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Inspiration and Wellness tips for 2021

WELCOME 2021😊
Now you´ve gained 2020 hindsight what are your intentions for this year?
Instead of making NY resolutions which never stick- be daring!
 Change your mindset-as the old stuff no longer applies.
Choose a word  to act as a trigger to keep you on track daily. eg. What is the first letter of your name? Mine is B. 
Now think of a word …the first word that comes into your mind  starting with your letter that you´d like to bring into 2021.
Mine is brave.
Stick the word on post its and place everywhere…even as a screen saver on your phone.
Before you start your day-take in a deep breath and think “if I am brave (add your word) what is the best plan of action for me today?”
Write down your inspirational ideas and tick them off when completed.
Throughout the day if  you`re struggling with anything, stop, BREATHE and think if I was coming from a place of bravery how would I do this-or if I was brave what would be the best solution?
Breath is the key to life. It is like putting the best fuel in a Ferrari. 
Taking a conscious breath instantly calms and relaxes your mind and body and changes your energy so you can look at things with a new perspective… new eyes….

Now more than ever it is so important to include self-care in your daily action plan.

My best health and wellness tips are:-
•             Stop, slow down, breathe and give gratitude for all you are
and all you have.
•             Give thanks for being alive and knowing you are alive.
•             Celebrate your life. 
•             Fall in love with your life.
•             Enjoy LIFE through your senses.
•             Spend time in nature. Connect with nature. Learn from nature.
•             Treat yourself to a digital detox often.
•             CONNECT WITH FAMILY,FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS,COMMUNITY,UNITY.
•             REPECT FOR SELF AND OTHERS-SO WE MAY HAVE PEACE ON EARTH.
•             Be the change you want our world to be. Think what can I do
to be of service to humanity or our planet. 
•             Be ready for opportunities….JUST LIKE my partner Brian and I
were ready to jump on a plane at short notice for Australia.
Many people saw opportunities in these difficult times and now have
thriving new businesses, relationships and more.
Creativity keeps our life force juices flowing with love and compassion. 
LOVE IS THE KEY FOR 2021 😊
Welcome LOVE into your life.
LOVE will raise your vibration and keep you healthy, happy and free
 💜💓💞💕💫
Beverley Holt
Happiness and Well-Being Coach
contact@holisticinfo.directory

Category: Personal Development
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 10 Jan 2021

Inspiration and Wellness tips for 2021

WELCOME 2021😊
Now you´ve gained 2020 hindsight what are your intentions for this year?
Instead of making NY resolutions which never stick- be daring!
 Change your mindset-as the old stuff no longer apples.
Choose a word  to act as a trigger to keep you on track daily. eg. What is the first letter of your name? Mine is B. 
Now think of a word …the first word that comes into your mind that you´d like to bring into 2021.
Mine is brave.
Stick the word on post its and place everywhere…even as a screen saver on your phone.
Before you start your day-take in a deep breath and think “if I am brave (add your word) what is the best plan of action for me today?”
Write down your inspirational ideas and tick them off when completed.
Throughout the day if  you`re struggling with anything, stop, BREATHE and think if I was coming from a place of bravery how would I do this-or if I was brave what would be the best solution?
Breath is the key to life. It is like putting the best fuel in a Ferrari. 
Taking a conscious breath instantly calms and relaxes your mind and body and changes your energy so you can look at things with a new perspective… new eyes….

Now more than ever it is so important to include self-care in your daily action plan.

Category: All
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 08 Jan 2021

Inspiration and Wellness tips for 2021

WELCOME 2021😊
Now you´ve gained 2020 hindsight what are your intentions for this year?
Instead of making NY resolutions which never stick- be daring!
 Change your mindset-as the old stuff no longer apples.
Choose a word  to act as a trigger to keep you on track daily. eg. What is the first letter of your name? Mine is B. 
Now think of a word …the first word that comes into your mind that you´d like to bring into 2021.
Mine is brave.
Stick the word on post its and place everywhere…even as a screen saver on your phone.
Before you start your day-take in a deep breath and think “if I am brave (add your word) what is the best plan of action for me today?”
Write down your inspirational ideas and tick them off when completed.
Throughout the day if  you`re struggling with anything, stop, BREATHE and think if I was coming from a place of bravery how would I do this-or if I was brave what would be the best solution?
Breath is the key to life. It is like putting the best fuel in a Ferrari. 
Taking a conscious breath instantly calms and relaxes your mind and body and changes your energy so you can look at things with a new perspective… new eyes….

Now more than ever it is so important to include self-care in your daily action plan.

Category: All
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 08 Jan 2021

Heart Healing Meditation with Mary Magdalene

In this empowering guided meditation, Beverley Holt, Meditation Teacher, takes you on a sacred journey to meet Saint Mary Magdalene who will help to heal your heart and any childhood hurts and all the heart aches along the way. 
Mary Magdalene knows what it is like to carry pain and to forgive.

http://www.mywellnessspring.co/podcasts.aspx?podcast=27

When our heart chakra is open ,we feel whole and complete, we feel connected to our family, friends ,neighbours, colleagues and the whole of humanity and all that is. When our heart chakra is closed we feel lost, isolated and separate from everyone ans we have the sense that something is missing in our lives.

When we have the courage to look within and face our shadows,our fears, our hurts and pains, we can start living the live we truly desire and deserve.

It is our birthright to lead a happy, purposeful meaningful life.
When our heart is full of love and compassion we see the world as we truly would like it to be. We see the beauty in everyone and every living thing.
Gratitude, forgiveness and kindness are three simple ways of  keeping our vibration high so we can stay in our heart space.

We will feel the LOVE inside our heart  and remember that we are divine beings of LOVE and LIGHT.
LOVE CONQUERS ALL.
Love is the best  remedy and heals everything.
Love is the energy of the universe.
Love is the power of the universe.
Love is what has baffled scientists for centuries.
The Divine  Love  from the Universe and Saint Mary Magdalene is immeasurable.
Please enjoy her meditation.

Wishing you love and light and happiness always.
Beverley Holt, Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher.
www.rivierareiki.com

Category: Meditation
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 03 Jul 2020

Inclusion-why is it important?

Therapists from ten countries around the world, discuss what "Inclusion" is and what happens when some are excluded. They share their personal experience with inclusion and exclusion. Follow along with one guided meditation on inclusion and one open eyed practice with
 "I SEE YOU! I SEE YOU IN ME! I SEE ME IN YOU!"

https://youtu.be/8pQqTtd3EEQ

If you are a therapist you may contact  Paul Aurand  to join his weekly Friday meditations with and Sophia Kramer at 5pm (Paris) .
http://paulaurand.com/

Paul Aurand ,Author and an award winning Master Hypnotherapist who has worked in the field for over 35 years. Paul offers private sessions and professional training in:
HYPNOTHERAPY
REGRESSION THERAPY
PAST LIFE REGRESSION
LIFE BETWEEN LIVES
BODY WISDOM
ESSENTIAL HEALING
https://paulaurand.com/

Sophia Kramer, experienced Life Between Life Therapist
More than 2 decades Sophia's passion is her work. She assists and guides you in your inner journeys for you to heal your challenges and connect to your Soul, for you to discover your purpose. She specializes in Childhood-, Womb-,Past Life- and Life Between Lives Regressions. Trauma and Family Systems Therapy. Clinical hypnosis and Body centered Trauma Therapy as well as Family Constellations. She is an international speaker and teacher. 
http://www.newtoninstitute.org/life-between-lives-therapist/sophia-kramer/198/
Both Paul and Sophia offer online healings.

