Change Makes You...

How are you responding to the current environment? Many are immersed in a significant state of CHANGE. When I begin a Health Coaching relationship with a client, I provide them with a copy of “Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr Spencer Johnson (takes about an hour to read). Sniff? Scurry? Hem? Haw?

When you enter into any kind of change -either that you elected to take on or change that you have been thrust into. It is important and necessary to understand how you approach change.

I encourage you to read this… now, and I actually encourage a reading of it at least once a year. Check back with me on where you are. There is no wrong way to approach Change… although understanding where you are in the process will guide you through to the other-side.

What is the connection to Health Coaching…? The sustainable success of your desire to Change your current Choices and Habits will be based on your approach to Change.

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Do you need to "Adjust" the volume?

As a Health Coach, Mindfulness Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist I coach my clients to be aware and “Tune In” as our bodies “Talk’ to us our entire lives… through pain, stomach discomfort/digestive issues, skin irritations/rashes, muscle restriction, joint stiffness, chronic sinus issues, sleeplessness etc.

The body is designed through functional movement and chemistry to work synergistically. When there is an imbalance -anywhere is the system… your body will let you know. Sometimes its necessary to take a Pause … Tune in… Listen…

You have the choice and opportunity to Adjust the Volume.

This may require small or large changes in how you care for your personal health and wellness.

You Don't Know - What You Don't Know

…Until YOU Ask... and Listen. What do you need? Physically? Emotionally? Spiritually? ...right now? Your health today and in the future is based on your relationship with yourself. This includes all aspects of what you put into your body, what you expose your body to and what you physically choose to do with your body... bottom-line how You Treat Yourself. Think of the care you provide to a loved one... are you are nurturing and supportive of yourself?

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Now is the time to become more aware of this than ever. How do you start...? You begin to take the "PAUSE" ...to a VERY personal level, ask the questions... listen and respond honestly.

Help is here…

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Looking for something to believe in?

As the beauty and mystery of a Rainbow shows through on the other side of a storm... so will you.

Continue to Believe... YOU GOT THIS.

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Look in the mirror. Yes, look at yourself. As we continue on this journey.. many of us are feeling lost, hurt, frustrated, sad, overwhelmed and just plain "over it". Yet, here we are. The journey continues, the days continue to slowly pass. All the emotions that we are cycling through are continuing to define who each of us will be on the other side of this. We are all working through in our own away. We are all unique. We are all doing it differently, yet we are together. It will be new. It will be different. It will be what you decide it will be.

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What is Mindful Movement Really?

As a licensed massage therapist specializing in chronic pain for the past 15 years I felt there was a need to bring a form of yoga to many of my clients. Massage is beneficial for many, especially those dealing with chronic pain.  However, what I’m able to offer as a massage therapist, is short term.

I’ve been suggesting yoga to my clients who are typically between ages of 40 and 75, equally male and female.  Most of them are dealing with some form of chronic pain including frozen shoulder, scoliosis, neuropathy, MS, disc herniations and joint replacements to name a few.  Several are looking for alternatives to their overuse of opioids.

The response from my clients when I’ve suggested trying yoga has been typical… “there’s no way I can do yoga, I’m not flexible, my body doesn’t move like that”.

 I decided to focus on developing a type of “Mindful Movement” program that was inspired by some of the basic poses.  The intent is to assist my clients on improving the quality of their lives by sharing ways to move daily to manage some of their chronic pain when they’re not in a massage session with me.

  • I have been offering Mindful Movement sessions for the 8 months. The participants have been diverse in age, gender and abilities.  Use of the chairs has been an important aspect, especially as we have been focusing on balance and stability. 

  • I have started each session with meditation and mindfulness breath work. 

  • We have then moved into a series of movements to warm up joints and various muscle groups to increase movement and flexibility. 

  • A flow of a standing yoga poses, with chair modifications for those in need is where we pull our movements together. 

  • The session ends with additional breath work and meditation.   The overall focus is on being mindful of posture, movements and intention of activity, emphasizing how beneficial even gentle movement can be daily.

Just Move

Feedback...

-my shoulder pain is 75% better immediately after class and continuing on.  

-thank you for the session this morning, it lifted me physically and my spirits.

-this is exactly the movement I was looking for, not too little, not too intense.

-as you know I have always been resistant to going to yoga classes for many reasons. However, you have made your class such a safe place to practice yoga regardless of ability.

-we want to thank you for all your work in introducing us to Yoga.  Your presentation allowed both of us to move at a pace that was comfortable for each of us.  By providing a goal at the beginning of every session, we felt focused and saw the value and connection in the structure of each class.

The sessions offered through Zoom allow participants to experience the Mindful Movement session in the privacy of their own home with the ability to see and hear the Instructor; with the option of not being seen themselves. REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the access information to the ZOOM session.

Can Health Coaching Help Me?

Yes. Now is the perfect time.

  • What do Health Coaches do?

A Health Coach is a supportive mentor, partner and wellness professional who helps others feel their best through individualized food and lifestyle choices and changes that meet their unique needs and health goals.

  • Why do you need a Health Coach?

Especially today -with a focus on enhancing, preserving and maintaining health, and preventing illness, Health Coaches understand the emotional, physical, behavioral, nutritional and lifestyle factors that are needed to enhance overall health and well-being.

