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The Stomach Pain of Baby Constipation


The Stomach Pain of Baby Constipation

If you are a first time parent it is expected that you will notice every little thing about the baby, especially when it seems that something is even a tad bit out of sorts.

When your baby begins to experience bowel movements in which the stool is harder and firmer your infant may be experiencing baby constipation. If you ignore this little inconvenience, your baby typically begins to feel terribly uncomfortable when trying to have a bowel movement.

It is a well known fact that breastfed babies do not seem to experience as much constipation as formula fed babies. This seems to be related to the fact that the mother's breast milk is more easily digested by the infant's digestive system.

Breastfed babies are able to more easily digest the proteins in breast milk. This simple fact causes bowel movements to be looser and therefore, much easier for your baby to expel.

Formula fed babies seem to have more difficulty digesting the proteins in formula and so suffer more constipation than breast fed babies. When babies have trouble digesting what they are being fed this can lead to constipation, pain and irritability.

While it is not unusual for a little one to have a bowel movement two to three times a day, if you notice that your babe is more irritated or appears to be straining while trying to move their bowels or even if you note that your baby's stools have become hard and firm then you should intervene before constipation becomes a real issue for both you and your baby. Look for healthy and physician approved alternatives to help your baby have a comfortable and soft bowel movement.

Babies can experience abdominal pain if they are terribly constipated since the stool can become so hard and lodge in the intestines that it is simply too hard to pass. Even little ones can begin to subconsciously avoid having a bowel movement in hopes of avoiding the pain of constipation.

Some healthy alternatives to help your baby with constipation is to massage your child's abdomen.

Begin around the belly button area and massage the belly in outwards in circles while going in a clockwise motion. You may use a bit of lotion or massage oil to make this a more enjoyable encounter. You may find that your baby really enjoys this special massage so you can keep it up for a few minutes and enjoy the time together.

Pressure can also be relieved from your baby's tummy if you place the babe on their back, hold the legs upward and then gentle move them as if riding a bicycle.

A warm bath can also help your baby to relax. Think about how much you, as an adult, enjoy a soak in the warm tub. If you have tried all of these tricks to help your baby to have a bowel movement and find relief from constipation then you must contact your child's healthcare provider for medical advice about what to do next.

If your child is experiencing constipation and you are feeding your baby formula, make sure that you are mixing the formula according to the directions. You want to make sure your baby is staying well hydrated to help keep the stools soft. Your pediatrician may also suggest that you provide the baby with extra bottles of water during the day as well to increase their fluid intake.

Baby constipation can be a normal part of childhood; however, it is not something that you can ignore. Your baby is depending on your help. So be sure to consult with your child's healthcare provider for the course of treatment that he would prefer you follow for your child.


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Baby Health Care - Important Information For Mothers

Baby Health Care - Important Information For Mothers


Baby health care is the most important aspect of caring for your newborn baby.

Your child's health care should be considered as a priority right from the very start of their life and it is your primary responsibility as a parent to provide them with the very best available. Every parent wants the best for their children and one of the most effective ways to ensure you are providing this is with good nutrition and natural health care for your child.

Your baby's overall health care plan should also include effective skin care. One of the best ways to care for your baby's skin care is to use natural products. As your baby's skin is so super-sensitive and so supple, you need to use the right type of product, to keep your baby's skin regularly moisturized and supple.

Some parents fail to keep a close watch on their baby's skin care needs and are not aware that their baby's skin is most vulnerable to a host of irritating skin disorders. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and your baby's skin requires extra attention. Your baby's skin is very sensitive in the early stages - however, there are natural products available that are perfect to use for babies.

It is imperative therefore that you choose the right baby health care and products that are natural and not harmful for your baby.

Many of the products available on the market today contain artificial or synthetic ingredients which are harmful to your baby's skin. Most artificial baby's skin care products contain ingredients like alcohol, artificial fragrances, food colouring and other synthetic additives.

These are not what you want to use on your newborn's precious skin. Your baby's health care should be your primary concern as a Mother and you cannot afford to give it anything but the utmost importance.

Always use the purest and gentlest ingredients you can provide as a Mother to nurture and promote healthy growth during the vital early years of your child's development.

Your baby health care is important to us and we are committed to uncompromising standards in therapeutic plant oils.



