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Pressures of Life

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:05:27 +0000

I have just had lunch with a lovely lady who has a catalogue of health and life difficulties, she really does not know where to start to improve the situation! So much needs to be sorted out and she feels really overwhelmed.

I can really relate to where she’s at and was in a similar place myself for many years.

We did a simple coaching session that helped her to see what’s REALLY important to her. We looked at what small thing she could do that would help her to feel she was making some progress. Speaking from experience, I am now able to see clearly my priorities were back to front.

If my marriage was better, my life would be easier. If my kids listened to me more, my life would be easier. If I did not have to do so much, my life would be easier and so on.

In fact what I realise now is, when I put my health and self care first, amazingly, the rest of the difficulties started to improve. When I am rested, fed, relaxed and communicating effectively (instead of from “exhaustion and resentment mode”) life automatically becomes more manageable.

My dream is to help people find what’s really important to them, enabling them to live a fulfilling healthy purposeful life.

Fear vs Facts

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:04:35 +0000

Fear and worry have played a big part in my life (and can still pop up). I seemed to live with a head full of negativity, with a voice saying you are not good enough, you can’t do it, financial fear/insecurity and so on.

On reflection I spent too much time with these thoughts and they where not useful, I now ask myself a question and that is:

Is the thought the real TRUTH?

Generally speaking it’s just fear and not the reality in front of me.

Today I notice if I am thinking of yesterday (which is over and I can do nothing to change it), or tomorrow (which is unknown), I am WASTING my time as the only reality I have is in this moment.

Last weekend I had a truly wonderful time, I got lots of things done, spent time with my family and had some fun. So why was it so good? Breaking it down a little more I was simply living in the moment, not in yesterday or tomorrow.

What I also noticed was how PEACEFUL it was and relaxing. I am realising It’s my THOUGHTS that are the problem and I have a choice about what I think. So my exercise for today is when a negative thought comes in, I will not keep thinking about It, as it really is of no use. I will deal with difficulties as and when they arise

Life has many challenges to deal with but I don’t want to ADD to them by living in fear of what may never happen.

Getting Support

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:38:12 +0000

I did not realise how the answers to my problems/difficulties are actually INSIDE me! It's so simple, but I never really tapped into my own sense of truth and wisdom for most of my life. I was always great at telling you what you SHOULD do, and noticing what was not working in other peoples lives. However I was not always able to sort my own issues out (smoking, drinking, comfort eating, poor communication within marriage. etc..)

Generally my friends and family are great at telling me what might help, but at the end of the day I always used do what I wanted, even if it didn't not really work.

So why is that then? well, firstly I don't like being told what to do, and often what I am told may not work for me (or I am not willing to try it).

So whats different today, well I actually take TIME to check in with myself daily and notice how I am feeling. I believe we all have that inner wisdom but need to MAKE time to listen to it.

Since I have done this simple discipline my life has transformed ENORMOUSLY.

The support I need, answers/guidance seems to just come. I may need to slow down, perhaps get more help at times, but what it really does for me is allow me to talk honestly from my heart about how I feeling.

Once I have established how I feel, the solutions seem to come more easily.

So I am aware I still can push myself a bit so am off to London for somes fun with some girlfriends. Can't wait! It feels great putting myself first and really taking care of me.

Gratitude

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:02:13 +0000

It’s so funny, a bit of healthy fear is good for me. My PA Richenda is coming at 8am tomorrow and I am just blogging to show her I have been an attentive student! (Ha ha).

I am SO GRATEFUL for the support I get; I am really learning not to beat myself up if I find some things (like admin) don't "float my boat" as it’s ok.My solution was to get some help.

Gratitude is an area I LOVE to cultivate as it brings me more peace, a sense of well being with the world and most of all its REALLY ATTRACTIVE!
Have you spent time with people that seem to focus on all that’s negative or wrong in their lives (I am no saint, trust me I can still go there at times).
The thing is even if it’s the truth it does not serve me to keep thinking about it; negative thinking can REALLY can affect my health.
So today I am grateful for:

My yummy husband.
My wonderful health.
My 3 sons.
My mum and brothers (and extended family)
My dear friends.
The ability to choose each day how I respond to situations.
My computer.
And the list goes on ...

