This week I was thinking how important it is to refresh our spirit every day.  I don’t know about you but I deal with stress every day.  I imagine you do too!

I used to wish for a stress-free life and then I came to the realization that stress is simply a part of life.    I’ve found that life is inherently filled with things that can cause stress depending on how you respond (ie working, managing your home, running a biz, helping your kids with their homework, communicating in relationships, etc.) to the situation, event or circumstance.  What do you think?

In my journey to manage stress I’ve come to the conclusion that the examination of stress alone is not enough.  We must go deeper and exam the meaning we give to things that happen in our lives.  Have you noticed that how you perceive something makes all the difference?   The attachment of a good, bad or neutral meaning can change your world.  

Well, here’s a quick list of 7 things you can do to refresh your spirit every day (pick one or more):

• Go for a walk
• Pray
• Read inspiring quotes 
• Light a fragrant candle
• Put on essential oil
• take 3 deep breaths
• meditate

Please feel free to share below some things that refresh your spirit.  One thing I know for sure…   refreshing your spirit every day feels good!

I was standing in the supermarket line late Tuesday night and noticed the Hollywood tabloids were hot on the trail of the latest celebrity divorces, break ups and separations. I thought how stressful that must be for the parties involved and their children. After handling divorces for over ten years, I can confirm that the divorce process is a very difficult experience for most people. So, I can only imagine how challenging it must be for those going through it under the Hollywood spotlight and scrutiny of so many people who want to judge them.

In California there’s definitely no shortage of people getting divorced. The lines to get in the courthouse in the morning are long and many of the family law litigants are representing themselves these days because they cannot afford an attorney. Through the years I’ve come to know that divorce can happen to anyone regardless of their economic status or religious affiliation. I’ve represented the very wealthy and the not so wealthy. I’ve also represented people who go to church regularly and people who do not.

After ten+ years of handling divorces I can tell you this… divorce does not discriminate. It affects the lives of countless people every year who have nothing in common other than the fact that they’re going through a divorce. I remember when Brittany Spears was going through a divorce and the uproar that created at the courthouse. I also remember when Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin were going through their divorce. That created a stir too. I’m currently handling a paternity case in front of the judge who handled the Basinger/Baldwin divorce.

Divorce just like stress can happen to anyone! In the 90s, I went through my own divorce in New Jersey. It was challenging but I had a good strategy and plan that helped me get through it. Having a good strategy, plan and advisors make navigating through this difficult process much more manageable.

Here’s 3 things every person going through a divorce will benefit from:

• Compassion and support through the divorce process instead of judgment
• Essential oils to help them relax at night (ie lavender oil, peace & calming oil, frankincense oil)
• Daily exercise (walking, stretching, etc.) to help release stress from their muscles and body

Ultimately, divorce is a time for transformation so going through it with a good strategy and plan is a good thing.

I’m so excited to share with you that we put up a Natural Living Every Day page on facebook last weekend!  Have you seen it yet?  You’ll find daily tips to support your natural health & wellness there!

Can I make a suggestion?  I encourage you to check out our Natural Living Every Day page on facebook today.  Here’s the link:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Natural-Living-Every-Day/371595106200821 .  When you’re there click “Like” at the top of the page so you get our daily tips for healthy living.  Also, feel free to leave a comment.  I look forward to chatting with you and getting to know you better! : )

Now, what’s your wellness goal for 2012?  Why do you wanna be healthier?  Connecting with our Natural Living Every Day community on facebook will help you achieve your goal successfully!

Love & Light!

• Balance & Harmony
• Confidence
• Cramps
• Deodorant
• Focus & Concentration
• Happiness
• Household Cleaning
• Immune System
• Menopause
• Migraines
• Refresh
• Relax & De-Stress
• Romance
• Uplift Your Spirit
• Weight Management
• Well Baby

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Last week we talked about your wellness goal.  So, today let’s talk about your wellness purpose!  Are you wondering why?  Well, identifying your purpose for wellness and having a deep connection to it will help you manifest more wellness in your life.

Can I ask you a question?

What would your life look like if it was filled with more wellness? How does that feel to you?

Here’s some questions to help you identify your wellness purpose:

• Why do you want more wellness in your life?
• How would your life change if you brought more wellness into it?

If identifying your wellness purpose causes you stress, here’s a simple 17-second meditation you can do anywhere to calm your mind. Inhale and exhale 3 times through your nostrils. Just focus on your breath as you do this meditation.

Last week I read a great ebook called Flip the S.W.I.T.C.H.: How to Turn On and Turn Up Your Mindset by PJ McClure. I met PJ at an event in Chicago last year and he’s great! You can get a free download of his ebook at http://themindsetmaven.com/get-flip-switch-for-free/.  It will help you with identifying your purpose for achieving your goals!