Please contact me if you´d like the discussion videos on Grief,Anger, and Finding the Resilient you.
I feel blessed to have been welcomed as part of this group.

I had a Life between Life(LBL) Session with Janna Aidar in Monaco. 
It was mind blowing.

We did a past life regression the week before where I experienced a few past lives 
For  the LBH it took about 5 hours, however the session went really quickly. Janna has a very calm, re-assuring voice. She guided me through a past life then we went to my death and what happened to my "soul" after my last breath and more.  I went to a magical place with many souls and ascending masters. It was truly blissful and felt like home. We asked questions about my current life and my life´s purpose. which has enabled me to move forward. 
It is hard to put the experience into words.
I think if you have a fear of dying or where we go it will allay them, give you clarity and re-assurance. on so many levels.. If you need direction and to find your life purpose it will help you.
It will give you clarity on every level of your life,physical, emotional, mental and spiritual, no matter what your religious beliefs , cultures and childhood programming.

Janna records the session and gives you a written summary. It is good for reflection.

https://www.regressionassociation.com/therapists-zhanna-aidarkhanova

http://transcendence-coach.com/

Category: Personal Development
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 08 Jun 2020

Interviews about Life after Lockdown

Category: Networking
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 19 May 2020

Strengthen the immune system with the mind

Category: All
Posted By: Cornelia von Liebenstein
Published: 19 Mar 2020

Natural remedies and tips to stay healthy

This month at my Reiki Meditation evening we sent a distant healing to everyone around the globe to help allay FEAR which is rapidly spreading with regard to the Corona Virus.
 I also shared some health tips which everyone appreciated.  Here are some of them:-
Start your day by surrounding yourself and filling yourself in a bubble of healing light. Imagine the sun's Ray's pouring down on you, cleansing and purifying your energy aura, then see the Ray's pouring into the crown of your head and filling every cell and atom from head to toe and back up your body to the crown of your head and see the light swirl around you from head to toe, wrapping you in a cocoon of light.

Then  raise your energy vibration with  3 long slow deep breaths. Breathing in love and breathing out love.  Scan your body for aches and pains and send the love to these areas.

Give gratitude for 3 things minimum, like "I am grateful for my beautiful healthy, vibrant body. I am grateful for  the clean air I am breathing  in,  nourishing every cell and atom in my body.  I am grateful to live in a beautiful part of the world , surrounded by healthy friends and colleagues.

Next do a stomach breathing meditation.  Breathe slowly into your stomach for  the count of four. It will swell up like a big balloon., then breathe out for the count of four. If you have difficulty inflating your stomach on the in-breath, put a heavy book on your stomach, lie flat and imagine your pushing your stomach out-like a stomach push up.  I can send youa guided meditation for it.
OXYGEN is what is going to keep us alive so it is important to replenish ourselves with our daily. It will boost your immune system and calm your nervous system.
This style of meditation is a mindful meditation as you will be focusing on a few things. All meditation helps to calm our minds and improve our general health.

Visualise your day as you would like it to b and notice how happy you feel. See everything flowing.

Dry brush your body before a shower to boost your immune system and much more.

Take 1-minute hot shower and 1- minute cold for 6 minutes to de-stress and also exercise your skin cells. 
Apply a blend of immune-boosting aromatherapy massage oil. Just a small amount goes a long way. Tips available for best oils to use.
 If possible diffuse aromatherapy oils at home and work. They all have an anti-bacterial nature. Some more than others like lavender pure essential oil.

First drink of the day- a cup of hot water to clean the inside of your digestive system .
It is good to drink water often to stay hydrated even if only a sip every 15 minutes to keep your mouth moist. Did you know that the brain is the only place that doesn't store water in our body? Often we think we are hungry or tired and in fact, we are just thirsty. The water energises us.

Eat small, light meals, preferably, buy ingredients from local suppliers so you know they haven't been sitting in refrigerated trucks for months.

Eat lots of citrus fruits containing Vitamin C and supplements if necessary which will also boost your immune system.
Google what foods are good to build your immune system also.

Exercise and spend time in nature.

Do things that make you feel happy. Laugh out loud. Surround yours with happy people.

Sleep well and if you can't sleep repeat the stomach breathing exercise and meditation which I know from personal experience will often help you to return to sleep.

Sleep with immune-boosting crystals under your pillow or wear as jewellery.

Give yourself reiki if trained.
Last but not least, make sure you are washing your hands thoroughly, at least 20 seconds after using the toilet. Use a recommended anti-bacterial/virus hand cleanser when you touch metal on public transport or anywhere inside or outside of your home environment. 
Be mindful of people around you and limit your travel during these volatile times.
Stay healthy and safe everyone:)

I'm happy to give further advise
Beverley Holt
Reiki Master and teacher.
www.rivierareiki.com

Category: Personal Development
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 09 Mar 2020

ONE - your wellness guide to body, mind and soul

Category: Wellness
Posted By: Heidi De Love
Published: 03 Mar 2020

Sarah Lycett talks about Reiki night

People often ask me how do I have so much energy to do all the things I do and still manage to look as fresh as a daisy.
Three words - Reiki, Meditation and Breathwork.
I start my day by giving myself a Reiki healing. It is a true gift to be able to take "me-time " and truly get to know your body, mind and soul".
I ask the Universe to send me a healing. I rest my palms facing the ceiling as an energetic gesture to the Universe that I would like to receive a healing. I take in a long slow deep breath into my stomach and say to myself, I'm breathing in love, I pause for a couple of seconds, holding my breath, as I  scan my body for any signs of aches, pains or discomfort. Then as I breathe out I say I'm breathing out love.
 On the next in-breath, I  say to myself again, I'm breathing in love and send this healing breath to these areas. I repeat this two more times.  Next, I become aware of the palms of my hands and notice any sensation of tingling , heat or cold then place my hands wherever I feel drawn to. I leave my hands gently resting and notice any sensations. When the energy passes through it can affect any of our 5 sence, so you may see something-like a colour or a scene; smell something; taste something; hear something or feel heat, cold or tingling. This is a sign for me that the energy is activated and waking up all my cells and atoms. I often then place my hands on my major chakras to balance and create equilibrium physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I usually do this is bed upon waking, while I feel warm and my home is lovely and quiet. I keep mental notes of any sensations and often write them down after the healing so I know what areas need attention.  It is lovely listening to my inner messages. Some people describe them as intuition or gut feeling. When your mind is calm and relaxed it allows information and insights to come through. I give thanks to the Universe for my healing.  I then visualise my day and send Reiki to my day and all my tasks. I send Reiki to people in need and our planet. I give gratitude for all I have and all I am.  I finish with 20 minutes of stomach breathing, counting slowly to 4 on each inspiration and expiration then I tuck a finger in or release a finger when all fingers and thumbs are tucked in, then continue until they are all released. Because we are focusing on 3 different things breathing into our stomach, counting to four and tucking a finger in or releasing it, this calms our mind. Our thoughts still try to come in, however, it is difficult for us to engage in them. For me this is the best power boost you can give yourself to start your day. It is like putting the best fuel in a Ferrari. It is also a great way to prevent panic attacks and minimise stress and stress symptoms. Please contact me if you would like to receive a guided meditation to talk you through it. 
I am so grateful to  Sarah Lycett, a wonderful, vibrant journalist who talked about my Reiki night live on 106.5 Riviera Radio. Click on the link to hear about what happens during these events and all the wonderful benefits.
Did you know that Reiki has no known contra-indications?
 The only side -effects are improved health and happiness.
Reiki is always safe and can never do any harm :) It doesn't affect any religion and good for everyone of all ages, pets and plants.
Reiki saved my life and I live and breathe it daily. I use it to energise and lift the vibration of my food and energise my plants. The list is endless:)
Beverley Holt
Reiki Master and Teacher.
Meditation and Sacred Breathwork Teacher.
More here: www.holisticinfo.directory

