October 05 Stress Busters: The Melbourne Cup Racing Issue
In This Month's Newsletter
Thought For The Day
Did You Know?
30-Second Stress Buster
News And Offers
Thought For The Day
"When you are getting kicked from the rear: it means you are in front."
Did You Know? - That the Melbourne Cup was first run in 1861, under the banner of the Victorian Turf Club and won by Archer who beat the favourite Mormon by 6 lengths. The prize was 1420 pounds and the trophy was a gold watch.
- Never give up: as Think Big failed to win any races in between his two Melbourne Cup wins, and he nearly wasn't entered into the big race again.
- Believe in yourself, even if others doubt you: several horses with long odds have won the Melbourne Cup. The Pearl won at 100 - 1 in 1871, Wotan won at 100-1 in 1936, Old Rowley won at 100-1 in 1940, and also Rimfire won at 80-1 in 1948.
30-Second Stress Buster Exercise For 'Racing Around'- Do you find yourself racing around all day at work?
- Are you chasing deadlines and always 'running off' to meetings?
- Do you feel as though you are 'running round in circles'?
The Melbourne Cup entries will have undergone specialised training to run in that race. Their schedules will have included plenty of time to rest and recover. If you are constantly pushing yourself you will be putting your system under huge strain: raising blood pressure, weakening your heart, and prematurely aging your cells. Take time out periodically, even if it is only for 30 seconds to slow yourself, and your nervous system down. - Here is a short breathing exercise that is appropriately called Victorious Breath: -
For those of us who remember Star Wars, this is also fondly known as The Darth Vader breath too.
The aim is to breathe in and out of the nose, while slightly constricting the throat, for 30 seconds.
Narrow the passageway by half-closing the epiglottis (the piece of cartilage at the top of your voice box). If you have difficulty locating this, have a go at sighing and noticing which area of your throat constricts.
The breath makes a slightly rasping audible sound. Try to regulate the noise so that it is just loud enough for you to hear, but so it won't disturb your neighbours.
As you breathe listen to the inhalation and exhalation, and make the tone as smooth as you can.
If you can look down cast or close your eyes during this process, you will enhance the relaxation effects. At the end of the process notice how much calmer you feel, how your blood pressure has lowered, and your heart has relaxed. - For more 30-second stress buster exercises that you can do at your desk, see our archived newsletters on our website.
News And Offers- Xmas Parties: Are you organising a social function for the festive season? Looking for something different, which is fun, and memorable? We have experienced Laughter Leaders based all over the country who are guaranteed to get your group laughing with out the need to resort to jokes. They can teach simple laughter exercises that help improve health and well-being as well as morale. Contact us for more details.
- Packages: Do you have regular training or team meetings? Several clients ask us to come in regularly and present on a number of topics and so we have pulled together a bi-monthly package of topics for internal training. Seminars include Restful Sleep, Exercises to Revive In Five, More Stress Busters, Nutrition At Work, Anger Management, Desk Based Exercises and Ergonomics, Laughter Workshop and Concentration Skills.
- Coaching & Counselling: You may not be aware that we have the eminent Psychologist Mike MacDonald on our team. He coaches individuals through stressful episodes, anxiety difficulties and anger management. He has practised in the UK and US as well as Australia, and is highly thought of. Please call or email us to discuss your needs in this area.
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