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Let’s continue our discussion about the Art & Science of being ‘in the flow’ or in a ‘flow state’……

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In the last blog post, we talked about Living in the Present Moment. Well, being ‘in the flow’ is the ultimate way to feel joy and happiness in the present moment. It’s not quite something you can just put on your ‘to do’ list, but it is something you can learn about.

Flow is a state of mind in which a person becomes fully immersed in an activity.

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I’m sure you’ve heard the advice or suggestion to live ‘in the present moment’. It sure sounds good but what does it really mean?

The ability to be and live in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.

If you’re living (thinking) too much in the past, you can stay sad and depressed. If you’re thinking about and anticipating the future, you’re stuck in worry, stress and anxiety.

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This is the second in a series of posts about trauma: awareness and acknowledgement of it, working through it (usually, with help) and releasing it.

Additional learning about the body/mind connection and how our nervous system is affected with trauma can be informative and even, enlightening. It adds tools to our ‘tool box’ of self-awareness, self-acceptance and eventual self-love.

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In recent years, we have learned more about the vital connection of body/mind/brain, when it comes to trauma and many exercises and techniques have come into being, to really help people to release (at least, partly) their trauma from their body and to help regulate their nervous system. In this way, they’re able to live with more peace, understanding, self-esteem, self-love and joy.

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Like all emotions, the only ‘healthy’ way to move forward is to first feel your anger.

Let’s put this process of ‘feeling it to heal it’ into general steps. These are not necessarily linear but are part of the process of ‘feeling’ and letting go of your anger, so that you can move on and forward. These are the steps that I use, with myself and for clients.

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In this series of “Feeling ALL your Feelings,” we’ve discussed smiling, laughing and crying. Now, we deal with another emotion, anger, which not only can scare others but can frighten us, too.

In this week’s blog post, we’ll discuss the definitions, facts and different findings about anger. Then, in the following blog post, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of learning how to become aware of it, ‘feel it’, let it wash over you and go on………..and move forward.

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In the last blog post, we started to discuss 15 Health Benefits of Crying and in the last 2 posts, about the need to ‘feel your feelings’--------‘feel it to heal it.’

Let’s get into a bit more detail….of 15 Amazing Health Benefits of Crying…………

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In the last blog post, we discussed the health benefits of smiling and laughing. In the next 2 or 3 posts, we’ll discuss the health benefits of crying. There is no opposition here. Emotions and thoughts are not black and white. They swing back and forth and in between. We are humans and life is a ‘rollercoaster ride.’ It’s important, even vital to our health, to learn how to navigate our thoughts, feelings, emotions and most important, to learn how to let ourselves ‘feel our feelings.’ As is said, “you gotta feel it to heal it.”

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I am quite focused on smiling and not just because I was a dentist for 37 years. It’s also because I know the real health benefits of smiling ……….and laughing, too. Have you ever felt bad when you really smile or really laugh? Your answer is probably no and there are several reasons for this.

Here they are…………………..:)

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First, let’s clarify a bit. Getting away does not necessarily refer to traveling far away, although my very recent trip abroad has brought this thinking on. Getting away can mean taking a ride to the beach or walking to a park, to a friend’s house, to another town, to another state or………to another country.

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So, what is self-mastery? Let’s say that it’s the power of being in control of the internal thought processes that guide your emotions, habits, behaviors, impulses and actions. It’s the ability to RESPOND rather than react. The former is done with intention and awareness, the latter is visceral and without reason.

This may sound simple; we may think about the conscious mind’s functioning when we see this definition. Though we need the conscious mind to be in alignment with the subconscious mind, it’s not so easy, as many of us know (my hand is raised here).

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In the last post, we went over the basic roles and functioning of both the left and right brain hemispheres.

As mentioned, these 2 sides are different and have different functions but they must work together.

In this post, we’ll learn what happens when there’s injury in one or the other hemispheres.

You may find it very surprising to learn just how complex your brain actually is…………

In this post, we’ll learn what happens when there’s injury in one or the other hemispheres.

You may find it very surprising to learn just how complex your brain actually is. It allows you to accomplish so much every day, from picking up a banana from the table, to reading, singing, speaking and feeling and understanding emotions. There is so much to learn and scientists are still making new discoveries about its functioning.

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I’ve always been amazed at how we humans work, particularly how our mind/brain work intimately among its different parts to allow us to function the way we do. It’s no easy feat. As a Life Coach NYC and Mindset Coach, I now appreciate it even more.

Let’s look at the most amazing and most vital organ of the central nervous system: the brain. The truth about its structure and how it actually works will surprise you….

More specifically, we’ll see how the left brain vs. right brain function differently yet, still have to work well together for you to function well.

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You can actually use your conscious mind to help shape your unconscious mind. This is not an easy process because it entails overriding your unconscious mind. You must change the image of yourself that’s stored in the subconscious (unconscious) mind. It means rewiring your brain and it requires awareness and consistency. It’s about training your brain for success---your version of success.

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Quite often, people will ask me the differences between coaching and therapy, so, in this week’s blog post, I’ll explain the differences……and also add consulting to the mix.

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A MINDSET coach differs in that she works with her clients to uncover the beliefs, blocks, behaviors, actions, and patterns of thinking that are holding them back and preventing them from living the life or creating the career (or business) they really desire.

So, working with a MINDSET COACH gets you on a path to more aligned and faster results and to greater transformation and lasting success.

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In last week’s post, we discussed 6 ways to start or continue taking action towards your Personal Development Plan (PDP). This week, we’re going to delve deeper into what YOUR personal development might look like………

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In this post, I’m referring to personal development in regards to you and your own self-development (ie: mental, emotional, physical, environmental & spiritual). Let’s say that personal development consists of steps and activities that develop a person’s capabilities, positive traits and potential and enhance their quality of life and the realization of their desires, dreams and aspirations.

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