Category: Reiki
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 26 Feb 2020

Are You a CONFIDENT Tourist In Your Own Life?

I was very fortunate to be asked by Beverley and Kim to speak to their amazing group.
The lunch was to start off a wonderful 2020, entitled 
"Are You a Tourist In Your Own Life? - a definite talking point.

Here I have highlighted the matter of,

CONFIDENCE-

For some of us, we coast through life reacting to what comes our way, being a passive observer and staying within our comfort zones. Most of the time, this approach works, it suits where we are at that stage.
However, at other times it creates a lack of confidence, a fear of the unknown and a feeling of being overwhelmed. We know something is not right, but doubt ourselves and our own thoughts.
Please see the Presentation attached, use it as your Own prompt tool.
The Circle of LIfe is a great tool to very quickly assess your own personal balance - see the Sheet attached.

CONFIDENCE:

“Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand brake on.” - Maxwell Maltz
Nobody, and I do mean nobody, is born with limitless self-confidence. If someone seems to have incredible confidence, it’s because he or she has worked on building and maintaining it for years. They may have had a stronger self-confidence level as a child, due to their upbringing and other external factors, but they were not immune to all the other influences that our beautiful world exposes us to. 
The causal factors that affect us are numerous, too many to list, as well as that we all have our own scale of 1 to 10.  For person A, being openly criticised in a negative way could be a huge 10 of anxiety and self-doubt, however for their friend, person B, a score of 3. Both can have a resounding impact on our day or even our perception of life as a whole, and both are extremely valid. I have still to meet two people who have had the same identical life experiences, we are all different. To this end, that’s why we need to embrace our differences and most importantly respect how we and others treat each situation.

Thankfully, the “Tools” to aid us and to help us realise a better way of managing this matter, are eminently doable and when repeated over and over again, truly impact on our inner core. As time goes back you will see and feel a reduced level of doubt, insecurity and you won’t want to second guess matters in the same way. Our mindset, like all the areas we cover in the course, is the key to unlocking your own freedom.

So, in the early stages we have to raise our own awareness and learn to manage our own expectations. How we view the energies of others and if we decide how/if to actually take it within and work with it, is the better way to move forward. You are not an island, people come in and out of your life at various times, this is a given. It is how you respond to that interaction that makes the true difference.
On top of this, we have to deal with our own inner critic of self-doubt, that can constantly tell us that we are not good enough.

When bombarded by so many elements that challenge our confidence, we need to take charge of building it up for ourselves. Like in any relationship, we don’t get our sense of self-worth from others, it comes from deep in our own self. Others may bolster it, help you along your way, show you another way of processing what’s going on, but, they can’t ever just give you “self-confidence”. On the reverse of this, some people can endeavor to demean, stigmatise or judge you, all of course with their hope that this will create a negative reaction within you. Why do people do this? They have their own reasons, issues to conquer and fears to address. The most common form of defense is to attack! Hence why, even our nearest and dearest, will “take things out” on those closest to them. I am sure we have all been guilty of that from time to time. I once had the hugest argument with a partner, over … a jar of coffee. Was that the real reason, certainly not, it just gave me a trigger which then opened up a host of other unattended stuff.

Is all of this acceptable?, of course not.

Is it understandable?, at times. Do you have to absorb other peoples supposed “truths”?, heck NO!
I would strongly advise you not to.
 
I hear you thinking, why is Jane going on about others, when this is about my self confidence levels. Quick question, if you are on your own, in your own home not particularly thinking of anything, do you feel low in confidence? Probably not! You are happily just meandering around, doing some chores and idling through your day. Its only when, we interact with others and external situations that we start to put labels on how we are feeling.

Those cursed labels, why do they exist? Insecurity, self-doubt, low self-worth, scaredy-cat, not good enough, lacking, worthless etc. etc, are all terms we have invented, which we adopt as truths, we allow to become us.
 Is this a good way of viewing ourselves, obviously not, but even still it haunts most us from time to time. We are all prone to doubt at 2am, when it’s just us, and we are on our own with our 4 square inches of brain space. 
Thankfully, with every dawn we have a new choice on how we respond to what affects us.

What is the standard Definition of Confidence? 
•	A feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances, had perfect confidence in her ability to succeed, met the risk with brash confidence.
•	Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way, to have confidence in a leader.
•	The quality or state of being certain: Certitude, they had every confidence of success
•	A relation of trust or intimacy, took his friend into his confidence.
•	A reliance on another's discretion, their story was told in strictest confidence.
•	Support especially in a legislative body, a vote of confidence.
•	A communication made in confidence: Secret: accused him of betraying a confidence
confidence as an adjective
•	of, relating to, or adept at swindling by false promises, a confidence game, a confidence man
Taken from: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence

Are you hosting your own “confidence game”? Now is the time to stand back and to really assess where your low self-confidence comes from, is this a perception, a negative truth, a learnt way of behaviour. Dig deep down and question every thought of influence.

Workbook:
Take a moment now, take one example of when you feel the most lacking in confidence, where are you?, who are you with?, what is occurring around you? None of us like to revisit such times, but you need to start to understand the how, and then the why of what is going on inside you.

Confidence, and its many forms, is within us all, whether you are an extrovert, an introvert, quiet, shy, exuberant, vivacious, timid…you get the picture. It is not just an issue for someone who is outwardly quieter and perceived to be less confident, often it’s the exact opposite. I have been told many times, “you are so confident”, is this a truth, well sort of, in their eyes. Few see me when my confidence has crashed, self-doubt exudes from every pore and I am feeling lost. I too have to use the “tools”, get out there and prove to myself my own capabilities.
 
Let’s see how you can effectively boost your confidence! 
Certain steps do work, trust me, they affirm negative thought patterns and realign our energies. All of which lead us to healthier dialogues and interactions, with ourselves and those around us.