However sometimes its not so easy to see them but they are ALWAYS there if I stop, and look.

LETTING GO

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:32:17 +0000

I think this is the first time I have written two blogs in one week! ( All thanks to Richenda Solomon my PA ) who gives me gentle pressure to move in the right direction.

Today I just want to be me and write from my heart without pressure of writing something to motivate or inspire anyone ( and if it does ....great!)
Sorry to disappoint, but, I always do write from the heart but often with some sort of pressure.Today I LET GO of the pressure which feels a bit wierd but I am going with the flow.

Its a great day outside and I am feeling a bit down (not enough time to go into it all) so I have decided to lighten up and go for a walk, meet my wonderful husband and have a coffee and talk about whats going on.( If he is lucky he can get a word in when its his turn).

I suppose for me I need to feel the feelings when things can be tough, say whats going on then look for a solution.

The truth is it gets tough for everyone at times but it doesn't help the situation if I focus on it!

short and sweet today but so nice to get it out x

Healthy Resolutions

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:56 +0000

Healthy Resolutions

Traditionally this seems to be the time of year now that people set resolutions, generally.

Some research suggests 75% to 80% don’t achieve them!

As we all know you can obtain almost any information these days on the internet on health and what to do to get a healthy life. We actually KNOW what to do but we don’t do it.

So it’s really that simple (but is it?).

So why don’t we do it?

What stops us?

That’s the real question.

Well for me it had to get uncomfortable enough for me to change. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Today my life is more simple. I have amazing health, I am in a really loving, healthy relationship. I feel good about myself and take good care of my health in all areas. Physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. I now have a purpose in life (to help others do the same).

The bottom line for me was to make a change.

So, if you would like to make a change in your life start with something small that you can commit to doing.

Burn't out,stressed,resentful......................

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:58:28 +0000

WOW! Its xmas eve already and I am actually STOPPING to do a blog ..............no I am not work obsessed, in fact it’s the reverse.

I want to share this to encourage people as I feel so blessed to be able to slow down and take in the real essence of what xmas is all about.

I realise how much I am a human "doing" sometimes instead of a human "being”. DO DO DO DO , there always seems something else to do, so right now I am STOPPING as I have DONE ENOUGH and I need a break. ( A coffee with my lovely husband in the lounge, feet up and listening to music before the family arrive).

It’s so important to me to take care of myself. I ADORE being a Health Coach but I am human and can so EASILY slip into the old patterns that left me tired, anxious, stressed, irritable and burnt out!

It used to happen with out me recognising the symptoms until it was almost too late, I either get upset or would shout at the smallest thing or worse still, become resentful.

Today I notice when I am starting to feel tired and a bit irritable and make the CHOICE to stop and rest.

The results are AMAZING as I now have the tools to stay calm and more peaceful with the bonus of not upsetting anyone else ,PLUS I asked for a bit of help.

I wish everyone a wonderful xmas and above all a HEALTHY happy new year.x

getting off the hamster wheel..............

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:11:36 +0000

I decided to write about getting off the hamster wheel.

It seems most people are hurrying around feeling there are not enough hours in a day to get ready for the xmas festivities.

It makes me smile when I notice I am getting caught up in the "to do list" that I have that’s SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO long and almost unachievable.
So I have created a new tool to help people (and firstly myself) achieve more peace.

It’s called a "Piece/Peace of mind tool" which as you noticed has a double meaning.

The tool is a visual picture of a head with the brain exposed (a local sculpture is creating a model for me due to be completed in February 2012). There are 8 elements that I have researched that essentially need to be in place for you and I to feel a real sense of peace.

I have never felt so excited to have discovered such a simple tool that REALLY works, I am so happy to have a solution to what seems like a world epidemic.

The solutions are so simple but start with self care.

Today I work daily on looking after myself in a loving respectful way, by ensuring I am taking care of all the elements in this tool.