“I take a personal approach with every client, tailoring solutions that help them make the right choices to meet their wellness goals and feel their best. While there’s no one-size-fits all approach to being healthy, an essential first step is to understand how your food and beverage choices affect your health. I’ll help you build this foundation to find your personal balance of nutritious food and fun physical activity, so you can make long-term changes and optimize your health.”
— Rebecca

Becoming Aware -on being Mindful... simply paying attention!

Today I challenge you to look for and find 3 different shaped clouds, 3 different trees with buds. 3 different plants that are blooming. Listen for the sound of 3 different birds and 3 other sounds from nature. This evening look for 3 different groupings of stars and describe the moon you see in 3 different ways. Go!

This was the focus and suggested intention from today's Mindful Movement session. Interested? Intrigued?

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It’s more about Focus and Response

The same energy you lose to dwell on your past -Is the same energy you could be using to focus on your future.

The same energy you use to marinate in your problems -Is the same energy you could be using to find their solutions.

The same energy you use to complain about what you don’t have -Is the same energy you could be using to count all your blessings… the same blessings someone else would do anything for.

Energy is Everything -how you use it and distribute it says a lot about your character.

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Commonality with Others

Yoga is a practice…. not simply an exercise. Yoga guides you to redirect your entire being to bring every part of you in sync. This process of centering, connecting and awareness works the emotional mind along with the physical body to support and improve one’s overall personal health and well-being.

Our awareness of our own imperfections -is what connects us to others

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New Discoveries in Nature

Wow! Seriously, I am an outdoor lover... although I must confess generally in my own yard/garden. This morning we discovered this amazing path through nature -almost in our backyard!

Would you be willing to share what you’ve discovered in nature lately?

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Coping is about Resilience

Unexpected... Coping is about Resilience. Cliche.. but yes, stay calm and carry on. Many things are out of our individual control at this time -The exception?

HOW WE EACH CHOOSE TO RESPOND.

Based on today's news cycle -The best guess estimate is we are currently 45 days out of this situation peaking in our country. Let's be as proactive as possible and put a plan in place... this potentially can mitigate a portion of the impending reactive anxiety. Here is a link to the CDC -offering guidelines, facts, opportunities to provide support and help, along with the most up to date status of this fluid situation.

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Clients Safety & Well-Being is our Priority

At this time, our offerings of Therapeutic Massage and Mindful Movement yoga sessions will be canceled until further notice. The safety and well-being of our clients is our main priority.

Until it is safe to begin hands on close contact sessions again, our priority focus will be Health Coaching and Wellness Solution Supplementation.

I, as your Health Coach, will take a personal approach with you, tailoring solutions that help you make the right choices to meet your wellness goals and feel your best. While there’s no one-size-fits all approach to being healthy, an essential first step is to understand how your choices affect your health. In light of this currently uncertain and unsettling situation -I’ll help you build a foundation to find your personal balance of nutritious food and fun physical activity, so you can make long-term changes and optimize your health through this situation and beyond.

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Perseverance

When the excitement and energy of motivation begins to wane -PERSEVERANCE is what continues to move one forward. Tired of starting over? Understand that you will not always be motivated or in the mood, have the energy or the time. However making the commitment by scheduling healthy self care into your routine, will make the choice no longer negotiable.

It becomes a commitment.

A part of who you are.

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One thing you have complete control over

What starts as a ripple today can become the wave of the future. This can be a choice that is Healthy (positive) or Unhealthy (negative). You are free to Choose how to respond -although you are responsible for the consequences. There is no better time to Make Make Healthy a Habit, One Choice at a Time. This is the ONE THING YOU ARE IN COMPLETE CONTROL OF.

“We become what we repeatedly do”

-Aristotle

One of my choices in managing my physical and emotional health currently: I am setting an alert on my phone at 9:30am to take a bike ride or walk outside, 11:30am to spend at least 20 minutes on the elliptical (my tease... I'm watching The Morning Show on Apple TV and I stop before an episode is over... making me go back on the elliptical again to continue watching) and at 1:30pm I'm using my mobile TRX to do Pull-ups... My evening walk is spent with my hubby focusing on nature and observing the changes daily as Spring begins- Every little bit counts. If you don't have the equipment ... let us know there are lots of creative options made from things in your own home! Its the little things .

I will continue to share tips...

Would you be willing to Please share a tip that is working for you...?

Here is a link to "How to Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Stuck at Home"

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Determined Discipline

Determined Discipline. Motivation will weaken, and fade. Motivation comes and goes. What sustains the ability to make healthy choices into healthy habits? Its not that some are weak and some are strong. Or some are motivated and some are not. Its the willingness to be disciplined in practicing everyday. Yes practice -no one is ever perfect.

  • Step 1) Schedule it

  • Step 2) Do it

  • Step 3) Repeat it

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Everything Could Change

Everything could be changed by just one conversation. When was the last time you spoke with a health professional and received the attention you felt you deserved? Its not most medical professionals fault -the current system does not provide time for it. A session with a Health Coach will do that -listen, ask questions and listen more.

A Health Coach will guide you through the process of understanding your choices, your habits and the impact on your health.

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The answer

The ANSWER may not be at the BEACH... but shouldn't we check anyway? Restoring health naturally. Change your perspective. Get outside and breath in fresh air. Feel the warmth of the sunshine. Listen to the gentle sounds of waves.

Sit quietly with yourself.

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