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If I had to say what the biggest benefit was for me after removing toxic, disordered narcissists from my life, it would definitely be peace.

I could finally live my life … MY own life … without constant interference, criticism, judgment, condescension, negativity, screaming or silent treatments, unattainable expectations, gaslighting, manipulation and the list goes on.

Honestly, a price cannot be put on peace. At first, it feels very unsettling and unfamiliar. It made me uncomfortable in the beginning because I was so unaccustomed to having authentic peace in my life. It was strange not to have the usual dark clouds of narcissistic negativity constantly floating overhead. Slowly, I settled into the calm and being able to breathe more than just shallow, anxious breaths. Along with the peace came the freedom to live my life for myself; another unsettling period, to be sure. Time to myself and to decide what I wanted to do from one moment to the next, personal life choices being made without interference or harsh judgments, the opportunity to live my days without walking on eggshells or worrying about what unpleasant encounter was likely right around the corner.

Before I made the choice to be narcissist-free, I literally had no idea just how peace would truly feel or the extent to which I would come to value it in my life. I highly recommend it! 🙂

If you are in a situation where you are leaving or have recently left a narcissist, feel free to touch base if you are looking for a temporary or long-term support system to walk the journey with you. It helps to have someone who understands what you’re going through right there every step of the way.

Until next time,

Heather

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Nutrition. Exercise. Sleep. These three items are integral to our overall health and wellbeing. Making them part of a daily routine helps to ensure that we regularly include them in our lives in positive ways.

sleep exercise nutrition venn diagram

One thing I have found to be very true is that moderation is key when it comes to eating. Quantity and quality are meaningful here. Try to eat three adequately-portioned meals per day with a couple of snacks mixed in. Check out food/calorie guides to determine your best options in your circumstances. Keep vegetables, fruits and nuts in your daily regimen because they typically pack in plenty of nutritional benefits. From my experience, it’s preferable to allow for occasional ‘cheats’ because, for many of us, restricting ourselves from a certain item almost always leads to a greater desire for it.

Exercise is another big area. Try to get yourself moving as much as possible, especially in this time of more sedentary work-from-home situations. Walking, biking, hiking, dancing, swimming, yoga, sports, skiing, working out, and so on – whatever you like and can manage to do regularly, make it a solid routine. Do what you enjoy and it will never feel like a chore.

Sleep, although it may seem like something we can do without at times, is integral to our mental and physical wellbeing. Sleep gives our bodies and minds time to repair and recharge. Without proper amounts of slumber, we will inevitably begin to decrease in our functionality on both mental and physical levels.

What it all boils down to when it comes to overall wellness is that MODERATION is key. Someone very close to me who aged gracefully and healthfully, both physically and mentally, into their 100’s, lived life by that very motto.

Nutrition, exercise, sleep – the Big 3! Maintaining this trio can create huge benefits that will make for a more enjoyable, fulfilling, healthful and possibly long life.

Until next time,

Heather ~Natural Clarity Coaching~ www.naturalclaritycoaching.com na********************@***il.com Natural Clarity Coaching on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

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Peace after Toxicity (aka Narcissists)

Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep – The Big 3

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