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…

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

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

How I stopped binge eating. True Story.

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…digestive system become completely messed up and I found I couldn’t poop without my laxative tea. The laxative teas became a crutch. I took them more and more and before I knew it, I was what was considered ‘bulimic’. Me? Bulimic? Yes! Purging food whether it be out the mouth or out the bum, is forcing the body to do…

Stretch: How flexible are you.. mentally?

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…how to stretch our capacity for love, happiness, nourishing relationships, financial freedom, a career that we’re enormously passionate about. Without that guidance, it can be a difficult road to navigate. Resistance comes up when we stretch ourself, be it physically or mentally. And it’s those who are able to push through that resistance who get the results. Dancers, just like…

How friendly is your environment?

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…they act on opportunities. Just being in the company of a person who is doing really well in your goal area, is enough to help you step up – propel you forward. Sure, there are other parts of the equation, but this is a major component. So be mindful of who you choose to spend time with. And know the…

Why wishful thinking doesn’t work AND how to break negative patterns in 2016!

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…So how do you… Lose weight Give up the ciggies Overcome depression and anxiety Live a peaceful stress-free life Overcome binge eating Fall in love with your body Have financial freedom Ultimately have a juicy delicious relationship with YOU???? You change the programming. Simple as that. That is what will end the negative patterns. And that is what I would…

How to keep fear at bay! Your free video tutorial.

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…of, but haven’t quite been able to manifest. I teach you many vital life skills, as well as how to clear physical illness from the body! Does little Miss Fear creep into your life more than you’d like? Please use this tool that I’ve just shared with you, and let me know how it goes, by leaving a comment below….

Easter bunny delivers an egg of a yummier kind! A woman’s answer to blissful health.

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…actually found that their sexual organs were completed rotted out, due to non-use. So ladies, you need to be keeping your sexual organs supple, otherwise your internal organs will quite literally fall out – we see this with the rise in prolapsed uteruses and the like. Feel free to check out this blog I wrote with all the scary stats!…

Do you need more love in your relationship?

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…have mental gunk that has us acting in not-so-lovely ways, and that you can turn things around and learn from your past. To help you do this, simply sign up for the FREE Self-Love Starter’s Kit at the top of the page, which includes a Five-Steps to Falling In Love guide. It’ll give you the steps you need to come…

Ready to ditch your fear of public speaking?

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comfy than being curled on my big red couch with a hot cacao (and I think that’s pretty darn comfy). Stage fright is now a thing of the past. And I can tell my confidence rubs off on the audience, because despite talking about such a taboo topic, they feel comfy enough to laugh with me, hip swivel with me…

Is anger making you unhappy?

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and compassion, anger is the warrior’s sword that can cut away that which is putrid and unhealthy. In her book The Dance of Anger, Psychologist Harriet G. Lerner, says “Our anger may tell us that we are not addressing an important emotional issue, or that too much of our self is being compromised in a relationship. Just as physical pain…

How to create change 101

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…change, you must leave the security of your comfort zone. Staying in your comfort zone ensures you’ll keep getting the same results you always got. Sure, there’s security in that, but there’s not usually a lot of happiness or fulfillment. Happiness and fulfillment and a sense of inner peace, come from experiencing a life rich in love. And for most…

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…

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,…

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…

The school of life

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This blog follows on from last week’s blog: Do you have a spiritual teacher? If you haven’t read it, I would suggest reading it first, then come back to this blog, as it will make more sense. We go to school to learn spelling, math, art and so forth, yet many of us don’t realise that our real school, where…

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…

Relationship Rescue: Do you have white knight syndrome?

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…person you’re trying to save? These dragons come in many different forms: financial debt, substance abuse, depression, loneliness, and medical issues, even the inability to cook! Imagine you’ve always cooked for your husband, and then you need to go away for work for a couple of weeks. Your husband never having needed to cook himself feels lost in the kitchen….

Festive feng shui

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…home so you avoid living in Santa’s grotto and feeling totally overwhelmed by the experience. Energy flows in an environment that is clear, clean and clutter free. It becomes stagnant in dusty, cluttered places. The mouth of the home is where the majority of chi enters. A clean front porch with a Christmas wreath on the door symbolises an open,…

Infertility: How to conceive naturally

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When it comes to infertility the stats really are shocking, with 12% of women of childbearing age unable to conceive. If that wasn’t scary enough, one in three women over 35 are deemed infertile. The great news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. No matter what your diagnosis, or how long you’ve been struggling to get pregnant, you…

Stories limit us: Are you a storyteller?

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…we’ve made up about ourselves. And it is these stories that become our limitations. Take for example someone who is always sick; one health ailment after the next. He/she is so caught up in being sick and living a life of disease, they fail to see that they can overcome the story. There are options available for self-healing, no matter…

The Sugar Blues

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…of time as it has no nutritional value. The best sugars for the brain are complex carbohydrates such as fruit sugars. They do not cause the roller-coaster mood swings that the junk sugars do. Once in the body, complex carbs take longer to break down, giving you a consistent source of energy, rather than an instant surge followed by a…

Ep.61 Midnight Mind Chatter? Try This Sleep Hack Tonight.

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…here’s the key: You’re not aiming to write anything in particular. Don’t try to write something coherent. This isn’t a journal entry or a letter or a masterpiece. You’re not even going to re-read it. Ever. Just write. Whatever comes out – even if it doesn’t make sense – write it down. Let any words, thoughts, ideas, stresses, or fears…

Settling for less: Are you sacrificing your true desires?

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…There are plenty of good catches just like you, wanting to create a happy and fulfilling life with someone special like you – but you need to be brave enough to set the current one free, knowing that by honouring yourself you’re creating space to reel in the one that will be available for a full-blown heart-felt connection that nourishes…

Inner Mean Girl/Dude: How nasty is yours?

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…you know you’ve fallen victim to your inner meanie. What you need to know is that your inner mean girl or dude is actually a liar. Honestly! Your inner meanie is there to keep you in your comfort zone because it feels so safe and cosy. Of course, as you know, staying in your comfort zone also stops you from…

Are you the target of someone else’s emotional pain?

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come in all shapes and sizes; failure, rejection, abuse, even comparison. Left untreated, the psychological damage from these injuries can fester like a physical trauma. They have the ability to cripple us, leading to feelings of melancholy, stress, depression, not to mention the raft of life threatening illnesses that plague society. So what do you do? You apply Emotional First…

Kegel exercises: Do they really work?

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…see, modern-day Kegel exercises work on one very specific muscle – the PC muscle – and do not take into consideration the full pelvic parfait; a complex layered area of muscles, tissues, facia and organs. When single dimension strengthening practices like this are used ongoing, they begin to draw the sacrum and tailbone forward into the bowl of the pelvis,…

Happiness is a state of being, not just an emotion. How happy are you?

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…in your life flying – a fabulous career, a loving partner, optimal health – and still lack that inner happiness. Because the one thing you need to understand is that true happiness does not come from external events or people. Happiness comes from within. Sure you may feel the emotion of happiness when you boss gives you a pay rise,…

Natural contraception: Know thy cycle, know thyself.

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…contraception – so please leave all your previous knowledge at the door. What I want to introduce you to is the Billings Ovulation Method which came about in the 1950s by a Catholic couple who wanted a method of birth control that would honour their religious beliefs. What they discovered through extensive research was that women, like every other female…