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Persistent Crying - Baby Care

Some young babies have prolonged bouts of crying, which typically occur in the late afternoon and evening, and can last any where between two and four hours. Babies often begin this pattern of persistent crying at about three weeks of age, and will usually have grown out of it by about three months. This pattern of crying has become known as colic, because as the baby becomes increasingly upset and difficult to soothe, he may often pull his legs up and arch his back as if experiencing abdominal pain. In fact, it's probably misleading to give it any special name, because there doesn't seem to be any known cause for this pattern.

Getting Through It

A baby who is persistently fretful may cry readily at other times, not just in the evening. However, the evening pattern of crying can be a particular strain for parents, especially if one or both of you has been working during the day. It may be that your baby senses and resets to your tiredness at this time. Although this crying pattern may only last three months, this period can seem never ending to new parents who have to deal with their baby's distress day after day. Trying some of the suggestions for soothing your baby given below and should help you through this difficult time.

Accepting Help From Others

Some times a crying baby can make parents who are already tired from broken nights feel quite desperate this is the time to speck help. Don't ever feel that you are failing as parents if you accept assistance, countless other parents will have felt as frustrated and exhausted as you because their babies have cried a lot and have been difficult to soothe. Jump at the chance if your baby's grandparents or other friends or relations offer to care for your baby for a while so you can get out on your own for a couple of hours or enjoy some unbroken sleep. If they don't offer any help, don't be afraid to ask them. There's no need to feel guilty they will be glad to have the chance to relieve you, and it will help you to get things back into perspective. It's a great help, too, to talk to healthcare or baby care professionals, who are there to support you.

Comforting Your Older Baby

As your baby grows and becomes more aware of her surroundings, her pattern of crying will change because it's not the only way she can communicate with you now. Her reasons for crying will also be easier for you to both predict and interpret. You'll begin to distinguish between frustration, hunger, pain, or loneliness. Even when your baby is beginning to become more mobile and independent, the best way to comfort her if she's unhappy is with your company, hugs, and cuddles.

Security Blankets

Toward their first birthday, many babies will have become attached to a particular comfort item a favorite soft toy, cloth, or blanket that probably helps them sleep and that may be grabbed when they're feeling a bit insecure and upset. Other babies become attached to a pacifier or suck their thumbs. This is perfectly normal, and there's no point in distressing your baby by removing the item on the grounds that it is a bad habit, it isn't. As your baby's confidence and independence develop after her first birthday, she'll gradually become less dependent on her security object, although it may take a year or so. It's a good idea to have some spares in case the main one needs washing.

Teething And Crying

Your baby's teeth will normally start to come through from about six months, so she'll dribble a lot and her gums will occasionally be sore. Your baby may become rather grumbly when she's teething, and it's usually quite obvious if she's uncomfortable, she'll want to chew a lot and may have a hot, red area on her check. However, it isn't a good idea always to blame persistent crying on teething, when in fact your baby may be bored, or even ill.

Troubleshooting

There are lots of reasons why an older baby may cry.

She's bored

Your baby may cry from boredom if left alone, unable to hear your voice and with nothing to look at or play with. You are her favorite playmate, so keep her where she can see you and you can talk to her, and don't leave her for long periods alone in her crib if she's crying. Some babies do play happily in their cribs for a while after waking, so leave toys and books with in reach.

She's frustrated

As your baby grows, her desire to do things outstrips her ability to do them, and so she gets frustrated and often starts to cry as a result. She may also cry if you don't let her have something she wants. Change her toys frequently-her attention span is still short. Find time to play with her.

She's afraid

At about six months your baby will cry when she's separated from you, and she'll be nervous of other people, even when she knows them well. Right from the start, get her used to seeing you leave the room and come back in again. This way she'll gradually learn that she can trust you always to return to her. Make sure she meets lots of other people before she reaches this stage and learns that even if you leave her with some one else for a while, you always come back.

She's sick or has hurt herself

If your baby hurts herself, you'll know at once from her cry, but it may be more difficult to tell when she's sick, for what you should do if your baby is ill or has an accident.

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Your New Baby - 9 Ways to Save Money on Newborns

Suppose it's child #1, the most perfect baby in the world. Of course you buy the very best for your newborn - brand name diapers, scientifically designed baby bottles, professionally done pictures. Of course you take your precious bundle of joy to the doctor for every sniffle, every hiccup, every imperfection.

Now suppose it's child #9. You buy generic diapers, generic medicine, generic beans. Your child is lucky to have a snapshot on your cell phone - if it's not broken. You're an expert on saving money on child care - and could probably write today's entry yourself.

