Coherence: What is it and why is it essential to our health?

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…OK, so coherence is a healthy measurable state. The term refers to cooperative alignment between our heart, mind and emotions. In other words, all parts of ourself come into harmony. We feel emotionally stable, calm and at ease. And what’s great about being in a coherent state, is that because everything is communicating in a harmonious and energy efficient way,…

Has your relationship gone sour?

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…together for 8 months of 80 years, the flavour can return to your relationship. Where most people slip up, is they stop watering the orchard. No sustenance, no harvest. It’s the same with relationships. What can often happen after the honeymoon period, is the two people settle into a comfy way of life and start putting their attention elsewhere; the…

Tranquili-tea

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…the pub. I, however, needed a drug with a little more substance to support a life of hectic work schedules coupled with a busy social calendar. Walking out of my first Japanese tea ceremony with a calm mind and a new perspective on life, I knew I’d found my mind body medicine. The first time I knelt down in the…

Abandonment: Have you walked out on yourself?

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…you to carve out time to be with yourself. Listen to yourself. If emotions rise to the surface, allow yourself to feel them. For once you feel those emotions, you will then be free of them. And the more we free ourselves of supressed emotions, the freer we are to live life. To love life. To live happily right now….

Why most therapy doesn’t work…

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I’ve spoken to thousands of people who’ve tried counseling, psychology and other new age therapies only to leave disappointed years later (and thousands of dollars down) with the same negative patterns still playing out in their life. They’ve read a library full of self-help books and given that 12-week challenge a go, and still the original problem is there. Why…

I don’t have time to meditate.

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…something – then I mustn’t be very successful.’ So we make ourselves busy, and busier still. But being busy comes with one very common side-effect; stress. Time is one of the biggest stressors in people’s lives (that, and money). And so we experience stress, as a result of being too busy – packing our lives tight to the brim with…

Journalling vs. Tuning In: What’s the difference?

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and healing in your life. That’s why many studies have linked journalling to a whole raft of benefits. Research out of New Zealand even found that journalling can help wounds heal faster! So what’s not to love about journalling, right? If you continue to journal, if you dig and dig and dig – if you allow yourself to riff on…

Are you at risk of sexual organ prolapse?

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…to many of our internal organs; the bladder, intestines, bowel, uterus… even our vaginal walls can collapse downwards. In worst case scenarios the organs fall down through the vaginal opening. Yes, the whole vagina can turn inside out and come out containing all of our pelvic organs! Shocking, I know!! When this happens women are advised to have surgery to…

Emotional Affairs. Are you having one?

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…don’t recommend snooping on their phone for proof. The only reason a person hides something is fear around how you will react. So my advice is to work towards having a transparent relationship where everything is out in the open. No secrets. No lies. You want complete, 100% truth and honesty. Without it, what’s the point? In order to affair-proof…

Follow your heart.

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…happiness and fulfilment. Really? According to modern science, our heart does much more than simply pump blood. The heart literally has its own brain and it’s called neural intelligence, giving new meaning to the human heart. If you consider that our physical world is made of electrical fields of energy. It’s this same energy that sees programs on radios transmitted…

Are you leaping from small zone into big zone?

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…this comfort zone really that comfy? Or is it just that it offers us familiarity? We start to form habits in life, that with time slip under the rug, and before we know it these same habits are suffocating us, restricting us; holding us back. We become so scared of the new that leaving this comfort zone brings up way…

Everyone gets what they want in life. Really!

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…you need to know that simply wanting something, is useless. You need your software (or subconscious) to be wanting it too! This requires going internal and doing some inner work, perhaps with a therapist, to unwire the old programming. It also requires you committing to the outcome you want. Wanting something and committing to something are worlds apart. When you…

Relationship problems: Are you whole on your own?

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…apart with the biggest jackhammer I can get my hands onto? Because when you believe that another person completes you, you give away your power, self-respect and self-worth. Simple as that! This is one of the biggest relationship problems I see. When you believe someone else completes you, you suddenly become the other half of a person. And if you’re…

Solve sexual health issues with squats!

