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Embrace is Self Grace – Part Four of SABER

https://youtu.be/2KnNpz-CUvA I love the word Embrace. The definition means an act of accepting or supporting something willingly or enthusiastically. It's also an essential part of the SABER flow. Embrace is something you may be tempted to skip over as you move through the SABER process. Why? Because it can feel selfish, or self-serving. It can also be difficult to accept the circumstances in front of you. So why is it important to support yourself willingly...

BREATHE – Part Three of SABER

https://youtu.be/aueEVwsmKRc Breathing is a precious gift. We don’t have to think about it, of course, but what happens when we do it with deliberate intention? SABER is an easy flow to put into play whenever you find yourself fighting an urge, temptation, inner mind chatter, or when you’re experiencing an emotion that you don’t prefer. By using breath deliberately, you are self-regulating and calming your mind and body. Let’s recap the SABER up to this...

STOP, Part One of the SABER

https://youtu.be/GqwML60W6gs If you’re like me, you feel as though you can’t turn your brain off at times, as if there are hamsters on a wheel in your head. Or perhaps it’s an urge to have or do something you probably shouldn’t have. Or maybe you find yourself angry and ready to pull your hair out because you’re so stressed! What should you do when you find yourself experiencing this power struggle? STOP! Say the word...

Giving in to Temptation

I have a confession to make. There are occasions when I become "unglued". I turn into a crazy person who cries and yells simultaneously. It's not pretty. And God bless my husband. He sits back and allows me to have my fit, not saying a word. He lets me have my temper tantrum, and when it's over, he hugs me and tells me it will be okay. Sometimes my initial response is to numb out...

How to Stop Your Mind from Racing

Have you ever told yourself a convoluted story that was so intricately woven with thoughts only to find out none of it was true? It’s easy to do when our brains have an average of 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day. This can create havoc in our minds, and we end up manifesting our destiny without knowing the implications. So what is the secret on how to stop your mind from racing? This is important as...

Why Asking for Help is Hard

You're standing at the crossroads and know a decision must happen, but you're frozen. "Why is this so hard?", you wonder. Vulnerability, embarrassment, and shame are the reasons that prevent you from reaching out for help. That, plus a little denial mixed in. Maybe you aren’t ready to admit that you even need support. After all, you’re a professional and need to “look the part”, and conduct yourself as such. It's too risky to let...

How to Screw Yourself without Trying

You know the familiar term, “Ignorance is bliss,” right? Well, never before has that term been so accurate as it is today. As I write this blog post, it’s April 2020, the year that changed right before our eyes. It’s also Alcohol Awareness Month, a time that is set aside to talk openly about the facts of alcohol. It's Alcohol Awareness Month! Before you close off from the topic and say, "that's not me", consider...

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How to Withstand Fear in Predictable Uncertainty

Due to COVID-19, we are in unprecedented territory as a global community. The fear of this new reality is very real. It can be described as Predictable Uncertainty. We are most fearful when we don’t know what’s coming next. Our body is hardwired to move into a sympathetic response in our nervous system causing us to fight, flight, or freeze in unknown terror. It’s understandable. The threat is real and we should be taking this...

How to Give Your Immune System a Fighting Chance

With the widespread of COVD-19, it’s essential to take extra care of your immune system. The best and easiest way to do that is to eliminate toxins in your body. This means both internally and environmentally. This is done through being mindful of the following: food/drink, air and sound pollution, topical products including skincare and household products. So, how do we give your immune system a fighting chance right now? We know the obvious of...

Can Cold Showers Improve Your Health?

When I first quit drinking, a friend suggested a book, The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod. This book was a game-changer and the stepping stone into the deep dive of my self-development rituals. In the book, Hal shares the benefits of a morning routine that includes: prayer/meditation, journaling, saying affirmations, visualizing, exercise, and reading. Hal also has a podcast that I listen to regularly called Achieve Your Goals. About a year ago, episode #270, Hal...

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