Podcast episode #150 - Tools in your Toolbox & Your Switch List

If you want to be a healthy, happy, thriving human then you’re in EXACTLY the right place. Discover the powerful tools you have to keep you and those you care for safe, healthy, motivated, energized, and fully engaged with life.

Like all tools – the first step is to learn how to access them. Armed with that knowledge you’ll need to understand how and why they work. Finally, you’ll need to become skilled at using them in your daily life - and that takes practice.

Once you’ve mastered the art of using your Human Tools you’ll never look back – and you’ll know more about being human than literally billions of others on the planet!

THE CONTROL TOOL

The Human Brain

The powerful Human Brain controls everything we feel, think and do. That’s exactly why it’s called the CONTROL TOOL.

THE INPUT TOOLS

The Powerful Senses, Gut and Heart

The Human Brain is reliant on good information to keep you safe and well. It receives information through your powerful INPUT TOOLS – your five senses and your highly intelligent gut and heart.

THE BACKUP TOOL

Your emotional back-up system

Feelings and emotions provide VITAL information for your well-being and safety. Emotional data is so important you have your own in-built BACK-UP device (just like the hard drive on a computer) which needs regular maintenance!

THE RELEASE TOOLS

A powerpack for releasing stress, anxiety and anger

Nature is so clever it gives us a whole range of Human Tools for calming, soothing and relieving stress and anxiety. They can be used 24hrs a day to soothe, calm and restore balance – and they’re completely free of charge!

THE FUEL TOOLS

Your inbuilt guide to mind/body nourishment

Humans burn a huge amount of fuel each day and need regular topping up with the right fuel, at the right time, in the right quality and quantity. The FUEL TOOLS tell you exactly what you need to stay energized, motivated, and healthy – you just have to learn how to use them!

THE CONNECT TOOLS

Your key to vibrant, healthy relationships

Humans need good connections with themselves, with each other, with family, friends, community, and with nature. A good connection is so vital to our well-being that we have a whole range of Human Tools to help us connect happily, healthily, and lovingly to ourselves and to each other.

What’s in your ToolBox, or on your Switch-LIST?

The following list includes the tools that are most commonly used to stay well and help relieve symptoms:

Talk to a friend. Many people find this to be really helpfulTalk to a healthcare professionalPeer counseling or exchange listeningFocusing exercisesRelaxation and stress reduction exercisesGuided imageryJournaling (writing in a notebook)Creative affirming activitiesExerciseDiet considerationsUsing a lightboxExtra restTake time off from home or work responsibilitiesHot packs or cold packsTake medications, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplementsAttend a support groupSee your counselorDo something “normal” like washing your hair, shaving or going to workGet a medication checkGet a second opinionCall a warm or hotlineSurround yourself with people who are positive, affirming, and lovingWear something that makes you feel goodLook through old pictures, scrapbooks, and photo albumsMake a list of your accomplishmentsSpend ten minutes writing down everything good you can think of about yourselfDo something that makes you laughDo something special for someone elseGet some little things doneRepeat positive affirmationsFocus on and appreciate what is happening right nowTake a warm bathListen to music, make music or sing

Your list of tools could also include things you want to avoid such as:

alcohol, sugar, and caffeinegoing to barsgetting overtiredcertain people

Refer to these lists as you develop your Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Keep it in the front of your binder so you can use it whenever you feel you need to revise all or parts of your plan.

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Sonya Janisse

A Fresh Approach….

NLP, HWL, PTS

Accountability Coach ~ I help you keep your promises to yourself.

Taking your life from unbearable to unstoppable. xo

Author, Podcaster, Certified Coach