Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – Jan 2012

I hope you’ve all enjoyed a relaxing and restful Festive Season. It seems even to me that only yesterday we were in the middle of winter!

How quickly time flies along, you blink at a few months roll by. How long since your last visit? You might be surprised!
Now, I have some ‘unpleasant news’- after maintaining my prices for over 18 months, the time has come to raise them.
All sessions will now be $85, BUT there’s a way around it! Keep reading…
Why not make 2012 ‘The Year of PROACTIVELY Taking Care of YOU”? Clients make faster progress when they ‘don’t wait until they fall in a heap’ to visit.
To encourage rebooking, I’m offering a $10 discount to all who make their next appt when in clinic. And remember, I do have packages available too, just ask for details.

Do you like my photo? It’s a gorgeous butterfly that spent the whole day escaping the heatwave on our front porch. We even put down a plate of water and watched it drink!
It doesn’t take much sometimes to make a difference.
Remember you can always come onboard my Facebook page www.facebook.com/overcoming.overwhelm Check it out for tips, quotes, laughs and all-round helpful advice on Overcoming Overwhelm!

What I’ve Been Up To.

Well, apart from helping lots of people de-stress, I’ve had quite a literary time recently. I was asked to proof-read a book, and then contribute to another!
One has been released already.
‘A Modern Woman’s Guide to A Natural Empowering Birth’ is a great book for anyone who’s expecting a baby.
Beautifully presented, easy to read and full of ‘real-life’ stories, hints and tips, I have copies of this book available for $34.95.
Hopefully the other book won’t be too far away either. It’s so lovely to help others make their dreams come true.

Summer is here, School will be Back Soon too!
As parents we want the best for our kids, whatever that is. Why not get this year off to a great start by ‘Tuning up’ your kids, hormones, changes of routine or class, can all affect learning. A Kinesiology consult can ‘nip these issues in the bud’. Kids just lap up Kinesiology, it fascinates and empowers them, they can really feel it and I love having kids on my treatment bed.

Technology is Taking Over.
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 email or phone. Using the principles of Reiki and Kinesiology, you can have the benefits without needing to visit me in person.
Being both ‘Energy Modalities’, my healing sessions can be ‘sent’ much like an email, why not try it out?
Ring 0437 601 550 or email me at rj@stitt.com.au to find out more about distant sessions.

This month’s quote…

‎'Passion and purpose go hand in hand.When you discover your purpose, you will normally find it’s something you’re tremendously passionate about.'Steve Pavlina



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

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PreWinter Update

Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – April 2011

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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

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Have you got a Frying Pan belting you over the Head?

Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – June 2010

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Welcome again to another edition of my newsletter. This month’s photo is of a lovely friend’s sailing boat we were lucky enough to go out on recently. The weather wasn’t as nice as this photo, but just like life, everyday isn’t smooth sailing, is it? The easy days are just that- easy, but it’s how you conduct yourself and survive the rough ones that show you your true character and strength. To be adaptable and respond to whatever life throws at you is a wonderful attribute, as is knowing when to return to shore. We certainly took our hats off to Jessica Watson after our hour on the high seas.
How would you cope in a storm?

I can help you build your coping strategies, read your situation and become more adaptable in your life. Call today on 0437 601 550 if you feel like you’re riding a storm without your rudder.

Body, Mind, Psychic Expo

>Next weekend (June 5 and 6) is the annual Body, Mind and Psychic Expo held at Wayville Showgrounds in Adelaide. It’s open from 10-6 each day.
I will be there as part of the Australian Kinesiology Association (SA Branch) stall as I do each year. Sunday’s the day if you want to see me in the flesh. I’d love to see you!
We (as an association) love spreading the word about Kinesiology and how it can assist in so many ways. We are offering 15 minute introductory sessions for the bargain price of only $20- what a great way to experience this wonderful stuff.

The Frying Pan Over the Head….

Anyone watching the news at the moment could be excused for thinking something serious is happening- volcanoes erupting, oil spewing from the ocean floor, locust plagues and floods. Our environment is trying to tell us something important, and it seems we aren’t listening.
The same can occur in our own bodies- have you ever experienced what I term ‘the frying pan over your head’ trying to make you listen?
I know I have. It took my consciousness many times to finally ‘hear’ what my body had been trying to tell me for a long time. It had started as a whisper, increased to a gentle nudge, a shove and finally resorted to ‘the frying pan over my head’ until I stopped and took notice. If only I’d listened to the whisper, what hardships I would have saved myself from suffering through.