So I am now going for a lie down (a well earnt rest).

At long last I am able to get off the hamster wheel!

YIPPEE................................ it’s nearly Xmas x

Do you have no real purpose, low self esteem?

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:41:22 +0000

Do you ever feel not good enough of suffer with low self esteem, I have suffered for as long as I can remember with these feelings.

As a child I had problems with learning maths and spelling ( Dyslexia was diagnosed in my early thirties).

I generally spent a lot of time comparing myself to others , funnily enough not the people that where not as educated as me but the ones who where more educated.

In fact, I did not believe I really had anything to offer to the world as I felt no one really understood me. My teachers said "Sandra could do better" or "Sandra does not make the effort" etc etc.

The problem was I REALLY believed I was doing the best I could and those comments made me feel worse.

I knew the solution was to believe in myself more and accept I was just different from other people and learnt things in another way. I just did not know HOW to do that. I was great at dishing out advise to my children or patients on this matter but not doing it for myself.

Today I am blessed to say I have a really healthy self esteem ( most of the time) and respect I am very knowledgeable in other areas than the people I compare myself with.
It boiled down to ACTIONS which first was to admit I felt like this to someone ( what a relief that was) then to focus on what I am REALLY good at and pursue it !

I love people and want to help them to overcome the issues I myself have had and that’s my purpose, its such a good feeling doing what you love and are good at. One of my favourite parts of coaching is working with people to find what there purpose is so they can move forward and really experience less anxiety and more fulfilment in life.

are you feeling overwhelmed,burn't out,stressed?

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:17:19 +0100

Feeling stressed, burnt out and overwhelmed was exactly where I was 2 weeks ago, thank goodness today I am in a better place!

Its so easy to roll out all the "solutions" of what to do ( which I know.........) but HOW to do things is what I really need. I know WHAT to do but don't always make the time to do it.

So STOP, just for a minute and ask your self this question................I have learnt to REALLY value myself ? I WANT to be a great role model to my kids and not just tell them what to do I want to show them what I do.

I suppose its all about balance and taking care of myself which is not what i have been taught. As a child i was lead to believe I must put other people first but ( at times) that seem to leave me feeling burnt out and resentful !

I want to be the BEST coach I can be and part of that is to PRACTISE what i preach. So HOW can I do that? Well believe me its seems to be a DAILY challenge.

The first step I took was to save for a holiday and then GET AWAY! It was PURE joy (even though I had a bit of an accident on a slide with my husband which took me almost a week to get over) but the reality was I rested, eat beautiful food, laughed and enjoyed the sunshine and best of all had NO "to do list".

But the reality is, and the facts are I CREATE a lot of my own stress by not looking after myself well ( if you want statistics to prove this just read any NHS health promotion leaflets that are TELLING you the benefits of a healthy work like balance).

Today I am THRILLED to say I have taken a full 20 minute coffee break in the garden and will sit having my healthy lunch at a table and will get a walk in the fresh air and laugh with my husband, I may not get all the things done on my "to do list" BUT I will FEEL a lot more relaxed and nicer to be around if I put me FIRST instead of last!

So.................... you have the CHOICE!

Are you suffering with low self esteem,despondency and not believing in yourself?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:45:12 +0100

Low self esteem,despondency a lack of belief in yourself are areas i am an EXPERT in!

I was pretty much expelled from school with only a few bottom grade qualifications, i could not spell properly ( i still have issues with that and funnily enough,i am off for a Dyslexic coach appointment today).

I generally truly believed i was "less than others" most of my life,I found it difficult to understand big words and seem to know very little about world politics,geography,history ( to name but a few!).

So now what, i have already overexposed myself but why,well to be honest none of that really matters.I now respect myself take care of myself and feel equal to others, no better and certainly no worse ( most of the time).

What changed? i had to learn to ACCEPT myself for who i am and also my mum told me a lovely story as a child which only now i understand.

Everyone yes EVERYONE has a gift/purpose of some sort all you have to do is find it.

I was blessed to have a real PASSION for helping people ( i have been a trained nurse for 30 years now as well as being an NLP Master practitioner life coach).

