PreWinter Update

Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – April 2011

e-newsletter from Robyn Stitt, Overwhelm Consultant 0437 601 550

Long time, no speak, I hope you have been keeping on top of things as another year rushes past us. It’s been a busy start don’t you think?

This month’s photo is one of ‘the closest the moon ever comes to Earth’ and while it wasn’t as spectacular as we had hoped, it was still a pretty special moment.

We, as a planet, have experienced Floods, Bushfires, Earthquakes and Tsunamis. And we’re now enjoying some unseasonably warm weather here in Strath- my poor garden is very confused, the flowers are blooming, I think they think its Spring.

We too can feel confused when things don’t go to plan, but instead of getting angry or upset, look at what might be contributing to the situation, see what is within your control and decide if you want, or need, to do anything about it.

I’ve been busy maintaining my Facebook page www.facebook.com/overcoming.overwhelm Check it out for tips, quotes and all-round helpful advice on Overcoming Overwhelm!

I’ve also recorded my first 2 guided meditations- you can check these out at

The OVERCOMING OVERWHELM Blog: meditation They’re both appropriate for beginners. If you do have a listen, I’d love some feedback.

Winter is on its Way!

Yes, its true. Winter will be here before we know it. Soccer has started, daylight savings has ended. Soon we’ll be rugged up against the cold, wet and wind. Flus, sniffles and sore throats.

Keep up the fresh fruit and vegies, adequate water and exercise, but if you do succumb, be kind to your body- let it rest. Don’t ‘soldier on’- that would have to be my most un-favourite ad of all time- boost your Zinc and Vitamin C and have a session with a good health practitioner. A Kinesiology session at the first hint of a bug can stop it in its tracks, or reduce the duration by many days. My kids and I swear by it.

One way to get your body in the best possible position to fight these winter bugs is a Pre-Winter Ear Candling session. Relaxing and gentle, an ear candling session will improve your immune system’s chances of beating those bugs it encounters later in the season. I’m currently offering a bonus gift to all newsletter readers who book an Ear Candling session in May. Call me now for an appointment 0437 601 550.

Another great tip for keeping warm during winter is to sprinkle tumeric, paprika, pepper or even chilli if you’re brave on your socks before you put your shoes on. Depending on how warm you wish to be, you might like to experiment with your spices. It really does work. Great for early morning sport!

Something new.

Now this might interest my ‘far away’ clients, whether that’s an hour’s drive away, or the other side of the world away-

I am now offering Energy Healing sessions via Skype or phone. Using the principles of Reiki and Kinesiology, you can have the benefits without needing to visit me in person.

Again, ring 0437 601 550 or email me at rj@stitt.com.au to find out more about distant sessions.

This month’s quote… ‘Anger is only one letter short of Danger.’♥ Carl Ven ♥

Until next time,

Robyn xxx

If you have a topic or question you would like answered, please drop me an email and I will endeavour to answer it in upcoming newsletters.

Questions or comments? E-mail us at rj@stitt.com.au or phone 0437 601 550

or check out my FaceBook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/overcoming.overwhelm

When we follow our truth we are always in the place where we recognise opportunities and experiences that draw us into our fullest potential and depth of our love.

Overcoming Overwhelm- what is it?

People have been asking me, ‘What exactly is Overwhelm?’

Well, think of it like this… If some aspect of your life is lacking, causing you to lose sleep, or have thoughts circling around your head all day, you’re probably experiencing some form of Overwhelm.
You might be extremely successful in many areas of your life, but question the value of it when another part isn’t up to that standard.

Some people describe being too emotional, some not enough. Some know what they want but don’t know how to get there while others admit they wouldn’t recognise when they have reached their goal. Some people are filled with regret and seem stuck in the past while others are too busy planning for the future to enjoy today.

If any of this sounds familiar, it doesn’t mean you’re a failure, just in need of some assistance in getting the most out of ALL facets so that you can live a truly fulfilled life.

More flexibility.

If finding the time to deal with your overwhelming life has been difficult, I’m pleased to announce greater flexibility in getting an appointment to see me.
I can now offer appointments Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the day and also Tuesday evenings. So don’t let a busy schedule stop you from looking after YOU, call now to find a convenient time.

What is information and what is marketing?

This month I thought we’d discuss the overwhelming amount of information we are bombarded with every day and try to decipher what it’s all about.
Think about the conflicting messages we are sent and let’s look at who is sending them. Think about how the messages change from one time to another- we all want to do what’s best for us and our family, but they keep changing the message!

I remember when my son Shaun was small, the recommendation was that from 6 months you should brush your child’s teeth with a small amount of toothpaste each day- fine, did that- What a good mother I am. BUT- a few years later when I had Natalie, they’d changed the recommendations and mothers were then told not to use toothpaste until the child was 2 years old! Had I done the wrong thing by Shaun, should I feel guilty that he’d had toothpaste? No, the information was out of date; we can simply do the best of our knowledge with the information at the time and use our own common sense.

Take for example, the dietary recommendations put forward.
We are told we should eat red meat several times per week. Who is sending this message? The Red Meat Corporation.
Who tells us to drink 3 serves of Dairy per day? The Dairy Corporation.
Then the one that really gets me at the moment is the ‘Anti-bacterial Sprays’ currently all over the media- do we really need them? No, most of the bacteria they kill are harmless anyway. It is marketing and the company want out make money out of you. They use the emotions of fear and guilt to ‘make you’ feel that you can’t live without their products.
Is this scientific data or marketing? It’s difficult to tell the difference sometimes.
What about all the other messages we are being told day after day? What can we do about it?

My advice is to get as balanced a view as possible- listen to both sides of any story and form your own opinion.


Early Bird Registration Extended!

I have decided to EXTEND the cut-off date for Early Bird Price for the “Who’s Really Number 1?” retreat day until October 14th due to the school holidays.

Date - Saturday 14th November!!
Time – 8am – 6pm. No late-comers, you must be willing to make this commitment to yourself and be on time!
Venue - Victor Harbour. On the beautiful south coast of Adelaide. (exact address given once registered)

Cost - only $179 if paid before 14th October- then becomes $339.

Please forward your name along with cash or cheque to Robyn Stitt PO Box 920 Strathalbyn to secure your attendance.

“Good food, good company and good energy.”

On the program is-
Yoga- to stretch and invigorate the body,
Sound Healing session to soothe the soul and ears,
Session on ‘The Law of Attraction’- you’ve probably heard about it. But what does it mean and how do you put it into practice and make it work for you?
Self-Sabotage Releasing Ceremony including a Labyrinth Walk- if you’ve never done one of these before (and even if you have) the results can be nothing short of amazing and it’s a wonderful experience to boot!
There will be time throughout the day for self reflection, talking with others, walking on the beach etc and you can do as little or as much as you wish.

Places will be limited to a maximum of 12.
First in, best dressed- once the places are filled, no extras will be accommodated.
Get in quick. It should be great.

This month’s quote…

‘Life is all about choices, when you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice’


If you have a topic or question you would like answered, please drop me an email and I will endeavour to answer it in upcoming newsletters.

Til next time,

Robyn
xxx

Wellness vs Sickness

I thought I'd put my newsletters here, so everyone can read them.


Wellness Newsletter 1


What is Wellness?

What’s the difference between Wellness and Sickness?
Is wellness the absence of illness, or sickness the absence of wellness?
I think life is a little greyer than that!

Between sickness and wellness is a great expanse of ‘not sick yet’.

Think about our Health system- it is really a sickness system. We wait for the body to get sick (or hurt or broken or not working quite right) and then we go to a health professional to get it fixed.
What if we maintained our ‘Wellness’ by keeping our bodies physically and emotionally strong so that it can heal itself when it needs to?
Interesting concept, hey?

So, how do we do this?
Well, we need to fuel the body with good stuff- eating a variety of good, fresh foods.
Drinking adequately – water, not alcohol (ha-ha).
Sleeping well and exercise.
Finding time to have fun with others - be it family or friends or both.
Being happy in our own company too.
Learning to listen to our bodies and acknowledging what signals it is sending us.
Trying to be flexible in our thinking – aim to be a willow tree, not an oak.
Willow trees bend with the wind and bounce back up. Oak trees, whilst strong, are also rigid and are more likely to break or blow over if the wind is strong enough!

If you want and need help in gaining your own ‘Wellness’, I can help –

Just mention this newsletter to take the next step in Wellness!
You can be the best you can be.

Robyn Stitt
0437 601 550


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