So what gets in the way of these messages?
All sorts of things can ‘talk over the top’ of what we really should be listening to- a too busy lifestyle with not enough quiet reflection time; masking these messages (which can often present as niggly aches or pains) with over the counter drugs like paracetemol; even the plain old ‘if I ignore it then it will go away’ strategy. If you are currently doing any of these things, then the messages not being heard will have to get louder so that you will eventually take notice.
Take it from me (and I speak with the vision of hind-sight here) it is much easier to listen to a whisper than having to wait until the message is being yelled at volume 10 in your ear 24 hours a day.


This month’s quote…
"Use things but love others.” Short and sweet, one of my favourites.

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.

See you again,

Robyn
xxx


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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.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it can help you in YOUR LIFE.

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Hi, and yes there was no newsletter for February. A family situation took up my extra time and I thank all of you who shared your love and thoughts with me during this time. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.
But I’m back on track and here is my next instalment on Overcoming Overwhelm. After receiving positive feedback on my introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, I thought I’d challenge you a little more, looking now at the 5 elements that make up all that surrounds us. Knowledge is power and by understanding and acknowledging your own body, you can face the challenges life throws at you from time to time much easier. If you would like further explanation, or a consultation to help with understanding your body, don’t hesitate to phone me. Life really doesn’t have to be hard work all the time.

The 5 Elements (and how it all fits together).

I suggest you re-read this a few times to help it sink in…..

Traditional Chinese Medicine theory divides our world into 5 different, yet connected elements….. FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER and WOOD.>
Within these elements are the Yin and Yang as discussed last time, but also emotions, organs, the environment and everything!
These 5 elements are connected in 2 equally important cycles- constructive and destructive. And we need both to maintain a healthy balance.

FIRE feeds EARTH (ash becomes soil), EARTH feeds METAL (soil over time becomes metal or rock), METAL feeds WATER (water filters through rock and metal to improve its quality), WATER feeds WOOD (obvious) and WOOD feeds FIRE (again, obvious).

FIRE controls METAL (by melting it), METAL controls WOOD (an axe will cut it), WOOD controls EARTH (plants break through the soil), EARTH controls WATER (think of a dam), WATER controls FIRE (obvious).

But what’s it all mean and how can it apply to your life? Good question.

Well, we all know that plants die if not watered properly or are planted in poor quality soil- apply the same principles to you. With help, you can recognize where you are in this cycle and therefore learn to nurture yourself to keep moving around the cycle. Being true to yourself helps others nurture you too. Take for example, if you are in the Metal place (and therefore need Earth to nurture), but outwardly act in Fire (seem to need Wood to be nurtured) when those around you give you Wood, they are keeping you ‘stuck’ in Metal instead of helping you move along to Water etc.
This, I hope, will assist you in recognising that HONESTY is your best friend in giving those around you a clear indication of your true self.


This month’s quote…
Know where you're going in life...you may already be there!!

Robyn
xxx



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.

Appreciating Differences

Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – January 2010
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Welcome to my first newsletter for 2010!
I hope this finds you well rested and ready to head into the new year. We enjoyed a quiet Xmas, just what the doctor ordered to recharge our collective batteries. Many people at this time of year review the year that was and set their goals for the coming one. What are your goals? Where would you like to be at the end of 2010? Imagine how satisfying it will be to look back and see the wonder of the journey. What are your chances of achieving these goals? Do you need some assistance in keeping you on track, from giving up when the going gets tough? That’s where I can help in dissolving self-limiting beliefs so that you truly can achieve anything you want.>
I thought we’d start the year on a theoretical note with an explanation of the differences between the sexes, different organs in our bodies, Yin/Yang and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory stuff. I hope you find it interesting, let me know if it’s all too confusing.

Appreciating the differences in the world.
I must thank a wonderful friend of mine, Trevor for this explanation.
We were discussing Traditional Chinese Medicine theory one day and his view was so simple I feel I must share it with you…..

We have all heard of Yin and Yang, but what’s it all about? Balance in a nut-shell.
Shades of grey, opposites that work as a team. And more importantly how to care for each facet.
Take for example the traditional male and female roles and combine these with our internal organs.
Yin is female and the Yin organs are the heart, spleen, kidneys, liver and lungs. Yang is male and the Yang organs are the small and large intestines, bladder, gall bladder and stomach.
All well and good, but what is the significance? I hear you ask.

