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The subtle art of setting New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2020

New Year's Resolutions - Katy Bradshaw Acupuncture

It’s that time of year again – fireworks, champagne and New Year’s Resolutions.

Unfortunately New Year’s Resolutions are notoriously tricky to stick to.

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Category: Master your habits Tagged: health goals, resolutions, setting goals

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• change direction •⁠ ⁠ I love this quote

• change direction •⁠
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I love this quote and use it as a gentle reminder that we are made up of the small decisions and habits we make each and every day.⁠
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A patient of mine calls this 'compound life interest', which means that the quality of our health (or any aspect of our lives) is dependent on the building blocks of small habits and decisions carried out every day.⁠
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For example...⁠
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Meditating for 5 minutes for one day isn't going to make a big difference. Meditating for 5 minutes a day every day for a year is.⁠
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Eating a packet of biscuits once in a while won't do you any harm. Eating a packet of biscuits every day for a year probably will.⁠
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It's all about the small changes you can make every day.⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
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You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health. ⁠
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Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #laotzu #wednesdaywisdom #laotzuquotes #smallchanges #getconsistent

• stiff neck •⁠ ⁠ You can do a nice releas

• stiff neck •⁠
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You can do a nice release on the tendons of the trapezius muscle when you apply pressure to this point. ⁠
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It's GB20 - Fengchi - to locate it run your fingers up the spin until you arrive at the bottom of the skull, then move out laterally over the tendon you'll land in a little hollow, just above the hairline and under the round bones (mastoids). ⁠
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Move in small circles and apply firm pressure to the point to relieve tension. it will probably feel a little tender!⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
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If you're struggling with neck pain you can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how acupuncture can help. Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #acupressure #gb20 #fengchi #relieveneckpain #naturalhealth

• acupuncture awareness week •⁠ ⁠ I mean I

• acupuncture awareness week •⁠
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I mean I talk about acupuncture all day long but it's nice to know the whole acupuncture community is doing it this week too!⁠
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The BAcC have surveyed members of the public and practitioners and found two standout responses...⁠
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📍More and more people are trying acupuncture for the first time because they're stuck on NHS waiting lists and desperately need help.⁠
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📍The biggest barrier to trying acupuncture is the fear that it will hurt.⁠
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But...⁠
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I use extremely fine high quality needles and treatment should not be painful. Patients often describe the needling sensation as a dull ache, warmth or a tingling sensation. ⁠
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In general patients report feeling very relaxed during and after treatment.⁠
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So there's no need to worry!⁠
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Why not book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how acupuncture can help you to transform your health. ⁠
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Link in bio.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability aaw2023 #acupunctureawarenessweek

• when to tough it out •⁠ ⁠ Whilst I encou

• when to tough it out •⁠
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Whilst I encourage all my patients to rest more than you already do (you know who you are!), there is obviously a time and place for toughing it out. ⁠
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After all, we have busy lives, demanding jobs, and family responsibilities that mean that we can’t always take the rest we need.⁠
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The question is, how do you know when to do what?⁠
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Find out what I have to say about this in my newsletter tomorrow. You still have time to sign up via the link in my bio. ⁠
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It comes out every week (except the occasional holiday) so if you miss it this week then get on and sign up anyway for great content straight to your inbox.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #restandrecoup #recoverytime #pushthrough

• what does it feel like •⁠ ⁠ I use extrem

• what does it feel like •⁠
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I use extremely fine, high quality needles and treatment should not be painful. ⁠
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Patients often describe the needling sensation as a dull ache, warmth or a tingling sensation. ⁠
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In general you will feeling very relaxed during and after treatment.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how acupuncture can help you to transform your health. ⁠
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Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #acupunctureneedles #tinypins

• free consultation •⁠ ⁠ Trying something

• free consultation •⁠
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Trying something new for the first time can be daunting and you may have some questions or just want to find out a bit about me before committing to treatment.⁠
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This is why I offer a free 30-minute consultation to all new clients before they book in to see me. It gives you chance to see if we're a good fit and how acupuncture can help you.⁠
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Book in via the link in my bio.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #freeconsultation #trybeforeyourbuy #newtoacupuncture⁠

• when will the sun be here •⁠ ⁠ Starting

• when will the sun be here •⁠
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Starting to get real sad that there's still no sunshine.