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for men who have erection issues! This extra thigh strength you’ll get from squats also means you can dance with much more freedom when you’re in the ‘on-top’ position. For the women, combining squatting with vagina activation is key for allowing us to have the stamina for on-top lovemaking. And you know those sexy moves you see pole dancers doing?…

Are you a believer? If so, be cautious of what you choose to believe.

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…to keep their commitment. What is the major cause of this failure to make lasting changes? Limiting beliefs. So what are limiting beliefs exactly? Well, the name says it all: A belief that limits us. They are the statements about life that we are emotionally invested in. They colour our thoughts, feelings and choices. They skew our perceptions and influence…

‘I can’t (insert desire)’. Sure you CAN!

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…it opens up possibility. And with possibility comes the freedom to change old patterns and behaviours. It’s such a simple trick, but so so powerful. Change your ‘I can’ts’ into ‘I couldn’t befores’ and start to notice how differently you approach life. We are the only ones who get in the way of us having what we want. Seriously! We…

Being happy is easier than you may think!

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…can be happy is that most people search outside of themselves for Mr or Mrs Happy. They think that car, that relationship or that business deal will make them happy. And does it? For all of five minutes, perhaps. Then they return to this struggle cycle of needing to achieve things and get things in order to be happy. Happiness…

Are you sick of hurting? Heal your hurt NOW!

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…only experience what we have inside of us. If love is all we have inside, we can only experience love, no matter how cruel the people around us are. But if we have hurt inside us, then that is what will come out of us. And in most cases, it will come out of us, by way of hurtful comments…

Feel the fear and do it anyway.

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…we’re dipping our toes into deeper waters, and while that may initially feel out of our Comfort Zone, it’s actually where the growth happens. I liken the Comfort Zone to Small Zone. Not so comfy when you think of it that way! And when we step out of Small Zone, what do we step into? Big Zone of course. And

Three things every woman MUST know about her cervix

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…about the cervix, including: How the cervix ages every year we’re on the pill How the cervix is the most powerful reflexology point for our heart And how soft massage of the cervix has the ability to open a woman up to a full body orgasm! So let’s dive in… For those who are not so familiar with the cervix,…

The caped crusaders of the fruit bowl: Tuck in!

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…tumours and prevent the development and growth of cancer. POMEGRANATES: This fruit is an antioxidant powerhouse, quelching free radicals in the body. One study suggests that pomegranates have triple the amount of antioxidant activity of either green tea or red wine. STRAWBERRIES: Not just a pretty face, strawberries get their appealing red colour from an abundance of anthocyanins, flavonoid pigments…

Do you shy away from promoting yourself?

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…you wish you believed in yourself more? Then make sure you sign up for the FREE Self-Love Starter’s Kit at the top of the page. It has lots of goodies in it to help you value yourself more. Oh, and I’d LOVE to hear about your experience with self-promotion and what you’ve learned from it. Simply leave a comment below!…

Self-Isolation: Quarantine or retreat?

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…them in a new way. So they can support you as you move through this time of uncertainty. You can click here to log into your already purchased courses. For those of you who aren’t quite sure where to start with the whole self-love thang, I have some free resources for you: The Love Journal: Learn how to loosen the…

Luck! How to get more of it.

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How lucky are you? Are you one of those people who always wins extravagant prize and has opportunities come at them from all angles? Or are you someone who is constantly hitting a brick wall, nothing seeming to fall in your lap. Ever! So you label yourself ‘Unlucky’. Have you ever asked yourself what ‘luck’ actually is? Many people see…

Let me introduce you to the subconscious mind…

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How do you feel when an ‘error’ pops up on your computer screen? Frustrated? Annoyed? Shitty? When our computer stops working the way it’s meant to, stopping us getting done what we wish to complete, it can be really… well… Much like life really! Everyday we have little ‘error’ signs popping up; challenges and obstacles getting in the way of…

Get rid of anxiety in two minutes flat!