With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world. – Dalai Lama

1. Visualize yourself as you want to be.

“What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.” - Napoleon Hill

Visualization is the technique of seeing an image of yourself that you are proud of, in your own mind. When we struggle with low self-confidence, we have a poor perception of ourselves that is often inaccurate. Practice visualizing a fantastic version of yourself, achieving your goals. There are thousands of visualization exercises to follow on the Internet, find the ones that resonate the most with you. Usually, you will find a specific trainer who offers meditations on many topics, this is great as it negates the search for one for each.

2. Affirm yourself.

"Affirmations are a powerful tool to deliberately install desired beliefs about yourself." -- Nikki Carnevale

We tend to behave in accordance with our own self-image. The trick to making lasting change is to change how you view yourself. Affirmations are positive and uplifting statements that we say to ourselves. These are normally more effective if said out loud so that you can hear yourself say it. We tend to believe whatever we tell ourselves constantly. For example, if you hate your own physical appearance, practice saying something that you appreciate or like about yourself when you next look in the mirror.
The key to affirmations is to make them short, punchy and clear. Being vague, obtuse and meandering isn’t a good message for the brain to process. E.g. “I am a relaxed and confident person, who loves myself and celebrates my successes” 
Another view is to get your brain to accept your positive statements more quickly, is to phrase your affirmations as questions such as, “Why am I so good at making deals?” instead of “I am so good at making deals.” Our brains are biologically wired to seek answers to questions, without analyzing whether the question is valid or not. Personally, I prefer the initial way, you can feel what works best for you.

3. Do one thing that scares you every day.

“If you are insecure, guess what? The rest of the world is too. Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You are better than you think.” T. Harv Eker

The best way to overcome fear is to face it head-on. By doing something that scares you every day and gaining confidence from every experience, you will see your self-confidence soar. So, get out of your comfort zone and face your fears! It doesn’t matter how small these steps are they all add up. 
Another of my favourite phrases is “what Comfort Zone, I can’t remember when that was”

4. Question your inner critic.

“You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” -- Louise L. Hay

Some of the harshest comments that we get come from ourselves, via the "voice of the inner critic." If you struggle with low self-confidence, there is a possibility that your inner critic has become overactive and inaccurate. I am my own worst enemy, with the ability to strip away any and all belief within about 1 minute. Guess what, I may be really good at doing that, but I chose NOT to.
Strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy help you to question your inner critic, and, look for evidence to support or deny the things that your inner critic is saying to you. For example, if you think that you are a failure, ask yourself, “What evidence is there to support the thought that I am a failure?” and “What evidence is there that doesn’t support the thought that I am a failure?” I love CBT, it allows you to think of the worst outcomes, I prefer to write mine down. This way, it becomes even more powerful. Often, we start to worry and then try to stop worrying. At this point, the hidden worst worries lie dormant but present. Take the worry to its most extreme form. Then you can see it and take away the value of illusion that traps you from breaking away from it.

5. Build Your Own Winning Stage.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -- Eleanor Roosevelt

Too many people are discouraged by their apparent failures, often this is because they set themselves goals that are way too hard or complicated initially to achieve. Start by setting yourself small goals that you can win easily. I love a quick “win win” strategy, it’s very powerful and gives me a huge motivational starting point, rather than that sicky yukky feeling.

Once you have built a line of successes that make you feel good about yourself, you can then move on to larger goals. Make sure that you also keep a list of all your achievements, both large and small, and really tiny, to remind yourself of the times that you have done well. Instead of just focusing only on “to-do" lists, I like to spend time reflecting on the “I did-it" list too. Reflecting on the major milestones, projects and goals you’ve achieved is a great way to reinforce confidence in your skills. What you once thought was as super difficult to achieve, moves to the “did it” list. Looking back on this, really shows you how much amazing progress you have, and are making – WELL DONE.

6. Help someone else.

“Giving your time and your love to help change a person’s day, with no expectation or desire for anything in return, is truly your gift” JC

Helping someone else often enables us to forget about ourselves and to feel grateful for what we have. It also feels good when you are able to make a difference to someone else’s day. Instead of focusing on yourself, volunteer to mentor, assist or teach somebody else, and you'll see your own confidence grow automatically in the process. Please remember, what you take for granted as a skill, for somebody else it’s just the starting process of their own learning, the 1-10 scale applies to this and is very relevant when relating to others. The adage KISS, keep it simple stupid, is fabulous to remind us of this on the days when we “assume” we are all the same.

7. Care for yourself.

“Self-care is never a selfish act -- it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” Parker Palmer

Self-confidence depends on a combination of good physical health, emotional health and social health. It is hard to feel good about yourself if you hate your physique or constantly have low energy. Being kind to yourself, is so important for this process. Make time to cultivate great exercise, eating and sleep habits. In addition, dress the way you want to feel. You have heard the saying that “clothes maketh the man.” Build your self-confidence by making the effort to look after your own needs.

For me, over the years, my lipstick has always been my simple go to aid. The colour may change, depending on my outfit, the season, but the immediate uplifting ability is always the same. I have a wonderful friend who is a make-up artist, who actually hardly wears any make up at all. Her best advice for the days when you are not on top form, and can’t be bothered even, is sunglasses and a bold lipstick. She is spot on, and I have used this method for years. Needless to say, you can replace lipstick with anything that makes you feel “more you”, a tie, handbag, scarf, a token charm of meaning carried in your pocket.

8. Create personal boundaries.

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.” Harvey Fierstein

Learn to say no. I have written about this before, and will keep on mentioning it, until it becomes a natural habit for you. Teaching others to respect your personal boundaries can only be achieved when you do so yourself. If really necessary, take classes on how to be more assertive and learn to ask for what you want. The more control and say that you have over your own life, the greater will be your self-confidence.

9. Shift to an equality mentality.

“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” Marilyn Monroe

People with low self-confidence see others as better or more deserving than themselves. Instead of carrying this perception, see yourself as being equal to everyone. They are no better or more deserving than you. Make a mental shift to an equality mentality and you will automatically see an improvement in your self-confidence. 
You wouldn’t want to judge others, would you? So why do you judge yourself?

10. Kick out your procrastinations.

When you procrastinate, unfinished tasks keep piling up (and up and up), until you feel overwhelmed and impotent, even just thinking about things you should be doing. That’s a massive confidence killer. 
They already need to be on your weekly list, reflect on that list each morning and select just one backburner project for the day. Step by step reduce these areas, the feeling of liberation is ecstatic and allows you to focus on so many more positive and fun things.

11. Remove the zero-value activities from your day.

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. – Oprah”

Confidence is a product of time well spent. So, when you do things you love, or learn something, or follow your passions, you build up confidence. “I know that”, I hear you say, and yet you still stream hours of aimless material from the net. But it’s a scientific fact that you can’t do those “confidence-builders”, when your time is occupied by low-value and unconscious habits:
•	Like watching TV
•	Flirting on Tinder
•	Stalking around on Facebook
•	Mindlessly surfing the Internet
•	Checking your messages every 5 minutes
•	Chatting with negative people
•	Bingeing on a TV series.
•	Partying on the weekends/beers after work
•	Or even clicking through self-improvement article after article.
I love to watch certain programs, and yes they are “chewing gum for the eyes” as my lovely florist friend says, but when I do, it’s in a state of awareness not just an unconscious time filling habit.

