Sometimes, we may feel as if we have little or no control on our body, in spite of knowing that the vital remote for our body lies in our hands. Waiting for the results after all those tests could be an illness in itself. Instead of just moping around, use this wait time to channelize your mind and body to focus on inner peace and well-being. You can do it by creating your own wellness plan.
Focus
This is something that is in your control during the wait time. Focus on your breathing, shutting out all other negative thoughts from your mind. Make it a point to take some time off to observe slow breathing during the day. Inhale and exhale slowly and take deep breaths that would let you connect with your inner body.How to do it:Place the hands on the hips. The palm of the hand needs to be parallel to the ground (thumbs need to be in the back while the other fingers point forward). Maintain this position for at least 5-10 deep breaths. Take some time to practice it and draw the breath in all the way to the abdomen in order to feel the difference.
Attitude
Another potential thing that you need to take care of during wait periods is your attitude. Acknowledge your feelings and accept things for the way they are. Understand that neither you nor others around you are to blame for what happened or is about to happen. Opt for meditation and relaxation techniques to soothe your mind. Relax more, experience inner peace and build up a positive attitude that would help you sail through the toughest of times breezily.How to do it:Find a quiet spot where one can experience minimum disturbance. Switch off cell phones, iPads, iPods and anything else that could cause distractions. Repeat the following phrase slowly and silently, "I am starting to feel relaxed. My arms and hands are warm.
My legs are warm. My breathing is slow, steady and regular. My heartbeat is regular and calm." The ensuing psychological change would be significant and immediate.Yoga therapy helps individuals build a closer relationship between their body and breath, and thus help them cope with surgery wait times better. These therapies help also help induce a physical state of rest that is essential to the body at this stage. Thus, yoga therapies would allow individuals to develop inner peace and wellbeing, factors that would aid them tremendously in these situations.
