1. Improve Sleep with Lavender: Prioritize sleep to maintain good health. Minimize bedtime distractions and include a few drops of Lavender oil in a warm bath for a calming experience that alleviates stress and mental fatigue.

2. Healthy Lemon-Infused Breakfast: Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast. Add lemon oil to enhance your meal’s flavor and support overall well-being. Stay hydrated by drinking eight glasses of water per day.

3. Energize with Warm Colors: Surround yourself with warm colors such as red, yellow, and orange to boost your energy levels. Incorporate these colors into your wardrobe or work environment, and consider using Orange oil for added happiness and positivity.

#4. Clear your space with Eucalyptus
Improve focus by decluttering your environment for a more productive workspace. A disorganized area can lead to distractions and negatively impact your concentration. Organizing efficiently enhances the ambiance and increases productivity. Use Eucalyptus oil to purify the space and add a fresh scent. Its anti-microbial properties make it ideal for preventing infections and cleaning. Experience the refreshing effects of Eucalyptus oil through aromatherapy with a diffuser or scented room fresheners.

#5. Rejuvenate with Basil stretch
Begin mornings with a revitalizing stretch to alleviate muscle tension and improve circulation, including blood flow to the brain which aids concentration. Apply 2 drops of Basil oil on each wrist and breathe in deeply while stretching. Basil oil is renowned for its stimulating and regenerative properties.

#6. Revitalize with Peppermint
Increase energy by engaging in uplifting activities like jumping that boost heart rate, oxygen levels, and positive emotions. These activities release endorphins that enhance vitality and mental well-being while reducing fatigue. Peppermint essential oil uplifts your mood when used aromatically, promoting oxygen flow to the brain for improved mental function throughout the day.

Incorporate these natural, energy-boosting strategies into your daily routine to combat mental fatigue and improve your overall well-being. Prioritize sleep, nourish your body with healthy meals, surround yourself with uplifting colors, declutter your workspace, engage in revitalizing stretches, and use essential oils like lavender, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, basil, and peppermint. By consistently practicing these techniques, you will enhance your mood, productivity, focus, and relationships while effectively minimizing the negative impacts of mental exhaustion.

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Solid emotional health incorporates cultivating healthy thoughts, emotions, and actions, all of which can be profoundly influenced by energy healing. Thoughts and feelings emerge due to diverse environmental stimuli – both positive and negative – and when one effectively copes with stressors resulting from these responses, their emotional health flourishes. Take losing a loved one as an example; an appropriate expression of emotions coupled with coping mechanisms for handling stress and grief ensures emotional well-being, further enhanced by energy healing practices. This subsequently leads to the manifestation of healthy behaviors driven by the body’s biochemical and physiological functioning in response to emotional triggers, augmented by the positive effects of energy healing.

Various environmental factors can put emotional wellness at risk, but with the integration of energy healing practices, individuals can better navigate these challenges. Stress can stem from sources such as family, work, personal relationships, finances, or even physical health. The body perceives stress as energy patterns that travel through different regions, and techniques like Emotion Code, Body Code, and Thought Code (Belief Code) work to unblock and harmonize these energy flows, mitigating stress and emotional turmoil, thus safeguarding emotional well-being.

The importance of fostering emotional health cannot be overstated. The human body is profoundly affected by a wealth of environmental stimuli that instigate emotional reactions and feelings, and integrating energy healing into traditional approaches amplifies emotional well-being and enhances overall health. By recognizing the power of energy healing in achieving wholeness and vitality, individuals can embark on a journey toward greater emotional stability and holistic wellness.

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1. Adaptability: Finding New Paths Water is known for its adaptability – it can take the shape of any container it is poured into. Similarly, in life, being adaptable allows us to adjust to new situations, challenges, and opportunities. By cultivating an open mindset and a willingness to embrace change, we can find new paths and solutions, even when faced with unexpected obstacles. This adaptability helps us maintain our mental equilibrium and avoid getting stuck in unproductive patterns.
2. Resilience: Bouncing Back from Difficulties Water is resilient – it can withstand force and pressure, and even transform into different states. Likewise, building resilience is essential for our mental health. Resilience enables us to bounce back from setbacks, navigate through adversity, and come out stronger on the other side. When we embody the resilience of water, we develop the capacity to stay grounded in challenging times and maintain a positive outlook.
3. Resourcefulness: Seeking Alternative Routes Water never gives up; it persistently finds a way around any obstacle it encounters. In our lives, cultivating resourcefulness allows us to explore alternative routes when faced with roadblocks. Instead of getting discouraged, we can tap into our creativity and problem-solving skills to adapt and find new opportunities. By being resourceful like water, we develop a mindset that propels us forward, even in the face of adversity.
4. Flow: Embracing the Present Moment Water flows effortlessly, always moving forward. Similarly, being in a state of flow means fully immersing ourselves in the present moment, and engaging with our tasks or activities wholeheartedly. When we are in a state of flow, we experience a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and time seems to dissolve. By embracing the flow of life, we reduce stress, enhance focus, and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being.
5. Balance: Harmonizing with Change Water seeks balance in every situation. It adapts its speed, intensity, and volume to maintain equilibrium. Similarly, finding balance in our lives is crucial for our mental health. By harmonizing with change rather than resisting it, we can reduce stress and increase our capacity to cope with life’s ups and downs. Balancing work, relationships, self-care, and personal growth allows us to maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

