Hello and welcome to my little corner of the web where I share my healing journey with you. That sharing helped many along their own healing journey. As you read I wish the same for you.
The #1 question about boundaries is "are boundaries the same as control?" Do you hesitate to create or enforce boundaries because you're concerned about being viewed as controlling? Why might some feel that way? Understanding the difference between boundaries and control is key to finding and maintaining balance and honoring your limitations.
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Have you ever wanted to do something that you knew would be good for you, but you weren’t feeling “motivated” to do it? Maybe you want to exercise, eat healthier, or reach a similar goal. How can we change “I don’t want to” into done and on-track? How can we get and stay motivated? Try this...
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Focusing on activities that nourish your soul is not a “nice to do“ optional activity. If you desire emotional healing and balance it’s absolutely essential to focus on activities that nourish your soul.
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Sometimes our emotional wounds are so deep that we don’t want to feel them. Sometimes past events are so painful that we try to avoid thinking about them. But the reality is that, despite our best efforts to ignore them, those wounds will still be there, buried, and they can take a physical toll on us. To truly recover and move past the pain, we must know how to jump-start emotional healing.
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Does saying the word "no" cause you some anxiety? Does it seem confrontational or aggressive? It did for me likely because for most of my life, the word “no” was cause for confrontation and strong argument. So, naturally, I came up with ways to say no without actually having to say the word. Here's my very best tips plus a complimentary tip sheet and downloadable graphics.
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For years I stuffed feelings down, keeping them locked away deep inside me. During that time, I learned from experience the consequences of stuffing emotions down. Medical doctors and alternative care doctors warned me. But how does one express feelings like anger in a way that is healing, productive, and doesn't damage someone else? Is it possible to express sadness without collapsing? Can we tune into fear without panicking? I learned how . . .
Do you have a tough time with stillness? Do you struggle with confusion, overwhelm, frustration? What discomfort is under that restlessness? This is for you!
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How does more joy and peace sound to you? Better sleep? Reduce pain? Boost immune system? Improve relationships? Really? Seriously? Here's some fascinating things I learned prepping for our 5 Days of Gratitude using the Being Thankful Gratitude Journal or journal / method of your choice
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If you don't have essential oils just grab some fresh herbs, dried spices or citrus fruit and explore your superpower! Our sense of smell is so powerful because it interacts with the emotion center of the brain without filter or conscious control. Use this to your advantage to tap into empowered motivation
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What does it mean when people say who do you think you are? Children are born dreaming big dreams - think about the question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" What was your dream? When people say or convey the message "who do you think you are?" it's generally because
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Simplified and redesigned website with easy access to tools for emotional healing, empowered growth and gentle boundaries. Here's a quick recap of where you can find all the good things for you here at DeeCastelli.com
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How can we invite peace and healing while honoring others choices? Sometimes on the trail as with life things take an unexpected turn. Other times we mindfully and intentionally shift our direction. Sometimes we choose one path while others choose another.
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Sometimes in life we come across obstacles, something that’s a difficult to cross or get over. In the case of the trail it was a slippery muddy area. Totally doable to get through but just uncomfortable. Besides being squishy there’s always a chance you slip and wind up sitting in the mud!
It was the kind of moment in time that comes and goes so quickly the lesson could have easily been lost. Of course, because I was out on the trail, I had time to contemplate not only the humor but to receive the lesson. Can you alter your reality with your thoughts?
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Understanding our mind, body, emotion connection is fundamental to our emotional, mental and physical health. Rest assured wherever you are physically it is simply an indicator of where you are mentally and emotionally. Look at the illustration in this post.
This is WHY aroma reset works. Our brain cannot set aside our sense of smell. The steps outlined in the aroma reset make our mind / body / emotion connection. Our nervous system, which controls all three areas, then creates a shift in all three areas because we are intricately connected.
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