I don't believe it matters if i can spell or know all the things i have mentioned to be able to be a compasionate respectful encouragement who can motivate and support people to achieve what they need to improve their health and wellbeing.

My blogg today is sent from my heart as a real encouragement to anyone who does not FEEL good enough.
If i can achieve all i have then ANYONE can!

Feeling anxious now or about about the future?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:49:33 +0100

There seems to be an epidemic around of anxiety.........finances, job security, worries of family and children, health worries.

I too USED to be a victim of this underlying anxiety stuff (and believe me I can still go there).

In fact today was a good example of just "feeling anxious" and I wanted to look at it more closely to unpick what’s REALLY going on.

Generally it’s about some sort of FEAR of "not enough” I noticed I was tired and really FELT a bit fed up ( menapausal stuff) .

Not having complete control in all areas of my life can also feed into anxiety for me.

I am so grateful to have this understanding of myself as” the old” me used to let my emotions bleed out into my family or work life, I could be a bit sharp or irritable (even out bursts of anger where not uncommon).

Today I have some wonderful tools I have created as well as some I have learnt from other people.

I realise its not my feelings that control me its my ACTIONS, in fact I spent some time with my eldest son shopping and pottering today and when I told him how I was feeling he was surprised as I had not "let it out" on him.

I realise the feelings pass and I need to keep things in perspective, when I am tired it’s a real trigger for negative thoughts for me.

My husband and I are also great at talking about feelings ,so when he came in from work I was able to give him a cuddle and say” I felt crap today “and instead of blame him or not communicate the anxiety was accepted for what it is instead of covered up and ignored.

So my tips are;
1/ look at the FACTS are it REALLY that bad?
2/Talk about how you feel to someone.
3/ Accept you feel like that.
4/ "Act as if its ok" (because fundamentally if you have your health, a roof over your head and some food on the table ALL really is well)
5/ Is there any actions you could take to help the situation? (Then do them).

If you do these in order as I did today you will be surprised at how nuch better you feel!

So lets all "Easy does it on our selves, we are generally much more compassionate to others than ourselves.

Feeling overwhelmed with too much to do?

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:49:34 +0100

This USED to be the story of my life, too much to do and not enough time to do it.

As a part time Nurse with 3 small children I seemed to be rushing for one thing to another with no "Me time" and when I did get a bit of time I felt guilty that I SHOULD be doing something more productive.
The story I remeber was a bit of a joke when my husband was asked (when I was expecting my third baby) has Sandraever suffered with post natal depression? and he answered " No, she hasn't got time for that!"

I remember almost feeling sad that that’s how I was perceived, as a bit of a work horse ( also I think deep down I was a bit proud as well as this is what gave me my worth to a degree).

Today thanks to some tools I have been blessed to create my life just is not like that. I take time for myself, so much in that in fact I put myself FIRST, which goes against everything I was taught.

I take time to read and rest, I say when it’s a bit much and I need help, I allow myself to actually sit at the meal table WITHOUT jumping up every time someone makes a request of me.

SO whats changed you ask? ................................well ME, I changed!

I thought .............if only the kids would pick there stuff up it would be easier............... if only my husband would help me more............. if only I had more money I could get help.............If only my family understood how hard it was for me being SUPER WOMAN! If only………….

One day after feeling really exhausted I thought NO MORE IV'E HAD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And then the miracle happened, slowly at first. I started to say no a bit more ,I started to take a bit more rest and eat regularly ( healthy food instead of grabbing something quick) I started to say how I was feeling instead of nagging them etc and asking ( in a nice tone) for what I needed instead of raising my voice.

It took a while but things started to change for the better, I spent time thanking them a bit more even for the small stuff they did. It took time to get to where I am today, and to be fair my boys are all grown up but it doesn't have to be that hard.

My tools TRANFORMED my life so that’s why I continue to work with people as IREALLY know what its like to feel on the old hamster wheel.