In a world that constantly challenges our mental health and well-being, the metaphor “be like water” holds immense wisdom. Embracing fluidity, adaptability, resilience, resourcefulness, flow, and balance can strengthen our mental health, enabling us to navigate through life’s obstacles and find fulfillment. Just as water always finds a way, we too can learn to embrace change, grow from challenges, and forge our own paths toward a happier, healthier future. So, let us be like water and flow with grace, knowing that within our fluidity lies the power to conquer any storm.

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The Survival Mode Trap: Why We Get Stuck

Survival mode is an innate response hardwired into our biology as a means of protection. When faced with stress, our bodies activate this mechanism, flooding us with hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, and directing resources away from non-essential functions. While this response was invaluable for our ancestors facing physical dangers, in our modern lives, it can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and a sense of being constantly on edge. This state of perpetual survival can limit our ability to think creatively, hindering personal growth and fulfillment.

The Imbalances that Keep Us Stuck

Often, survival mode is perpetuated by imbalances within our energetic and emotional states. Unresolved negative emotions, blocked energy centers, and lingering stress can create a feedback loop that reinforces survival mode behavior. These imbalances act as barriers, preventing us from fully embracing our creativity and discovering our untapped potential.

Possible signs or behaviors someone might exhibit when stuck in survival mode:

1. Heightened Stress: Constantly feeling on edge, anxious, or overwhelmed, even in non-threatening situations.
2. Hyper-Vigilance: Being overly alert to potential dangers, leading to difficulty relaxing or concentrating.
3. Irritability: Reacting with anger or irritability to minor triggers or stressors.
4. Inability to Relax: Finding it hard to unwind or engage in leisure activities due to a persistent sense of threat.
5. Difficulty Sleeping: Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep due to racing thoughts or anxiety.
6. Impaired Decision-Making: Having trouble making thoughtful decisions, often making hasty choices based on fear.
7. Rapid Heartbeat: Experiencing an increased heart rate or palpitations even without physical exertion.
8. Muscle Tension: Holding physical tension, often leading to headaches, muscle aches, or a clenched jaw.
9. Avoidance Behavior: Steering clear of situations, places, or people that trigger feelings of stress or anxiety.
10. Exaggerated Startle Response: Reacting strongly to sudden noises or movements.
11. Tunnel Vision: Focusing solely on potential threats and losing sight of the bigger picture.
12. Digestive Issues: Experiencing stomachaches, indigestion, or other gastrointestinal problems due to stress.
13. Excessive Worry: Constantly anticipating adverse outcomes or catastrophizing situations.
14. Difficulty Connecting: Struggling to form or maintain relationships due to mistrust or fear.
15. Physical Fatigue: Feeling drained or exhausted due to the persistent activation of the fight/flight response.
16. Compromised Immune System: Frequent illnesses or slow recovery due to the body’s resources being directed toward survival responses.

The Path to Creativity: Clearing and Balancing

Drawing inspiration from Dr. Joe Dispenza’s transformative concepts, my energy-clearing session is carefully designed to help you release imbalances that are holding you in survival mode and transition into a state of creative expression. Incorporating techniques from Emotion Code, Body Code, and other modalities this session helps to release non-beneficial energies that weigh you down. Throughout this process, the intention is to harmonize your energy centers, dissipate negative emotions, and unblock the channels to creativity.

Why It Matters: Embracing Your True Self

Clearing the imbalances that keep us stuck in survival mode isn’t just about finding relief from stress; it’s about aligning with our authentic selves and awakening the dormant creativity within. By releasing the constraints of survival mode, we open doors to innovative thinking, artistic inspiration, and a profound sense of well-being. It’s a shift from merely surviving to thriving in every sense of the word.

As you embark on this journey of self-discovery and transformation, know that you have the power to rewrite your story. This energy-clearing session serves as a catalyst, enabling you to begin to embrace your creativity, break free from limitations, and embark on a path of holistic balance and boundless imagination.

You’ll find the link to this unique session on the Order Your Sessions page here on my website.
The session is called: Energy Clearing: Survival Mode to Creativity

Disclaimer: This energy-clearing session is designed as a complementary holistic approach. It does not replace medical or psychological treatment. Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical concerns.