Save money starting with child #1 with the following tips:

1. Diaper rash. Prevention is the key. Keep your baby dry. Prolonged contact with urine or feces can cause a chemical irritation or burn. Some children are more susceptible - use a thick layer of Desitin (zinc oxide) as a barrier cream. If your baby has taken an antibiotic and isn't prone to recurrent diaper rashes, a yeast diaper rash is extremely likely, and can be treated with OTC Lotrimin or other anti-fungal cream for about $5. Only if the rash persists is a trip to the doctor necessary.

2. Cradle cap is a thick, waxy build-up of dead skin debris that occurs primarily on the scalp in the first several months life. Brushing the scales free with a baby brush and baby shampoo is often effective. If needed OTC Nizoral 1% medicated shampoo can be purchased for under $20. Only rarely would a trip to the doctor be necessary for this condition. If you're a first time mother, ask an experienced relative or neighbor first.

3. Infant formula. Buy a store-brand for a 50% savings - up to $600 a year. All U.S. infant formula is mandated by the FDA to have the same nutrient density.

4. Vaccines. Government-run health facilities can purchase vaccines from the manufacturers for about 30% less than private doctors can. Go to your local health department to save at least $100 on baby shots the first year.

5. Well-child visits. Local health departments and WIC clinics often provide this service for free. Call and ask! Save hundreds of dollars on office visits.

6. WIC. This program for Women, Infants, and Children provides free food for at-risk mothers, infants, and children up to age 4. Monthly packages include milk, juice, eggs, bread, cereal and peanut butter.

7. Breast-feeding. It's better for your baby; it's better for you. Just think - every calorie your baby eats, is a calorie you lose! Choose breast-feeding and save $1000. WIC has a special breast-feeding promotion as well.

8. Colds. If a baby under 4 months gets the sniffles, a visit to your doctor is a good idea. For older babies, treat at home or at least ask before scheduling an appointment - an office visit is rarely necessary. The average child, especially one in day care, can expect to have a cold every month or two! Save at least $100 a year by treating colds at home.

9. Baby acne. The best treatment is usually none at all! With time the condition will clear on its own. Creams and other treatments may irritate the skin or clog the pores. Just leave the skin alone and eventually the acne will fade away.

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Baby Won't Sleep - Here's Some Helpful Advice

Unless he is hungry, cold, or uncomfortable, it is normal that your newborn baby will spend at least 60% of his time asleep but you may also find that there are some occcasions, whatever you try to do, baby wont sleep.

It is important that your baby learn to distinguish between day and night. When it becomes dark outside, close the curtains and turn the lights very low. Dimmer switches may be useful to help you achieve this and they can be bought fairly cheaply. Make sure he is warm enough, and when he wakes during the night, if you decide to feed him then feed him relatively quickly and quietly without turning the lights up; Also be careful not to play with him or get him excited as this will make it more difficult for him to get back to sleep. In time, he'll learn the difference between a day and a nighttime feeding.

Your baby may fall asleep immediately after and sometimes during a feeding. He will probably be indifferent to noises such as doors shutting or the radio and in fact, may find certain noises soothing. Babies sleeping patterns do vary though, so if your baby is wakeful after a feeding, don't insist that he should stay in his crib. In fact, keeping him awake for a short time will often be beneficial to his sleep anyway.

You will probably find it easiest to let your baby sleep in something that makes him portable. During the day, a car seat with a carrying handle is ideal if you drive. If you don't have a car, a portable bassinet is suitable both day and night since it is easily movable; some types can be attached to a wheeled chassis to become a carriage. When he outgrows a bassinet he will need a proper crib. If you are trying to create a good daytime sleep routine though, it will always be best to let your baby sleep in his crib during the day whenever possible.

Sleeping With You: Some parents opt to have their newborn sleep with them because night feedings are easier to cope with. It shouldn't be a difficult habit to break after a couple of weeks. If you do sleep with your baby, there is little chance of rolling on top of him, but if you're worried you may prefer not to have him in your bed.

Maintain Temperature: Pay careful attention to the temperature of your baby's room. Babies cannot regulate their body temperature as well as adults. To maintain the right level of warmth they need a relatively constant temperature and enough blankets or sleeping clothes to keep them warm - but not too warm.

