As I mentioned in my article How to Get One Extra Kiss and a Hug Daily, simply wishing good night wishes to a person you love and care may help reduce your/their stress, lower blood pressure and be used as one of your sleep remedies. A feeling of being loved, needed, and appreciated can do miracles.

Assuming that you do wish good night to people you know, how many different ways of saying “Good night” can you think of? Apparently, my twitter buddy Sharon Eden, an exceptional person, coach and woman of purposes, passion and power, says her Good Night wish every day differently.

It is amazing and amusing at the same time. I’ve  selected her 50 different wishes for the last couple of months for you to enjoy.  They always make me smile and it means boost my immune system and my serotonin level for instant feel good mood. You can follow Sharon Eden on twitter at @sharoneden if you want to feel fabulous on a daily basis.

Here is your laughter therapy with good night wishes:

1. G’dnight, thanks for traveling with me & sleep exquisitely gem-like when you do…
2. G’night & sleep snazzily when you do..
3. A very good night – & sleep mouthwateringly when you do…
4. A very good night… & sleep luminously innovatively deep when you do…
5. G’dnight & sleep incandescently when you do…
6. An ambrosial good night – & sleep sensationally when you do…
7. Sleep reparatively & nourishingly when you do…
8. G’dnight… & sleep ambroisially when you do!
9. Good Evening …& sleep audaciously when you do
10. Bonsoir mes amis!’… Sleep extraordinarily lushly when you do.
11. So a sweet good night – & sleep exotically when you do…
12. Gooood night & sleep purposely, passionately & powerfully when you do.!
13. so a v goodnight & sleep oh so voluptuously when u do..
14. Good night & sleep tantalizingly when you do..
15. So Good night… & sleep sensationally when you do!
16. So wish you all a good night. Sleep very tastily when you do …
17. G’night… sleep magnificently aligned when you do…
18. G’night superb people… Sleep with surprise & innovation when u do..
19. G’dnight & sleep fluorescently when u do!…
20. So g’night & sleep awe-inspiringly when you do..
21. G’night & sleep spectacularly when you do…
22. Time to go-so sleep sonorously when you do…
23. G’dnight all & sleep adventurously when you do…
24. G’dnight. Sleep cocooned lovingly when you do…
25. G’dnight & sleep with infinite possibility when you do…
26. A very beautiful goodnight & sleep smolderingly when you do
27. G’night… & spread your wings. Fly passionately with power of your knowing in dream time…
28. Go well & gently whatever you are doing- & when you sleep do so candidly…
29. So goodnight & sleep sensationally whenever you do…
30. A yawning good night & I hope you sleep chocolately when you do…
31. Good night- sleep sabotagingly sensually when you do…
32. Sleep dancing sunlit waters when you do. Good night, my friends…
33. Time to turn in feeling blessed & thankful. G’dnight- & sleep venerably when you do…
34. G’night & sleep swirling sandstorm crystal treasures…
35. G’night… & sleep flowing freely when you do…
36. So a splendid g’night to you & sleep honorably when you do…
37. Now definitely time for alternative universe. G’night & sleep majestically when you do…
38. Sleep soothingly when you do…
39. Good night & sleep sensually when you do…
40. G’night – & sleep perspicaciously when you do…
41. G’night…& sleep unfurlingly when you do…
42. So definitely good night to you. Sleep rotating rumbas when you do…
43. A very g’night to you… & sleep innovative curlicues when you do…
44. G’night & sleep contiguously when you do…
45. G’night… & sleep soulful tangos when you do…
46. Good night… Sleep fierily & ferociously when you do…
47. G’night – & sleep lusciously joined up when you do…
48. G’night! Rest divinely… & sleep hypnotically when you do…
49. A deliciously serendipitous good night to you… & enjoy yours.
50. So g’night…& sleep intriguingly when you do…
51. G’night… sleep elegantly & easily when you do…

As you can see, you can also expand your vocabulary especially if English is your second language as mine. If I ever decide to finish my MA in Linguistics, I will write my Thesis on Good Night Wishes.

