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How to Create the Life You Want: A Guide on Lifestyle Design

It’s easy to get caught up in our day to day routines. We have work, family, friends, obligations, TV, social media, and hundreds of other daily distractions. But have you ever asked yourself “Am I living a life that reflects who I am?” Are you? Or are have you simply slipped into an unconscious pattern of existence? Lifestyle design is about making conscious choices. Each moment presents an opportunity to make a decision either toward or away from wellness, growth, and…

How Self-Responsibility Creates the Best Version of Yourself

It might seem as if there’s a lot of negativity in the world at the moment. There are many people on social media and in the media claiming Corona Virus is the end of the world, giving people a lack of hope. But much of this fails to take account of the notion of self-responsibility. In fact, there’s actually a lot we can do to help stop the spread of the virus and eventually kill it off. We can stay…

Spring Fever During a Pandemic

Spring is in the air! Normally you’d be itching with spring fever and heading out to the beach or the mountains. On the heels of several weeks of social distancing and isolation, you’re likely fit to be tied. This article will help you brainstorm some safe and healthy ways to tend to your physical needs, like spring fever while maintaining safety, like social distancing. You have a gamut of physical needs, from movement, nutrition and rest to warmth, shelter and…

Do You Have Inflammation and Is It Making You More Susceptible to Covid-19?

A couple weeks ago, I made a post on what to eat to stay healthy right now and touched on inflammation. If you missed that post, check it out https://www.ascensionlifecoach.com/uncategorized/eating-healthy-can-keep-you-healthy-during-covid-19/ Inflammation is such an important factor in staying healthy, I wanted to dig in a bit more and give you some delicious options to really reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. How Do I Know If I Have Inflammation? Joint pain or stiffness Muscle soreness or stiffness Fever Chills…

Struggling with Fatigue During Covid-19?

You’re not alone. Many of us battle fatigue on a regular basis. If that’s you, you may be finding your fatigue’s now running on overdrive. If you’ve been blessed to not have much, if any, fatigue, you may now find yourself questioning, “Why am I so tired?” While we know fatigue can be a sign of illness, before you freak out, check for other symptoms. Do you have a cough, fever, difficulty breathing? While you may still be a carrier…

Eating Healthy To Keep You Strong During Covid-19

Wanna know what foods (including this dish) can help keep you from getting sick?

Body Talk

In Peter Levine’s, In An Unspoken Voice, he refers back to Greek mythology to provide a visual of how to move through trauma. “Out of Medusa’s [fatal] wound, two mythical entities emerged: Pegasus the winged horse and the one-eyed Chrysaor, the warrior with the golden sword. The golden sword represents penetrating truth and clarity. The horse is a symbol of the body and instinctual knowledge; the wings symbolize transcendence. Together, they suggest transformation through the “living body.” Together, these aspects…

Coaching Through the Arts Prompt – Somatic Writing

The Process Process Art focuses on the process of creation, not on the end product. While an artist must possess specific skills and talent to create art for sale, anyone can create process art. This is a method for artists and laymen alike, in which you explore your inner depths by circumventing your consciousness that wants to edit and perfect. Process Art leads you directly to your subconscious where you will discover yourself on a deeper level; develop confidence and…

21st Century Brand of Self-Esteem

Once, years ago, I was shopping in Walmart. Considering I was a busy single mom and entrepreneur at the time, I’m sure I only ever saw the inside of a Walmart during their busiest hours. So, of course, it was elbow to elbow and everyone in their rudest shoppers daze. Babies crying. Kids running all over. My own were talking my ears off, though I was too deafened by the cacophony to even hear them. People’s cart bumped into mine…

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Can you recall your earliest memory of visiting a candy store? Do you remember colors? The smells? The glimmering lights? The seemingly endless options? How to choose?! While this may have been a blissful experience as a child, it’s a slightly different experience as an adult. When it’s nearly every store you walk into. When it’s nearly every product you need to purchase. When you’ve worked all day. Your tired. Hungry. Your feet hurt. The kids are…

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