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We all have certain scents that bring a smile to our faces. For you, it might be fresh bread, a newly mowed lawn, the perfume or cologne of a loved one, or something else. While it might not be possible to bring ALL of your favorite smells into your home, there's no doubt that we feel a strong sense of connection to smells in general, and that particular smells can affect our mood. To boost your mood, bring scents into your home that make you feel happy, calm, and balanced. For some, this might mean browsing the candle aisle. For others, this might mean keeping some essential oils within reach. If you're very sensitive to fragrances, consider boiling herbs and citrus with water on your stove and allowing the aroma to fill your home. you might also experiment with fresh flowers, cedar-wood chips, dried herbs stuffed in pouches, or cinnamon sticks. What are some of your favorite scents? 
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7/17/2021 0 Comments Breathe..Right now! While you’re reading this, take a deep breath. That’s all it takes! Throughout the day set a simple reminder to take a few deep breaths. We breathe on autopilot, but theses breaths are shallow. Taking the time to breathe deeply will rejuvenate you and provide instant calm to your entire body. #health #wellness #nutrition #coaching  7/15/2021 0 Comments Art Therapy- Self CareWhether you enjoy art or you’re quick to label yourself as “not the creative type,” art therapy can be a useful tool to help you unwind and destress. Art therapy is defined as “a discipline that incorporates creative methods of expression through visual art media.” In layman’s terms, this means using art as an outlet to express your emotions and stresses. Here are a few examples: - Using an adult coloring book to self-soothe and wind down anxieties by focusing on the present moment on colors and shapes in front of you. - Outline a heart and fill it in with words, drawings, or other types of images that represent your emotions. - Choose paint colors that calm you and make a piece of art to hang in your bedroom. - Grab a pen and paper and try your hand at a ‘zentangle’ drawing: https://bit.ly/3jkx4jS Have you ever turned to art as a way to express yourself? This week, try a new art project, even if it’s just doodling on a piece of paper with a pen!  7/14/2021 0 Comments Live in the Moment....Going back to the beginning- Health & Wellness Coaching (Masters of Arts degree)... hoping to uncover more and build programs such as below: "Now I Am Aware" Exercise....by Linda Bark PhD RN MCC- The wisdom of the Whole Sit, lie or stand in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take a couple deep breaths. Then complete the following sentence: Now I am aware.... These are how that sentence could be finished at the present moment: Now I Am Aware..... of the clock ticking in my office. Now I Am Aware.....of a car driving by. Now I Am Aware.....of an airplane flying Now I Am Aware.....of a dull pain in my right leg. Now I Am Aware.....of the need to straighten my back Now I Am Aware.....of the dryness of lips Now I Am Aware.....of the sun streaming in my window. By doing this exercise, I am brought into the present instant. What happened for you? How could this be used personally and/or professionally?? Did you notice a change in your breathing?? Are you living in the present??  The truth is when it comes to your self-worth the only opinion that matters is your own. And the only person that can improve your self-esteem is you. The first step to improving your self worth is to be more mindful. We can’t change something if we don’t recognize that there is something to change. Identifying negative self-talk is the only way to change it. Without this awareness, we can easily fall into the trap of believing our self-limiting dialogue. The second step is realizing you have the power to change your own narrative. Figure out whose voices are being internalized and where the messages come from. When we frequently repeat negative messages in our mind we can start to believe they are true. These thoughts are learned, which means they can be unlearned. Finally, find the things you are good at and do them more often! There’s no better way to boost your self-esteem. If it’s difficult for you to identify your unique gifts, ask a friend to point them out to you. Please don't hesitate to ask questions... With Gratitude Linnette #health #nutrition #coaching #wellness  |
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