5 powerful reasons why you need to create a self care routine and support your body’s healing process
Reading Time: 6 minutesA healthy self care routine involves having the time to do the things that nourish your body, mind and soul.
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Healing from a chronic illness is possible, even when there is no cure
Reading Time: 5 minutesOne of the most empowering things that you can do for yourself in the face of a chronic disease diagnosis (or even if you are trying to prevent one) is to stop being at “WAR” with your body. We are often led to believe that our immune system has gone berserk and that our body has turned against us and this is particularly true in the case of autoimmune diseases. However, by treating our immune system (and our bodies) as our enemy, we are in fact shooting the messenger!
3 compassionate, yet powerful ways of managing your stress
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen we feel threatened, our brain and our bodies mount a stress response that is triggered immediately.
In this post, I share with you 3 ways that you can cultivate a more compassionate response to this type of stress which allows you to deal with the situation more effectively by making wise decisions from a place of strength.
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Giving yourself the gift of compassion in difficult times
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe need to stop believing that we are NOT worthy of our own love and compassion! That somehow we have done nothing to deserve it!
You deserve to feel better when you are facing difficult moments or challenges in your life.
The real truth about why diets and exercise don’t work and what does
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs you embrace your body as it is and embrace its imperfections, you are able to go beyond the conventional practices of diets and exercise and fully experience your body-mind and feel resilient, joyful, and good in your own skin.
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3 ways that you can make your body your friend and create a healthy lifestyle
Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you made your body your friend yet?
Do you take the time to PAUSE and tune into your body?
Do you love and care for your body by attending to it’s needs?
Too many of us spend more time taking care of our possessions like cars, bags, clothes, phones etc than we do our own bodies- the only home that we will ever truly have.
Have you ever wondered why that is?
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Find your RHYTHM and replenish your energy
Reading Time: 5 minutesFinding a routine which helps you to work with your body’s natural rhythm and not against becomes important. It helps add stability to our lives and makes us feel more balanced and secure.
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FORGIVENESS – It’s an inside job
Reading Time: 5 minutesBeing kind to yourself is much more than stopping self judgement. It involves actively comforting yourself like you would a dear friend. It means that you allow yourself to create some space and stay with your pain when it arises and ask yourself “It is difficult for me right now. How can I help and care for myself at this moment?”
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RESILIENCE – getting comfortable with uncertainty
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe people who will be in a position to handle this crisis better are the ones who can tap into inner reserves and are able to bring a sense of calm and balance into their lives. These are people who can rise to the challenges and respond to the stressor without feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.