Workbook:
These things don't give you confidence, they actually prevent you from building your confidence. So, decide today which five low-value habits you’re going to eliminate or reduce this week and write them down go on your weekly planning page. Consider it a mental fast. 
No Facebook? No TV? No Instagram?
My clients are routinely amazed at how much better they feel by cutting out the “junk”, and how little they miss those things. So, try it out today. Be confident.

13. Keeping positively busy and fulfilled

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a millionaire business owner or a waiter struggling through University, if you don’t have exciting and constructive things to do, you won’t feel purposeful or confident. The simplest fix is to always have something to learn. What, actually doesn’t matter as long as you enjoy it. I would remove it from your work sphere, as then it will become a chore rather than a passion. Also, it’s good to try a variety of things, until you find something that you want to invest more time in. Variety certainly is the spice of life, and this is not a test, you don’t get a pass or fail grade, phew.

14 Have fun…the more the better.

Make sure to schedule plenty of fun throughout the week -- like dancing, skating, surfing, hiking, riding bikes, playing basketball, soccer or volleyball; arts and crafts, traveling, painting, taking a guitar or drum lesson, taking a tour, taking a day trip to a nearby outdoor destination, going to a museum, rock climbing, yoga, scheduling a massage, organising a friend date for lunch or dinner, going to church, swimming, planning time to read your favorite new book, hiring a mentor, singing, acting, planning a game night for your friends, going for a wonderful long walk etc.
You get the idea. Every day should include something fun, it is part of the 5 Essential Elements after all. Please also remember, you quiet time, it’s essential to have the time do absolutely nothing.

15. Break the friendship with your addictions.

Telling yourself daily “I’m too weak to make a better decision” saps your confidence. (Did you know, the energy required to make a decision is the same no matter the intensity of the decision). But that’s exactly what you’re telling yourself when you give into addiction. Whether it’s smoking, pot, alcohol, porn or even toxic relationships, it’s your responsibility to end the habits that reduce your confidence and that keep you locked in “little me” “the pity pot” status. Enlist the help of an accountability buddy or coach to dramatically increase your odds of a successful lifestyle change.

For me, addictive behaviours, have been ever present in my world. Is there such a thing as an addictive personality, NO there isn’t, this has been scientifically proven and documented, eek?. 
It’s a very convenient philosophy that we use to justify our behavior at times, with the guise of it being a “truth”. At this point I could write and write, but I chose not here and not now. That will be for another day and time. But, please, bring it into your sphere of awareness. Once again question what you believe, its often not a view that serves you.

In conclusion.
Instead of trying to do everything at once, on one single day, don’t! Step by Step, whilst Being Kind to Yourself, is the only way to achieve a longer lasting and genuine mindset shift. Do set specific goals in your daily planner for not doing the thing you struggle with: “don’t drink, don’t smoke,” etc.

Put a big, fat tick next to this “not-to-do” goal and strike it off at the end of every successful day, making sure to give yourself plenty of encouragement for making good decisions. Having this reminder of your intention in your daily planner really helps the decision-making process.

Self-encouragement
Set up five daily reminders on your smart phone or computer to encourage yourself and appreciate your efforts. “Thank you so much! You’re doing an awesome thing, and I respect your decision. Thank you for giving me my confidence back.”
Let’s DO this today!

NB If you wish the Presentation Slides, please message me, as the file is too large for attaching here.

Have a GREAT DAY xxx

Category: Life Coaching
Posted By: Jane Clare
Published: 18 Jan 2020

Natural remedies for cellulite cure

Aromatherapy – a natural remedy for cellulite using pure essential oils and a daily dose of self-love!

For more than 20 years I’ve been helping people to alleviate cellulite with a combination of a few things!
It is a condition & the good news is that we can prevent the formation of cellulite & we can actually successfully remove it as well!

Will essential oils alone magically get rid of cellulite?
 Probably not.

Neither will the expensive anti-cellulite products in the shops.

There probably is no miracle cure for cellulite. However, over the years I’ve had many clients who swear by my recommended combination anti-cellulite remedy.

Not only do they say they are so happy with the results they can now wear-shorts & bikinis, it’s boosted their confidence & self-esteem also.

Most people who successfully eliminated the cellulite on their legs-say they feel so much lighter and energised!
“normally  their legs feel so heavy”

One client had cellulite on her tummy-she said that she and her twin sister were born with it and both hated the look and consequently never exposed their tummies.
 After about 2 months- on the natural program she joined a belly dance class and proudly showed her tummy.

Natural Anti- Cellulite Program

-Start your day with dry brushing your entire body from your feet up towards your heart. 
Dry brushing is an excellent way to wake up and start the day. It rejuvenates, invigorates, boosts lymph flow, stimulates blood circulation and removes dead skin cells. It supports one of the skin's important functions, ridding the skin of accumulated toxins.

As we sleep, our skin eliminates lots of toxins, waste products, sweat and oil. It also forms minute crystals that clog our pores. Brushing the skin helps unplug the pores, increases its ability to absorb nutrients, boosts circulation to the skin cells resulting in a better metabolic cellular exchange, and polishes it as well.

Healthy skin needs to 'breathe', so rid it regularly of dry skin cells and the body will react by producing new skin cells more rapidly. Your skin will immediately feel silkier and in the long term will look healthier, replacing that dry, pasty appearance.As you dry brush each area say " I love my firm, toned slim legs and so forth." You will be amazed by the results.

-Shower. 1 minute hot water (as hot as you can bare) 1 minute cold water(as cold as you can bare) Alternate for 6 minutes. It’s like going to the gym- all your muscles contract with the cold water then relax with the hot water. You can also use hydrotherapy with a powerful jet stream from your shower head.

-Massage a cellulite aromatherapy blend in circular motions into the affected areas. I’m an Aromatherapist & Sports Massage Therapist and I know that the quickest and most effective way to remove the cellulite is to really massage deeply with your knuckles to break up the hard fatty deposits. Cellulite can be sensitive so use a pressure you can comfortably tolerate. Gentle massage won’t really break up the fatty deposits so it’s worth the extra discomfort.

-As healthy cell function is restored the cells metabolise the trapped fatty materials, process and remove the toxins, effectively breaking down the stagnant pockets that cause the appearance of cellulite.

-The heat from the water will relax the muscles and open the pores-allowing the aromatherapy pure essential oils to penetrate and work their magic!

-After shower, pat your skin dry, whilst damp and pores still open, gently massage –10mls of the cellulite blend with the palms of both hands to  your affected area and the whole to disburse the toxins and improve the flow of blood to the area- picking up the toxins for elimination.

- Drink a cup of hot water.We wash the outside of the body so it’s important to wash the inside before we eat or drink anything.

-Eat a grapefruit. Grapefruit eliminates toxins in the body synthetic drugs included. Eating grapefruits may have a dieuretic effect
 
- Drink plenty of purified water. - 1 ½ to 2 litres

-Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables.