Sleeping Outdoors: Except when it's chilly your baby will normally sleep quite happily outdoors but make sure he's wrapped up and visible at all times and never place him in direct sunlight; choose a shady area or protect him with a canopy. If it is windy, put the hood up on the carriage or bassinet to act as a windbreak. A mesh net will protect him from insects if they are a problem in your locality.

Keep The Baby Comfortable: Your newborn will need to be changed often, and while he is sleeping he should wear something that gives you easy access to his diaper. An all-in-one stretch suit - one with a drawstring at the end so it doesn't ride up his back - can be very useful. It is important that your baby does not get too hot or too cold. In warm weather a diaper and an undershirt, t-shirt or vest will be sufficient.

In the winter, you can check that your baby is warm enough by touching the back of his neck with your hand. His skin should feel about the same temperature as yours. If he feels too hot and clammy, dress him in a lighter sleeper or remove a blanket.

Stimulate Sleep: Encourage your baby to sleep at night by tiring him out in the day with plenty of stimulation: talk to him, pick him up, and give him lots of different things to look at. If he wakes up a lot in the night because he is wet, use double diapers or diaper liners, and if he cries when you leave him, don't immediately return and pick him up. Rocking his cot, removing a blanket, or changing his position may be sufficient.

Early on, swaddling or wrapping your baby in a shawl or blanket may help him sleep; the sensation of being tightly enclosed gives babies a great feeling of security. It is also a useful way of calming a distressed baby.

To swaddle your baby, you need a shawl or small blanket. Fold the shawl in half to form a triangle and lay your baby on it, aligning his head with the longest edge. Then fold one point of the shawl across your baby and tuck it firmly behind his back. Do the same with the other point. Tuck the bottom of the shawl back underneath your baby's feet to keep them covered.

The close wrapping holds your baby's arms in a comfortable position that feels safe and secure and may also help him sleep longer. If his limbs move while he is asleep, he is less likely to wake if swaddled. Not all babies like swaddling and if yours doesn't, don't worry. It is safe to swaddle your baby in cold weather, but keep a check on her temperature by touching his skin. Unwrap him right away if he feels or looks too hot.

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The Stomach Pain of Baby Constipation

If you are a first time parent it is expected that you will notice every little thing about the baby, especially when it seems that something is even a tad bit out of sorts.

When your baby begins to experience bowel movements in which the stool is harder and firmer your infant may be experiencing baby constipation. If you ignore this little inconvenience, your baby typically begins to feel terribly uncomfortable when trying to have a bowel movement.

It is a well known fact that breastfed babies do not seem to experience as much constipation as formula fed babies. This seems to be related to the fact that the mother's breast milk is more easily digested by the infant's digestive system.

Breastfed babies are able to more easily digest the proteins in breast milk. This simple fact causes bowel movements to be looser and therefore, much easier for your baby to expel.

Formula fed babies seem to have more difficulty digesting the proteins in formula and so suffer more constipation than breast fed babies. When babies have trouble digesting what they are being fed this can lead to constipation, pain and irritability.

While it is not unusual for a little one to have a bowel movement two to three times a day, if you notice that your babe is more irritated or appears to be straining while trying to move their bowels or even if you note that your baby's stools have become hard and firm then you should intervene before constipation becomes a real issue for both you and your baby. Look for healthy and physician approved alternatives to help your baby have a comfortable and soft bowel movement.

Babies can experience abdominal pain if they are terribly constipated since the stool can become so hard and lodge in the intestines that it is simply too hard to pass. Even little ones can begin to subconsciously avoid having a bowel movement in hopes of avoiding the pain of constipation.

Some healthy alternatives to help your baby with constipation is to massage your child's abdomen.

Begin around the belly button area and massage the belly in outwards in circles while going in a clockwise motion. You may use a bit of lotion or massage oil to make this a more enjoyable encounter. You may find that your baby really enjoys this special massage so you can keep it up for a few minutes and enjoy the time together.

Pressure can also be relieved from your baby's tummy if you place the babe on their back, hold the legs upward and then gentle move them as if riding a bicycle.

A warm bath can also help your baby to relax. Think about how much you, as an adult, enjoy a soak in the warm tub. If you have tried all of these tricks to help your baby to have a bowel movement and find relief from constipation then you must contact your child's healthcare provider for medical advice about what to do next.

If your child is experiencing constipation and you are feeding your baby formula, make sure that you are mixing the formula according to the directions. You want to make sure your baby is staying well hydrated to help keep the stools soft. Your pediatrician may also suggest that you provide the baby with extra bottles of water during the day as well to increase their fluid intake.

