A moment in time...Lida van den Berg

Getting to know our wellness facilitators!

A moment in time series featuring Lida van den Berg

Lida is an amazing healer and I have been fortunate enough to participate in many of her classes and meditation groups.  It was an absolute delight in getting to know Lida just a little bit more with these questions...

• What is the one thing you do everyday to keep your life on track?

The state of gratitude helps me to stay grounded and also reminds me that everything happens for a reason even if the situation is a difficult one. I am also reminded that successes are not necessarily better than perceived failures.

• How often do you meditate and how long is each meditation?

I meditate daily. Anything from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. At times the meditation is formal where I sit in a quiet room with or without music and follow my breath. At other times I gaze into nature and allow the sounds and colours to guide the meditation.

• When your life does not go according to plan, how do you get back on track?

Through the practice of gratitude and meditation I am reminded that everything is happening for a reason. I am a natural planner but have learned over the years to be more allowing as events unfold. In this way I find that as I move toward my vision the universal energy meets me.

• What made you want to be a coach?

I use to react to the term coach as it has never occurred to me to be one. Helping people to move from a state of hopelessness to a state of possibilities inspires. Every person has the right to identify and experience their own potential. When people ask me to assist them, I become curious about what makes their heart sing, what inspires them and what they would like to be different.

• What is the best aspect of your work?

I am constantly shown how resilient the human is and what can be overcome and feel privileged at being part of a person's journey when they choose to step toward "what makes their heart sing". 

• Who has been your biggest inspiration to date and why?

I have had many amazing teachers but two in particular stand out. I have incorporated their teachings in my work. When people comment on how good my work is I tend to reply "I know" because I know that the methods I have embraced work.

• What is the best advice you can give to people wanting to grow themselves?

Trust the inner voice. Seek and embrace that which grabs your attention. Commit to your intention. Honour your own innate strengths. Daily express gratitude.

A BIG thank you to Lida for sharing her thoughts so freely.

I know I certainly got a lot out of it!

xx

S

Lida's profile can be viewed at www.aliveandhappy.com.au

Uplifting the Spirits!

Everyone has those moments when we feel slightly overwhelmed by everything going on around us.  Perhaps work is stupidly busy, or your family and friend’s expectations on you (and your time) is just feeling a bit much right now.  Maybe people are expecting things of you, but you feel very disconnected from it all?

Well, in the words of Emma Jane “Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love” 

Here are 3 simple steps you can embrace to help you rejuvenate your spirit:

1- Be true to who you are - know that you have your own unique voice to add and share with the world, so if you come from a place of love and compassion, you  are never wrong.  Say yes when needed, say no when needed, rest when needed, but always - Be true to you!

2- Head down, shoulders slumped - you are sure to feel as low as you look, so turn your head up to the sky, square back your shoulders, and you will immediately begin to feel lighter and better.

3 - Sing - according to legend, the world was created through the voicing of a sound.  Through the voicing of a sound, our energetic centres came into being which allowed our human physical body to exist.  When you are feeling down, sing a song of joy.  Connect with the heartbeat of the earth through the beating of drums, connect with the etheric pulse of the heavens with melodies sung by angels, and you too will feel peace descend into your soul and through your being.

Simple steps taken daily will help you to feel alive and happy!

xx

S

Alive and Happy

5 Tips to help Balance your Day

Rejuvenate your mind - 5 tips to help Balance Your Day

Anger is an emotion that causes a chemical reaction in the body and dissipates pretty much as quickly as it was formed, and yet if you feel angry for longer than about 30 seconds, it is generally because you have made the choice to hang onto that anger.  

Here are some simple tips to creating a more balanced and happy outlook in your life.

• Smile - even if you don’t feel like it, fake it.  Smiling will not only strengthen and tone facial muscles, but it helps shift your mood to a positive vibration.

• Breathe - especially when combined with Stress Away Roll On Essential Oil.  Breathing will help relax those muscles you didn’t even realise you were holding in.

• Meditate  - allow your mind to relax and stretch itself within the silence.  Let go of burdens and thoughts that are weighing you down and just exist.

• Get a life coach - sometimes we don’t even realise we are in a rut.  Engaging a professional life coach can help re-energise and rejuvenate your life.  Bring back passion, goals, commitment and motivation and feel alive again!

• Think “thank you” - by focusing on what you are grateful for can help focus the mind on things that make you happy.  Instead of venting on a situation, find the good in it, even if you don’t feel grateful immediately, at least acknowledge the good of it.  

Turing your life from crazy, hectic business is not always easy, but keep strong, keep repeating the above steps and watch the change unfold in your life!

xx

S

www.aliveandhappy.com.au

i am joyful

3 steps to creating a positive day

Good morning to you!

3 steps to creating a positive day

When you wake up in the morning, you should be feeling energised, refreshed and ready to start your day.  If not, we have some simple tips to help you get the “zing” back into your morning.

Tip one:  Get a good night’s rest!

Everything on earth is governed by cycles - the seasons, the tides, the shift from morning to night - humans are no different.  We have natural cycles and if you learn how to live consciously

with your own body cycles you will find life flows much easier.  Go to sleep around 10-11pm, no later.  This will help you to wake up early in the day and start your day right.

Tip two:  Be mindful of what you eat at night, and when.  

Night time is when your body heals and repairs itself, it’s focus should not be on digestion.  Eat small portions, eat light foods (salads, soups etc) and eat early, and save your super strength Ningxia Red shot for the morning :)

Tip three:  Exercise is so important, but so is choosing the type of exercise and your timing.  

Gentle relaxing yoga may be perfect at night time to help you unwind and relax, but pumping it out on the zumba dance floor or hitting the treadmills in the gym is going to stimulate your body.  Bye-bye a good night’s sleep.  Save your intensive workouts for the morning when you want to activate your body and the gentle stretching for night-time.

Need a little help and motivation to get your routine right.  One of our coaches at www.aliveandhappy.com.au would love to help you.

xx

S

Purse must-have essentials this summer

Spring races, Christmas and then New Year’s - oh my what a busy season!

If you are after a healthy glow for all the festivities that are headed our way, make sure you start preparing now. There is only so much make up you can wear to cover up late nights and  catch-up food binges.

Here are some essentials to carry around with you to help you cope:

• Thieves waterless hand wash - using Aloe Vera to keep hands nice and hydrated and essential oils to clean and purify hands when you just can’t get to a washroom.

• Stress away roll-on - unique blend of vanilla, lime, copaiba essential oils to help relieve daily stress, encourage relaxation and help reduce nervous tension.

• Bottle of water - drinking water keeps your emotions in balance, not to mention all the health benefits of staying hydrated.

• L’briante lip gloss - these unique lip gloss / essential oil duos are perfect to freshen your look when you’re out and about!  Apply a light layer of lip gloss- then swipe the essential oil scent on your wrist or neck.  Mix an match L’Briante’s three luminous colours and three uplifting scents for a signature combo that all you!

• Ningxia red individual sachet - make the most of each moment.  Get your daily nutrient infusion for health and wellness support.

It's important to have fun, enjoy your life, but remember to stay healthy too!

xx

S  :)
www.aliveandhappy.com.au

I am peace