5 powerful reasons why you need to create a self care routine and support your body’s healing process
A 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
One 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
When 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
We 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
As 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
Have 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
Finding 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
Being 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
The 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.
What you are NOT asking about healthy eating but definitely should (especially if you are struggling with weight issues)
In this post, I have decided to share with you some of the key interventions that I introduce early in my coaching sessions regarding how we should all be eating in order to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients. This is often the missing piece in terms of seeing the health outcomes that my clients have been seeking for many years. This is particularly true for those who have been struggling to lose weight in spite of being focussed on eating healthy and wholesome foods.