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Whether you are planning a trip or packing the kids for camp, there are certain items that need to be considered. Here is a twist on the traditional backpacking pack-list. 10 Essentials for a Successful Life 1. Navigation: map, compass, possibly a GPS (goal progress system) 2. Hydration: ...
The solar plexus chakra emanates from the navel, half way between your front and back. As with all chakras, it takes the shape of a funnel with the small end closest to the body and extends out from the front and back of the physical body.
I wonder what you're really looking for when it comes to information about food. Are you looking for expertise? Reasons why you should/could eat what you love? A partner who is also making mistakes and letting you know about his/her journey? I recently read the story of a very well known health leader who is also a young man. He bounced from following this guru to that guru and "my life and my health fell apart." His gurus were also simply experimenting and making serious mistakes with their health - which they later admitted. They thought they were doing the right thing at the time.
The root chakra emanates from the perineum. As with all chakras, it takes the shape of a funnel with the small end closest to the body.
Years ago organic farms had to not use pesticides or artificial fertilizers for seven years or more to call themselves organic. In 2002 the laws were changed and now the USDA has several classes of organic. Some are entitled to use the official seal, which means that food is grown or raised ...
I often hear clients, colleagues and friends talking about how overwhelmed they are with home, work, family, schedules, vacation time that has to be used or lost, too much work to do; houses that need to be cleaned -- are you exhausted yet? They indulge in zoning out or caffeine or drinking or ...
If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you are not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy that life can feel like a circus sometimes. How well do you manage career, family, fun, money, romance, social life, spirituality, service, personal growth and other areas of your life? How well do you manage face time, Facebook, email and alone time? Are you able to prioritize on a regular basis and to know which priorities should always remain near the top?
Years ago organic farms had to cease using pesticides or artificial fertilizers for seven years or more to call themselves organic. In 2002 the laws were changed and now the USDA has several classes of organic. Some are entitled to use the official seal, which means that food is grown or raised ...
The throat chakra emanates from the throat, half way between your front and back. As with all chakras, it takes the shape of a funnel with the small end closest to the body and extends out from the front and back of the physical body.
How are those monthly or annual goals progressing? Are you celebrating some, feeling guilt over others?
What do you lack in your life? What do you not have control over? Lack -- or perceived lack -- often drives our food choices. This comes in two flavors (tee hee) the types and quantities of food we choose. Some people who crave love tend to overeat sweets. The sugar high and/or some of the chemicals in chocolate can mimic what happens in our body, physiologically, from joy.
The soul chakra emanates from mid-way between the navel and base of the spine. As with all chakras, it takes the shape of a funnel with the small end closest to the body and extends out from the front and back of the physical body.
"I'm going to exercise three times per week." How often has that statement, or something similar, been on your To Do List? I see this a lot with clients. They usually tell me that it requires tremendous discipline or willpower or scheduling. What if it was easy? Can you believe that adding just one word could make this effortless?
There are a few considerations, or things to be aware of, as a healthy food consumer. Foods are labeled per USDA or FDA requirements. These requirements set minimums and standards. They do not always reflect true ingredients. And some labels have no standardization. For example, “Natural” or ...
Whether you are planning a trip or packing the kids for camp, there are certain items that need to be considered. Here is a twist on the traditional backpacking pack-list. 10 Essentials for a Successful Life 1. Navigation: map, compass, possibly a GPS (goal progress system) 2. Hydration: ...
How often do you give yourself a treat - either as a reward for something well done or to console yourself for enduring a bad situation? Do you tell yourself that you deserve __________ (fill in your favorite food) because __________rn(fill in your favorite reason)?
Many of my readers meditate, practice yoga, have used EFT, energy medicine or other complimentary healing modalities. They do this to bring about relief from specific symptoms. Something in their system is out of balance and they recognize a need to bring it back into balance. When we are aware of our imbalances, we can make food choices which aid in the process of re-balancing and fostering health.
How is your goal setting progressing? Are you celebrating some, feeling guilt over others? If there are goals you set a month or few weeks ago and haven't made progress on, then it's a great time to explore what's going on. As clients work with me and learn to set themselves up for success, they learn how to march (with confidence) towards their goals. By resetting our goals in a way that measures qualitative and quantitative aspects, we can fulfill our desires and feel wonderful about it. So what happened? Are you making progress? Are you making joy?
I followed up with a prospective client recently. She'd contacted me because she was struggling with "heartbu and GI problems." In our initial conversation she revealed "I think a lot of what I am feeling its wrapped up in depression and anxiety. I am stressed out more by being uncomfortable. Our conversation really helped me see that I can't do this on my own and there are not a lot of people I can lean on for support without out feeling completely embarrassed by some of my issues being verbalized.
Goals often fall into one of two camps – they focus on doing something or they focus on changing feelings. We might not exactly recognize it as such and often times we don’t word the goals in a productive manner. This prevents us from changing the parts we have control over and not wasting energy on the parts that we have little or no control over. Let’s explore the goal of "I'm going to work on my relationship with my mother."