Baby constipation can be a normal part of childhood; however, it is not something that you can ignore. Your baby is depending on your help. So be sure to consult with your child's healthcare provider for the course of treatment that he would prefer you follow for your child.

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Baby Health Care - Important Information For Mothers

Baby health care is the most important aspect of caring for your newborn baby.

Your child's health care should be considered as a priority right from the very start of their life and it is your primary responsibility as a parent to provide them with the very best available. Every parent wants the best for their children and one of the most effective ways to ensure you are providing this is with good nutrition and natural health care for your child.

Your baby's overall health care plan should also include effective skin care. One of the best ways to care for your baby's skin care is to use natural products. As your baby's skin is so super-sensitive and so supple, you need to use the right type of product, to keep your baby's skin regularly moisturized and supple.

Some parents fail to keep a close watch on their baby's skin care needs and are not aware that their baby's skin is most vulnerable to a host of irritating skin disorders. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and your baby's skin requires extra attention. Your baby's skin is very sensitive in the early stages - however, there are natural products available that are perfect to use for babies.

It is imperative therefore that you choose the right baby health care and products that are natural and not harmful for your baby.

Many of the products available on the market today contain artificial or synthetic ingredients which are harmful to your baby's skin. Most artificial baby's skin care products contain ingredients like alcohol, artificial fragrances, food colouring and other synthetic additives.

These are not what you want to use on your newborn's precious skin. Your baby's health care should be your primary concern as a Mother and you cannot afford to give it anything but the utmost importance.

Always use the purest and gentlest ingredients you can provide as a Mother to nurture and promote healthy growth during the vital early years of your child's development.

Your baby health care is important to us and we are committed to uncompromising standards in therapeutic plant oils.

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How to Relax and Focus Your Mind in Minutes

Attention deficit disorder has almost become an epidemic in our information overloaded society. Unlike the brain, your mind has no boundaries and can be "scattered all over the place". There are many ways to relax and focus your mind. All intense exercise or mental games like chess or billiards will help focus your mind. However, most people don't have the time to jog for 5 miles or shoot a game of pool when they most need to focus.

To be successful it is important to understand that your mind is not your brain. Your brain is the physical apparatus that tunes in and expresses your mind. Your brain can identify a joke, but your mind has a sense of humor. Your brain is similar to a television set it is a receiver of the airwaves that carry information. Your mind is the airwaves (information) of your consciousness.

Your mind is pure consciousness. It is a non tangible energy which includes your thoughts, feelings, imagination, creativity, memories, hopes and dreams. Your brain is a receiver that helps organize, plan and express your minds information. Knowing how to relax and focus the energy of your mind can help you make trustworthy decisions and live a more productive and peaceful life.
Here are simple and easy methods to help relax and focus your mind in minutes. Pick and choose any one of the following techniques to do alone or if you are really scattered then do all five in the sequence I've listed below.

Breathe.

Take a short pause from your daily activity. Begin by inhaling a deep breath through your nose and as you exhale slowly through your mouth. On your exhale, mentally say the word "relax". Repeat 3-4 times. Next focus your awareness on what has captured your attention. What are you thinking / worrying about? Is your mind in the past or the future? Are you thinking about someone in particular? Explore what has captured your attention and then repeat the breathing exercise above to release it with your breath.

Write.

This exercise will help you gain clarity and perspective. Find some notebook paper to write down your thoughts. This will help you slow down your thinking and release what's "on your mind". As you write, remind yourself... "I have these thoughts... I am not my thoughts; I have feelings... I am not my feelings." Let the words flow out of you without editing or being concerned with grammar or spelling.

To clear your consciousness express in writing what's on your mind. Then take these papers and destroy them. This is why I suggest notebook paper versus a journal. Tear them up... throw them away... flush then down the toilet or burn them. You want to destroy the writing with gusto and intensity. Mentally tell yourself, "I am letting go of these thoughts and feelings. I am freeing my mind."

An important fact, you can not write as fast as you think, so when you write down your thoughts you will slow down your thinking automatically. This is one of the benefits of journalling.

Hum.

Take a few moments and hum the lyrics of a favorite song. Concentrate on remembering the lyrics and feeling the vibration of humming in your chest and throat. This will benefit you in two ways: 1. Concentration and remembering will focus your mind. 2. The vibration of humming will ground you into the sensation of your physical body. It is great and you can do this anywhere. After a few minutes you'll feel a difference.

