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Join the Breezy Sisterhood!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:16:11 GMT

✨ Join the Breezy Sisterhood ✨

Empower. Connect. Grow.

�� No Cost, No Fees—Just Community & Support! �

Alley Breeze Wellness introduces the Breezy Sisterhood - a vibrant support group for women who want to feel empowered, heard, and uplifted. We provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can connect, share, and thrive!

Why Join?

�� Empowerment – Rediscover your inner strength & confidence.
�� Support – Build deep connections with women who uplift and inspire. �� Community – Find friendship and encouragement from like-minded women.
�� Growth – Gain tools, guidance, and resources for personal development.

What We Offer:

✨ Support Group meetings – Share experiences & receive encouragement.
�� Guest Speakers & Workshops – Learn from inspiring women leaders.
�� Social & Wellness Events – Enjoy activities that promote well-being.
�� Exclusive Resources – Access tools to help you grow & succeed.

Our Promise to You:

✅ Confidential & Judgment-Free – A safe space for open, honest conversations.
✅ Inclusive & Welcoming – All women, all backgrounds, all life stages.
✅ Positive & Uplifting – A community focused on encouragement & growth.

Register Now!

Meetings occur the first and third Thursday each month @ 7:30! Join anytime.

�� First meeting is April 3, 2025
�� Where: 760 Newtown Yardley Rd. Suite 124; Newtown, PA 18940
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Community Service Project Supports A Women's Place

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:40:05 GMT

Joey Magee recently spearheaded a community service project to support A Woman's Place, a local organization dedicated to helping individuals impacted by domestic violence. In collaboration with Alley Breeze Wellness, Joey organized a fundraising campaign to collect much-needed wishlist items for the shelter. His efforts brought together generous donations of essential goods, helping provide comfort and support to those in need. Joey's dedication to giving back highlights the power of community and compassion in making a meaningful difference. A special thank you to Laura Malick-Glaudel at A Woman's Place for guiding us through this process! We look forward to continuing to support your amazing organization! If you'd like to give to A Woman's Place check out their site https://awomansplace.org/

Embrace Healing at Alley Breeze Wellness:

Remember that grief is a unique journey for everyone, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Embrace the healing offered at Alley Breeze Wellness and let us help you find the solace and healing you deserve.

Healing for the Heart and Soul: Navigating Holiday Stress and Grief with Reiki Sessions at Alley Breeze Wellness

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:31:16 GMT

The holiday season, a time typically associated with joy and togetherness, can also be a season of heightened stress and emotional challenges, especially for those coping with grief. Balancing the demands of the season with the weight of grief can feel like an emotional tightrope walk. However, there is a gentle and nurturing way to find solace and healing during the holiday hustle: through Reiki sessions at Alley Breeze Wellness. In this blog, we'll explore how booking a Reiki session can be your sanctuary, offering relief from stress and a path towards healing, along with some practical tips to cope with grief and stress during the holidays.

Understanding the Holiday Struggles

The holidays can stir a range of emotions. While they offer moments of joy and connection, they can also magnify stress and grief. Coping with the loss of a loved one or managing the demands of the season can leave you feeling overwhelmed and in need of support.

Reiki: A Gentle Path to Healing

Reiki is an ancient Japanese energy healing practice that can provide comfort for the heart and soul. Focused on balancing the body's energy, Reiki promotes relaxation, emotional well-being, and an overall sense of calm. Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive technique that helps the body's energy flow more freely, fostering a deeper sense of peace.

How Reiki Helps with Grief

Emotional Release: Grief often leads to the suppression of emotions. Reiki can gently facilitate the release of pent-up feelings, allowing you to process and express your grief in a safe and supportive space.

Balancing Emotions

Reiki sessions can help restore emotional equilibrium, supporting you in finding resilience amid grief and sadness. It nurtures a sense of acceptance and healing.

Managing Stress Through Reiki

Stress Reduction

The holiday season can be an exceptionally stressful time. Reiki promotes deep relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, and helping you regain emotional equilibrium. Clearing Mental Clutter: Reiki aids in clearing the mind, making it easier to deal with the stressors that come with the holiday rush. It fosters mental clarity, enabling better decision-making and problem-solving.

Tips for Coping with Grief and Stress During the Holidays:

Seek Support: Reach out to friends, family, or support groups. Sharing your feelings with others can provide emotional relief.
Set Realistic Expectations: Adjust your holiday expectations to suit your emotional state. It's okay to simplify traditions or take a break when needed.
Self-Care: Prioritize self-care activities that nurture your emotional and physical well-being, such as meditation, journaling, or spending time in nature.
Honor Your Loved One: Find ways to commemorate your loved one during the holiday season, such as lighting a candle or creating a special tradition in their memory.
Professional Guidance: Consider seeking the help of one of our Alley Breeze Wellness therapists who specializes in grief and stress management.

Embrace Healing at Alley Breeze Wellness:

Remember that grief is a unique journey for everyone, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

This holiday season, when the weight of grief and stress threatens to overshadow the celebrations, embrace the healing offered at Alley Breeze Wellness . Combine the healing power of Reiki with these practical tips, and let us help you find the solace and healing you deserve during the holiday season.

How a Healthy Mindset can Decrease Back-to-School Stress

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:55:39 GMT

What is Back to School Stress?

How a Healthy Mindset can Decrease Back-to-School Stress

You’ve had a fantastic summer full of friends, family, and fun outdoor activities, but now it is time to prepare your little ones for the upcoming school year. Things can get a bit stressful between managing the various back-to-school supply lists and trying to reconfigure your work, transportation, and family time.

Back-to-school stress is natural. It's a combination of the pressure of getting kids back on track after summer and the anxiety we feel about our professional lives. Thankfully, there are ways to discover stress-free living by adopting a healthy mindset and using various online and offline coaching tools to help you get through this time period easily.

What is Back to School Stress?

Back to School Stress is a term used to describe the tension and anxiety that can build up as parents and students prepare for the school year. It may include stress, sadness, anger, depression, or other emotions ranging from mild to severe.

Stress manifests itself in a multitude of ways for everyone. A teacher may be anxious lesson plans aren’t prepared. A parent might be trying to figure out local group driving duties, and students may be trying to build up the courage to find new friends. That is a lot to handle on your own. It is essential you have an outlet for talking about these concerns.

How Does Back to School Stress Affect Parents, Kids & Teachers?

Back-to-school stress can affect your health, relationships, work, and child’s education. It can also affect social life. If you are experiencing back-to-school stress, it's important that you learn how to manage it so that it does not negatively impact your health or the well-being of your loved ones. That includes if you are a parent, teacher, or a student.

1 - Parenting Stress

If you're a parent, you know how stressful the back-to-school season can be. You have to find new clothes and supplies for your kids, buy them meals at school, make sure they get on the bus safely, help them with homework after work and organize after-school activities. The goal is to find the tools and skills that lower your anxiety so you feel a little calmer and at ease as the first day of school approaches.

2 - Teacher Stress

Teachers have a lot on their plates. As a teacher, you are responsible for teaching your students and preparing them to pass exams. You must also deal with parents, school board members, government officials, and more. With all these responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

A healthy mindset can help you feel less stressed during such busy times of life by helping you refocus your energy toward what matters most: your exceptional students and your well-being.

3 - Stressed Kids

One of the most vulnerable groups to this type of stress is children because they haven't developed coping skills yet. In addition, they are still developing physically and mentally, so their brains aren't capable of processing as much information as an adult's brain can handle.

Children who suffer from back-to-school anxiety may have trouble concentrating in class or falling asleep at night because their minds are racing too fast to relax properly. This could be because they feel out of place, don’t understand the content being taught, or have yet to find their social group for support. It is critical to provide quality guidance and tools to help students have a rewarding educational experience.

What is a Healthy Mindset?

A healthy mindset is one that is positive and optimistic. It focuses on the good things in life rather than dwelling on the negative. A healthy mindset is flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to new situations as they arise. This can help you become more resilient when faced with complex challenges surrounding back-to-school stress.

A healthy mindset helps you focus on what you have instead of what you don't have, which leads to greater happiness and satisfaction with your life overall.

How Does it Decrease Back to School Stress?

With a healthy mindset and the right tools, you can help your family navigate this stressful time of year easily. Try to be proactive about returning to school and have conversations with your kids about what to expect. Begin new routines now while you have a bit more flexibility to iron out any hiccups along the way. It may even be helpful to take a couple of trips to and from the school in your car or walk, so your family gets familiar with the route.