-Eat a Green Granny Smith Apple-keeps the kidneys happy.

-Avoid processed foods.

- Say positive affirmations. “I love and approve of all aspects of my body. I have beautiful, firm, toned muscles and skin” “I am cleansing now!”

-Deep cleansing breaths into your stomach for at least 5 minutes a day! 
Breathe into your stomach slowly for the count of 4 and breathe out slowly for the count of 4.  Western cultures tend to shallow breathe!At the beginning say "I'm breathing in love and I'm breathing out love."
Breathing is one of the ways in which your body rids itself of waste - it is not only the skin and digestive system that is seen as a "cleansing" organ, and the lungs perform a vital role in this as well.

Without breathing we will die within minutes as we need to absorb oxygen through our lungs and then expel carbon dioxide and other waste.

- Exercise. Gym- cardiovascular at least 3 times per week.

- Walk at least 1km a day. If you can’t get out of the office-walk up the stairs-don’t use lift.

-Lymphatic drainage massage to help eliminate toxins and improve circulation.

It is easy to make your own anti-cellulite aromatherapy blends. 
Skin Care Formula:
Always check with a qualified aromatherapist first. You would not give an elephant the same dose as a mouse- an elderly person or a baby the same dose as an energetic student. If in doubt use less.

For the base oil

4oz natural unscented organic skin cream, lotion,
(so you’ll need a lotion that you can take the lid off & add oils to it & mix evenly) or carrier oils eg. sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil & maybe a mixture(1/5 Wheat Germ and Vitamin E, 1/5  Evening Primrose, 1/5 Avocado, and 2/5 Fractionated Coconut oil)
Avocado oil has the same chemical compounds as your own skin. Evening primrose is also good for anti-inflammatory properties.

For a 100ml bottle you can add 60 drops of pure essential oils maximum in total.
Make sure it says pure 100% essential oil on bottle.
The essential oil bottle should be made of dark brown or blue glass.
It should have a stopper with a lip so you can count the drops.
You should store it out of direct sunlight.

The Best Essential Oils for Cellulite
 Many essential oils have detoxifying properties.
 The blend I recommend for the best results is 
Rosemary10 drops, Geranium 10drops, Juniper 20 drops, Spearmint 10 drops and Grapefruit 10 drops pure essential oils in 100 mls of organic base oil.

It is good to make up 100ml bottle- so you have your remedy ready to go.

When this remedy is finished change exchange the rosemary, geranium and grapefrruit for eucalyptus ,black pepper and  lavender. It is good to change the remedy as it gives your body an extra boost. When this bottle is empty-return to the original formula.

What are the properties of essential oils?

Cypress essential oil:  Increases circulation upon topical application, discourages fluid retention and helps move toxins out of the body.  Blue cypress is anti-inflammatory which can help increase blood flow.  Dilute cypress essential oil with some vegetable oil and massage into areas of concern working towards the heart.  Cypress may also be helpful with varicose veins.
 
Juniper essential oil (Juniperus communis):  reduces fluid retention & supports kidney function.  It is also purifies and assists the body’s natural methods of detoxification & it is a digestive stimulant and antiseptic.
 
Spearmint essential oil(Mentha Spicata):  May improve fat metabolism, is anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.  Effective when combined with grapefruit to target areas with cellulite.
 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): boosts circulation, boosts the lymphatic system: an ineffective lymphatic system can cause cellulite

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens): reduces fluid retention, improves circulation, a hormone balancer: cellulite can also be related to hormonal imbalances

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi): reduces fluid retention and swelling.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum): warming; powerful circulatory stimulant, analgesic, 
Eucalyptus(Eucalypus globulus) analgesic, anti-inflammatory
Lavendar –Lavendula Angustifolia:analgesic, anti-spasmodic-relieves muscular pain,diuretic
Although cellulite is not a life-threatening condition - millions of women rather “cover-up” and hide their bodies than allow the world to see the puffy dimply orange-peel skin of their thighs, butt and other areas below the navel.

What is Cellulite?
 
Cellulite is the dimpled (columnar) appearance of skin, often likened to an orange peel, (striation) that is common to the hips, thighs and buttocks. 
What causes Cellulite?
 
Cellulite is caused when waste materials and toxins become trapped and connect in a particular area.  These stagnant pockets thicken and harden, collecting additional fatty deposits, thus causing the outward dimpled or lumpy appearance of the skin. As we age, the skin gets thinner, making these cellulite protrusions even more visible.

Remember even thin people can also have cellulite. 
Active people, including gymnasts and athletes can have cellulite. 
When dieting and losing weight you don’t always lose cellulite.

Just follow Beverley's daily Remedy and you can prevent the symptoms occurring!

Beverley Holt, Health and Happiness coach
contact@holisticinfo.directory

Category: Aromatherapy
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 25 Oct 2019

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Category: Ayurveda
Posted By: Ann-Chaa Delleskoog
Published: 18 Dec 2019

What is Scaravelli Yoga?

With this revolutionary, joyful and playful style of yoga we learn how to stop all the pushing and pulling, the forcing, the over-stretching.

We discover how to find an inner support through the bones, from the ground, that allows us to let go, not only of our bodies but of all preconceived ideas, images, competition and comparison.

Rather than simply “doing” yoga in a mechanical way, we focus on how to create a nurturing environment in which the postures will blossom when the body is ready.

There is no final posture, no end result, no challenge. 
The reward is in the journey itself. Each time you practice you will discover something new and exciting that will lead you, at your own pace, towards a profound transformation of both body and mind.

As Vanda Scaravelli said: “Yoga must not be practiced to control the body; it is the opposite, it must bring freedom to the body, all the freedom it needs.”

COME AND DISCOVER SCARAVELLI YOGA
Group classes (max 10 students), in French and English
Roquefort les Pins and Valbonne
Private classes at your home

Category: Yoga
Posted By: Faye Villalba
Published: 17 Oct 2019

Kundalini Yoga Introduction

KUNDALINI YOGA

I have created the below introduction to Kundalini yoga. If however, you have any questions please let me know.

An experience of the union of mind, body and soul. Development of individual and group consciousness. Below is a an overview of some of the different components which make up a kundalini class.

"Ong namo guru dev namo" English translation “I bow to the Infinite Creative Consciousness. I bow to the Divine Wisdom within and without.”

At the beginning of each class we repeat the above mantra three times. Ideally each recitation of the mantra is completed on a single breath. You do not need to have the lungs of a free diver as a beginner and, as necessary, you can take a breath after the first namo. This mantra aligns us to our highest self.

“Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh, Sat Guray Nameh, Siree Guroo Dayv-ay Nameh".
English translation: I bow to the primal wisdom. I bow to the wisdom true through the ages. I bow to the true wisdom. I bow to the great unseen wisdom.”
We also repeat the above mantra 3 times after tuning in with ong namo guru dev namo.The repetition of this mantra will keep us protected during our yoga practice by opening us up to guidance and protection.