Visualize.

Close your eyes. Take in 3 deep breaths and relax. Imagine a "basketball size" sphere of golden white light hovering above your head. Use your imagination to see it, feel the warmth radiating down on the top of your head. Next imagine this sphere is slowly lowering, touching the crown of your head. Take another deep breath and bring the sphere down inside your head and imagine it is absorbing all the scattered thoughts and dissolving them. Focus on the light and sense it filling your mind with peace and comfort. After a few minutes open your eyes and go back to your activities. To experience a relaxed focused state of mind, learn how to meditate.

Be Sensual.

Focus your attention on your five senses. This provides a mental boundary to contain your scattered mind. Being sensual simply means to be aware of your five senses. Smell the air, feel the temperature on your skin, listen to the sounds around you and to taste the food that you eat. Being sensual brings you into the present moment fast and effectively, and you'll soon become more focused and productive. With the power of your mind can make trustworthy decisions and experience greater mental control and inner peace.
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9 Easy Ways to Relax

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Mothers tend to unconsciously step into a super hero role, caring for family members and pushing their own needs aside. Research tells us that women's health depends on laughter, playing, exercising, relaxing and enjoying pleasurable fun times. As mothers, we should take this information seriously and look at how we live our lives.

Guilt often plays a huge role in a mother's decision-making process. If a mother feels guilty about leaving her child in the care of someone else for an hour while she goes to the gym to exercise, chances are she'll stop going to the gym.

The truth is, instead of feeling guilty about doing something for ourselves, we should actually make it mandatory to take special time for ourselves on a regular basis. Making time to relax and recharge our batteries will make us better mothers. Replenishing on a regular basis will ensure that we have something to give back to our families.

Here are a few simple and quick ways for mothers to relax at home:

1. Light a candle. Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and spearmint are soothing scents to look for when purchasing special candles. The simple act of lighting a candle creates a soothing environment for you to relax in.

2. Deep breathe. Inhale deeply through your nostrils then exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat several times until you begin to feel calm. Using this simple deep breathing technique can be helpful when you're stuck in traffic with loud kids in the back seat.

3. Five minutes of quiet time. Retreat to a room alone and close the door behind you. Sit comfortably in a chair, on a bed, or cross-legged on the floor and practice deep-breathing. Simply taking five minutes to retreat to your own space can provide a calming effect. You will begin to feel your body relax almost immediately.

4. Play relaxing music. There are many different kinds of CDs available today with soothing music and sounds. Try a couple of different ones, playing one during the day and one at night to relax you just before bedtime.

5. Read a book. Escape into a different world with a good book. The fictional world can be a great way to escape from the pressures of motherhood for half an hour or so.

6. Paint with watercolors. Painting is a great way to relax. Watercolors are especially recommended because there is no "right" way to use them. Allow your mind to relax as you move the brush over the paper and paint away your stress. Think and paint like a child, by letting the colors flow and mix together.

7. Go for a 10-minute walk. Nature is extremely relaxing. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy the scenery. Keep your chin up as you walk and remember to breathe deep and take in the scenery around you. Breathe deeply as you walk. By the time you return home, you should feel much better.

8. Keep a daily journal. Journaling has long been a way for people to "dump" their problems. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Just grab a notebook and start writing. Taking ten or fifteen minutes at the end of the day to write out your thoughts can be helpful in releasing stress you'd ordinarily keep pent up inside.

9. Use your imagination. Close your eyes and think about some place or thing that makes you feel calm. Hold that picture in your mind as you practice deep breathing. You might also try using imagery to relax while your scented candles burn and soothing music plays in the background.




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Making the Most of Singles Events

So, you are single and you are thinking that attending a few singles events might liven up your social life a little. Maybe you are looking for "Mr. Right," or maybe just "Mr. Right Now." Whatever the case a fun singles event like speed dating or a dinner party might be just what the doctor ordered.

Structured Is Often Better

Have you been to a singles event where there really was not structure? Say you are 30-something and you go to this event that is wide open as far as age range. There may be a few folks there who are in your age range, but how can you pick them out? It is better to have a targeted age range and work on a smaller scale than it is to wade through people who are too young or too old for your taste. Find singles events that have more of a focus, whether it's age, career, or something else. You will stand a better chance of meeting someone you're interested in and who is interested in you.

