3 Steps to getting out of your C-zone

Stretching yourself,  keeping the passion alive,  that's what inspires you to wake up every morning!

It’s what makes life exciting and worth living, but getting out of your rut, the normal routine - well that can take some work and is the reason many people don’t do it (or at least not often enough)

It’s important to push the boundaries of your comfort zone - that behavioural space where  your activities fit a routine that minimises stress and risk (hence fear) in your life!

Three steps you can take to step comfortably out of your c-zone:

1. Do something different every day - this can be as simple as trying a new brand of food in the shops, take a different road to work, or look for an activity you can do on the weekend that you have never done before!
2. Trust yourself and make snap decisions - don’t give yourself time to talk yourself out of it!
3. Make a fool out of yourself - overcome the fear and do it anyway!

May your days be filled with new experiences!

xx

S

Worrying won't stop the bad stuff, it just stops you from enjoying the good!

Sometimes you see articles or watch the news and think, it’s too much, I don’t know how to stop bad things from happening.  Well, this article from Lida (our spiritual reiki and life coaching guru) has phrased it so well and eloquently here, I just had to share!

SHINE YOUR LIGHT

2012 heralded a significant time. Some predicted doom whilst others predicted miracles on a grand scale.

It is said that the Mayan calendar ended around December 2012. A few mystics spoke of this being a time of significance.

Much has changed since 2012. More individuals have had their awareness levels raised. There is more interest than ever in yoga, meditation, metaphysics, ethics and morals. Social barriers are gradually being removed.

More of us are taking responsibility for our own spiritual journey. The number of people who are being called to take responsibility for their actions and for their inter-actions with others is growing. Politicians, sports people, teachers, parents, the young, the old, business owners are all expected to be more considerate in their choices.

You are contributing to this change in consciousness. Your Light is raising awareness in magnificent ways and for most of us we do not realise this. Every time you express gratitude even when faced with challenge, you are shining your Light - you are strengthening the raising of consciousness.

We are continually being presented with opportunities to shine the Light. At times you may even identify that you have some out-moded beliefs. They no longer sit well in your psyche. In the noting, change is occurring, your Light is expanding. If this is happening for you then it is happening for many.

Whenever you identify an injustice and speak of this in ways that contributes to growing awareness you are shining your Light. You are contributing to raising consciousness. It may be that you notice a person is being excluded and you take steps to welcome this person. This small act is powerful. At the time you may not realise the full implications of such a simple action.

Any major social change was first ignited by a few who chose to shine their Light on outmoded behaviours and beliefs. During those times of change there was aggressive resistance which gradually dissipated as more individuals recognized where there was injustice. There are many historical records of how out-moded beliefs and behaviours were changed by the masses who kept shining the Light.

Look around you. Listen to distant dialogues. Listen to your own inner dialogue. Are they communications of support or are they excluding? Identify where rigid views contribute to isolating be they your beliefs or others. Then intend to shine your Light. This does not require for you to make massive changes. Begin with self.

As you go to sleep at night take a moment to give thanks for the Light within and for the magnificent interconnectedness of this limitless, infinite vibration.

by:Lida van den Berg

Lida can be contacted via www.aliveandhappy.com.au

A moment in time...with Leah (career coach)

I am not sure what I want to do, or how to go about it?

In this month’s moment in time series, we have a look at our Coach of the month Leah from crowncoaching.com.au

Leah is an education, training and career development coach.  In other words, when you are not sure what you want to do, or how to go about doing it - Leah is the person to look to.

She has spent much of her career helping others figure out if they should stay in the same job, look for something else, and she also helps find clarity around your career!  And once the decision has been made, she helps you figure out how to get there!

We asked Leah a few questions…

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

Professional reflection is important to see how I am tracking in relation to my goals.  I consider what has worked well so I can keep doing it, and what I need to improve upon.  It enables me to keep growing and developing.

What made you want to be a career coach?

Careers are central to our life.  To assist clients to find their passion, enhance their potential, and live a fulfilling career makes the work of a career coach very rewarding.

  

What is the best advice you can give to people wanting to grow themselves, both personally and professionally?

To grow yourself personally and professionally, learn from every opportunity.  Be yourself and ask for feedback.  It will enable you to build relationships and keep improving what you are doing.  Importantly, enjoy the journey.

If you are needing some help in your career, ask Leah!

xx

S

Loving your body with some TLC - helping you to live the life you want (and always secretly thought you would).

Do you remember the "Friends" episode where Chandler falls in love with bathing, with the relaxing decor provided by candlelight, the beautiful aromas...

Sometimes we just need a little TLC   - to relax and unwind, and sometimes to to show how much we love and respect  ourselves, body, mind & soul!

Create your own spa getaway with these easy-to-make DIY shower bombs, and show yourself how much you care for you!

Toss a shower bomb in the bottom of your shower  (or bath) and enjoy the wonderful scent or create a collection of these homemade shower bombs as a gift for someone you love.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid (available at health food stores or online)
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 30+ drops of your favorite aromatic essential oil (see our suggestions below)

Directions:

Mix together the baking soda and citric acid in a medium-size bowl. In a separate small bowl or bottle, mix together water and essential oil. Slowly add the oil-water mixture a few drops at a time into your dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition (a stand mixer works well for this). When ingredients are thoroughly mixed, tightly pack into 2-inch balls using your hands, a stainless steel cake pop mold, or a cookie scoop. Set on a plate to dry. If necessary, pack the balls again more tightly. Allow to dry for 12+ hours before using.

To use, simply place a bomb near your feet under warm running water and enjoy the aromatic experience!

Suggested essential oil additions: 

• Morning Fresh Shower Bombs: Add 30 drops of Awaken to a batch for an in vigorating and fresh aromatic experience.
• Orchard Stroll Shower Bombs: For a sweet, refreshing aromatic journey, add 30 drops of Citrus Fresh to a batch.
• Day’s End Shower Bombs: Add 30 drops of Lavender to a batch to enjoy a relaxing aromatic addition to your shower time.

Because you are worth it!

S

xx

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

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