Well, think of the way men operate and how this ties in with these organs.
The Yang organs work when we need them to, not all the time, but intensely when required, they jump to attention- to digest our food or store and release the urine produced. They work in bursts but then need a rest to recover. Men love to work hard and all they ask for is half an hour of recovery time. Imagine how your stomach would feel if you just kept eating and eating without any rests?

Now think about the Yin organs and the traditional female role.
Our hearts, kidneys, liver, spleen and lungs work continuously without complaint, hour after hour, day after day, slowly plodding along keeping us alive. The traditional female, mother role is also quite continual, often thankless, into the night to keep the house operating. A gentle word of appreciation and we’ll happily keep going.

It may sound sexist, but this really is how we are- with shades of grey of course- all men have some female aspects to their make-up and all females have some male traits, but on the whole, this theory holds. In today’s society the two roles are adapting, but the inherent makeup of both men and women still remains the same. By understanding the differences between each other and knowing how we can show our thanks, better relationships all round will result.

Different way of looking at it, isn’t it?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is the basis of Kinesiology and acknowledges the relationships that exist between every part of our bodies, every part of nature and the balance, or imbalance that exists. It is complex but simple, fascinating and can shed light on why we do certain things in certain situations. I truly love it.


This month’s quote…

The ship may be safer in the harbour, but it wasn’t designed for that. Where is your ship?

Robyn
xxx


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.

Tips for Exams - Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – November 2009
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Hi again!


This month I’m putting my newsletter out a bit early so that I can offer some tips for those of you who are doing, or are living with someone who is doing, exams at this time of year. Exams are very stressful and even the most ‘cool, calm and collected’ of us can experience episodes of ‘tired and emotional’, panic, doubt or general melt-down.
Those studying can be tempted to burn the midnight oil only to find themselves too tired the next day to function efficiently and maybe even pick up germs that otherwise would bounce off us.


Read my tips below and if you are still feeling overwhelmed or just want some chill-out time call for an appointment to get you back on top again.


5 Tips for Surviving Exams.


1. Keep as ‘normal as possible’ routine - Don’t forgo everything for study- it won’t sink in. If you play sport or have a part-time job, keep doing it.
2. Sleep- sounds simple, but going to bed at a reasonable hour and getting enough sleep will enable you to have much more effective studying the next day. Especially the night before an exam, get a good night’s sleep so you can conquer the nerves early on and do your best in the exam
3. Eat well- another simple approach to effective survival of a very stressful time of your life. Breakfast, lunch and dinner- protein, carbs, fruit and veg- the occasional treat. Eat with your family, they will help you to maintain your sense of belonging and support.
4. Limit or eliminate ‘Stimulants’- coffee, sports drinks, sugary soft drinks, chocolate let alone heavier stimulants all overload your body giving a short-lived high only to leave you lower than you started, so opt for nuts or a walk to help keep you focussed.
5. Get some exercise- whether it’s going for a walk or a swim, playing sport, doing yoga, whatever- don’t spend all of your swat-vac and times between exam sitting at a desk stiffening up. You’ll end up lethargic and hunched. If you really can’t afford time out to go for a 30 minute break, at least stand up and stretch your body every couple of hours, you’ll feel better for it.



The differences between the different modalities I use.



A common question I am asked in clinic and when talking to a person about Overwhelm and Wellness is “What is it that you do?”
The simple answer is, “I use results-based therapies drawn from ancient and modern holistic modalities from around the world.” Read on to find out more….

At today’s fast pace of life, stress (a much overused word), is something that is thrown towards us almost constantly. Your ability to deal with negative stress directly corresponds to your own wellness. Increasing stresses often have a detrimental affect on your physical and emotional self. My goal is to bring you back into balance using these different modalities so that your current stress load is decreased.


Kinesiology is a totally customised treatment modality combining gentle, western style muscle monitoring with ancient Chinese philosophy, acupressure and natural therapies enabling busy, stressed people to get their lives back on track. Non-invasive and relaxing, clients often leave feeling lighter and more able to take on the outside world.


Reiki is a relaxing, touch-based therapy which can be enjoyed even if you are too sore for a massage. It calms both the mind and body allowing deep healing. A Reiki session can include an aromatherapy foot massage utilising essential oil blends to reduce tension, detox the body or increase energy levels, it depends what you want from your session.