Mingle

When you are at a singles event, don't attach yourself to one person and stick with them the entire time. You also don't want to just hide out in a corner all night. You need to get out there, mingle with the other attendees. It may seem awkward or difficult at first, but make yourself do it. Make eye contact, smile and say hello. Start a conversation, something like, "Wow, did you expect this many people to show up?" or "Is this your first time?"

Don't be afraid to Talk

As you mingle, don't be afraid to talk. Ask open ended questions like, "What did you expect when you signed up for this?" or "What kinds of people have you met at these events?" As they answer, respond and keep the conversation going. If someone talks to you, don't clam up. Talk back!

Bring a Small Notebook and Pen

When you go to a singles event, particularly speed dating, take a small notebook or note pad and pen with you. Jot down notes and names discretely as you meet people. At a speed dating event you will likely have a pad so you can make notes as you meet people. That is a good practice when you are at a singles event like a dinner party, especially if you are going to be exposed to a lot of people.

Relax, Smile and Have Fun!

The most important thing to do at a singles event is to relax, smile and have fun. Don't go into the situation with any expectation other than to have a good time. Relax, try not to be nervous. Smile, it makes you look friendly. Just go into the event with an open mind.
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Seducing The Muse

Seducing The Muse

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So what muse am I talking about?

I'm talking about that goddess called inspiration, imagination and creativity, whose absence leaves many a talented writer gnashing his teeth and rending his garments. For me, my teeth remain ungnashed and my garments unrent, because I've never suffered from a lack of ideas for my work. Does this mean I've learned to 'seduce the muse' or merely that I've learned techniques to stimulate my creativity?

The answer is, both, because in the end run they mean exactly the same. Inspiration comes from the unconscious workings of the mind which we, by definition, can have no control over. However, there are a few tricks you can employ to stimulate the brain into making the neural connections that encourage great ideas.

I recall one of the earliest writing training textbooks I read, which encouraged the novice to carry about a notebook and jot down ideas, fragments of conversation and events, to eventually be blended and transformed into a fascinating novel. It seemed like a silly idea at the time and I never picked up the habit because in my head is the greatest tool for recording information known to man. And as this is the device that will be doing the blending, I think it best to get the information in there as rapidly as possible.

The brain performs this creative process at two points, as it enters and especially as it leaves dream (REM) sleep, when we enter the realm that self-hypnotists and those practising meditation try to reach. Everybody does it naturally, but few are aware of it. It is the time when the brain performs miracles, taking all its memories and creating something new from them. For most these fleeting images rapidly dilute to nothingness as we get into the business of the waking world, the brushing of teeth and the making of toast. But the writer must know that these fragmentary visions are worth their weight in gold. This is the place for the notebook, on the bedside table, not in your hip pocket. Write down these random imaginings because they're as creative as you're going to get.

So, how do we encourage this process or seduce the muse? There is nothing particularly clever about it, one must live one's life as normal, experiencing as much as is possible. Eating, drinking, talking, reading, watching, listening, traveling, making love, getting drunk, climbing, diving, skiing, fishing, flying, swimming, you get the idea, you have to live life to feed your brain. As an old editor of mine used to say, 'it's all grist to the mill'.

I've played about with self-hypnosis and it does help me to relax and reach a creative plateau, but whether it's entirely necessary I'm not too sure. It's quite easy to do, just sit comfortably, close your eyes, breathe regularly and count down as you become more and more relaxed. It takes practice but eventually you will reach a point where you're not really awake or asleep. Magic happens there.

You must remain aware of the process and prepared to note down what you have created, much material is lost in this transition between states, but what remains can be outstanding.

So, seducing the muse is easy. If only women were.




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Keeping a Dream Journal

An effective way to keep a journal or diary is in a dream
journal. This type of journaling is used to record and
track your dreams after you are awake.

Upon waking, even before you get out of bed, take time
to be silent and recall your dreams. Then, reach for your
dream journal on your nightstand. This journal can be a
blank book or a notebook. Plus, you can keep your pen
and a small light or flashlight on your nightstand, too.
You can also use a tape recorder to record your dreams.

Date each entry with the date, day of the week, and time
you are writing down your dreams. Start writing your dreams
in the present tense, as if what you dreamt is happening right
now. Whether you wake in the morning, the middle of the night
or after a nap, write down all the details that you remember
about your dreams.

Be as specific as you can remember. You can always journal
later, adding more at another time, if you recall more. Write
down everything you remember - who was there, how you felt,
where you were, what you were doing or what was happening,
what you saw or what you didn't see and thought should have
been there. Writing down daily all the details and circumstances
you recall each time, about your dreams, will create a written
pattern of your thoughts and experiences while you slept.