Anyway, let us never forget to wish Good Night to people we care about.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

©Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health Coach and Counselor

Are you a wishing – good – night person? Do you normally wish Good Night to your partner, parents, or in-laws and friends when they are around?  Good night wishes are important because they can warm up people’s hearts, make them feel special and loved and can be used as one of the best insomnia remedies and stress remedy and relief techniques.

What about a Good Night Kiss routine? We are certain in the importance of good night kisses and hugs for our children, but what about us, adults? Is a Good Night Ritual as important for kids as for adults? Apparently, studies show that it is…

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If we do certain things every day, they become a habit, turn into routine, and we don’t feel appreciated any more. Well, maybe. But I truly believe that most of routines are very beneficial especially for kids, dogs and husbands .

When people know what to expect, they feel safe, confident, relaxed and happy; they become more organized, manageable and more efficient. As for us, things we repeatedly do on a daily basis save us time, keep us focused, help us be more flexible and goal oriented, minimize our stress and frustration level which can save us several migraines and headaches, lower our blood pressure, and of course, help us handle any out of control situation better.

Sometimes we do take things for granted and are not grateful for them any more; sometimes we simply stop doing certain things assuming that they are not necessary any longer. But they are… We do need a human touch, hugs and kisses on a regular basis to feel happy, loved, and appreciated.

Can you imagine: if we start with one Good Night Wish and soon after Good Night Hug and Kiss on a regular basis, we’ll receive extra 365 kisses and hugs within a year? For some people this is exactly what they need to feel appreciated and loved. It might improve our relationship, sex life, health in general, and even business, because happiness makes us healthier and more successful.

• Happiness is like a kiss – it feels best when you give it to someone else. ~Author Unknown
  

And if sometimes we have to remind our partners about this extra kiss and hug, so let’s do it!

• A kiss that speaks volumes is seldom a first edition.  ~Clare Whiting

Let us be wise enough to enjoy extra hugs and kisses by giving, receiving and sometimes reminding….

And whatever we do let’s always remember to breathe, smile and be happy.

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©Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor and Coach

Are you a touching / hugging person ?

Hugs and physical touch are very beneficial for our health: they reduce stress and relax us,  lower our blood pressure and improve our mood which help to boost our immune system, balance our hormones and speed up our metabolism (we need for a successful weight loss).

And for us, ladies, who are full of emotions,  what can be more important than a touch of a person we love or care? Hmmm, well, maybe a nice gift or two… But I think it depends on our age as well as our perceptions and expectations from our life, our partner, etc.

According to Gary Chapman, the author of “The Five Love Languages” we can speak  different languages to our partners, and one of them is “Physical Touch” Language – you speak it if you  truly believe that our bodies are for touching and would prefer human touch to gifts, help, etc.

So, do you speak Physical Touch language?

Or you are experiencing lack of physical touch in your life right now? If so, let’s change that!

I’d like to share with you an extract from the article “The Need for Touch – The Importance of Human Touch in Our Lives” by Fred Krazeise, Certified Massage Therapist, Intrinsic Coach, with an integrative health care practice focusing on women’s health and shock / trauma recovery.

...We crave touch from the very moment we are born. We learn through touch. It’s where we first develop feelings of attachment and self-esteem. The act of receiving nurturing touch makes us feel safe; it comforts us, and lets us know that we are loved.

Unfortunately, in America, we seem to be very uncomfortable with touch. And I am not for a minute suggesting that we all abandon our personal boundaries, but we don’t have to always apologize when we accidentally intrude upon another persons “space.”

Consider how touch is used in other parts of the world. Throughout Europe, it is common for women to walk down the street arm-in-arm. In many parts of the world, men and women alike exchange a kiss on both cheeks as the common form of greeting. In Greece it is common for men to dance, arm-in-arm (and it’s not just induced by too much Ouzo!).