I’m back in clinic after a few days away getting a little vitamin D fix.
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You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how acupuncture can help you to transform your health. ⁠
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Link in bio.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #sunseeker #imissthesun #wakemeupwhenitsspring

• testimonial •⁠ ⁠ Every patient is differ

• testimonial •⁠
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Every patient is different which means that the outcomes of acupuncture treatment vary. For some, a complete recovery is totally within reach. For others, the change may mean medication is still needed, but far less of it. Both can feel life changing.⁠
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Acupuncture can help ease symptoms so that (with the support of your GP), you are able to take less medication.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health. ⁠
⁠
Link in bio.⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #takelessmedicine #naturalhealing #testimonialtuesday #drugfreehealing

⁠• introduction •⁠ ⁠ My name is Katy Bra

⁠• introduction •⁠
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My name is Katy Bradshaw and I am a trauma-infomed acupuncturist. I help people to transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
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When we work together I will listen in to what’s going on for you, help to clear out what’s stuck, and strengthen and support your whole system so you can really begin to thrive.⁠
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I use my extensive experience and draw on many different tools to help you enact this courageous change. It takes patience, compassion and a different way of thinking but it’s worth the investment.⁠
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Book in for your free 30-minute consultation via the link in my bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability⁠

• eBook •⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to everyone w

• eBook •⁠
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Congratulations to everyone who made it through the 5 Habits in 5 days challenge!⁠
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If you're anything like me you found some days easier than others.⁠
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And what I noticed is that habits often stick for a day or two, then start to fall by the wayside.⁠
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If that sounds like you then you will definitely benefit from downloading my free eBook - it's full of all the info you need to set realistic habits that you'll actually stick to.⁠
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Download it via the link in my bio.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health. Link in bio.⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #masteryourhabits #5daychallenge #freeebook

• be kind •⁠ ⁠ The best way to do this is

• be kind •⁠
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The best way to do this is to say something nice to yourself every day.⁠
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Even if you don't believe it.⁠
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Even if it's 'I like my ear lobes'.⁠
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Just get in the practice of doing it.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health.⁠ Link in bio.⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #bekindtoyourself #bekind #kindnessrocks

• gratitude •⁠ ⁠ I’m not sure if we have

• gratitude •⁠
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I’m not sure if we have to be grateful for everything, but there is always something to be grateful for, even on the dark days. And focusing on those things sets a new way of thinking that can only be of benefit.⁠
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My challenge this week will be to do it every day. At dinner each evening we’ll sit around the table and each say something we’re grateful for that day. However small, it doesn't matter.⁠
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If you live alone, just say it out loud.⁠
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Or write it down. It's a lovely thing to do just before you go to sleep. It feels your mind with the good stuff before you drift off.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health.⁠ Link in bio.⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #gratitude #gratitudeattitude #gratefulheart #masteryourhabits

• move well •⁠ ⁠ Exercise is essential for

• move well •⁠
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Exercise is essential for health but how and what you do matters. Pounding it out at the gym 7 days a week weakens your constitution in the long run (and isn't sustainable for most of us). The Chinese prioritised regenerating exercises such as tai chi and qi gong and my favourite - walking!⁠
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For me, a healthy and sustainable approach looks like moving my body in some way every day. This week I will go for a 30-minute walk (with the added bonus of fresh air and being in nature), every day.⁠
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For you it might look like:⁠
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• Downloading either a 3, or 7 minutes a day HIIT app⁠
• Measuring your daily steps and adding an extra 500 (the 10k per day steps is just a number remember, find out where you are currently and add a bit more – it doesn’t have to be 10k straight away)⁠
• Following along with a Youtube yoga or Qi Gong class each day⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health.⁠ Link in bio.⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #walkingbestmedicine #hippocratesquotes #movewellstaywell #ilovewalking #masteryourhabits

• eat well •⁠ ⁠ Well, this is a big topic.