Surround the idea of going back to school with positivity and make time for healthy outlets in your life to balance your anxiety. This could be getting in a workout, meditating, taking a hot bath, or enjoying a 20-minute break at a coffee shop. Like putting on the oxygen mask on an airplane, sometimes you need to take care of your needs before you can better help your child.

It helps to:

· Listen

· Talk

· Find Support

· Build Healthy Habits

· Think Positively

· Prepare & Plan

Remember that you are not alone. Millions of people across the world are preparing to go back to school. Even when it seems your classroom, home, or schedule is not ready to handle the stress of full-time school, remember that others are experiencing the same emotions. The same nervousness your child may feel about reconnecting with friends is no different than how a teacher feels when standing in front of a classroom of teenagers. That is why healthy habits outside these activities set you up for success.

Seeking Outside Support

At the end of the day, a healthy mindset is one that says it is okay to be a little anxious or nervous. Everyone else has these emotions too. What is important is that we all maintain a positive outlook on the future and focus on what we can improve instead of what may or may not happen.

That is where Alley Breeze Wellness can help. We provide brain-based coaching that helps you, your family, and your career focus develop a healthier mindset for tackling the challenge of returning to school. Our professional coaches have the personal experience needed to help you achieve success and overcome the various difficulties of reengaging with full-time school life.

To learn more about our family coaching services, call us at (267) 853-8808 or reach out on our website to schedule an appointment. We all know school can get a little hectic, so why not get a helping hand from a team who can provide the skills, tools, and support you need to navigate heading back to school? Reach out to our coaching center today, and let’s chat.

Serving- Newtown, Yardley, Langhorne, Levittown, Bristol, PA

Workshop - Lunch & Learn: Reset Your Mindset

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:44:08 GMT

Insomnia Cookies - Workshop: Reset Your Mindset

Our most recent “Reset Your Mindset” Lunch and Learn Workshop at Insomnia Cookies was a success! Thank you to the Insomnia Cookie team for allowing Alley Breeze Wellness to join your staff both in person and virtually to teach some tips on decreasing stress through mindfulness practice. It was a pleasure being with all of you!

If you’re like many of us and looking for ways to decrease stress at home or in the workplace Alley Breeze Wellness is happy to support you and your staff! We offer in person and virtual workshops, as well as individual and small group sessions at our Newtown office. Just choose the most convenient method and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

Send us an email at Alleybreezewellness@gmail.com or call us 267-853-8808 .

From Insomnia Cookies:

Our corporate team had the pleasure of having Jen from AllyBreeze Wellness facilitate a Lunch and Learn session in our office on the important topic of Mindfulness.

The workshop was very structured and extremely informative, and Jen was an excellent facilitator.

She taught the group that dealing with stress is normal, but our response to it is what really makes a difference. Allowing ourselves to feel our feelings in the moment and then shift our energy to a more positive place is key – her catch it, check it, change it approach really resonated with me. She also reminded us to simply breathe. Her 7/11 breathing technique is something I find myself practicing often, whether on the train or in my car; it provides a helpful, calming distraction to the chaos in my mind. Jen’s presentation included videos that resonated with our team – they were very relatable to the stress we can sometimes experience in a high paced work environment. Her tool bag consisted of easy to implement ideas that have so far been very helpful in my personal and professional life. Jen went as far as to provide us with crisis support resources and mindfulness tips in a folder to take home with us.

All in all, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend the services that AllyBreeze Wellness has to offer.

Lauren Durr

People Team Generalist

Insomnia Cookies

Executive Function Coaching in Newtown

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:26:12 GMT

What are Executive Functioning Skills?

Executive function coaching teaches students how to organize, plan, prioritize, manage time, maintain focus, self-assess, and study efficiently. Self-management skills are increasingly important in a complex world with many distractions and competing priorities.

What are Executive Functioning Skills?

The demands of work and home-life balance are something we all struggle with. But there's hope for those who want to create a healthier balance: identifying your strengths can help you feel more confident, while weaknesses need attention, so they don't take over completely or worse create bigger issues! We offer individual executive function skill coaching sessions as well parent support groups that will guide anyone through creating an organized plan in order live the best possible version of themselves at every age!

What are executive functioning skills? In a nutshell, they are the cognitive abilities that help us to plan, organize, and complete tasks. But why are these skills so important? Well, imagine you're getting ready for your big presentation. You have to choose the right outfit, gather all your materials, practice your speech, and make sure you're arriving on time. All of these things require executive functioning skills!

How Do Executive Functioning Skills Work?

Executive functioning skills don't just come in handy at work or school - they're also essential for everyday activities like getting dressed in the morning or making dinner. Basically, if you want to function like a normal human being, you need executive functioning skills!

So how can you tell if you have weak executive functioning skills? Some common warning signs include chronic lateness, forgetfulness, disorganization, and difficulty multitasking. If any of this sound’s familiar, it might be time to start working on your executive functioning skills. Luckily, there are plenty of resources out there to help you get started. With a little bit of effort, you can soon start living a more efficient and productive life!

How to Improve Executive Functioning Skills?

Many people think that executive functioning skills are only important for people in high-powered jobs. However, these skills are actually essential for everyone. Executive functioning skills help us to plan and organize our lives, to stay on track, and to make decisions. There are a few simple things that you can do to improve your executive functioning skills. First, make sure to get enough sleep. Sleep is important for overall health, but it is also necessary for cognitive function. Second, eat a healthy diet. A balanced diet helps to improve focus and concentration. Third, exercise regularly. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and helps to improve cognitive function. Finally, take some time to relax and de-stress. Stress can have a negative impact on executive functioning skills. By following these simple tips, you can improve your executive functioning skills and live a happier, more productive life.

How to best measure Executive Function?

When it comes to measuring Executive Function, there is no one-size-fits-all assessment. The best assessment for measuring Executive Function will vary depending on the individual and the purpose of the assessment. For example, if the goal is to identify strengths and weaknesses in executive functioning skills, a cognitive assessment might be used. However, if the goal is to diagnose a specific disorder, such as ADHD, a clinical interview might be used. Ultimately, the best assessment for measuring Executive Function is the one that meets the specific needs of the individual.

Executive Functioning for Students

There are a lot of things that go into being a successful student. Of course, having intelligence and drive are important, but there's another factor that is often overlooked: executive function. Executive function refers to a set of cognitive skills that help us to plan, organize, and complete tasks. For students, this can mean anything from keeping track of homework assignments to studying for exams. While some students seem to naturally have strong executive function skills, others may need to work a bit harder to develop them. However, there are a few simple techniques that can help any student get better at managing their time and completing their work. For example, creating a daily or weekly schedule can help to ensure that all of your assignments are given the appropriate amount of time. Additionally, setting specific goals for each study session can help you stay focused and on track. Finally, taking breaks periodically can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed or stressed out. By implementing these strategies, you can start to see improvements in your executive function skills and your overall academic performance.

How much does executive coaching cost? At Alley Breeze wellness?

Individual session rates are 75.00 per 50-minute session. We offer individual half sessions for 45.00 per 30-minute session.

At Alley Breeze Wellness , we know that every person has their own unique story. Your life is an adventure, and you deserve to live it on your own terms with a little help from those who care about YOU! We work closely together as partners in achieving success for ourselves by setting S.M.A.R.T goals specific to just what's best for YOU - not based on some pre-determined idea of "what everyone needs."

Start Making Positive Life Changes Today in Newtown, PA

Call us today at 267-853-8808 or go to our website we will help you schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.

You don't need to wait any longer. There is a better way for you, and it starts with us today!

Serving- Newtown, Yardley, Langhorne, Levittown, Bristol, PA

Family Life Coaching in Newtown

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 21:11:42 GMT

Family Support Therapy

The family is a system that affects everyone. Whether rich or poor, for better or worse the effects of this institution will be felt in generations to come as we pass on our emotional processing skills and social behavior patterns from one generation to the next!

When families function well, they make important contributions; when there's dysfunction it can often result in problems such as low self-esteem & depression among members which then influences ethical standards negatively affecting many other areas including work, family life & friend relationships!

Families are constantly faced with challenges that can knock them off balance. Some of the most common challenges include financial problems, relationship difficulties, and health scares. These challenges can test the strength of even the most solid relationships. However, families can often emerge from these challenges stronger than ever before. By working together and supporting one another, families can overcome anything life throws their way.

