by Erin Owen | Dec 9, 2011 | General
Are you ready to “Get Your Holiday Zen On Without
Missing Out on the Fun”?
Then, check out this first tip that might just go
easier on your wallet, make gift giving more
enjoyable, and even be good for the planet.
TIP #1: Simplify gift giving in one of the
following ways:
(1) Donate to a cause of your choosing in the
name of your friend, family member, neighbor or
colleague, instead of giving them more stuff!
(2) Give him or her a gift card s/he can use for
everyday necessities (groceries, vitamins, even
paying a bill)
(3) Create a homemade gift certificate for
cooking them a meal
(4) Bake a delicious, nutritious treat that is
free of refined sugars and trans fats
(5) Make a date to volunteer together, rather
than exchange gifts
(6) Agree to a reasonable limit on the number of
gifts or money you’ll spend – then stick to it!
Look for more tips over the coming days so you
can live your life:
- more “on your terms”, no matter where the holidays take you
- more peaceful and authentically relaxing, no matter how much work you have to do
- and more lightness, ease and feeling on your A-game, no matter what people serve you at the table
And if tips aren’t enough, then give yourself the
gift of a special 75-minute private Breakthrough
Session with me.
Only 1 (one) discounted session left on Monday,
December 12 before I take my holiday break!
More details on special holiday discounts here
by Erin Owen | Dec 8, 2011 | General
“It Gets Better With Age”
These were the words ironed-on with felt letters
on my mom’s t-shirt when I was a kid. I read these
words with a deep desire to understand what it
meant. All the grown-ups would tell me was
“someday you’ll understand.”
Well, now I do! It does get better with age.
I’m quickly approaching my 40th birthday — the
same age my mom was when she wore that t-shirt.
And I’m not sure I’m interpreting the “it” in that
statement the same way those grown-ups did, but
here’s what I know.
What is better overall is my understanding of the
world at large. My knowledge of my body and what’s
best for it — whether it be types of exercise,
different foods, how much sleep I need (when my
boys let me sleep), what times of day my libido is
strongest, and so on.
I encourage my clients to create a “platinum
practices” list of what they know for sure best
supports their personal performance. On my list
are things like starting the day with something
warm — whether it be lemon ginger tea, or
steel-cut oat groats. On baby days (days when I’m
home with my youngest), allowing myself to nap or
put my feet up and watch a cooking show. On work
days, building in breaks between clients to eat a
nourishing lunch and stretch my legs. And so on.
What’s on your list of platinum practices?
What ways of living, being, eating, exercising,
working, relating, serve you best in performing at
your optimum level?
by Erin Owen | Dec 6, 2011 | General
My son’s favorite “subject” at school is Choice.
It’s the only part of his day where he gets to play with whatever toys he wants to, and decide whether or not he wants to do it alone or with other kids in his class. He likes it as much or even better than recess.
Some days he plays with Kinex and makes a toy spaceship. Other days he works out a drama with his friends and enacts a play. Each day is different.
And the best days of all are the days where, for whatever reason, there are two periods of Choice. Oh, the joy! He openly shares about how great those days are without us having to prod him for details about his day at school.
The real reason he likes Choice is that, like most of us, he’s in charge and he gets to say and do what he wants.
In essence, he feels like he is in control.
We human beings, we have free will. So we like the idea that we can be in charge and
be in control.
And even though it’s mostly an illusion (and by “it”, I mean control), one wonderful way we can feel in control is to choose what we do with our lives.
But, the Old Way of Living and Working — the one we’re used to (because we’re in the habit of doing it this way) — is to agree to continue with how things already are, feeling that we can’t make a
change.
It’s often living and working in a model that was constructed based on what we thought we “should” be doing. What we were raised to think was the “right” or “best” way of living. The right kind of job, making the right kind of money, living in the right neighborhood, driving the right car, etc, etc.
Sound familiar? How’s it working for you? And what about what YOU want for your life?