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…as talking you through this actual anti-anxiety exercise. To get this one-hour audio for FREE, simply sign up for the Self-Love Starter’s Kit at the top of the page. When it comes to removing beliefs – which is the magic that helps completely change our life – that is something that cannot be taught in a blog. I actually teach…

Life’s distractions: Do you get distracted easily?

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…now to imagine what life would be like if you had complete self-love. How differently you would interact with others, how differently you would hold yourself, how differently you would think about yourself, how different your life in general would be because you knew that all you needed was within. Yet we get distracted on that path to self-love. We…

Faith. Where is yours?

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…a few sessions their belief in themselves strengthens and their faith sees them taking leaps of faith. Like French author Andre Gide says: ‘Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.’ People are so scared of losing sight of the shore because going into new waters is scary. It’s out of their…

Dealing with disappointment

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…I need to do differently to ensure a better outcome in the future? What sort of person do I need to be, in order to get the result I’m after? Then start taking steps to be that person. Remember that, with every disappointment comes a treasure trove of both lessons and opportunities. Sometimes we just need to open our eyes…

The problem with problems.

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…to you with a clear-cut solution you would ignore them or dismiss it, because you are so focused on the problem. This is how our mind works. It keeps us focusing on the problem… actually it’s keeps us committed to the problem; refusing to let it go. And when we’re committed to something, then that’s where we place all of…

Give the gift of love this Christmas.

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…loves a self-esteem boost. Even a person who disregards a compliment you give them is simply acting out of their gunk. Gunk that has them believing they don’t deserve the compliment you sent their way. Deep down, they are craving for that assurance and love. That feeling of being appreciated and valued. Christmas is the perfect time to help someone…

My libido’s gone AWOL. Help!

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…feel if you do regular activity compared to how lethargic and tired you might feel if you slouch about on the coach all day, yeah? Well our sexual energy works in much the same way. If you spend just one hour sitting per day, chances are you’ll have a tight groin. And if you have a tight groin, then the…

Taking responsibility

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If you mess up, fess up! That’s just one of the secrets to creating a happy future. Let’s looks at how to get back in the driver’s seat of your life. There is something that great leaders, respected mentors and those people who always seem to be happy have in common, and that’s something called personal responsibility. People who accept…

Mind fit: Are you exercising your most important muscle?

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…by fluke. They’ve taken a close look at their personal barriers and consciously created a mindset conducive to positive outcomes. When we are born we don’t come with a ‘Manuel On Life!’ In school we learn many things but not how the human mind works in creating our physical reality. How many of you are completely unaware that 90 percent…

The swing revival

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Swing dancing is making a comeback and it’s not just the infectious rhythm and foot-stomping moves drawing in the crowds. I decided to take a few classes to find out why swing fever is so infectious. Swing dancing may not be new – just ask your grandparents for tips on a “jockey” or “throwout” – but it certainly is now….

Ghosts of the past: Are you haunted by your memories

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…feelings of being alone and not good enough. It could haunt you and keep you on edge, too scared to open your heart to someone new. Perhaps it was a business-deal gone wrong. You trusted someone and they let you down, leaving you bankrupt. Destitute. Too broken to even consider trying to start again. These memories can bring up so…

To flirt or not to flirt.. at work?

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That is certainly the question!! And with so many of us working long tiresome hours, it’s no surprise that office romance blossoms into existence. Know that just because you practically live at your desk, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little romance. Office romance may often be frowned upon, but give you have common ground, that’s a great foundation for

Addicted to addiction: Do you keep seeking more?

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…turning up the volume on their stereo to compensate for not being able to hear. Pretty soon you’d have the music so loud that the windowpanes would be vibrating and the next-door neighbours would be knocking down the door complaining! Rather than increasing attention, most people opt to increase the noise. I see this happen all the time. Before a…

Body Love: The key to loving your body.

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…a mud mask! What happened? Within a week, my partner non-the-wiser of my new experiment, commented: ‘Your arse is looking really good’. My confirmation it was working. Over the next two months I had other people noticing that I’d lost weight too, again without me sharing any intentions to do so. Then confirmation three, was the fact that all my…