Families in Newtown come in all shapes and sizes, but when families are working against each other instead of together the family members they may need someone outside the family system to help them regain a sense of balance within the family unit. Alley Breeze wellness offers family coaching because we understand that there is no one size fits all approach to solving family problems within your own household; it's important you find a coaching therapist who will work with everyone as equally as possible so everyone can grow closer together. We believe that it will be worth the effort & time to make your family whole!

How Does a Family Wellness & Family Support Coach Work?

There are many different forms of family coaching therapy that can help families solve their problems, but the most common is family systems & structural coaching therapy. This form starts with an understanding of how people's behaviors and identities develop within a family setting--some may love it and follow everything they learned from their family, while others want nothing to do with theirs at all and even become resistant to them, either way in order to understand any individual we first must seek to understand their family background!

Family coaching can help families overcome their problems by exploring how they cope with stress, defining roles in the household, and offering comfort. The concepts of this coaching also give insight into how a family may be functioning - it's all about understanding your family dynamics like birth order, personality type!

When family members understand how to properly relate to each other, then the proper adjustments can be made. The goal is for every person in the family unit to get something out of being a part of the family and contribute meaningfully towards its functioning!

When families grow stronger together, they may experience benefits such as

• Fewer instances of anxiety disorders and depression-related conditions.

• Secure attachments between children and parents that increase the ability to learn healthy relationship skills; this helps both kids who are struggling emotionally or behaviorally in their lives—and those caring for them! It also leads us towards a more harmonious family life where everyone can thrive - even those at risk because it reduces odds as family members learn to communicate properly.

Family Life Coaching is Working through Problems Together

There are many reasons why families come to family coaching therapy, but one of the most common is when more than one person in a family needs help. Sometimes big changes require co-operation from everyone and sometimes just an extra set on shoulders can make all the difference between success or failure. No matter what you're going through - whether it's serious illness like cancer; loss due divorce; remarriage after being widowed; adapting fine adjustments within your personal relationships -- we here at Alley breeze wellness want nothing more, we have experience working through the following family issues.

1. Any family member who has experienced addiction, neglect, and/or sexual abuse.

2. A special needs family member with disabilities that effect all family members.

3. Hormonal changes within a parent or child that may be causing or emotional conflicts.

4. Overbearing parenting style with rebellious acting children.

5. No premarital counseling and/or marriage maintenance guidance.

6. Overly laid-back parenting style with uncontrollable children.

7. Marriage or relationship with love/intimacy problems.

8. Family members who have unmet & unknown needs.

9. Hostility, resentfulness & tension within family relationships.

10. Extremely stressful times such as death of a loved one or job loss.

Family Life Coaching and Therapy in Newtown

Alley Breeze Wellness is a family life coaching service that helps families to identify and address challenges in a safe and healthy way. We understand that every family is unique and has its own set of challenges, so we offer a tailored family coaching approach that is based on each family's needs. Our goal is to help families to find solutions that work for them, and to provide the support and guidance they need to make lasting changes. If you are ready to commit to making improvements in your family life, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our family coaching services in Newtown and how we can help your family. Thank you for considering Alley Breeze Wellness as your partner in making positive changes in your family life.

What is a family coach?

A family coach is a partner/sounding board/neutral 3rd party that helps the family and/or individuals identify their goals and help establish new routines and behaviors that help the family achieve positive change as well as continue to get on-going results.

What does a family life coach do?

Family life coaching utilizes research-based, theory-driven techniques to partner with families. Family life coaches empower families to achieve their self-identified goals and highlight the strengths and characteristics of each family.

How much does family coaching cost?

Individual session rates are 120.00 per 50-minute session.

Here at Alley Breeze Wellness Family Coaching , we understand that families go through difficult times. Life can be unpredictable and throw curveballs when you least expect it. That's why we try to be accommodating with our schedule to make family coaching more accessible for busy families. Our goal is to help families grow closer together instead of drift apart. We know that meeting with a counselor can be daunting, but we promise to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. New clients often can meet with their counselor within 24-48 hours.

Do you need to talk with someone about your family’s needs? We have family life coaches available you can book an appointment here or call us @ 267-853-8808

Serving, Newtown, Yardley, Langhorne, Levittown, Bristol, PA

Mindfulness & Mindset Coaching Services in Newtown

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:43:22 GMT

Newtown Certified Mindfulness Coaches

Mindful coaching is where coaching and mindfulness meet. The coach and the client work together in a mindful manner, learning to shift from "doing mode" into being- Mode. In mindfulness we learn that it's not just about what you're doing but also why; understanding this concept allows us better insight on how best to approach our lives with purposeful intentionality!

Mindfulness coaching is a powerful tool for navigating life's complexities. It helps people become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and impulses as well an orientation toward the present moment which leads them down the path to creating effective strategies for living authentically in this world!

Mindfulness meditation and coaching are both modes of being. Mode means the way you're currently operating, whether that's being mindful or solution-focused with your time (and energy). Meditating helps us to stay present in our day-to-mind while also training ourselves on how best to move forward when things get tough; it can be considered more like "being" rather than just doing something because we have some sort of external force telling us to. The combination enhances both forms according to one study found through many research projects where they discovered clients who enrolled in a mindfulness coaching program & stuck with it had improved health & weight loss outcomes compared to those without such mindfulness coaching intervention.

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that helps us be in the moment, focus on what’s happening now and not before or after. Research & studies show it takes 8 weeks to literally rewire our brains for better attention skills which can improve all aspects of life!

Practice mindfulness (including meditation) Mindful meditation has been shown in studies to improve moods by reducing anxiety levels while increasing happiness through reduced reactivity of negativity bias - all without any measurable side effects!

Alley breeze wellness takes a systemic approach to mindfulness coaching, “being mindful” of the wider systems in which we and our clients operate.

Mindset Coaching ‘keeping an open mind” -While it is not easy to be open-minded and judgment free, we approach coaching with these qualities in order for our client's success.
Mindfully Prepare- for each coaching session – this can take as little as a few minutes. Try to walk mindfully to your coaching session or sit in the park or another quiet place and pay attention to & focus on your breathing.
Sharing mindfulness practices- We know that if you're struggling with anxiety or stress, it can be really hard to find the time for yourself. That's why we offer coaching sessions and "homework" assignments where necessary, so your mind is fully engaged in what matters most: YOU! If mindfulness & meditation sounds too daunting, try centering practices like breathing training instead - this will help make sure there are no gaps between thoughts when dealing with emotions & thoughts intelligently; being resilient during difficult times & managing stress properly!

Mindfulness is a practice that can be beneficial for both our mental and physical health. When we are mindful, we are present in the moment and aware of our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment.

What is a mindfulness coach?

What is mindfulness coaching? Mindfulness coaching is a process that teaches individuals how to be mindful of their thoughts and feelings. It helps clients to become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and actions in the moment.

What does a mindfulness coach do?

Mindfulness coaches help clients remain mindful in life. They use various coaching tools and techniques to help clients focus better and relax more. Mindful living has many benefits, like relieving stress, lowering blood pressure, improving sleep, reducing chronic pain, and decreasing anxiety and depression.

What is mindfulness-based coaching?

Mindfulness-Based Coaching is a type of mind training that supports the development of vertical competencies, which are more transformative in nature, to strengthen the development of other key competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, influence, conflict management, and many others often found in most people’s thinking process.

How can mindfulness be used in coaching?

Mindfulness enhances active listening skills. Coaches who are active listeners can explore the client's use of language and expression of emotion. Mindfulness will help the coach focus on the present moment and use heart-centered listening so the client can feel well-heard and cared for.

What is a mindset coach?

Mindset coaching focuses on clients' existing beliefs and patterns of thinking. A good mindset coach works to help clients recognize, question, and revise persistent patterns of thought.

What is the difference between a mindset coach and a life coach?

Traditional life coaching focuses on structured strategies to help you reach a specific goal or goals, while a mindset coach focuses almost exclusively on your inner thoughts, self-beliefs and behavioral patterns.

What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the awareness of “some-thing,” while meditation is the awareness of “no-thing.” There are many forms of meditation. Some are aimed at developing a clear and focused mind, known as 'Clear Mind' meditations.

What are the 5 basics of mindfulness practice?