The good news is, you can make a choice to switch to the New Way of Living and Working.
In this case, it’s about saying yes to what makes you happy. It’s about saying yes to saying no. By that I mean, letting go of the shoulds. Letting go of what others think is right for you. It’s about giving yourself permission to let go of external expectations and obligations. To, in essence, do less and feel better about doing less for others so you can do more for you.
No, it’s not about becoming a hermit or letting people down. It’s not about hiding in a corner or pretending you’re sick to give yourself a break.
It’s about acknowledging that you are a human being with free will. And you have the gift of choice. Wonderful choice.
By doing so, you will be choosing to live your life in the flow, without resistance and without stress. By living a life of choices that are in alignment with what you envision for your ideal life, you’ll be in a state of happiness and ease and satisfaction.
So, what Choice will you make today to live your life? (Not someone else’s idea of what your life “should” look like.)
How will Choice shape your New Way of Living and Working today?
by Erin Owen | Dec 2, 2011 | Ezine
Imagine going to your holiday parties with a plan in place for having fun and yet still feeling alert and energized the morning after (instead of groggy, puffy and sluggish)…
Imagine visiting relatives with an easy, totally doable plan at the ready for handling stress, those little annoyances and how to feel at peace (even when you’re not in your own home)…
Imagine knowing how to handle those food gifts and obligatory parties with a sense of calm, confidence and self-control…
It’s totally possible.
I know this is a most wonderful time of year.
But it can totally stress people out too.
Just in case you get a little (or a lot!) stressed this time of year, I’m here to help.
I’ve created a brand new “Get Your Holiday Zen On Without Missing Out on the Fun” program.
This is for you if you want to make the holidays a bit different this year…
- more “on your terms”, no matter where the holidays take you
- more peaceful and authentically relaxing, no matter how much work you have to do
- and more lightness, ease and feeling on your A-game, no matter what people serve you at the table
All of this starts by giving a gift to yourself.
My “Get Your Holiday Zen On” Breakthrough Session
In this special 75-minute private Breakthrough Session:
- I’ll give you my undivided attention and create an open, welcoming space in which we’ll explore what you struggle with during the holiday season and in your everyday life
- Together we’ll discover how your everyday mindset, food and lifestyle choices, time management, and relationships might be contributing to holiday stress and negatively affecting your health, your business and your overall happiness.
- Based on my extensive knowledge of Eastern practices, alternative approaches to health and nutrition, and business, I’ll share my assessment of which patterns are fueling your personal and professional performance goals and those that just might be sabotaging them — and what you can do about it.
- Before the end of our time together, we’ll outline a personalized action plan to take charge of your holiday “drainers”, whether they be holiday binge eating, an overwhelming social calendar, burdensome obligations and expectations related to family traditions, or clutter in your environment or mind.
We’ll start this journey together with a powerful “Get Your Holiday Zen On” breakthrough.
Normally I charge $150 for a the 75-minute breakthrough session, but until Dec 31st, I am offering a 50% savings!
But here’s the deal…
I only have 4 spots open in December.
And only until Dec 16th. (Then the boys are home full time for the holidays and I’ll be on holiday too.)
If you have an inkling this might be for you, jump on this right now.
Email me for your special code so you can grab your spot in my calendar!
Erin
PS – If you are finally ready to face the New Year without the same old resolutions and instead focus on what really matters, then I’m your gal.
by Erin Owen | Nov 21, 2011 | General
Today’s Tip for
Melting Stress,
Refocusing Your Energy and
Refueling Your Spirit FAST:
Give yourself permission to unplug.
Be a rebel and turn off your cell phone.
Dare to not check your email.
Let it go.
Maybe just for three hours.
Maybe for the entire day.
(Look, if they really need to reach you, they’ll find you.)
I’m doing it.
(For 8 whole days while I’m away! Beat that!)
So, come on along and follow my lead.
And breathe a huge, long sigh of relief.
Trust me, you’ll feel like a new person.
And let me know how it goes!