Ear candling is an ancient ritual seen in many different cultures, from India, China, North America even the Australian Aborigines. Gentle and relaxing, it draws debris from the ear canal, can reduce sinus and head pressure or relieve hay-fever symptoms. Once again, it depends what you want from your session.


I can give you a personalised combination of all of these modalities, or you can choose what you want. How many other practitioners allow you to choose your own treatment?


This month’s quote…

'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.'




Til next time,
Robyn
xxx



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.

Looking after Youself - Part 5

Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – May 2009

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Isn’t it lovely to see the first tinges of green around the place? I truly love this time of year- the Earth re-energises as it says good-bye to summer and new life returns. I too am energised and ready to get stuck into all those jobs we just don’t have the energy for during the heat.

Unfortunately, it’s that time of year also that means my prices need to increase.
Initial appointments are now $85 and follow-ups $70 for one hour, $100 for an hour and a half. BUT, I have released a couple of packages to give you even more value than before.
A ‘Start-up Package’ of your Initial appointment PLUS 2 hourly follow-ups is only $195, a saving of $30.
Then, ‘Pre-Pay Packages’ of 3 appointments will save you $30 from the ‘as-you-go price’ of hourly appointments.
Other packages are available for Ear Candling and longer appointments, so just ask.

A Date’s Been Set!

As mentioned a few months ago, I am hosting my FIRST Wellness Retreat in November- and I’ve just confirmed the date.
It’s going to be from Friday 13th (hope your not superstitious) – Sunday 15th November!!
Venue- Victor Harbour South Australia
Cost- still to be determined, but it won’t be extra-ordinary.

You will enjoy good food, good company and good energy.
On the program already is Yoga, a Sound Healing, Labyrinth Walk and Self-Sabotage Releasing Ceremony. There will be plenty of time for self reflection, talking with others, walking on the beach etc and you can do as little or as much as you wish. More will be added as the time gets closer.

I have a list of people started, so if you are interested or would like more information, please send me an email, or speak to me in person.
Places will be limited to a maximum of 10.
Get in quick. It should be great.

Looking After Yourself- Part 5

This month I am tackling the topic of SUPPORT. Support from others, our environment and, most importantly, OURSELVES.
That is, the relationship YOU have with YOU.
Think about your friends and why you consider them so. Now, think about the way you treat and talk about YOU.

Would you choose to be friends with yourself?
Would you put up with judgements or negative comments continuously being made towards you from a friend?
So why do you put up with it from yourself?

When you truly SUPPORT yourself, give encouragement despite knock backs, put good food and drinks into your body, give it enough rest and time to relax, your body will respond positively. This can mean more energy, enthusiasm and efficiency in your lifestyle. This in turn then allows other people to have a better relationship with you too, a real WIN-WIN situation.
You really can BE, DO and HAVE anything you want, you just have to believe it and follow through! (oh, and ask for help if you can’t do it alone)
What do you want to be?

More great tips next month.
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.
Robyn
xxx


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Looking After Yourself -part 4

Overcoming Overwhelm Newsletter – April 2009
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Well at last we have bid farewell to Daylight Savings for another season. Easter too has been and gone- I hope the Bunny visited you.
The extreme heat is over and the leaves on the trees are starting to change colour- this really is a pretty time of the year. I have certainly enjoyed the crisp, cooler mornings too, but did need to re-set my body clock! It might only be an hour, but to your body it is a large enough stress when added on top of everything else life throws at us, to really knock you for six!
Are you struggling to stay up past 9pm only to be wide awake at 5? If so, pop in to see me, it’s very easy to re-sync you.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get in clinic is: "why can’t I do this by myself?"
I explain it like this- Stress does not ask us where we would like it to go- similar to the yoghurt ad on TV currently when the girl on the bench asks if she can choose where the fat goes, only to be told, “No, its going straight to your thighs”.
Little stresses you hold onto (either consciously or subconsciously) get caught in the corners of your body. Some of these places you can get to and tidy up yourself, but so much of our body is beyond our conscious control. Can you alter your heart rate or temperature with your thoughts? No, and some stress is the same. No matter how hard you try, you are not authorised to access these areas! I certainly know it’s not from want of trying. This is where Kinesiology comes into its own. Through specialised techniques I can help you access these ‘authorised personnel only’ areas and assist you in releasing the stress once and for all. And know that I don’t need to know what these stressors are- the only person who needs to know what is being uncovered is you- the client. You can keep all those secrets safe as long as you acknowledge them to yourself. I am not an advocate of ‘releasing all the skeletons from your closet’.
How much better would you feel after a good clean-out? Many of my clients express how much lighter they feel after an appointment, how much easier it is to sit and stand up straight, how much more energy they have for enjoying life!