Five Steps to Mindfulness.
First Mindfulness Exercise: Mindful Breathing.
Second Mindfulness Exercise: Concentration.
Third Mindfulness Exercise: Awareness of Your Body.
Fourth Mindfulness Exercise: Releasing Tension.
Fifth Exercise: Walking Meditation.

What are the 7 pillars of mindfulness?

The Seven Pillars of Mindfulness

Non-judging. The world isn't black and white.
Patience. As the saying goes, patience is a virtue.
Beginner's Mind. It's easy to lose yourself if you begin to believe that you have heard, seen, and experienced everything.
Trust.
Non-Striving.
Acceptance.
Letting Go.

What qualifications do you need to be a mindfulness coach?

There are three ways to train to be an MBSR or MBCT teacher: Master's in Mindfulness; Teacher Training Pathway (TTP); and Stand-alone teacher training courses.

What is a mindfulness facilitator?

Mindfulness facilitators in the workplace all have one thing in common: they are passionate about helping their co-workers or client organizations cultivate a calmer and reduced stressed existence.

Why people need a mindset coach?

Life coaching improves confidence and self-esteem, increases life satisfaction and happiness levels, lowers stress levels and helps you have a more peaceful mind. This, in turn, increases energy, productivity, brings passion and focus to all of your future endeavors and relationships.

Coaching with the brain in mind?

What is brain-based coaching?

Brain-based coaching is a coaching approach rooted in contemporary neuroscience, using the latest insights into how the brain works to create yet more powerful, positive and transformational changes for the coached.

Start Making Positive Life Changes Today in Newtown, PA

Call us today at 267-853-8808 or go to our website we will help you schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.

You don't need to wait any longer. There is a better way for you, and it starts with us today!

Serving- Newtown, Yardley, Langhorne, Levittown, Bristol, PA

Life Coach in Newtown

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:31:22 GMT

Would you like help with your personal or business goals? Newtown life coaches can provide the expertise, guidance and support that will get results!

Life Coaching in Newtown, PA

Life coaching is more of an art than its usual enemy, counseling. You can think about the difference between these two activities by thinking in terms on a simple number scale: when someone experiences pain, they are assumed to be at minus -10 while being coached would help them heal so that could climb up towards 0 which represents breaking even.

Life coaching is a great way to get from 0 to plus +10. It helps people who are doing well in their lives begin leading exceptional ones! The reason why life coaches have become so popular recently, aside from focusing on positives instead of negatives like most therapy does (which can be difficult), it's because this type of life coaching focuses almost completely on personal growth--not just psychological problems or issues that affect your day-to-day life now but things such as self-esteem and confidence too!

Unfortunately, the lack of regulation has caused a gold rush for life coaches. People calling themselves life coaches with no formal training are advertising themselves as professional entities and charging hefty fees from those seeking advice on their future plans- many without knowing what they're in store for! Make sure you look for a certified life coach designation, we are experienced life coaches!

Would you like help with your personal or business goals? Newtown life coaches can provide the expertise, guidance and support that will get results!

A great life coach is worth their weight in gold!

The professional life coaches at Alley Breeze wellness are mental health professionals with bachelors & master’s degrees. The coaches at Alley Breeze wellness understand human emotions, motivations, and relationships. They know exactly what they're talking about when it comes to coaching you because of their knowledge in these complex mechanisms that we all face as humans!

Is Alley Breeze Wellness & Life Coaching the Right Choice?

Trying to live the life of your dreams? Struggling with self-doubt and feeling stuck in a rut, wondering what it takes for you to break free from this cycle of negativity that’s dragging down all aspects of your being. Stuck between wanting success but not knowing how or where to find happiness within yourself when everything seems so difficult at times?

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Celebrating Earth Day 2022: Investing in the Health of Our Planet

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:58:07 GMT

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2022, this month’s Healthy Living blog will expand our focus from our own personal health to include ways that we can support the health of our planet. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in Our Planet”, with special attention to supporting a prosperous and sustainable future, so we can restore nature and build a healthy planet for our children and future generations.

There are many ways to get involved in Earth Day – the world’s largest environmental movement – including planting trees or a pollinator garden, joining a clean-up effort, and being a part of conservation, restoration, and biodiversity initiatives. For suggestions and resources, click here .

Since dietary medicine is one of the pillars of Mederi Care® , our focus for this article is healthy eating habits that keep the health of the environment at the forefront. It may not surprise you that healthy eating goes hand in hand with sustainability, and eating a diet with the least possible environmental impact also helps support our health.

Food has both an environmental footprint and ecological footprint. Food production can negatively alter ecosystems and conventionally grown food requires enormous resources to produce. Instead of eating these foods, and buying food products that are transported halfway around the world to reach our homes, we can change our buying habits in such a way that supports both personal and environmental health.

What can I do to eat sustainably?

A sustainable diet is one that minimizes impact on the environment. Eating sustainably also contributes to food security and to current and future generations leading a healthy life. In addition, a sustainable diet supports biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. ¹ If we consider this our responsibility, it becomes an exercise in self-care and respect for our planet.

Here are some tips to follow:

Eat seasonal foods

Have you ever bitten into a strawberry and discovered the inside was white, not red? That’s probably because it was grown far away, imported from another country, and not in season. Contrast that with a juicy, red strawberry that bursts with flavor, grown locally and in season.

Many fruits and vegetables can be bought throughout the year, but most of the time they are imported products, or they have been preserved in cold storage, during which greenhouse gases are emitted. Consuming seasonal foods means that they are at their optimum maturation point, making them extra tasty and nutritious. ²

Consume local products

Consuming local products refers to products that are produced and/or collected in areas near their place of sale, where they are purchased by the consumer. The main advantage of these products is their energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gases since the product isn’t transported from afar. ³

“Buying local” also helps to strengthen local economies and support neighborhood markets, shops, and locally-owned or operated restaurants ⁴ . Look for a farmer’s market in your community to support local food production. You’ll not only enjoy the fresh flavors of vegetables, fruits, meats, fish or dairy grown or produced in your region, you’ll benefit from the nutrition and enhanced flavor of fresh foods.

Eat organic whenever possible

Food and agriculture are the main drivers of biodiversity loss, which is why food sustainability is an increasingly important issue. To be considered a sustainable agricultural practice it must enhance biodiversity, protect soil, forests, and water, minimize chemical contamination of people and food, maintain long-term ecosystems, and reduce global warming. Eating an organic diet reduces the impact on the environment caused by the use of synthetic compounds and chemical fertilizers such as pesticides and herbicides, and can also help remineralize soils. ⁵

Consuming organic plant-based foods also makes a positive impact on our health. So too does consuming animal products that are produced from organic practices. For insight into the importance of consuming organic dairy, check out the blog by Mederi Center practitioner Dr. Susan Saccomanno. Also of interest is our founder Donnie Yance’s blog that discusses how toxic farming practices create unhealthy grains that can cause a whole host of health problems, and how the use glyphosate in conventional agriculture has been confirmed to cause many health conditions and diseases as well.

Reduce your meat and fish intake

Reducing the consumption of foods of animal origin is key to fighting climate change. Increase foods of plant origin with good nutritional value, such as legumes, and introduce other plant-based sources of protein such as tofu or fermented soy. Be innovative in the kitchen and try new recipes, like our lemon broiled tempeh !

On your next visit to the grocery store, try filling your shopping cart with more vegetables and fruits than products of animal origin. This doesn’t mean you have to eliminate meat, fish, or dairy, just include them in your food plan in a more moderate way. ^6,7

Don’t waste food

There are many things we can do to help reduce food waste. For example, prepare a weekly meal plan at home and adjust the portions to reflect what your family actually consumes. Buy only the food that you need so you can avoid having to throw away food that’s gone bad. Another good practice is to give a second chance to foods that are not so aesthetically pleasing, such as fruits and vegetables that might have a little nick or bruise. Try making a vegetable soup or a ratatouille, for example, and remember to check the pantry to prevent food from expiring. ^8,9

Buy less processed foods

Processed foods, apart from being harmful to our health, are mostly packaged foods that generate more waste and have a multitude of ingredients and additives that contribute to increasing greenhouse gas emissions ¹⁰ . Buying in bulk can help us buy just what we need, as well as reduce the use of plastic. Reusable cloth bags, baskets, and glass containers can also be used at the grocery store to cut back on the use of disposable plastic. Decline the use of paper or plastic bags to bring your groceries home and opt for a reusable shopping bag instead. Lastly, consider bringing your own to-go container the next time you order take-out as a way of reducing single-use plastic or other disposable containers.