This year I’m excited we’re doing wellness together!

Do you have a wellnes goal for 2012!  Do you wanna lose weight, relax more, be happier or achieve something else?  Whatever your goal,  I’d like to help you achieve it!

Here’s a simple strategy you can use to achieve your wellness goal this year.  It consists of 3 simple steps:

1. Identify your goal;
2. Map out a plan to achieve your goal;
3. Take action every day to achieve your goal.

In 2012, let’s do wellness together!  Okay?

I’d love to hear what your wellness goal or goals are for 2012.  So, feel free to send me an email.  You can also connect with me on Facebook or Twitter.

My goal is to continue growing in dealing with stress every day.  What are you gonna work on?

I love yoga because it’s relaxing to my body.  In a yoga class you build your skills by mastering the basics and working up from there.  That’s essentially how you build your skills in anything.  The 3 steps above may seem really simple but I’ve found that mastering the basics does not always come easy.  What about you?  Have you mastered the basics of what you must do to achieve your wellness goal?

This year I’ll be sharing a lot about mastering the basics.  This simple process is profound.  It’s really key to why some people stay stuck in behavior they want to change and why others are able to change their behavior and grow.

Happy New Year!  What goals would you like to achieve this year? 

We’re already 6 days into the new year.  Can you believe it?  I think time is just whizzing by these days!

Planning is key to achieving your goals.  The importance of it is even mentioned in the Bible.  I think that’s pretty cool!  So, what are your big goals for the year?  Are they biz related, personal or both?  Do you wanna lose 10 lbs this year, grow your biz, spend more time with family & friends, or something else?  Well, whatever it is, write it down.  Then, plot the path by mapping out the steps it will take to reach your goal. 

So, if you want to lose 10 lbs this year, identify what steps you must take to do that.  What must you do on a daily basis?  If you’re not sure what you must do then search for resources to help you figure this out.  This process of identifying your goal and plotting the path to achieving it is a good thing and will help you achieve your goals. 

In a nutshell, here’s 3 steps to help you achieve your goals in 2012:

• Identify your goal
• Plot your path
• Take your steps

As you achieve your goals this year, I’d love to hear about your journey so drop me a line.  My prayer is that 2012 will be an AMAZING year!

This year I discovered the wonderful benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils for my family!  They are ancient natural remedies derived from plants, trees and flowers and have been used for centuries. 

You’ll find mention of essential oils in the Bible and throughout history.  They were used in ancient Egypt for natural healing and beauty purposes.  These oils were also used during other time periods including the Elizabethan and Victorian eras.  Queen Elizabeth I liked having lavender in the castle and also used it to help relieve her migraines.  Queen Victoria also liked lavender.  She used a lavender deodorant and kept lavender in the castle too.  In the 20^th century a French scientist named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse was severely burned and used lavender oil to treat his burn and prevent scarring.

 My family uses essential oils for various purposes.  I use various oils including lavender, peace & calming, frankincense, cinnamon, grapefruit, orange, and lemon for relaxing and refreshing.  One of my sons who has ADHD uses peppermint oil to boost his focus and concentration.  He also likes the scent of  lemon oil and orange oil.  I use peace & calming oil on my youngest son to help him calm down when he gets upset.  I also use lavender oil, lemon oil, and orange oil on him.  Lastly, my husband likes essential oils too.  His favorite is the lemon oil.    

After I decided I was going to try using the essential oils on my sons, I pondered how to introduce the oils to them because I didn’t know how they would react.  I was actually quite surprised that they both liked the essential oils and responded so positively.  Why?  Well, it’s very rare for all of us to like the same foods so I thought the odds of them liking essential oils was not in my favor.  I must say I was delightfully surprised when both of them cooperated with using the oils and liked them! 

I introduced my boys to the oils by telling them that essential oils were ancient natural remedies that came from plants and trees.  I told them that they had been used for centuries in ancient Egypt for natural healing purposes and would help them focus and concentrate better.   Then, I let them sniff the ones I got for them to see if they liked them.  My oldest son took to them right away.  He liked the peppermint oil and expressed how it helped him focus!  He also liked the other oils.  My youngest son was more skeptical but admitted he liked the lemon oil.  He has also expressed that the peace & calming oil really works.  He first shared this after I put some peace & calming oil on him, on a day when he came home really frustrated from school, and it helped him calm down.

I love that my kids are learning about how essential oils support their natural health & wellness!  Essential oils have become a part of our lifestyle.  I am so grateful for them.  They bring wellness to our lives every day!

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