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But what if there was a way to break free from this stressful loop? What if you could access accurate news reports without subjecting yourself to the sensationalism that permeates the airwaves? In this blog post, we will explore five effective alternatives to traditional TV and radio news that not only provide reliable information but also contribute to your overall well-being, whether it’s mental, spiritual, or physical. By embracing these alternatives, you can regain control over your news consumption, reduce stress, and prioritize your own happiness. It’s time to unplug from stress and discover a healthier relationship with the news.

1. Embrace Digital News Platforms: In this digital age, online news platforms offer a wealth of factual information. Explore reliable websites, news apps, and online publications that prioritize reporting the truth. Subscribing to trustworthy outlets can provide a steady stream of accurate news while avoiding the sensationalism that causes unnecessary stress.
2. Engage in Independent Journalism: Independent journalists often provide a fresh perspective and are less driven by ratings and sensationalism. Seek out independent news sources, such as blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels, that focus on evidence-based reporting and in-depth analysis. These alternative voices can offer a more balanced and nuanced view of current events.
3. Utilize News Aggregators: News aggregators gather news stories from various sources and present them in a single location. They allow you to customize your news feed based on your interests and filter out unreliable sources. By using reputable aggregators, you can curate your own news experience and stay informed without being overwhelmed by sensational headlines.
4. Engage in Fact-Checking: Fact-checking websites and organizations play a crucial role in verifying the accuracy of news stories. Develop the habit of fact-checking claims and stories before accepting them as truth. Resources like Snopes, FactCheck.org, and PolitiFact can help you separate fact from fiction, empowering you to make informed decisions and reduce stress caused by misinformation.
5. Seek Offline Alternatives: Stepping away from the screen and engaging in traditional forms of journalism can provide a refreshing break from the constant news cycle. Consider subscribing to newspapers, magazines, or newsletters known for their reliable reporting. These physical sources of news can be read at your own pace, allowing for a more thoughtful and stress-free consumption of information.

By adopting these alternative approaches to consuming news, you can shield yourself from the stress-inducing effects of sensationalized reporting. Prioritizing accurate information and relying on trustworthy sources can contribute to your mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. Take control of your news consumption and embrace a healthier relationship with the world around you.

These articles delve into the psychological effects of consuming news media and provide insights into how it can impact stress levels, anxiety, and depression.

The Psychological Effects of TV News
Anxiety Inducing Media

If you are feeling stuck between fight/flight and rest/digest because of stress or trauma, check out the Survival Mode to Creativity session.

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Just like the unseen portions of an iceberg are considerably larger and more dangerous than what can be seen, your subconscious and unconscious thoughts can ruin your life. Much has been written about the conscious mind representing 10% of our thoughts and the other 90% takes place in the subconscious or unconscious. That 90% runs in the background and wreaks havoc on rational thinking … much the same way a computer virus destroys the operating system of your computer.

These underlying thoughts impact every area of your life: relationships, career and life goals, hopes and dreams, money, etc.

These core beliefs may have been created by family, religion, society, etc., and clearing non-beneficial, unconscious thoughts/beliefs can profoundly change your life. Old beliefs are no longer serving you and need to be changed. Many cultures and ancient writings teach about the power of our thoughts and intentions. Our beliefs, habits, and lifestyles are then created from thought (whether real or imagined). If we hear or tell ourselves something often enough, we believe it to be true … even when it’s not.

We all know brilliant people who think they are stupid because they were told so as they were growing up, or women who feel their only place of worth is as a homemaker because they grew up hearing “the woman’s place is in the home” or “women aren’t good at math”. How many men abandon dreams of being a musician, artist, or interior decorator because they are told they need to prove themselves on the sports field or “real men don’t do THAT”?

All beliefs begin with a thought, and those thoughts are often created during childhood.  Maybe it was classmates who said you were stupid because you didn’t understand something in science or history class.  Maybe you even heard “I wish I’d never had you” from a parent.  Even our beliefs about money and abundance come from phrases like “money doesn’t grow on trees” or “you have to work hard to get ahead” or “rich people are selfish”.

If you believe those statements to be true, you create a life that supports them even though we all know people who seem to turn everything to gold or see many of wealth who generously give to others.  What makes them different?  Their beliefs.

Repetitive thoughts become real to us and create a belief.  Those beliefs then become habits and as we repeat a habit, it becomes a pattern.  These patterns, lived day in and day out, then turn into lifestyles.  Some habits or lifestyles are good for us and some are not particularly good for us.

When we realize our beliefs are based on our perception of what happened rather than what actually happened, we have an opportunity to change our beliefs and … change our lives.  We can turn from a place of self-sabotage to being empowered.  We no longer feel like we are controlled by external forces but can be confident that we have choices and can determine an appropriate course of action that will benefit us and those we care about.

I offer Thought Code sessions to help shift and clear limiting beliefs, and you can find more about them at this link.

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