We hope this article gives you some creative and thoughtful inspiration on how to eat a more heathy diet that also supports the health of our natural environment.

References

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Dietary guidelines and sustainability. https://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-dietary-guidelines/background/sustainable-dietary-guidelines/en/
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This article originally posted at Mederi Center .

The Psychology of Clutter: Why Spring Cleaning May Help With Your Stress

steve@ezpages.pro (Steve Westfall) — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:45:03 GMT

The birds are chirping, and the sun is shining. Spring is in the air, and you know what that means: spring cleaning.

Sure, there are other reasons to get excited as spring is approaching, like warmer weather and sunny days. But spring cleaning is certainly worthy of its own celebration, especially if you're looking for a way to ease feelings of stress.

You read that right — cleaning can actually decrease feelings of stress. During this time of COVID-19, many are feeling particularly stressed, and getting organized may help establish a positive, healthy foundation where you spend the majority of your time (especially right now).

On the other hand, having too much clutter can actually negatively impact your sense of home — and can cause some serious stress.

If you're one of the 77% of Americans who suffer from symptoms of stress, decluttering may be one way to relieve some of them. Plus, you'll end up with a clean house as a result.

Here's what you should know about the connection between clutter and stress — and how to get started on spring cleaning.

The Connection Between Clutter and Your Mindset

Take a moment and picture one of the closets in your home. Is it jam-packed full of clothes that you never wear anymore (but keep telling yourself you might one day)? If so, you're not alone. The average American woman owns and stores a whopping 30 outfits — up from 9 outfits in 1930

Let's move onto your desk drawers, kitchen cabinets, or your garage. Are these spaces neatly organized, or are they bursting at the seams with anxiety-inducing clutter?

Clutter is no stranger to most households in the US. One study of middle-class American families found that 3 of 4 garages are so packed with storage that there isn't any room for an actual vehicle.

Unfortunately, clutter can do more than just waste space — it can negatively impact your mental health. Too many possessions can cause stress, which if left unchecked, can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression down the road.

When clutter takes over your home, your living space ceases to be a place where you can feel comfortable and relax (called your sense of home ). Instead, it becomes an energy drain that brings down how you view your overall well being.

What's more, managing the sheer volume of possessions in your home can actually elevate stress hormones. Other ways clutter can lead to stress include:

Constant visual reminders of all the cleaning that needs to be done
Difficulty using space for work, relaxation, or other activities
Feelings of embarrassment when having guests over
Wasted time spent looking for lost items amongst the mess

While there are certainly reasons to save some important items, such as a few special toys your children loved or a sweater that reminds you of a memorable moment, you can't save everything. Too many stored items can take over your home — and your mind.

A clutter-free home, however, is one you can take pride in. You can look around and recognize the hard work you've put into keeping it clean, organized, and most importantly, yours.

Tips to Spring Into Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning may evoke images of happily dusting alongside birds who are helping sweep with little brooms in their beaks, but the reality tends to be drastically different. It usually involves a lengthy list of tasks to complete — and, unfortunately, no friendly woodland creatures.

However, spring cleaning doesn’t need to be a dreaded task. If you approach it with a positive attitude and a little patience, it can actually be enjoyable.

Fortunately, you probably have a little extra time on your hands these days, allowing you to take it one step at a time. Plan to thoroughly declutter just one space — and then move onto the next when you're ready. And maybe open up the windows and play some music to keep the mood light.

Some Other Tips to a Successful Spring Cleaning Include:

Remove everything from the space, wipe down or vacuum the area, then put back only what you want to keep.
Designate one bag for trash and another one for items to donate to charity.
Turn the hangers around in your closet, and when you wear something, put it back facing the correct way. Wait six months, take note of what you didn’t wear, and consider donating it.
Get rid of items if you can't remember the last time you used them (even if you think you "might" in the future).
Ask your family to help — especially when it comes to decluttering their own spaces.
Be realistic about memory clutter, which are possessions you want to keep for sentimental reasons. Keep them to a minimum, and avoid keeping items solely out of feelings of obligation.

As you work your way through your home, notice how it feels to be in a clutter-free space. The next time you feel the urge to buy something, remember that feeling — and make sure the item is something that you truly need.

Keeping a clutter-free home requires regular cleaning and proactive thinking. And with COVID-19 requiring everyone to spend a significant more time at home, it's even more beneficial. To promote a sense of well-being, your home should be a place of balance and comfort — and it’s up to you to make that happen.

Do you have questions about ways to reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression during COVID-19? Visit the CDC.org for tips on stress and how to cope.

This article originally posted at Penn Medicine .

6 Things Women In Business Know That Men Don’t

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:26:24 GMT

Women inherently know a lot about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.

A dear friend of mine once said, “Life turns you into an expert at things you never chose to become an expert at.” This resonates with me a lot as an entrepreneur and mother of two. It’s one of the worst stereotypes these days to see a businesswoman who is also a mother and ask, “How do you do it?” Do men ever get asked that?

The fact of the matter is, female entrepreneurs have a whole different skill set than their male counterparts, and this is out of necessity. Far be it from me to look at this and think that we’re forced, kicking and screaming, to learn to work harder, smarter, and more efficiently than our male peers. In my experience, it’s best to approach the challenges by thinking, this is a gift.

Let’s explore six things that female entrepreneurs know about business and life that men don’t necessarily not know, but can never understand to the degree that women do.

6 things women in business know

1. Constantly facing challenges makes you better able to overcome them

Entrepreneurs are known as people who, in general, challenge expectations and defy norms. As women entrepreneurs, we’re bucking norms from the start simply by becoming entrepreneurs in the first place. Our businesses are automatically in the minority, because in the business world so are we—there aren’t nearly as many female entrepreneurs as there are male entrepreneurs.

So if you’re launching a business based on an innovative new app, service, or product that is like nothing anyone has seen before, there’s less of a chance that you will be daunted by challenges, because as a woman business owner you’re already breaking new ground merely by coming into the office each morning.

2. You must claim your seat at the table, nobody will give it to you

As a woman, have you ever stepped into a “Boys’ Club”-type environment and wondered, where are all the other women? This is what it can feel like to attend a business networking event, where striking up a conversation that will be taken seriously is an uphill battle. But we female entrepreneurs will not be held back—this barrier to business networking is exactly what makes us good at it. You learn to hold your head up high and speak with authority. You need to be very grounded.

Something that I’m always fascinated by is how women stay strong in situations where they’re so clearly in the minority. To my mind, the strongest, fiercest female entrepreneurs gain their strength from their sense of conviction: conviction in their business and their right to have a seat at the table. This does not come easily, but women learn over time how to stay centered, even when everyone wants to push them over.

3. You must learn to ask for what you want and need

Did you know that raising capital for female-owned businesses is far more difficult than it is for men? Of course you did, because it probably seems obvious. Just as networking is more difficult, so is securing funding, which is key for any new business to get off the ground. Investors tend to invest in those who seem like them in some way, and it’s clear that there are fewer female investors, just as there are fewer female business owners. When an impediment is put in your way, you have to be very clever to get around it.

I always refer to my favorite television show for entrepreneurs, Shark Tank , because we entrepreneurs can learn so much from watching it. One of the key things watching the show can teach you is knowing exactly how much money you need for your business, and then asking for it. As women, we’re often inclined to ask for less than what’s required. Once we have learned that this is a big mistake for anyone who wants to start a business, we’re sure to always speak up with investors to get what we need.

4. Take yourself seriously even when others don’t

In any number of professional situations, there’s a good chance that a female entrepreneur is not going to be taken seriously. So what’s the important lesson we must take away from this? We have to learn to take ourselves seriously first.

Not only is this an amazing skill in business, it’s also an indispensable life skill in general. Men are handed more things in life than we are, and that means that we have to do the extra work to give ourselves those things that we were never provided. This is empowering stuff, so no wonder the most accomplished female entrepreneurs just happen to be some of the most self-assured women you’ll ever meet.

5. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness

It’s a stereotype that men are more reluctant than women to ask for directions when they’re lost, but there’s a lot of truth to it. Research shows that women go to the doctor before a health problem becomes more serious, are more likely to join a support group when they’re in need, and are quicker to reach out and help others when they see someone else in need. These traits, often misconstrued as weaknesses, are exactly what make women such successful entrepreneurs.