So I invite you to take a leap of faith and get off it, it really is empowering and what a relief!
No more.................. I haven’t got enough time.

news update September

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:16:12 +0100

I am really excited about what’s coming up for me in the future and thought it would be fun to do an "news update" for myself to see ( as well as you).

Its such an encouragement to see the things you are working at and towards and I personally can get lost in the" to do list" and not see the woods for the tree's in my business sometimes.

1/My new video will be ready to go live on my website by the end of September (yippee) it’s great as it really allows people to find out what I do in a more fun way rather than just reading about it.

2/I am doing some monthly talks at Champneys day health spa's starting Monday 12th of September, Brighton is the first one the Chichester. This will be a really exciting thing for me as my dream is to own a spa of my own one day.

2/ I have an monthly article going in a Sussex magazine from October until next March which will raise my profile and again, inform people of the benefits of working with me.

3/Not connected to work but a VERY connected to wellbeing is my AWSOME holiday, booked to Turkey on October the 12 for 10 nights in a five star all inclusive hotel which will be "pure bliss".
Its our 30th wedding anniversary this year and I can't wait to have my husband all to my self for almost 2 weeks (hopefully he feels the same x ).

4/At the end of September I am doing a really FUN thing of being interviewed about my business by three 15 year olds at a networking school event, I just adore being asked questions I am not prepared for!

5/I am also doing some voluntary work for a local scheme for underprivileged family’s and people on the streets.

6/I have also created a new tool ( my third now) which will help people to have more piece/peace of mind and you guessed it, its called "a piece/peace of mind tool" with a double meaning. It has certain elements which are the pieces that need to be in place to give you more peace of mind, so watch this space.

So all in all there is a lot to look forward to.
Roll on xmas!

Lastly, as always, I am continuing with my one to one coaching which I love, so I have a lot to look forward too.

first things first

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:39:51 +0100

I have been procrastinating about doing my Blog this month( again!) and (bless me) realise I spend too much of my time in FEAR about various things.

Its time to make some changes, as I am aware that not changing will only hold me back.

"FIRST THINGS FIRST" is to become aware of the repeated patterns in the first place and then look at what can be done different,also another important thing to look at is am I willing to make the change?.

I once read a book about the significance of doing the hardest thing on the job list FIRST, as that free's you up to do the more fun things later.

What I have done over the past few weeks has been to do the things I am good at or enjoy first, THEN feeling I am not inspired enough, or too tired, or whatever excuse is fitting to procrastinate and leave it for yet another day.

So even though my job list feels HUGE today I will do the blog FIRST and will notice how much less mental stress is in my head.

Research bangs on about this being a very stressful world but the facts are, WE as humans add allot more stress that could ( with some effort) be alleviated.

So try it and see what you notice.

Health Fountain

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:01:27 +0100

I was SO excited about the film shoot I had this week I got my son Lewis to put it on the news site but was not able to add the words until today! ( he is a computer whizz which I definately am not).

I went to Brighton to have the shoot made so it will be on my website when Paul ( my film maker) has done the editing.

As you can see it is a pretty AWSOME fountain that reminds me of one of the tools I have created called a "Health Fountain" Tool. It enables people to really focus on various areas that inbalanced in their life and to INSTANTLY see what areas can be improved in a positive way.

For example if I love my job and am in a house I love but don't have much money or fun, my health will at some level suffer.

Well I have had an amazing few weeks ,I have had 4 new clients, a trip away to Switzerland ( which I will report about in a seperate news item so watch this space) and now am awaiting my video .

I feel so blessed to have such a fulfilling job that allows me to have a REAL purpose, also enabling me to practise what I preach and REALLY take care of myself.

I really look forward to seeing more people in the world choose health as their real priority.
I had an email sent to me today from a freind and a guy who was 102 had made a short film and one thing he said that I loved was:

Cherish your health................. if it is good,preserve it.if it is unstable, improve it and if it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

I look forward to working with you.

transform yourself,transform the world.

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:56:38 +0100

Have you ever given this title any REAL thought, Transform yourself,Transform the World?

If we all keep pointing to others to change e.g. beliefs, behaviours, idea’s, standards, even themselves ,where does any of the accountability truly start?

