The Trinity Detox

I don't know about you but I have been feeling overwhelmed and super stressed out. With "regular life issues" and the pandemic and riots, my energy has been vibing really low. It has been so hard going through all of this and really trying to see things from both sides without judging. My mental, emotional, and physical health is struggling so I decided last week that I am taking a detox. In all 3 areas; mind, body and spirit. It doesn't mean that I am turning myself off or turning the world off but it means I am proceeding with more thought and strategy.

A Peace of Mind

When I was in college, I suffered from migraines that would put me in tears and sometimes make my vision go dark for seconds at a time. I started to realize these migraines were triggered by the stress of school and sick grandparents. I went to a neurologist, took prescribed meds (that I took myself off of the same week because they made me feel depressed), and I took Excederine everyday. Now that I am older, I can recognize when one is coming and calm myself down before it gets too serious. I've also learned that I'm empathic and take on others energies and emotions and that's why I always feel so depleted. I feel better when I keep to myself and cut off all the noise and energy levels that aren't mine. So to take my peace back, I am cutting down screen time, saying no to non-essential activities, and finding joy in the simple things.

Judgement Detox

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Of course when you are stressed, your emotions can get the best of you. You are living on the edge waiting for someone to say or do the wrong thing. You take everything the wrong way and fell like you are on a rollercoaster. With riots going on, everyone has their opinions and beliefs and we're so emotionally wrapped up into those beliefs that there is no room for finding common ground or realizing that we're all humans and have the ability to love rather than all having the ability to hate. The rate of suicide and depression has increased due to the pandemic alone and no one is concerned with asking are you ok? We're too busy passing judgement on one another. If we want to change, it has to start on the inside and with empathy. I myself, like all humans, judge others without even realizing it. I like to leave space for surprise. But I want to get to a place where there is no initial judging. I want you to show me the real you before I decide who I think you are. I plan on reading Gabrielle Bernstein's Judgement Detox to help me be more mindful of this.

Quote from Gabrielle Bernstein. Buy Her Book Judgement Detox HERE

Your food should be your medicine...

Last, I am going on a detox for my body. Stress/emotional eating has really messed me up. I've been suffering from stomach pains due to bad eating habits, insomnia, low energy levels, and make a whole 2 layer chocolate cake for no reason syndrome (3 since the quarantine started + a honey cake). I've started drinking too much coffee and red bull, eating processed breakfast sandwiches, french fries, chips, and chocolate. I didn't realize how bad it was until I started breaking out on my face and feeling really crappy. I've literally eaten so much junk that my body doesn't know how to process healthy foods anymore like leafy greens and raw vegetables. I'm not foolish enough to think that I can go cold turkey and fast for 3 days (without passing out) so I am going to go slow. I am switching to decaf tea and coffee, going with non-dairy products, increasing my water in-take, lowering my gluten consumption, and lowering my sugar intake. I am also doing more soup or broth based meals for dinner. No energy drinks or soda and 1 piece of dark chocolate a day. If this seems overwhelming, go one meal at a time. Stop and ask yourself what is it your craving and how will this make you feel later. For example, bacon covered brussel sprouts sounds amazing but I know once I eat it, I will suffer severe stomach pains for up to 2 days...not worth it, so I will eat romaine lettuce instead.

So who else needs a major detox for their mind, body, and soul? Who wants to be my accountability partner? I hope someone jumps in before tomorrow because let's face it, the 4th of July is perfect for Hotdogs, Burgers, Beers, and sweet treats! Also, if anyone is interested in reading Judgement Detox with me, reach out!

Have a Happy, Blessed 4th of July and stay safe!

With love,

Micole Elise