Happy New Year

Woo Hoo, it's another year sliding in.  Are you thinking... that was fast.  Did you make resolutions in 2010 that just didn't make it?  Here's my unsolicitated advice... Don't make snap resolutions without considering what you want to change and then looking at what has to be done to make that change.  When you consider all your options then decide how you want to proceed...Then you have a chance to be successful. 

Making a plan is very important... If you want to be healthier, want to drop 20 pounds or you wish your job/life/spouse was better/happier/fun... keep reading.  Whatever changes you crave you need to map out a plan to begin the walk to be able to stand in peace with your decision and your preparation for getting there....

Here's what I see over and over again... People (especially women) tend to put themselves at the end of the list of importance.  Here's what I tell everybody... God is first YOU are second and third place is a revolving door... and whoever needs it gets it.  People can be self-centered and selfish... and they do not always realize  that you might have needs or responsibilties or health issues ... because it's all about them... SOOOO if you want to win this battle of change... you need to (wait for it)... sharpen up your boundaries.  This means STOP commiting to everything.  STOP saying YES, sure I can help you/do that/drive there/pick that up/lead a group or whatever responsibility is someone else's and not yours... when you really want to say... Really... that would be NO...can't do it... sorry. 
What I see happening to people when their boundaries get sloppy or just evaporate into thin air is their path to take care of themselves slides down the tube.  They forget to take their supplements, drinking water is just too much work, and saying no is too uncomfortable.  When you put people, places and things ahead of you... you will eventually be adversely affected .  Giving when you really don't want to give or when your cup is not only empty but upside down will call in resentment and bitterness which in turn can call in disease.  So here is the saving grace advice for 2011...

THINK BEFORE YOU COMMIT!

This may not sound like a big deal but please believe me... it is!  I would say the reason that over half of my clients call me for an appointment is because they are worn out, beaten down and getting ill if not ill all ready from having no boundaries.  So it's my job to help you help yourself and stand in Strength not weakness.. Health not illness.. Joy not saddness... so:

 Be Blessed

Think BEFORE you Commit

Pray

Be mindful of what you put IN your Mouth

Be mindful of what comes OUT of your Mouth

Drink LOTS of pure water

Be Kind to Yourself and others

(saying NO is not unkind it's a healing tool for YOU)

Don't let people take advantage of you

(thinking before you commit will help)

Take time for yourself everyday. Here's some suggestions:

(Give yourself a manicure, pedicure or facial~Take an essential oil bath~read a good book~ take a walk~listen to music~work out~pray~talk to a friend) 

May God bless you and surround you with Peace, Joy, Wisdom and Abundance in 2011.

Holiday Season is HERE

Tis the season.  For fun, frolicking, fatigue and fretfulness.  Almost every person that I have spoken to is feeling exhausted and wildly stressed this season.  Here's what I tell them... putting yourself FIRST before the holiday shopping, organizing, decorating and still going to work and overseeing your family is a lot of work... but necessary for your survival of the holidays. 
Here's a few suggestions that might help to keep you sane and happy:
Getting enough sleep. I know this may sound too simple and totally unexciting but it's so important especially during these stressful times... Not to mention that not enough sleep can add to weight GAIN.  Yes, there are other reasons but I am trying to get your attention.
Thinking BEFORE you commit.  How many times have we all committed to doing more than is almost humanly possible.  Let's face facts people will try and get you to help, haul, shlep, cook, pick up kids or host a holiday event and before your brain kicks in to say...ABSOLUTELY NO!, NO! NO! your mouth is saying sure I can do that... So here's a trick I learned a long time ago ... When people ask me to do X, Y or Z, I say I have to check the date... OR tell them I am not sure and I will get back to them.  This gives you time to think... Can I really do this... Do I really have time... Will doing this extra favor for someone push me over the emotional edge?  Then after taking a minute or day or two... You will be able to accept the mission or decline it.
Pray.  Prayer is Centering and Grounding.  When we know His voice we can ask and get the answers.  So I'm suggesting to not only Pray but rely on God to guide, help and carry you through. 
Don't OverSpend!  I know this may be difficult but Presents can be given out any time of the year.  I don't want to sound like a grumpy girl but I do have a hard time with the commercialization of the holiday times.  I believe Christmas is about Christ, Joy, Peace and Love.  And let us not forget family... yes all of them... even those we would like to shove in a closet and lock the door on.  Forgiveness, Gratitude and Love will bring a warmth into our holiday season. 
Keep your Nervous System FED!  This is important because our nervous system is the communicator of our whole body... (if you are new and/or don't know or remember how to feed your nervous system or which supplements to take just email me...Taking supplements and eating healthy is an important part of your daily healing.) 
Think BEFORE you take that bite or eat that pie, candy or cake!  Please don't kill the messenger... All I am saying is be MINDFUL of what you put in your mouth... Being mindful will help you from being regretful.  

Here's my pray for all of us:
Lord, Help us think on things that are good, pure, perfect, lovely, noble and of good report.  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of our mouths or stay in our minds...Thank You for the victory we have today.
Be blessed and Enjoy this Wonderful Season,
Deborah