Reflecting…Did you take the time?

Prior to focussing on the new year ahead, I like to hit the pause button and enjoy a few moments of reflection for the year that was, 2015.

For me, this provides…

• Gratitude, and
• Perspective

A wonderful opportunity to see where I am doing well and other areas that may need more of my focus.  To summarise 2015, for me it consisted of much growth and learning, both at a professional and personal level.  In some cases, that meant I didn’t achieve goals I had set.  Did this initially frustrate me?  Absolutely!

However, if there is one thing I have learned throughout my health journey, it’s patience.  Rather than my previous self-sabotaging thoughts, I was able to reflect, ask myself some honest questions and re-focus.  This meant ‘change’ which is a whole other story for another time!  Needless to say though, it pushes my buttons.  Sometimes the mind has the goal set, however the body and our universe have other ideas.

Reflection provided me the perspective to realise there were reasons for not achieving certain goals and I’m grateful for that opportunity to pause and then move forward with renewed perspective, goals and motivation.

Did you allow yourself the time to reflect, hit the pause button and then move forward ready for living your best life in 2016?  It’s never too late…

 

A New Year is Here!

May 2016 and beyond, be flowing with the abundance of energy

to always believe in you and chase your dreams and goals xx

Festive Wishes

From Me…to you

I’ve loved connecting with you via this social media platform. Where we have the opportunity to share, learn and inspire each other.  Thank You.

May you enjoy this festive and holiday season in a manner which connects with you and your loved ones.  May we all continue to flourish in 2016.

Health, Happiness & Freedom to you always xx

Kylie

My tips for you, this Festive Season

The festive season is not just about ‘making it through’ right?  We all want to ‘thrive’, not just survive!  Here are a few tips of my own that see our family enjoying the festive season with lots of Health & Happiness.

So, December is in full swing which means so too is the festive season!  DO NOT gasp, in fact take a long, slow, deep breath.  This is not a reason to:

• Stress
• Become crazy
• Eat irrationally
• Stop exercising
• Drink in excess

This DOES NOT have to be the ‘silly season’…it is your choice!  There is still an abundance of time for:

• Your regular yoga or exercise regime
• Daily meditation
• Preparing clean, seasonal and tasty nourishment
• Warm hugs with loved ones

You do not need to absorb the energy fed to us via media and other sources.

As you are pausing for that breath of fresh air, just reflect and ask yourself the question ‘How would I like to shape my/our festive/holiday season’.  Right now, you are empowered to make choices to put forward the energy for this season of the year, which you choose.

• Calm
• Kindness
• Peaceful
• Connected
• Mindful

If you don’t want to begin 2016 with:

• Excess kilos
• That heavy/guilty feeling
• Regret
• Lack of Inspiration/Direction

Then DON’T!!  Here are a few of my tips for surviving AND enjoying the festive/holiday season:

• Rather than going on ‘auto-pilot’ connect with you and make conscious empowered choices that work for you and your loved-ones.
• You DON’T have to attend every social event for which you receive an invite.
• Maintain as many of your health and happiness rituals as possible.  For example, when I’m on holidays (at home or away) I still rise around 5am…it keeps me in a good rythmn.
• Maintain your exercise regime.
• Sure it’s great to enjoy some xmas cheer/cake/pudding, just ensure you’re making conscious eating choices…rather than the ‘auto-pilot’ response of YES, to everything!
• This is not a time for excuses about blowing the budget…once again make conscious spending choices.
• Giving comes from a heart space not the $$ on the price tag.
• Be a little respectful of others as we all choose to celebrate this time of year in a way that best connects with us.
• If you are looking to improve/begin better health and happiness practices then start and focus on one thing at a time.  Do this with consistency.  Believe in yourself in every single moment and once you have a good handle on one change, then introduce another.  Remember this is YOUR journey, so lend yourself a little patience along the way 🙂

Feel welcome to share with us any of your strategies for remaining healthy and happy during this season.  And of course, if you have any questions, always feel welcome to ask…it’s one of the best ways we all learn xx