Circadian rhythm

Circadian rhythm (internal clock)

What is this Circadian rhythm stuff….

WELL…Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal 24 hour clock. This clock responds to light and dark stimuli. The circadian rhythm is essentially your master clock that affects your physical, mental, and behavioral changes in your body. The master clock in the body controls the production of melatonin (hormone that makes you sleepy). Melatonin is released in accordance to the amount of light that enters the eyes.

Circadian rhythms can be “out of whack” due to people working night shift, people using screen devices before bed, use of stimulants (coffee, pills, or exercise) before bed, not enough sunlight first thing in the morning, time change, pregnancy, and medications.

Lack of sleep can cause a decrease in mental performance, increase the severity of diabetes hypertension, obesity, and memory loss, and speed up the aging process. Higher events of mental illness like depression and bipolar are more prominent. When you clock is off your eating patterns can be affected.

How to reset your circadian rhythm:

·         Do not use computers, TV, cellphones before bed

·         Use soft blue or red lights as night lights

·         Exercise daily

·         Enjoy outdoor activities

·         Avoid caffeine

·         Try to keep your sleep/wake schedule the same

·         Go to bed on an empty stomach

·         Fill your mind with positive thoughts so you don’t dwell on your problems

·         A relationship with God can refresh your spirit, and promote a Sabbath day of rest

Anger

I have some thoughts and random rants… how many of you hold grudges? How many of you feel you were wronged? Most of you out there at one time or another has been angry at someone for something. Right? So what does that do to the person who made you angry? NOTHING! (usually unless you run them over with your car). The main person affected is you! YOU were wronged and now YOU are angry. If you cannot fix you then you suffer. I have always been lucky to not stay angry to long. I am going to give you some steps to help you fix you.

 

1.      Identify- identify who made you angry or who wronged you.

2.      Forgiveness- sometimes this is not possible, but if it is the process will be easier.  Talk with then let them know they hurt you but you forgive them.

3.      Refocus your anger in to kindness or compassion for that person. This is important if they are close. Usually those closest to us are the one who hurt us the most.

4.      If the wronged or hurt feelings are unforgiveable or you just cannot move on, focus your attention on someone you can have a trusting relationship with.

5.      Get up every day! Look for the positive in all things. Be grateful and show gratitude in everything you do. (Please don't post on Facebook or tell me your problems if you haven't even tried to fix them)