Different breathing techniques we may practice in a class:
• LongDeepBreath
To take a full yogic breath, inhale by first relaxing the abdomen and allow it to expand. Next expand the chest and finally the collarbones.As you exhale, let the collar bones and chest relax first, then pull the abdomen in completely.The diaphragm drops down to expand the lungs on the inhale and contracts up to expel the air on the exhale.As you inhale feel the back area of the lower ribs relax and expand. On the exhale be sure to keep the spine erect and steady.

• Breath of Fire: In Breath of Fire, the focus of energy is at the navel point.The breath is fairly rapid (2 to 3 breaths per second), continuous and powerful with no pause between the inhale and exhale.As you exhale, the air is pushed out by pulling the navel point and abdomen towards the spine. In this motion, the chest area is moderately relaxed.As you inhale, use the forward thrust of the navel point to bring the air into the lungs.This is a very balanced breath with no emphasis on either the exhale or the inhale, and with equal power given to both.

•Cannon Breath:is a powerful continuous and equal inhalation and exhalation through the mouth, similar to Breath of Fire, but through rounded lips instead of through the nose.

Things we may do with our hands...
• Gyan Mudra: formed by putting the tips of the thumb and index finger together.
• Venus Lock: to form the mudra men should interlace the fingers with the left little finger on the bottom, and put the left thumb tip just above the base of the right thumb on the webbing between the thumb and index finger.The tip of the right thumb presses the fleshy mound at the base of the left thumb. Women have the right pinky on the bottom and reverse the thumbs.
    
  • PrayerPose: For this mudra, the palms of the hands are flat together at the heart. How we may sit...
• EasyPose:Sit in a cross legged position with your spine straight and your lower spine slightly forward. Use pillows or supports to prop yourself up. Ideally the sides of your legs will touch the floor.
• RockPose(Vajrasana):Kneel on both knees with the top of the feet on the ground, then sit back on the heels. Keep the spine straight.

Closing each kundalini class: a simple blessing known as The Long Time Sun Shine song is sung or simply recited. It is a simple prayer to bless yourself and others.
"May the long time sun shine upon you All love surround you
And the pure light within you Guide your way on"
"Sat nam": English translation "truth is my name".We will repeat this1-3 times at the end of a kundalini class. The "Sat" is chanted so that it is 7 times longer than the "Nam"
SATNAM

Category: Yoga
Posted By: micha withoft
Published: 14 Oct 2019

ABS? What I eat in a day.

I'm constantly asked what my diet regimen is like and the truth is, I don't have one. I don't follow a specific diet. I'm not a robot, I'm HUMAN. And my body endures different phases during different seasons.

Foods I eat on a regular basis:

Carbs:

Oatmeal, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Whole Grain Bread, Bananas, Cous Cous, Brown Rice, Fibrous Carbs: Vegetables, nothing specific. My favorites: Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green beans, zucchini, and asparagus.

Proteins:

Steak, Turkey (Not sliced deli meat), Salmon, Shrimp, Alcabore Tuna, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Protein Powder (Whey or Plant Based), Fage Yogurt, Lever

Fats:

Avocado, Peanut Butter, EGGS(I eat my yolks), Nuts, Yogurt, Olive Oil

During the summer, I do more HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and Cardio Strength based workouts so I crave less carbs and more fats like salmon and avocado. However, I do not neglect my carbs. I eat them accordingly to how I am feeling. I can usually sense when my body needs more carbs which is normally days where I've endured heavier weight training.

As for "Cheat Meals/Days"

I eat whatever it is I'm craving. If that's pizza, then i'm eating pizza. The key for me, is that I'm mindful with my portions. I'm not excessive when I allow myself those

Category: Wellness
Posted By: Huss Omondi
Published: 11 Jul 2019

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Category: Ayurveda
Posted By: Colette Kent
Published: 10 Jul 2019

Coping strategies during hot summer days

As a Welsh lady, I've never had to deal with more than one or two hot, humid days a year until I moved to Bermuda. Experiencing the French heatwave recently has really hit home to me how important it is to look after ourselves and also check on elderly neighbours, people with disabilities and any friends just home from the hospital. As you all know another heatwave is approaching. The heatwave may be nothing compared to living in some countries, but if you're not accustomed to it, it can have a big impact.

Over the years, I've developed some useful ways to make it through hot, humid days. When I lived in Bermuda, which can be very hot and humid, my home didn't have air conditioning, so I  developed a lot of techniques to avoid succumbing to humidity both indoors and outdoors. The most important things to do are to dress appropriately, drink plenty of water, eat cooling foods, avoid using the stove and most importantly avoid the heat as much as possible. If your home feels like a sauna-go out and find some air-conditioned shops, cinemas or museums. Immerse yourself with history.

As a qualified aromatherapist, I use  cooling essential oils in various ways   like peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, lavender, sandalwood or vetiver, to soothe hot skin or to cool down the body when needed.

You can add these oils also in a diffuser or humidifier. Most of them are also good for stress. Vetiver is good for shock. People often experience panic attacks as they feel they can’t breathe properly and get enough air, so great for prevention.

For quick relief when the sun is scorching it is good to place a few  damp flannels in the fridge. It’s perfect for the back of your neck, your forehead, or your chest and I add I drop of peppermint.
 I also make a cooling water spray  and add 1 drop  of pure essential oil for every 10mls in a water spray bottle to use on face or body and  keep it  in the fridge.

Add 1-2 drops of peppermint and lavender to a dollop of aloe vera gel in the palm of your hand, mix together and enjoy the soothing relief. Add 1-2 drops of peppermint to your shampoo and massage into your scalp. This will cool the scalp for hours, especially if you leave your hair wet!
Add 1-2 drops of peppermint to your foot cream.
Take an invigorating, cooling soak in the tub! True-a warm bath isn’t usually something that comes to mind to help you cool down. However, adding 5 drops of peppermint/spearmint oil to some Epsom Salts and then soaking in lukewarm water for a bit will invigorate and refresh the body from head to toe!
Mix a drop of Peppermint with a small amount of lotion or olive oil and rub it onto your chest for a cooling sensation and fresh fragrance.
When the sun is scorching, add two drops of Peppermint to a cold, damp washcloth.

Humidity is not necessarily related to heat - it is to do with how much water vapour is in the air.  it feels damp, uncomfortably sticky and even difficult to breathe.I'm sure if you've been walking outside in the sun, even a short distance your clothes have been soaking.

During the summer whether you stay in France or travel, temperatures often rise to late 30 degrees and above 
 & coupled with humidity, it feels like you're being baked in a sauna or smothered with a hot, damp towel. Definitely not a pleasant feeling.

Humidity is also extremely dangerous to your health if you are outdoors in hot, humid weather for long stretches of time. Humidity is particularly dangerous when coupled with extreme heat. As a Registered Nurse, over the years I've looked after many people suffering from heat exhaustion. Side effects include:

Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea and Vomiting
Elevated Breathing
Exacerbating Asthma
Excessive Sweating

Being out in the direct sunlight for long periods of time, especially when the humidity makes it feel ten times hotter, is likely to cause lethargy and exhaustion even if you don't suffer from any more serious side effects.
In Wales, we'd say "Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun".