Being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel like reinventing the wheel. There is so much that needs to be learned, and none of it can be done in a vacuum. In order for a person to build something complex from scratch (such as a business from the ground up), support and collaboration are key.

There’s a wealth of knowledge to be learned from hearing the ideas and perspectives of those around you, especially if they’re trusted sources. I’m not saying that men aren’t good at this, but the female brain is wired for collaboration, and there’s so much to be gained from connecting with others as well as asking for—or offering—help when and where it’s needed.

6. You must find a balance between the demands of life and the needs of the self

Last but not least, I’m going to touch upon that stereotype that I mentioned in my introduction. Do I think the female work/life balance problem is solvable? No, because I don’t believe that it’s a problem. Men are seeking work/life balance as much as we are. More than ever, co-parenting is common, and since many of us parents have been working at home for a while, we understand the struggle.

The balance that I’m referring to here is not just finding the time to run your business while raising kids and going to PTA meetings, it’s balancing the demand of work and family life with your own mental and physical health needs.

We’re all going to feel like we’re “losing it” at times. Stress is inherent to not only running a business but also raising a family. It’s common knowledge that women have a greater instinct to find ways to slow down and take care of themselves, despite how challenging that can be when life gets so busy.

Am I saying that male entrepreneurs should take care of themselves in the same way that women do? Not at all. All stereotypes aside, everyone has their own way of practicing better self-care, such as exercising, playing sports, meditating, playing with your pets, or chatting on the phone with a friend. None of these are decidedly female activities. When you find the self-care habit that works best for you, you can carve out a bit of time in your day to focus on your own well-being.

This is why women in business are primed for success

As you can see, women inherently know a lot about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur, things that men never had to bother learning. Believe me when I say that none of us pity ourselves for this fact. I for one am grateful that the challenges I’ve faced that have turned me into the strong woman and entrepreneur that I am today.

This article originally posted at Forbes

About the Author

Meeta Vengapally is founder and CEO of Garnysh and a Top Influencer on social media, where she is a spokesperson for over 700 brands. Follow Meeta on Instagram , read her profile on Forbes , and see her articles and full bio at AllBusiness.com .

Important winter car care tips

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:39:47 GMT

Keep your car running smoothly in the winter months.

From low tire pressure to frozen fuel lines to road salt damage, winter can take its toll on your vehicle. Here are five car care tips to help prevent long-term damage:

Swap out regular tires for winter tires. Snow or not, if you live in an area where temperatures regularly fall below 45 degrees, winter tires are recommended . They're made to give you better traction while turning or stopping on cold pavement.
Check tire pressure weekly . Driving on underinflated tires can cause them to wear down prematurely and lose traction on icy or slippery surfaces. Your tires lose a pound of pressure with every 10-degree drop in temperature.
Keep your fuel tank half full. During winter weather, it's a good idea to keep at least half a tank of fuel in the vehicle in the event of an emergency or if you get stuck in the snow and need to wait for rescue. For longer road trips, plan stops for gas in advance.
Add a protective layer. A coat of polymer wax can create a barrier against road salt, grime, snow, sleet and more. Couple that with high-pressure car washes after winter storms to rinse away buildup in hard-to-reach areas such as wheels, wheel wells and underbody.
Protect your windshield wipers. If you park outdoors, leave the wipers in the raised position to prevent them from freezing to the windshield. Never use your wiper blades to remove ice, snow or frost from the windshield; use an ice scraper instead.

Be prepared!

Navigate through whatever Old Man Winter throws at you by making yourself a car kit with some essentials.

Clothing. Make sure you have extra warm clothing in your car: hats, gloves, scarves, hand and foot warmers, thick socks and a blanket.
Stay connected. Add a flashlight with extra batteries to your kit. You might also consider flares or a whistle, and an extra phone charger.
Stay healthy. Grab some bottled water and other snacks. Make sure you have any medications you might need, along with a first-aid kit.
Other necessities. Jumper cables are a good addition to your kit. A small camping shovel and extra ice scraper can also be lifesavers in snowy conditions.

Follow these tips before you go anywhere in winter conditions. You can also talk to your local agent to find out what to do in an emergency.

Originally posted at State Farm

Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Whole Family

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:34:29 GMT

Valentine’s Day provides a great opportunity to have fun with your children and shower them with love! While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, it is a holiday you can share with your whole family, and it provides an opportunity to teach your children about the importance of caring for others. You can celebrate the holiday simply by telling your child “I love you” or trying out some of the ideas below.

Talk Love

Spend some time at the breakfast or dinner table talking with your child about Valentine’s Day and love. Use the holiday as an opportunity to tell your child how much you love them and what love means to you. You can also ask them questions to get them thinking about family, friendship, and love. What do they love? How do they show their family that they love them? You may be surprised by what they have to say !

Read Love

Take a trip to the library and pick out a few special books about Valentine’s Day. You can ask your librarian for book suggestions or check out these recommendations . Then head home for your very own story hour. Find a comfortable spot in your home and read aloud these special stories of love. You can even get crafty and create projects associated with your special Valentine’s Day stories.

Eat Love

Make a special Valentine’s Day treat to enjoy with your child! Some fun ideas are:

Show Love

Model for your child what it means to love others. This can be done by showing your child how much you love them and the rest of your family through these ten great ways . You can also show your child how to care for others and the world around them. You can do this by volunteering to help those in need, being kind to others, and donating to causes that you and your family care about. These actions will help your child see the value of love and compassion.

Play Love

Have fun with your child with some special love-themed activities:

Looking for Love Hide and Seek
Play Pin the Heart on Cupid
Try a Game of Musical Hearts
Turn up the music and sing your favorite love songs together
Make Stained Glass Heart Decorations
Decorate Valentine’s Day cards to give to classmates and friends

Originally posted at One Tough Job

Legacy of Service

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:12:54 GMT

During the month of January, service platoons are leading a collective effort that empowers veterans to serve in new ways. In cities across the country, we are organizing virtual and in-person service events that exemplify the values Dr. King championed, honor his legacy and tackle the challenges our communities are facing.

To mark the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service we salute those who fought, and continue to fight, to improve their communities both in and out of uniform. We continue to serve because there is still work to be done, and veterans are uniquely suited to affect positive change.

Originally posted at The Mission Continues

The One New Year’s Resolution That Creates Lasting Change

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:53:54 GMT

“If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results.” ~Jack Dixon

I originally started to write a post offering tons of different New Year’s resolutions and tips to stick to them to create lasting change.

After all, that’s what we bloggers do around the end of the year: share our best practices for improving our lives as December rolls into January; compile well-researched suggestions to change, and do it consistently, despite knowing most people give up on resolutions within weeks of setting them.

Then I realized that didn’t feel authentic to me.

I don’t actually believe New Year’s Day is any different than any other day. I don’t believe a random point in the time measurement system we’ve created requires us to make a laundry list of things we need to change or improve.

New Year’s Eve is, in fact, just another day, and the next day is one, as well.

I don’t mean to minimize the excitement of the New Year, or any of the days we’ve chosen to celebrate for religious or honorary reasons. I love a big event as much as the next person; in fact, I sometimes bust out the champagne for parallel parking well or using a really big word in a sentence.

What I’m saying is that New Year’s resolutions often fail for a reason, and it’s only slightly related to intention or discipline.

Resolutions fail because they don’t emerge from true breakthroughs. They’re calendar-driven obligations. and they often address the symptoms, not the cause of our unhappiness.

Some resolutions are smart for our physical and emotional health and well-being. Quitting smoking, losing weight, managing stress better—these are all healthy things.

But if we don’t address what underlies our needs to light up, order double bacon cheeseburgers, and worry ourselves into frenzies, will it really help to vow on one arbitrary day to give up everything that helps us pretend we’re fine?

It’s almost like we set ourselves up for failure to avoid addressing the messy stuff.

Why We’re Really Unhappy

I can’t say this is true for everyone, but my experience has shown me that my unhappiness—and my need for coping mechanisms—come from several different places:

I’m dwelling on the past or obsessing about the future.
I’m comparing myself to everyone else—their accomplishments, the respect and the attention they garner, and their apparently perfect lives.
I’m feeling dissatisfied with how I’m spending my time and the impact I’m making on the world.
I’ve lost hope in my potential.
I’m expecting and finding the worst in people.
I’m turning myself into a victim or a martyr, blaming everyone else.
I’m spiraling into negative thinking, seeing everything as a sign of doom and hopelessness
I’m assuming there should be a point in time when none of the above happens anymore.