I now have a conscious understanding of what transformation entails and the hard pill to swallow at first is it has to begin with ME.

On Sunday this weekend I get to travel to Caux in Switzerland on a 5 day learning experience high in the mountain on my own learning more about how I can make a real difference on this planet.

I will attend many seminars and mix with approx 500 people from all around the world all taking part in a worldwide group called Initiatives of Change.

As a Health and wellbeing Coach and woman with a strong spiritual connection, it is IMPERATIVE for me to learn as much about myself and how I tick so I can be the best Sandra possible.
I really look forward to "feeding back" all I will learn.

Activities

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:53:34 +0100

It was suggested I put on my news page what I am up to ( or about to get up to) and feel really excited as its been a busy month with more great stuff to do.

I will be doing some coaching in a local girls school tomorrow (100 15 year olds). I am doing some work on explaining the 'health fountain' i have created which will be fun, visual and show the girls what an incredibly useful tool it is. It allows you to look at some of the areas they can improve, eg concentration, getting higher grades, inproving their communication skills and even have more fun!

Saturday I will do a talk to approximately 80 people about what my life was like, what happened, and what it's like now.

I will be explaining how I was in an unhappy marriage, stressed, hurried, tired and generally unfullfiled. I smoked, drank and was over weight.

Today I am in a healthy size body and in a great marriage ( THE SAME ONE) and have control over my life .

Next week I will be addressing a networking group on the AMAZING benefits of working with me and my health fountain tool, and lastly I am having a short film made of me on Tuesday for youtube, and my website on a chosen charity I will be involved with. I have loads of exciting stuff for next month but you will have to wait to see my next blog
x Sandra

Commitments

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:28:44 +0100

I have been pondering on what to blog about this month and chatted to my web designer who is helping me to just "do stuff" I fear so here goes!

My monthly committed blog time has arrived already and now its time to "pick up the pace" (as I have been informed) and put one on at least every 2 weeks. I am AMAZED I am able to do this as I have such a fear around it (enough stuff for a whole seminar!).

I really do not understand why I procrastinate in my head so much or find it so fearful. However I am really aware now (Thanks to having done so much work on myself) that its just the way it is BUT I don't have to ACT on it.

I would waste so much time with this problem and have decided its BORING and stops me moving in the right direction .

I really also want to leave it tonight as I am tired and have had my sons over for a meal, its now 9pm and I want a bath etc etc excuses excuses. However I am happy to say I made a commitment to Andy it will be done tonight and I will honour that commitment.

So, the story is really about how I honour commitments to others and generally fulfill them but often I find it easier to not want to honour those to myself, I now realise it is EQUALLY important to honour the commitments to myself as this really does give me a sense of self respect and peace.

I notice as a society we are taught to make sure we do what we say when it comes to others and often put ourselves last on the list. Today through coaching and really learning to take care of my Health and Wellbeing I no longer put myself at the bottom of the list.

As a coach I feel I need to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.

And today I will go to my bed with a sense of self respect and peace.

Healthy mind, Healthy body.

Mon, 09 May 2011 17:16:51 +0100

Dealing with difficult emotions is something I am personally an EXPERT in, I now have come to understand the effects of negative emotions on my own health and wellbeing and want to help others to master the negative effects which can be so destructive.

Today I spent over 30 minutes trying to put my blog on to no avail, I noticed how the frustration was building and how my body reacts to it.

Firstly I start to feel inpatient and my mood begins to change. I notice I become short-tempered and can almost FEEL my blood pressure rise. My body becomes tense and I can feel my shoulders tighten and my breathing becomes shallow ( these are all perfectly normal healthy responses) the problem is they are not, in my experience, the responses that will lead to my remaining healthy and well. I believe long-term they are responses that are detrimental to my wellbeing.

So whats the solution?

Well its really easy to talk about ( as most solutions are) but much more difficult to practice!

I am blessed to have created a unique method that I can use which is a six step process called a "Joy Spirit Level" tool.

As a Health Coach my purpose on the planet is to first, help myself THEN share with others what I have discovered.