Survival tips especially if you don't have air conditioning at home:-

For people experiencing extreme heat and humidity indoors, here are some methods of coping:

Don't open your windows, if it is hot outside, it won't cool the place down, and the humid air will only make it worse, not to mention increasing the likelihood of mould and mildew. Some might disagree with this, but I found that letting the humid air in made it worse. Instead, use indoor fans to push the air around as it will be much worse if the air is stagnant.
Get a portable air conditioning unit or a dehumidifier. It is worth having because you can cool down at least one room in the house and make it livable. It is also much cheaper than installing air conditioning and having it on all the time. In Bermuda, I used a portable air conditioning unit at night in my bedroom when the heat and humidity were getting to me.
Keep cool with food. Don't turn on the oven or stove. Drink plenty of water, eat non-cook meals like salads and keep some popsicles handy. It will make extreme heat more bearable.

Take cool showers. It may only be a temporary reprieve, but it will feel so good!

Don't be too active - doing chores was agony in a sauna-like house, whereas sitting still became more bearable with several fans directed at me. Movement makes it worse.
Get out of the house! Too hot indoors? Go elsewhere and enjoy the sweet, sweet feel of someone else's air conditioning.

Places to Go to Avoid Humidity
If it's unbearably hot and humid in your living space and going outside is like going swimming in a pool of sweat, the best thing to do is find cool alternatives to get you through the summer. Here are a few suggestions of places to go to avoid the humidity.

Shopping centers: spend an afternoon browsing for cool, light summer clothes in a deliciously air-conditioned mall.
Cinemas: forget sweating your way through a DVD at home and head to the cinema, where you can enjoy a movie without wanting to bathe in ice cubes.
Libraries: Lucky for me, I have a library just across the street. It was my favourite refuge when it got too humid for me.

Swimming Pools: An obvious choice - if you can't beat the humidity, getting into a cool pool will certainly make you feel better.

Drink Plenty of Water.
Eat cooling foods high in water content like watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, oranges, 
apples and strawberries to name a few. Put food back in fridge and fruit and veg if space allows.

Make sure any food containers are closed tightly.
Check milk even vegan to make sure it hasn’t gone rancid before drinking.
Smell all food.

Coping Outdoors
It's inevitable, right? You have to venture out of doors sooner or later. When you do, you'll need to take a few precautions to make sure you don't make yourself ill. Here's my best advice:

Don't do strenuous exercise outside. If you want to do sports, find an indoor location. My only recommended outdoor sports for a humid day are swimming and cycling - the movement will make you feel cooler. Drink plenty of water, though, and go out in the early morning or late evening for the coolest temperatures.

Meditation: There are many types to help calm and clear your mind. A great cooling meditation is to curl your tongue on either side, then imagine your tongue is a straw , breathe in throw your straw and breathe out slowly. .Even a few breaths like this will help to cool your body.

Wear loose, light clothing. Go for light colours and natural fabrics like cotton and linen. Don't wear tight clothing - allow air to circulate and you'll feel cooler.

Drink lots of water. You'll get dehydrated extremely fast so take a few bottles of water with you. Freezing half a bottle of water on its side and filling the other half with water will give you a cool drink even after hours in the sun.

Stay inside at noon. It's best not to stray outdoors when the day is at its hottest. Try to keep outings to early morning and late evening.

Don’t forget to  enjoy yourself. Be a child and have fun outdoors. Invite your friends over and have a sprinkler party in your swimsuits. Fill up some water balloons, act like idiots and beat the hot weather at its own games.

Defy tradition. Tired of summer activities? Go ice skating in an indoor rink. It's guaranteed to keep you cool.
Go on vacation. Go somewhere cooler for a few days:)
Beverley Holt, Health and Wellness Coach.

Category: Wellness
Posted By: Beverley Holt
Published: 22 Jul 2019

Change your beliefs to fully live! PSYCH-K

Free your Mind to free yourself! Rob Williams, Originator of PSYCH-K®

People often say change is difficult. 
The reason is that up to 95% of our behavior is driven by the Subconscious Mind, the habitual mind. 
When we decide to make a change, limiting or sabotaging thoughts can arise that block us.
 
We than can feel resistance, stress, anger, sadness, tiredness, fear, frustration… 
 
Instead of fighting or giving up… PSYCH-K© offers a user friendly alternative.

It is a direct way to re-write limiting subconscious beliefs. 
It creates a receptive, “Whole-Brain State” that dramatically reduces resistance to change in the subconscious mind.

Through this work I have come to understand the (sub)conscious mind registers this process is safe. This allows the subconscious mind to open up, release old limiting beliefs and replace them with uplifting ones.

As Bruce Lipton explains: “When we re-write our beliefs life becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy instead of a daily struggle. Your subconscious mind will become your alley in life.”

Transformations are achieved through simple, well-structured processes, whole-brain-exercises and muscle testing.

PSYCH-K© is:
•	a  user-friendly, interactive process of change with a proven record of success for over 30 years!
•	a simple, yet powerful process to change subconscious beliefs that are self-limiting and self-sabotaging
•	a unique blend of various tools for change, derived from contemporary neuroscience research, as well as ancient mind/body wisdom
•	a ground breaking approach to facilitating change at the subconscious level where at least 95% of our behavior comes from.
•	a process that transcends the standard methods of visualization, affirmations, will power, and positive thinking especially effective for behavioral/habit change, wellbeing and stress reduction.

Research shows that PSYCH-K creates a Whole-Brain State,  elevating ourselves to new levels of effectiveness and creativity. It helps solve the issues we face, personally and globally.

PSYCH-K© offers the Key to your ‘psyche’ (the Greek word ψυχή (psyche) means “life-force”, also referred to as mind-spirit-soul).

PSYCH-K© was originated in 1988 by Rob Williams, M.A. It was his response to his insights that typical counseling and psychotherapy techniques, take too much time and seldom create real and lasting changes.

Rob has spent his life developing and improving PSYCH-K©. His background in both business and psychotherapy create a results-oriented approach to self-realization (and self-coaching).

Search in this Directory for the three workshops: 
-	Good Vibes Basic PSYCH-K Workshop (July 18-20)
-	Good Vibes Advanced PSYCH-K Workshop (July 23-26)
-	Good Vibes Divine PSYCH-K Workshop (July 28-30)

Benefit from a special reduction: when signing up via the Holistic Directory mention ‘Holistic DIR’  in your application email and receive a 50 € discount per person per workshop.

Join us in this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in only 2 weeks in this wonderful empowering method to change beliefs and release painful or stressful feelings.

Warmly Welcome:  Mariette (Instructor) and Vivia (PSYCH-K Facilitator and host)

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Mariette Ham, certified PSYCH-K Instructor for the Good Vibes Retreats in July 2019, close to Macon, France. 
https://changingyourbeliefs.com/psych-k-workshops-chateau-de-lasalle-summer-2019-france/

FIND OUT MORE about PSYCH-K: https://www.psych-k.com/

Category: PSYCH-K
Posted By: Mariette Ham
Published: 13 Jun 2019

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