The last one, I believe, is the worst cause of unhappiness. All those other things I mentioned are human, whether we experience them persistently or occasionally.

We’ll do these things from time to time, and they’ll hurt. In the aftermath, we’ll want to do all those different things that every year we promise to give up.

We’ll want to eat, drink, or smoke away our feelings. Or we’ll want to work away our nagging sense of inadequacy. Or we’ll judge whether or not we’re really enjoying life enough, and in the very act of judging detract from that enjoyment.

So, perhaps the best resolution has nothing to do with giving up all those not-so-healthy things and everything to do with adopting a new mindset that will make it less tempting to turn to them.

An Alternative to Resolutions

Maybe instead of trying to trim away all the symptoms of our dissatisfaction, we can accept that what we really want is happiness—and that true happiness comes and goes. We can never trap it like a butterfly in a jar.

No amount of medication or meditation can change the fact that we will sometimes get caught up in thoughts and emotions.

What we can do is work to improve the ratio of happy-to-unhappy moments. We can learn to identify when we’re spiraling and pull ourselves back with the things we enjoy and want to do in this world.

Instead of scolding ourselves for all the things we’re doing wrong and making long to-do lists to stop doing them, we can focus on doing the things that feel right to us.

This may sound familiar if you’ve read about positive psychology.

I’m no posi-psy expert, and to my knowledge no one is since the industry is unregulated. But it doesn’t take an expert to know it feels a lot better to choose to nurture positive moments than it does to berate myself for things I’ve done that might seem negative—all while plotting to give them all up when the clock strikes tabula rasa.

4 Simple Steps to Increase Your Happiness Ratio

This is something I’ve been working on for years, so it comes from my personal experience. As I have worked to increase my levels of satisfaction, meaning, and happiness, I have given up a number of unhealthy habits, including smoking, overeating, and chronically dwelling and complaining.

That all required deliberate intention, but it was impossible until I addressed the underlying feelings. I still have some unhealthy habits, but I know releasing them starts with understanding why I turn to them. Starting today, and every day, regardless of the calendar:

1. Recognize the places where you feel helpless…

…the housing situation, the job, the relationship, that sense of meaningless. Then plan to do something small to change that starting right now. Acknowledge that you have the power to do at least one small thing to empower yourself.

Don’t commit to major outcomes just yet. Just find the confidence and courage to take one small step knowing that you’ll learn as you go where it’s heading. As you add up little successes, the bigger picture will become clearer. This isn’t major transformation over a night. It’s a small seed of change that can grow.

2. Identify the different events that lead to feelings that seem negative.

Like gossiping with your coworker, overextending yourself at work, not getting enough sleep, drinking too much.

Whatever it is that generally leaves you with unhappy feelings, note it down. Work to reduce these, making a conscious effort to do them on one fewer day per week, then two, and then three. The key isn’t to completely cut out these things, but rather to minimize their occurrence.

3. Identify the things that create positive feelings.

Like going to the park, painting, looking at photo albums, or singing. Whatever creates feel-good chemicals in your head, note them down and make a promise to yourself to integrate them into your day. As you feel your way through your joy, add to this. Learn the formula for your bliss.

Know that these moments of joy are a priority , and you deserve to receive them. When you’re fully immersed within a happy moment of your own choosing, you’re a lot less likely to get lost dwelling, obsessing, comparing, judging, and wishing you were better .

4. Stay mindful of the ratio.

If you’ve had an entire week that’s been overwhelming, dark, or negative, instead of getting down on yourself for falling that low, remind yourself that only your kindness can pull you out. Tell yourself that you deserve to restore a sense of balance—to maintain a healthy ratio.

Then give yourself what you need. Take a personal day at work and take a day trip. Go to the park to relax and reflect. Remind yourself only you can let go of what’s been and come back to what can be.

It’s not about perfection or a complete release from all the causes of unhappiness. It’s about accepting that being human involves a little unhappiness—but how often it consumes us is up to us.

This might not be a lengthy list of unhealthy behaviors you can give up, and how, or a long list of suggestions for adventure and excitement in the new year. But all those things mean nothing if you’re not in the right head space to release the bad and enjoy the good.

Resolve what you will this year, but know that happiness is the ultimate goal. It starts in daily choices, not lofty resolutions—on any day you decide to start.

About Lori Deschene

Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She’s also the author of Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal, Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal , and other books and co-founder of Recreate Your Life Story , an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. For daily wisdom, join the Tiny Buddha list here . You can also follow Tiny Buddha on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

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9 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Try for 2022

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:40:10 GMT

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, moving forward into the next normal seems…like a slightly impossible task. But we talked to women across all walks of life, who feel hope is on the horizon for 2022, and who are committed to reaching professional and personal resolutions in the year ahead.

That’s why their resolutions, lightly edited below, have been shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and occupy a deep, meaningful place in their lives. Some are geared toward a better way of life while others want to improve the quality of life for loved ones.

Need a New Year’s resolution idea for 2022? Check out this list.

1. Work Out More, With a Specific Goal in Mind

“I am a 30-year-old, 12-time full marathon finisher, 11-time half marathon finisher who hasn’t completed a full or half marathon since fall 2019,” says Amanda Renkel, owner of Mae’s Miles and Music , whose 2022 goal is to run a race this year. “Distance running improves my physical health and greatly helps my mental health. With the pandemic sidelining all races I’ve now gone two years without running a race. This resolution is special to me because it means trusting myself to put in the work, committing to a race, and getting back in touch with the runner I was pre-pandemic.”

2. Launch a Business to Make an Impact

Dr. Pana Ninan is currently the chief pharmacist of a long-term care pharmacy, but her 2022 New Year’s resolution is to launch her own entrepreneurial business, called Functionally Fit Rx. The goal? ” It is a virtual practice to help driven mothers working in healthcare conquer their exhaustion and burnout by addressing the root causes,” she says, and the resolution is special for two reasons. “I went through this myself during my career and know I can empower so many women with the education and tools to thrive in both their career and as a mother. I also want to show my children that you can change jobs and pivot your career goals at any age, even if it’s scary.”

Ninan adds that she’s spent the past year preparing herself for her 2022 plans: attending masterclasses, enrolling in programs, listening to books and podcasts. “One thing the past 19+ months has taught me is how precious our time is,” she says. “If we want to make an impact, why not go big and start now.”

3. Bring More Personality Into Business

“My resolution for 2022 is to see more of myself in my business,” says Stacy Lewis, an interior designer and owner of Eternity Modern . “It’s often very tempting to chase clients around [but] I would like my business to reflect more of my personality, my interests, and my expertise.” She plans to take more opportunities to be a thought leader and share her expertise across different online platforms. “Putting myself out there will certainly feel vulnerable but I feel like more people will resonate with what I’m doing if I’m being open and authentic to them.”

4. Invest in My Personal/Professional Branding

“As a solopreneur in branding, I’m so busy working on other clients’ businesses that working on my own business falls down the priority list,” says Hannah Van Woert, founder and creative director of Meteor Street Studio . But she plans to change that in 2022. Her top priority? Investing in brand photography. “It takes a bit of vulnerability to get in front of the camera, but my overarching resolution is to have more confidence in my expertise,” she says. “It’s finally time to make this happen and I truly think custom photography will boost my brand image, taking my professional presence to the next level.”

5. Move to Another Country

“My New Year’s resolution for 2022 is to finally take the leap and move to Europe with my fiancé,” says Madison Enos, a copywriter at Maha Copy Co. , who’s been admittedly living “

“the dream” in Hawaii for the past four years. But, “ever since the beginning of COVID, I haven’t been able to shake the feeling that it’s time to see the world,” she says. “Someday we’ll have kids, a mortgage, and a million responsibilities that might hold us back. But right now, it’s just the two of us in love. I’m ready to choose courage over comfort.”

And one more thing: At the start of 2020, an astrologer told Enos that she’d have a “life-changing adventure” starting in the spring of 2022. “I don’t know if I believed it at the time, but all I can say is I feel it coming,” she says.

6. Determine How to Achieve Ultimate Life Goals (Like, Have a Baby)

“My New Year’s Resolution for 2022 is to double revenue so my business partner can leave corporate America for good, and we can have a baby,” says Emyli Lovz, co-founder and head coach at Emlovz.com . “Doubling revenue might look like increasing the price of my service offerings, doubling the number of leads who convert to clients, adding new marketing channels, or driving more traffic to our website.”