Sadly here in the US, we restrict our hugs to that “all-American A-frame,” bent over at the waist, touching only the upper parts of our bodies. And what about those “air kisses?” What is it with that?

Touch connects us to our own humanity, and nurturing touch improves our well-being. Consider this:

- A study was conducted at a major university library. Librarians were instructed alternately to touch and not touch the hands of students as they handed back their library cards. Then the students were interviewed. Those who had been touched reported far greater positive feelings about themselves, the library, and the librarians than those who had not been touched. This occurred even though the touch was fleeting and the students didn’t even remember it.

- According to Adoption.com, Studies conducted in orphanages and hospitals tell us that infants deprived of skin contact will lose weight, become ill and may even die. Premature babies given periods of touch therapy gain weight faster, cry less, and show more signs of relaxed pulse, respiration rate and muscle tension.

- Marriage and family counselors report that that couples in crisis are most likely to have stopped the simple everyday kind of touch that is crucial to a healthy relationship. I am not talking about sexual contact. I’m talking about simple hugs, a caress – soft, loving, nurturing touch that we all so desperately need and want.

As we grow older, we receive less and less touch. We have rationalized that touch is no longer important. We’re adults now. We’re suppos ed to be tough. Sadly, we may come to associate touch exclusively with sexuality, and we forget that as adults we still need touch as much as we did when we were children. Unfortunately, the elderly are the least touched group in our society. They receive less touch because they are more likely to be living alone.

Simple, loving, human touch can:

o Reduce anxiety and stress
o Promote peace of mind
o Improve our focus and promote a state of mental alertness
o Enhance our ability to think creatively but calmly
o Promote a feeling of being cared for and nurtured
o Help fight off disease by stimulating the immune system
o Improve our sense of body image

So I ask you to look for ways to increase the amount of touch in your life. How? Here are a few ideas.

- If you are in a relationship, talk to your partner about your need for touch. If you feel that something is lacking or needs to be changed, change it. Take the initiative. Reach out spontaneously and hold hands. Hold a hug longer than usual. Share a back rub, or foot massage.

- Don’t be shy. Ask for touch. It’s totally ok to say to a friend or loved one, “I need a hug.” And it’s also ok to ask a friend or loved one, “Would you like a hug?” You’ll be surprised at how many people will say yes…

Let us be touch and hug smart, shall we?

And don’t forget to breathe, smile and be happy while touching or hugging.

©Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health Coach and Counselor

Have you ever sprinkled your face with water to try to moisturize and reduce your face wrinkles?  One day when I was spraying my roses, my mother told me to do the same with my face. Hmmmm, to spray my face?  Yes, indeed. She gave me this tip a long time ago and as always, she new what she was talking about.

With age our skin loses ability to hold moisture, so here is a tip how easily we can help our face get more moisture and reduce fine lines.

We can spray our faces with water the way we spray flowers, orchids in particular. The only difference is that the water should be purified. By the way, do you use shower head filter? As I  mentioned  in the article Why Strawberries, Peaches and Cherries Can Be Dangerous for Our Health, it’s better and safer to use purified water while showering in order to avoid toxins overload ( toxic chemicals penetrating through our skin, especially if water is hot and our pores are open).

To mist our skin from time to time during the day we can use rose or lavender water from a store or the one we can make ourselves: all we need is a bottle with a pump sprayer and purified water. We can also add some rose or lavender essential oils, but plain water will work perfectly well.

If you work at home and are not wearing makeup, you can use any spray. If you worry about disturbing your makeup, then try to find a very fine spray. Mist your skin at least three times a day – the more often, the better especially for wrinkled and aging skin.

P.S. If you missed my interview with naturopath Pamela Reilly on my radio show for women “Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina”, it’s the right time to catch up. Click here to listen to Tips On How to Take Care of Our Dry Skin.

Don’t forget to breathe, smile and be happy if you want to feel and look fabulous.

©Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert