It has been a tumultuous week for me. I had an ambulance called, a doctor visit my house, an overnight stay in hospital and more than enough days in bed.

And all because I made a silly negotiation with my body. 
 
I told my body that once the holiday period hit I would focus more on my health. I would meditate more often, work on my shoulder rehab, eat better and have the perfect balance of work and play. "But not right now", I told my body. Today we are going to 'work, work, work'.

Now, I must say, that my work never really feels like work. But when you have your own business it is easy (and essential) to create 'work'. And it does keep you busy. 
This is all well and good, but the fact is that when you push your mind and body without a rest, it sends you a big, fat message.

A year ago, I told my body to give me a migraine to let me know when I am putting too much pressure on myself. And this time I got the message louder and clearer than ever before. So much that I ended up in hospital.

So, if I always work hard, what made this time different? A bit of reflection brought me to this conclusion.
I was doing everything I could do, and STILL told myself I wasn't doing enough! I have some great systems in place and instead of going through the motions (usually seen as a bad thing) and trusting that I was doing what was right, I was constantly wanting more, more, more. More of myself, more than anything.

If you have ever been giving it your all and still feeling pressure to do better or be bigger, say this to yourself;

'I am making perfect progress, at my own pace.'
'I appreciate the present moment and how it is naturally moving me in the direction of my goal'.
'I am enough.'
'My best, at this point in time, is absolutely good enough'.
'It is safe for me to have complete balance in my life and take things a little slower'.

Sigh.

It is so easy to start living at someone else's pace.
Where are you putting too much pressure on yourself or others around you?
What does your body do to tell you when you are not in balance?

Are you willing to treat yourself well before your body gives you a big, fat message?

Reply to tell me when you have been out of whack, and how you get back on track.

Enjoy the next couple of weeks and keep me posted on how you are doing!
xxx
Becky

It's Magic Monday, the day I like to make super special to avoid the 'Mondayitis' to which so many of us have become accustomed.

I personally like to hit the ground running, so I jam pack into my Monday a bit of everything I want in the week. Teaching, writing, learning, singing, coaching and usually cuddles with my man while watching the latest TV show (GAME OF THRONES TONIGHT!). But what really gets me on track on Mondays is... journal writing.

And, yes, journal writing is back in fashion! 
But there is a twist.

Journal writing can be used to mindfully heal ourselves, overcome challenges or be the first stage of bringing a dream or goal to fruition. In this week's video, we zoom in on a lecture I give on journal writing and how it can be applied to find and heal our wounds, shift beliefs and get on the path to success. I have included this PDF to help you with this form of journal writing. 

As with anything, we know what is best for ourselves, so let this writing activity lead you to new places of self-discovery and insight. It can be scary scrutinising our minds so deeply, but really, it is the only way we can move beyond where we are right now. The change has to come from within. 

Watch the video on journal writing here. You get to see part of my journal entry which is brutally honest and personal.

Once you have a go at this type of journal writing, send me a quick reply letting me know what you have discovered about yourself through this or what actions you are motivated to take since journal writing.

I will always reply to you.

Yours with love and the magic of Monday,

Becky
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Hello Gorgeous!

Just wanted to give you a sneak peek into my new Udemy course, Golden Lies: The Ultimate Guide for the Creative Soul. It delves into how to use your creative powers to transform the world around you and get exactly what it is you desire.

Leave a comment that tells me one of your 'golden lies' that will change your life this year. Putting it into the world wields extraordinary powers.

There is something so surreal and magical about the fact that we have entire landscapes within our mind. Places of memories, visions of the future, imaginary scenarios and sometimes films stuck on replay. It makes sense then, that when you want to invoke the magical, you should first experience it in your mind.

The old proverb ‘seeing is believing’ takes on a new meaning when it comes to the canvas of the mind. If you can imagine something, certainly it can be possible within the laws of nature.

Exercising the visualization muscle

It is amazing how sometimes it is a struggle to picture ourselves living our dreams. As a martial artist, I know that sometimes I try to imagine myself executing a move perfectly, but I need to warm up into it. Yes, you do need to exercise your mind, including your imagination.

A Daily Practice with a Difference

Sit in silence or with some relaxing music playing. Close your eyes and slowly build your imaginary world in which you are living out your deepest desires and emanating the feeling of happiness that you desire. Stay focused on events that have not yet occurred, but see the people in them, and yourself with great vividness. Do this for 10 minutes daily and make it an enjoyable task. It is your daily holiday, in which you visit your favourite destination. Your destination may change frequently. That’s ok. As long as the experience is blissful.

To add power to this practice, begin picturing you in the action of living out specific goals. Allow the vision to become entwined with the feeling of happiness. See yourself from multiple perspectives. Look at yourself from the eyes of others, from the heavens, from the ground and most importantly, live these dreams through your own eyes- from your point of view.

What is one thing you will commit to visualising daily?

Tell me what it is in the comments below and ask me any questions about the power of visualisation. I will always reply to you.

xxx

Becky