Lovz says she started the year by outlining what was most important to her, which was a house (and backyard for her dog), a baby, and for her boyfriend and business partner to be free from his corporate job. “If I was comparing myself to others, my goal would be to make a $1 million in revenue, to get hundreds of thousands of social media followers, and to write a New York Times bestseller, but none of those goals bring me closer to the vision I have of true happiness,” she says. “If those things happen in the meantime, great, but they aren’t benchmarks for success unless they align with my ultimate goal.”

7. Pay It Forward and Become a Mentor

“In 2022, my resolution is to mentor an intern,” says Melanie Bedwell, ecommerce manager at OLIPOP , who says mentors over the years have guided her through the ups and downs of her career. “They’ve been a great sounding board when I needed to vent, as well as great inspiration for when I switched companies. Overall, they’ve been that encouragement I needed to pursue my goals. Now that I’m a little more established in my career, I’d love to do that for someone else.”

8. Take Half a Day Off, Every Friday

“My resolution for 2022 is to take half a day off every Friday,” says Kelli Mason, chief people officer at JobSage , who worked remotely during the pandemic, which she estimates saved her about eight hours each week in commute time. “I was able to accomplish most of what I needed to accomplish for the week by lunchtime on Friday, so I started planning lunches and happy hours with friends on Friday afternoons. It gave me so much to look forward to each week and helped boost my productivity. Even though we’re back in the office now, I resolve to hold onto my restorative Friday half-days throughout 2022.”

9. Travel, Travel, Travel

“I’ve been itching for a trip to some tropical land, so probably St. Lucia or Sri Lanka to release all the pandemic stress and start fresh,” says relationship expert Sameera Sullivan . “Something about even years gets me really excited, and my gut tells me 2022 is going to be a great year for my travel and business plans!”

Heather Taylor is the head writer for PopIcon , Advertising Week’s blog dedicated to brand mascots. She been published on HelloGiggles, Brit + Co, Joy, Business Insider, and more online outlets. Find her on Twitter @howveryheather .

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10 Athletes Who Meditate

steve@ezpages.pro (Steve Westfall) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:17:33 GMT

Some of the most profound professional athletes around the world rely heavily on meditation to get that mental edge is what separates good athletes from spectacular, ground-breaking, medal winning, athletese they need, maintain their positive outlook and to curb their anxiety. Below is a list of ten athletes who are constantly pushing their limits within their sporting field. All have succeeded highly in their sport and credit meditation as an important tool to getting them there.

Lebron James

The famous LA Lakers basketball player, Lebron James swears by meditation for success in his game. He has even been known to utilise time-out sessions to meditate and get his mind in focus for what he needs to accomplish back on the court. James has mastered the game of basketball and is undeniably the best in the game, even after 15 seasons.

Barry Zito

Barry Zito is one of the most dominant left-hand pitchers in the game of baseball and has been awarded the World Series Champion twice, as well as the AL CY Young award. Zito has publicly addressed his use of meditation within his life and has promoted meditation for athletes for many years.

Carli Lloyd

US Professional football (soccer) player Carli Lloyd has been meditating for some time and coins the practice as a key part to her success, she believes it is just as important to her game as fitness or skill. She uses meditation to block out any other distractions that she might come across during her game. Lloyd also visualises exactly what she needs to do on the field and amazingly she can more often then not, pull it off. She has said “I’ve basically visualised so many different things on the field making these big plays, scoring goals”. Once again, the power of the mind prevails.

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is proud of the fact that amongst his very busy schedule, he meditates every morning for at least 10-15 minutes. The recently retired star of the LA Lakers is said to be one of the best players to ever grace the game of basketball, not to mention one of the oldest, which is even more impressive. Bryant says that it is meditation that helps to keep his mind fast and focused under high pressure and in high-stake situations.

Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh

These two powerful women are three-time Olympic Gold Medallists in Women’s beach volleyball and they credit meditation as a huge part of this consecutive success. Treanor and Walsh not only regularly practice meditation but they also do yoga and visualisation as a standard part of their training regiment, which is run by Sport Psychologist, Mitchell Garvais.

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is an amazing athlete, not to mention the NBA’s most valuable player, who is able to look above and beyond his game. He uses visualisation techniques and intense meditation to think ahead of his opponents and attempt to outsmart them at every turn. By being constantly in the moment, Curry is able to give the game everything he has got, both physically and mentally.

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is one of the best shortstops in all of baseball’s history, having achieved five World Series Championships. Jeter has said he has been practicing meditation since 2012 and says that it has helped him achieve so much more within his game. He meditates for approximately an hour a day and believes the results of meditation have not just made him a better athlete but also a better person in his every day life.

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons has undergone extensive training with mental health trainer Graham Betchart. He has said that this mental health training has helped him to be more present in the moment, to block out what he can’t control and to focus solely on the things that he can.

The Seattle Seahawks

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carrol has famously said that meditation was a huge part of the process that got the team to win the 2014 Superbowl. A Psychologist was hired to assist the team in gaining control of their minds and honing in on mindfulness techniques. The training method worked very well, with the team coming in first.

Joe Namath

Joe Namath has said he practiced –and still does– transcendental meditation to increase his all-field vision, overall reaction time, endurance and to speed recovery. Namath has said that this type of meditation also encourages the brain to experience deep rest, which he says helped him recover immensely after games.

Originally posted at www.awaken.com

Written by Lauren Williams

10 Toy Stores that Provide Great Activities for Children with ADD/ADHD

steve@ezpages.pro (Steve Westfall) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:08:23 GMT

Play can be used as a therapeutic tool for children, as a way for children to express themselves when meaningful discourse might not be possible. Choosing the right toys is crucial for a child with ADHD. Check out these 10 toy stores that can help in your search for the perfect toy. Have another favorite shopping spot?

Fat Brain Toys

Fat Brain Toys has a section on their website dedicated to toys for ADD/ADHD. They dedicate time to gathering feedback from customers on how different toys are being used by children with ADD/ADHD in hopes of providing guidance for other special needs caregivers.

My ADD Store

Welcome to the largest and most comprehensive ADHD store on the planet! From clothes for sensitive skin to neat fidget “toys”, myADDstore.com has it all.

Ability Station

Ability station provides special toys for many different special needs and skillsets. All toys are therapist approved for a child’s growth, development and fun. With their easy to navigate site you can shop by price, age, diagnosis, and more.

Amazon.com

A simple search on Amazon for ADHD Toys and Games yields hundreds of results. This can be anything from tangles to board games to a Squidgie Strengthening Ball (look it up!)

Young Explorers

Creative educational toys that allow children to learn and explore their world through play. Toys and games that are packed with educational and play value; safe, engaging and fun. Featuring nationally recognized Award Winning Toys, Science Kits & Games, Arts & Crafts, Music & Performance, Electronic Learning Aids, Imaginative Play Toys and Outdoor Activities.

International Playthings

International Playthings offers a comprehensive range of proprietary and distributed brands comprising a wide variety of award winning play things including games, infant toys, preschool toys, dolls, educational toys and activity toys. Many of these toys are great for children with ADHD

eSpecial Needs

eSpecial Needs provides a great selection of adaptive equipment, rehab equipment and therapy solutions for children and adults with any special needs. They have a shop by diagnosis option which provides options for those with ADD/ADHD

ChildTherapyToys.com

Child Therapy Toys has over 3,000 products for children with special needs. The website also has a section that lists over 50 special needs toys and products.

Kazoo Toys

KazooKazoo Toys provides parents, teachers, and kids with one of the country’s largest selections of quality toys, games, puzzles and creative playthings. Categories include: including educational toys, musical toys, stuffed animals, dolls, blocks, bubbles and more!

Oompa.com

OompaOompa.com has long been known as the premiere website destination for safe, quality and unique baby toys from around the world. Now Oompa offers toys for kids up to eight years of age. At Oompa.com, you won’t find toys with batteries, over-stimulating blinking lights or commercially commissioned cartoon characters. You will find a well-edited selection of delightfully modern toys that are thoughtfully designed and superbly crafted.

Cerebral Palsy Guide

the Cerebral Palsy Guide has compiled the most in-depth resources nationwide to help guide and serve all families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries.

Originally posted at Friendship Circle

Written by Lauren Lewis

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