If you can't recall any dreams, write that in your journal.
You can also set the intention the night before that you will
remember what your dreams were. As you are trying to recall
them stay calm, breathe, and relax.

Be sure to record any symbolism that you remember. For
example if you saw yourself in a forest, by the ocean or in the
middle of a busy intersection. To help translate the possible
information stored within your dreams, there are dream
interpretation books and websites that can define the meanings
and symbols attached to what you dreamt.

Just like when you are awake, dreaming has lessons and
experiences to teach. Expressing through the valuable tool
of journaling allows you to further process and understand
your experience and what those lessons are.
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How to Relax and Focus Your Mind in Minutes

Attention deficit disorder has almost become an epidemic in our information overloaded society. Unlike the brain, your mind has no boundaries and can be "scattered all over the place". There are many ways to relax and focus your mind. All intense exercise or mental games like chess or billiards will help focus your mind. However, most people don't have the time to jog for 5 miles or shoot a game of pool when they most need to focus.

To be successful it is important to understand that your mind is not your brain. Your brain is the physical apparatus that tunes in and expresses your mind. Your brain can identify a joke, but your mind has a sense of humor. Your brain is similar to a television set it is a receiver of the airwaves that carry information. Your mind is the airwaves (information) of your consciousness.

Your mind is pure consciousness. It is a non tangible energy which includes your thoughts, feelings, imagination, creativity, memories, hopes and dreams. Your brain is a receiver that helps organize, plan and express your minds information. Knowing how to relax and focus the energy of your mind can help you make trustworthy decisions and live a more productive and peaceful life.
Here are simple and easy methods to help relax and focus your mind in minutes. Pick and choose any one of the following techniques to do alone or if you are really scattered then do all five in the sequence I've listed below.

Breathe.

Take a short pause from your daily activity. Begin by inhaling a deep breath through your nose and as you exhale slowly through your mouth. On your exhale, mentally say the word "relax". Repeat 3-4 times. Next focus your awareness on what has captured your attention. What are you thinking / worrying about? Is your mind in the past or the future? Are you thinking about someone in particular? Explore what has captured your attention and then repeat the breathing exercise above to release it with your breath.

Write.

This exercise will help you gain clarity and perspective. Find some notebook paper to write down your thoughts. This will help you slow down your thinking and release what's "on your mind". As you write, remind yourself... "I have these thoughts... I am not my thoughts; I have feelings... I am not my feelings." Let the words flow out of you without editing or being concerned with grammar or spelling.

To clear your consciousness express in writing what's on your mind. Then take these papers and destroy them. This is why I suggest notebook paper versus a journal. Tear them up... throw them away... flush then down the toilet or burn them. You want to destroy the writing with gusto and intensity. Mentally tell yourself, "I am letting go of these thoughts and feelings. I am freeing my mind."

An important fact, you can not write as fast as you think, so when you write down your thoughts you will slow down your thinking automatically. This is one of the benefits of journalling.

Hum.

Take a few moments and hum the lyrics of a favorite song. Concentrate on remembering the lyrics and feeling the vibration of humming in your chest and throat. This will benefit you in two ways: 1. Concentration and remembering will focus your mind. 2. The vibration of humming will ground you into the sensation of your physical body. It is great and you can do this anywhere. After a few minutes you'll feel a difference.

Visualize.

Close your eyes. Take in 3 deep breaths and relax. Imagine a "basketball size" sphere of golden white light hovering above your head. Use your imagination to see it, feel the warmth radiating down on the top of your head. Next imagine this sphere is slowly lowering, touching the crown of your head. Take another deep breath and bring the sphere down inside your head and imagine it is absorbing all the scattered thoughts and dissolving them. Focus on the light and sense it filling your mind with peace and comfort. After a few minutes open your eyes and go back to your activities. To experience a relaxed focused state of mind, learn how to meditate.

Be Sensual.

Focus your attention on your five senses. This provides a mental boundary to contain your scattered mind. Being sensual simply means to be aware of your five senses. Smell the air, feel the temperature on your skin, listen to the sounds around you and to taste the food that you eat. Being sensual brings you into the present moment fast and effectively, and you'll soon become more focused and productive. With the power of your mind can make trustworthy decisions and experience greater mental control and inner peace.
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