This tool has saved me from a series of negative behaviours including unnecessary outbursts, upsetting others, headaches, irritability, blame etc to name but a few.

I feel blessed to have a tool in my armoury to allow me to enjoy real harmony in my life.

So to share it in a nut shell...

1/ Stop and breathe, feel the feelings (own them).

2/ Check you are fed/watered. (concentration is severely impaired if you are not)

3/ Do you have the energy to do what is required?

4/ Whats the priority/is it realistic/how important is it.

5/ Is it something you have no power over then you need to accept it.

6/ Whats the next RIGHT thing to do.

I am now off for a bike ride as I am unable to do anymore and life is too short to stress over the small stuff!

Increasing Energy Levels

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:05:27 +0100

An early happy Easter to all, well its Blog time and I spoke to a friend at a meeting today and said “what shall I write that will grab people’s attention? she gracefully suggested I write about what I want to see rather than what I think everyone needs to hear.

So………. here goes.

One of the MOST satisfying areas I have grown in is my ability to persevere, be consistent have determination and honour my commitments.I am amazed that its these things that add to the almost perfect health I am able to enjoy daily.

Just doing what I say I will, regardless of how I am feeling actually can improve my health ( being aware to not over commit is also imperative).

By doing the above to the best of my ability removes the feeling of inadequacy, guilt,shame, blame ( of myself and others)and gives me a real purpose for each day,the knock on effects are PROFOUND.

I feel more grateful ,a sense of achievement a feeling of freedom and accountability and a head not cluttered with ”I should haves”. How blessed to actually notice my body feeling more relaxed which has a great knock on effect to my family and friends.

So this month take a look at what you will do different to improve your health, it’s not just about what you eat!

De-stress and be healthy

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:53:38 +0000

Happy new year to all!

I REALLY want to help the world take care of itself better and am truly frustrated that there is SO much information to educate people, yet, we are more and more unhealthy!

So what's the solution?

I really think its more simple than we can believe...

Be Authentic.
Practise what you preach (walk the walk don't just talk the talk).
Be honest/real.
Eat and drink healthily.
Have fun.
Love your work.
Spend time with your family and with nature.
Exercise.
Take responsibility for your mind, body and spirit.

I used to feel stressed, lethargic, over worked and misunderstood with no real purpose. Today I feel content, peaceful, calm, in control and very fit and healthy (most of the time).

So what did I do different?

I addressed ALL of the above and like MAGIC my life transformed.

It's as simple as that!

The Founder of Greek Medicine, HIPPOCRATES (born 460 BC), said the most essential safeguard against sickness were moderation and a healthy lifestyle.

When sickness occurs it is a sign that nature has gone off course because of physical or mental imbalance.

The road to health for EVERYONE is through moderation, harmony and a sound mind in a sound body.

Slow down

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:16:24 +0000

Sandra Crathern of Innavision in Worthing specialises in Stress Management.

What better time of the year to focus on "slowing down" when life around seems to be focused on increased productivity and MORE exertion rather than less!

Seems impossible, but how important is your health.

It’s the time of year now full of what seems like “xmas mania”, with people getting prepared for the festive period.

Queue’s everywhere and food of every type bulging from the shelves.

As I write this I am taking time to actually STOP and slow down.

It can be so tough when the “To do list” is overflowing with things that MUST be done but I believe it is so unhealthy to just keep on at this pace and really want to encourage people to SLOW DOWN.

I have been the very best at preaching it to everyone during my 30 years Nursing but sadly did not actually practice it!

Today is different, and I am so grateful I am able to stop as I will never experience real peace if I don’t start to take care of myself better.

I will just sit still in a quiet space for 5 or 10 minutes and be quiet; it’s so simple but allows my body to rest and recharges my batteries (I do 30 minutes every morning also).

My dream is for the people on this planet to be healthier and I can guarantee it works (ask my family how much nicer I am to be around these days!)So, I wish everyone a peaceful, fun, loving xmas with people they care about.

I look forward to bloging in the new year,

x Sandra Crathern.