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F r e e S O A P n o t e s w i t h M a s s a g e B o o k f o r A B M P m e m b e r s : a b m p . u s / M a s s a g e b o o k 105 and are localized in specific bodily regions. By "dragging" your stress-energy into the chakra and its correlated area, you empower that chakra to bolster a particular aspect of your life. To move energy into a chakra, focus on your stress, feeling it in your body if possible. You will sense the stress as tingly or frenetic. Figure out which chakra you want to engage with that excess energy and breathe into the chakra's location. Then, ask your wise self or your Higher Power to transfer that superfluous energy into the selected chakra, first cleansing the energy so it's neutral and ready for use. You can use the outline below to figure out which chakra you might want to boost, based on its location and functions. • Chakra 1: Hips—Energy can be used for career, monetary, physical, and sexual goals. • Chakra 2: Abdomen—Energy can be applied to clearing repressed feelings, creative endeavors, and emotional goals. perform this shifting is with intention, or focus, which means you really don't need to spend a dime or lift a finger to improve your situation. In order to figure out which subtle energy techniques to use for burnout, it's important to figure out which stage of burnout you might be experiencing. According to Hans Selye, who studied stress in the 1950s, the first stage of stress is the alarm reaction. The second stage is resistance and the third is exhaustion. 5 As implied, burnout doesn't begin with a bang. It starts with a whimper and slowly upsurges until we're afire. Solutions differ from stage 1 to stage 3, just as they would when dealing with a small or large fire. Following are some subtle energy ways to cool down the growing flame of burnout, divided by stages. STAGE 1: ALARM REACTION The alarm reaction is typified by our immediate reaction to stress or a stimulation, which includes the release of stress hormones in the body. 6 Symptoms might include anxiety, persistent irritability, insomnia, forgetfulness, and unusual heart rhythms. 7 For the most part, this is a short- lived state. I know I'm in it when I'm feeling an adrenal rush that makes it hard for me to calm down, sleep, or stop thinking compulsively. The central goal in stage 1 is to use the stress you are experiencing for your own benefit. This way, it's less likely to cause long-term damage. What? Can stress be beneficial? Yes! Science shows that short bursts of stress can be helpful and encourage productivity. That sudden beating of the heart, or "get it moving" response, is our fight-or-flight response to protect ourselves, act quickly, or deal with an emergency. Short-term stress boosts brainpower, bolsters immunity, creates resilience, motivates success, and, in children, can temporarily enhance development. 8 So go for it! First, deal with the cause of the stress. Is there an event calling for your attention? A person with a need? Are you the person with the need? Use your energy where it will count the most in practical reality, and then consider transforming the leftover subtle energy to meet additional goals. I find the easiest way to do this is to incorporate the chakras into the formula. Chakras are subtle energy organs. The primary chakras regulate various aspects of your body, mind, and soul, In order to figure out which subtle energy techniques to use for burnout, it's important to figure out which stage of burnout you might be experiencing.