• eat well •⁠
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Well, this is a big topic. So big in fact that I wrote THREE blogs about it - what, when and how to eat - which you can read via the link in my bio.⁠
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For me, eating well looks like eating three regular meals a day and keeping to a 12 hour eating window.⁠
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For you it might look like:⁠
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• Adding an extra portion of vegetables to your dinner plate⁠
• Reducing your sugar in your tea from 1 to ½ a teaspoon⁠
• Eating breakfast (even if it’s just a piece of fruit)⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health.⁠ Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #eatwelllivewell #eatwellfeelwell #chinesedietarytherapy #threemealsaday

• drink •⁠ ⁠ So, day 1 of our 5 habits in

• drink •⁠
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So, day 1 of our 5 habits in 5 days is here and we're focusing on drinking water! My challenge is always that I don't remember to drink enough in the day (and then end up super thirsty in the evening). So this week I am going to put a jug of water in the fridge each evening, put it on my desk in the morning and make sure I have drunk it all by the end of the day.⁠
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For you it might look like:⁠
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• Swapping one of your cups of coffee or tea for a glass of water⁠
• Starting each day with a hot water and lemon⁠
• Setting an alarm to remind yourself to drink a glass of water three times a day⁠
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In Chinese medicine the advice is to do all things in moderation - eat when hungry and drink when thirsty. Also avoid drinking too much at mealtimes so you don't dilute your stomach acids as this weakens the digestion.⁠
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Good luck!⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
⁠
You can book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me to see if we're a good fit and how I can help you to transform your health.⁠ Link in bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #masteryourhabits #drinkwaterdaily⁠
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(Photo by Wallace Chuck)

• 5 days •⁠ ⁠ 5 days to start transforming

• 5 days •⁠
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5 days to start transforming your health.⁠
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Join me again in this challenge and see how much better you can feel by the end of the week.⁠
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ALL the details will be in my newsletter, lovingly known as the Muse-letter, which will be winging it's way to your inbox tomorrow morning.⁠
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As long as you have subscribed!⁠
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Sign up via the link in my bio.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and I help people master their habits so that they can flourish and thrive.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #fivewaysbrighton #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #5habits5days #5daychallenge #masteryourhabits

• Welcome •⁠ ⁠ My clinic is tucked away in

• Welcome •⁠
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My clinic is tucked away in a beautifully quiet part of Brighton. ⁠
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Often all we can hear is the bird song in the garden. ⁠
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It's homely and personal and always welcoming.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork teacher and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability

• why I write a newsletter •⁠ ⁠ Hey! Did y

• why I write a newsletter •⁠
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Hey! Did you know that I write a Sunday muse-letter every week? I do it because...⁠
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✍️ I like to share the bits of wisdom I discover from patients⁠
✍️ I'm an enthusiastic reader and love to share the things I learn⁠
✍️ I love Chinese medicine and want to share what I know⁠
✍️ I love writing and it gives me an excuse to do it!⁠
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You can sign up to it here: https://katybradshaw.com/links/ and get loads of great content straight into your inbox every week. ⁠
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Link in bio.⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork teacher and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #whyiwrite #ilovewriting

• inspiration •⁠ ⁠ A little inspiration fr

• inspiration •⁠
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A little inspiration from Glennon Doyle this International Women's Day.⁠
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“Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways.”⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork teacher and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
⁠
#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #IWD2023 #internationalwomensday #glennondoyle #bemessy #showupanyways #wednesdaywisdom #inspirationalquotes #womenspower

• lasting relief •⁠ ⁠ My favourite way to

• lasting relief •⁠
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My favourite way to use cups is to apply a bit of oil to the skin first, then use them to slide back and fourth across the tight and knotted area. ⁠
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It feels like a really deep massage and my clients often say it is the only thing that brings lasting relief to their tight muscle pain. ⁠
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🦋🌿🦋🌿🦋⁠
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I am a trauma-informed acupuncturist and breathwork teacher and I help freedom-seekers transform their health so that they can flourish and thrive. ⁠
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If you want to find out more about how Chinese medicine can help your health then contact me via the link in my bio.⁠
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#acupuncture #acupunctureworks #acupuncturist #acupuncturerocks #fiveelements #transformyourhealth #brightonacupuncture #acupuncturenearme #chinesemedicine #brightonhealth #flourishandthrive #getwellandstaywell #freedomthroughcapability #cuppingtherapy #slidingcups #muscularpain #massagetherapy

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