Blog Category: Empowered Growth

Do you have goals? Are they big goals? Small goals? Or are you wondering what the point is of goals in the first place? Things are so crazy that maybe you’re just trying to survive! Here's some goal setting tips to motivate you and level up your enthusiasm!

Are we prisoners of our past or do we have a choice? I offer you these thoughts to ponder, to help you in your healing journey along with several tools for you.

Do you have a seemingly endless list of things you need to get done every day? Have you tried using to-do lists? Time blocking? Reminders? Pop-ups? All the things? Me too and here's how I solved that problem!!

You’ve heard the term “swallow your feelings” and this is an actual physical response. Very often people who “swallow their feelings” wind up with digestive and gut issues. Do you experience odd aches and pains with no physical cause? Do you react more strongly than expected to seemingly mild situations? Are you tired and worn for no logical or physical reason? I can relate and here's something to consider

What would your life look like if you could resolve memories and emotions blocking you from reaching your current goals and fullest potential? Learn how memories are stored in the brain and what you can do clear them, move them and gain forward momentum

I empower women to set themselves free from damage and heal their unseen wounds from emotionally or mentally unhealthy relationships, choose peace and live to their fullest potential

Together let's choose freedom and fly

Several medical doctors suggested it. I laughed. Me? Depressed? What do I have do I have to be depressed about? The thought of a diagnosis of depression or seeking professional help carried such deep shame for me.

As much as possible, I support my body so it can function as it was designed based on my research. Each hormone and each body system works with our brain to keep everything in a state of balance (homeostasis). I use what I’ve learned to benefit myself and share it with others so you may hopefully find some benefit also. I'd love to hear if you try any of these sleep strategies and if they work for you.

After implementing the strategies I had uncovered in my research, I was finally getting at least a few hours of sleep each night. My next goal was to see if I could extend that into a full night’s sleep. What follows are things I tried that helped me reach that goal.

As I stared at the ceiling, tired and exhausted yet unable to sleep, I wondered if there was anything I could do or change to possibly get some sleep. With prescription sleep medication no longer working, I began to research, and over time I saw a bigger picture emerge. With the proper systems in place, maybe I could support better sleep or rest. So, with the information I had gathered, I developed my own little process.

Insomnia. Sleepless nights. Panic attacks. Nightmares. These had become part of my life, and I accepted that this was just how life would be for me. Sleep had become a huge problem as I suffered from insomnia for days on end. Eventually I was prescribed sleep medication to get some relief, but I began needing higher and higher dosages. A long-term solution seemed impossible. Was there a better way? YES!

Dose of motivation for your empowered growth! 

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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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. 

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?