or in a funk, I have taught myself to take action to bring myself into balance. Sometimes we can’t “fix” the challenge in the moment, but we can direct ourselves to bring in some levity. This, in the end, will help us be far more creative and wiser for whatever the challenge is.

I play this particular song and let my body sway and play along with it. The dog loves it! The cat remains unimpressed. My family just says, “there she goes again”. This is a song I would play for all ages… our children and grandchildren because they just “get” it, and us older ones because we know how important it is to bring lightness into our lives.

There is a great deal of serious stuff happening in the world right now. I find it is important for me to stay in charge of my focus so I don’t take on the fear, negativity and suffering that is out there. So I play this song, often in the morning while I am making breakfast. I do a fun jig and it takes me to a place of lightness and balance so any frown lifts and a smile comes in.

Balancing our emotions is very important. I have learned to take action when I feel moody. I listen to what the upset feeling has to say with sincerity and with the intention of no judgement. Then I go into my heart and ask myself how can I be the solution here? What part do I play in the solution and what part do I give back to the situation or the other person? Sometimes I play this wonderful song in order to breakthrough any negativity I am feeling.

Creating wonderful responses and solutions does not happen in a negative stance. It happens when our hearts are open and creativity can come in. So I play my song and I not only get happier, I get smarter!

This is not a bandage approach. It is a pure, transformative skill whereby we all can take responsibility for our awareness and our choice in each moment to bring ourselves into balance. Remember: bringing ourselves in balance helps us be more creative in how we live our lives.

If you haven’t pressed the magic button to hear the song, go for it now!

Open yourself up and also open up your family to the vibrations of more FUN!!!

Tags: balance, Bev Pugh, creativity, emotion, feeling, lightnesss, negative, self-regulate, upset
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Jun
09
2015

From Nervous Wreck to Peaceful Nights

Can't sleepWhen I first came to counselling, I was a nervous wreck. I hadn’t slept in months. My family was ready to excommunicate me. I looked pasty and my complexion was horrible. I felt awful. My doctor referred me to Bev for help.

Bev took two approaches. One was what was going on in my life that could be upsetting me…that was so very helpful!

Then she introduced me to very practical strategies I could do to improve my sleep. I love the cold cloth, and the belly breathing and stretches. She had me do some weird stretches that actually worked!

I would encourage everyone to take action to improve their sleep routines. It really helped me. I feel like a different person now. Thank you Bev!

Rip Van Winkle

Tags: Bev Pugh, Counselling, emotions, nervous, routine, sleep, stretches, upset
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Beverley Pugh

Beverley Pugh has international experience in Individual, Marital and Family Therapist services. Areas of practice include counselling in: individual, couples, family, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, pain management, multicultural, workplace and others.

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Beverley Pugh has international experience in Individual, Marital and Family Therapist services. Areas of practice include counselling in: individual, couples, family, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, pain management, multicultural, workplace and others.

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