10 Ways To Detox Your Life 

Are you feeling like you're not living your best life? Perhaps you're tired, bloated, or just not feeling like yourself. It may be time for a detox.

As a breathwork coach, I understand the importance of cleansing not only our bodies but also our lives. We are constantly exposed to toxins from the environment, food, and water, which can lead to various health issues. However, by detoxing our bodies, we can remove those toxins and give ourselves a natural boost.

But detoxing is not just about removing toxins from the body; it's also about decluttering and cleansing our lives. By eliminating negative habits, toxic relationships, and limiting thoughts, we can create a space that promotes positivity, growth, and peace of mind. This can lead to reduced stress, increased productivity, and overall improved well-being.

That's why I've put together 10 science-backed ways to support detoxification and detox your life. These natural methods can help you feel more focused, energized, and fulfilled, allowing you to live a happier and more meaningful life. So let's begin and try these strategies to rejuvenate your body and your life.

• Try Dry Brushing
  
  Dry brushing is the ancient practice of methodically swiping a natural-bristle brush over your dry skin to help stimulate the lymphatic system, exfoliate the toxins from your skin, and unlock other powerful health benefits in the process. Not only is dry brushing  an effective way to remove cell waste, environmental toxins, and pathogenic organisms more efficiently, but it can smooth skin, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and provide a short-term energy boost. To dry brush your skin, start from your feet, and brush upward toward the heart in long strokes.

• Focus On Sleep
  
  Ensuring adequate quality sleep each night is a must to support your body’s health and natural detoxification system. Consider a sleep reboot where you eliminate caffeine and alcohol, have a regular bedtime, avoid late meals, and ban TV, computer, and smartphone screens for at least two hours before bedtime. Try this evening routine to wind down before bed.

• Move Your Body
  
  When you exercise, your heart rate increases, and your blood circulates more efficiently, allowing your body to remove toxins more efficiently. Additionally, sweating during exercise helps to flush out toxins through your skin. Exercise can also help to reduce inflammation, which can contribute to the accumulation of toxins in your body. By making exercise a regular part of your routine, you can help to keep your body healthy and functioning optimally.

• Stay Hydrated
  
  Water does so much more than quench your thirst. It regulates your body temperature, lubricates joints, aids digestion and nutrient absorption, and detoxifies your body by removing waste products.

• Write It All Out
  
  When cleansing your body and mind, it's also helpful to let go of the thoughts and emotions that you have unconsciously blocked from coming to the surface. Use a journal to give yourself a regular outlet for all your emotions, regrets, and worries. Seek to understand how you feel and, instead of trying to push these emotions away, harness them and use them to move forward in this world as a more emotionally intelligent person.

• Remove Toxic People From Your Life
  
  Do you have someone in your life who always makes you feel worse after being around them? Even if it's a family member or a friend you've been close with since you were kids, there's no reason to keep a toxic person around if the relationship isn't benefiting you or making you happy. Whether they have no boundaries, add unnecessary stress or drama to your life, or affect your other relationships, cut them loose - they're cluttering up your mind and soul more than you even realise.

• Reduce Time On Social Media
  
  One of the biggest time-wasters of the day? Endlessly scrolling through social media. Not only does it take time away from other, more fulfilling things you could be doing—as well as the people around you—but it's also really great at cluttering your mind. So log off and find something that makes you feel full—not constantly empty.

• Rethink Your Diet
  
  You can't properly feed your mind and soul if you're not properly feeding your body. Take a few minutes and examine your diet. If it's full of processed junk and minimal fruit and vegetables, try to start incorporating colorful, wholesome options into your weekly routine. Even grabbing an apple or banana for breakfast over a sugary bar will make you feel better physically and emotionally.

• Take A Soothing Bath
  
  Sometimes giving your body a detox is simply giving yourself the chance to truly wind down and relax. And what better way to do that than a soothing bath? Instead of buying a bath bomb at the supermarket that has a long list of unknown ingredients, use natural options, filling the warm water with slices of fruit or some essential oils to totally rejuvenate your spirit.

• Connect To Your Breath
  
  By intentionally controlling your breath, you can influence your physiological and psychological state, helping to calm your mind, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase your energy levels.

Here are some ways to use breathwork to detox your life:

1. Box breathing: This is a simple yet effective technique that involves inhaling for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of four, exhaling for a count of four, and holding the breath for a count of four. Repeat this pattern for a few minutes, focusing on the sensation of the breath moving in and out of your body.
2. Belly breathing: Also known as diaphragmatic breathing, this technique involves breathing deeply into your belly rather than your chest. Inhale slowly through your nose, allowing your belly to expand as you breathe in. Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling your belly deflate as you breathe out. Repeat this pattern for a few minutes, focusing on the sensation of the breath moving in and out of your body.
3. Alternate nostril breathing: This technique involves using your fingers to alternately block one nostril while inhaling and exhaling through the other nostril. Start by using your right hand to block your right nostril while inhaling through your left nostril. Then use your ring finger to block your left nostril while exhaling through your right nostril. Repeat this pattern for a few minutes, focusing on the sensation of the breath moving in and out of your body.

Incorporating these breathwork techniques into your daily routine can help you to detox your life and feel refreshed. As you practice, you may also notice improvements in your mental clarity, focus, and overall sense of well-being. For more breathwork techniques, join me in my 10 Day Show Up & Shine program where I will help you to feel calmer, more confident, energised, and lighter than ever before, all by using the power of your breath.