April 18, 2015
Last week I wrote about “8 Ways to Lighten Up (your body)” (read here) which shared ways to jump start your health and feel better this season. But feeling healthier, happier and lighter is not just about changing your diet or exercising more – it goes way beyond that.
I wrote today’s article, “8 Ways to Lighten Up (your Life)”, to introduce other factors necessary to feeling good.
These important topics, as well as, yes, nutritional changes, will be addressed in my upcoming Fresh Start Detox 360 Online class, which starts next Thursday, April 23rd. You don’t have to attend live, as you’ll receive the recordings, so don’t let time concerns stop you.
We’ll delve deeply into how to live a lighter, healthier, self-nurturing “detox” lifestyle, and not just temporarily (although those results are fantastic), but for the rest of your life. It’s easy to do. And, it’s time! I’ll support you along the way.
Please see http://healwithcolleen.com/detox360 to register or for more information.
To your health,
Colleen
p.s. Reminder to Santa Cruz area locals: My introductory class “The Healing Power of Essential Oils” is this Tuesday, April 21st from 1-4pm at Capitola Rec Center and I’d love to have you join me.
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Today’s Article:
8 Ways To Lighten Up (your Life)
1. Clear Out Clutter – in your home, car, office, yard, wherever! Get rid of the trash, the things you’re no longer using or have out-grown, the piles of things you say you’ll deal with one day. You know what I’m talking about. Move this stuff along! It’s an energy drain. I promise you, you’ll feel so much better.
2. Reduce/Eliminate Toxins in your Environment – replace the chemical-laden cleaning products, air fresheners, self-care products, plastics, yard pesticides and other products you have with more health-supportive options. Change what you can control. It’s good for you, your family and the planet.
3. Address Toxic Situations & People in Your Life – I’m sure you’re aware that stress and negative emotions have a huge impact on your well-being. Take steps to heal these situations or relationships. Work on healing and resolving them, and growing into the person you want to be. Plug those energy “leaks” that are sucking your vitality.
4. Minimize Electromagnetic Pollution – especially where you sleep and work. These are additional “toxins” that are under our control. Use a headset with your phone. Distance yourself from the strong fields of your computer screen and television as much as possible (need a bigger screen?). Keep your smart phone far away from your head while you sleep.
5. Lighten up your Head – free up space in that busy, busy place by adding meditation to your day. It makes an amazing difference. I love an app called Headspace – you might too. Even just slowing down, closing your eyes and being really present for a few minutes in the middle of the day is refreshing. Try doing it every time you go to the bathroom if that’s the only time you have to yourself. Put a post-it note on your bathroom mirror or computer screen to remind you to slow down and be mindful.
6. Make Time to do What You Love (or used to love) – get outside, be in nature, go out with your friends, PLAY, work in the garden, go dancing, go skating, go swimming, finger-paint, write, sing in the shower, sing in the car, volunteer to help those less fortunate than you. You might need to put this on your schedule to encourage yourself to do it. And again, I assure you, it will make a huge difference!
7. Try New Things – be curious, be brave, be adventurous and open-minded. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain by trying those things you’ve always wanted to. This expands and lightens your energy and leads to a greater sense of self, and a healthier self too. Retire any “stick-in-the-mud” tendencies, any “yeah, but” responses, and be nice to yourself as you explore. You can’t lighten up and be stodgy at the same time, so go for it!
I hope you can incorporate one or two of these suggestions to lighten up your life and feel healthier and happier. If you want to learn more and have specific guidance along the way, join me in my upcoming class: Fresh Start Detox 360 https://www.healwithcolleen.com/detox360 .
I look forward to having you!
Fresh Start Detox 360. In this 30-day online class, you can experience:
- Improved Energy
- Less Pain
- Weight Issues addressed
- Increased Brain Clarity and Focus
- Lowered Toxicity and Inflammation
- More Comfortable Digestion
- Identification of Food Stressors
- Balanced Blood Sugar
- Improved Mood
- Strengthened Immune System, even start to Heal Auto-Immune Conditions
- Begin to Manage Your Hormones, Enjoy less PMS
- Understand How Stress Effects You
- A Reduction in Your Toxic Exposure
Again, we start next week, Thursday, April 23rd, and meet online weekly for one month. If you can’t make it live, that’s okay, you’ll receive the recordings and will be able to keep up with the group.
You also receive a manual with all the dietary and lifestyle guidelines for each week, along with the supplements to support your body during this process (**these offerings alone retail for about $400).
Feeling better is just a step away – you are worth it. Join me and other like-minded folks in this 30-day journey to vibrant health. Register here https://www.healwithcolleen.com/detox360
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