Looking After Yourself- Part 4

This month I will continue the ‘input and output’ theme of your wellbeing.

Last month’s discussion was about food, but now I could like you to think about the other substances you impose on your body.
Cleaning products, perfumes, soaps, shampoos, detergents, dyes, creams and lotions, ‘anti-bacterial’ sprays… there are even automatic insect sprays available today. Not to mention the pollution in the air we breathe and walk around in all day long and the chemicals put into our water to ‘keep it safe’- we soak in the bath in them.

The biggest organ of your body is your skin- it is your protection from the outside environment. Everything you place on your skin, either consciously or accidentally is absorbed by this biggest organ- straight into your bloodstream. Its how HRT and Nicotine patches work, only your skin is not fussy about what it absorbs- it ALL goes in!

It is said that the average female absorbs a whopping 2.5kg of chemicals each year from wearing makeup alone!!!

One way you can help your body cope with this chemical load is to regularly detox or spring-clean yourself. Your body has its own cleaning system called the Lymphatic System and when it is operating efficiently it can keep up with the normal amount of toxins you naturally produce. But if it is a little sluggish, or you push too many toxins in from smoking, excessive alcohol or fatty foods, these toxins build up as cellulite and fluid around the body.

An easy way to give your body a boost is to regularly use my Foot Detox Patches (available from me at BodySense) and/or a monthly Balance to keep your body operating at its peak.
If you are sinusy or suffer from hayfever, or just want to be on top of things before the winter bugs attack, Ear Candling is an excellent remedy.

I like to think of these steps in the same way as housework- either you give the bench a quick wipe-over each day and it stays pretty clean, or you can totally ignore it for a month and then you will have a much bigger job to do. I know which I’d prefer to do.

More great tips next month.

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.
Robyn
xxx

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Looking After Yourself- part 3

Overcoming Overwhelm newletter March 2009

Hi! This week saw my favourite episode of ‘The Biggest Loser’ for each series. It involves the contestants ‘putting back on’ the weight they have lost to date to realise just how heavy it had been-the impact it had on their energy and mood, the load on their heart and lungs. And how they feel when they take it off again.
We all carry around weight with us– yes, for some it is physical weight, but then there is the unseen emotional weight we load on our shoulders year after year, getting more tired, less motivated until our bodies start to buckle under the pressure. Wouldn’t it be easy if we could see and measure this weight, it would certainly be easier to acknowledge, but we can’t. What we can do is take steps to reduce our emotional load, free up some energy for living and give our bodies the best chance to remain well.


Looking After Yourself - Part 3

This month, we will look at the importance of ‘input and output’ on your wellbeing.

To operate at your best, ideally only the best quality foods and liquids should enter your body. Fresh, in season produce prepared in the most natural of ways will deliver the most nutrients to your body. As previously discussed water is the best liquid for hydrating your cells and tissues. Anything added to water coverts it into food requiring energy to digest it.

By reducing our ingestion of chemicals such as preservatives and artificial colours and flavours, we are reducing the load on our liver and kidneys to metabolise these substances.

Complex carbohydrates and lots of fibre help keep the digestion moving in the right direction, but stress can ‘confuse’ the flow resulting in irritable bowel syndrome type symptoms. Luckily, by releasing this stress, things can return to normal quite quickly.

As for ‘output’ do you know what a healthy stool should look like? What about healthy urine? Our society doesn’t usually talk about such unsavoury topics, so how are we expected to know what is normal? If you have any concerns about your toileting, please phone me, or come in for a complimentary 15 minute consultation. There could be a better you just around the corner.


Just a reminder about my Retreat later in the year.
Good food, good company, good energy.
Yoga, labyrinth walk, self-sabotage release ceremony, sound healing and more.
Do as much or as little as you want.
There are only a few spots remaining, so if you might be interested, let me know so I can keep you up to date as things start to take shape in the next few months.

Looking after Yourself- Part 2

Overcoming Overwhelm Newletter February 2009

We have all seen and been affected by the terrible bushfires in Victoria and floods to much of Queensland. But what have we learned? We must cherish LIFE – possessions can be replaced, but our own life and that of our loved ones are what’s most important.
Let’s learn that we need to take care of ourselves. All it takes is a little TLC.
There are 730 hours in a month– isn’t your wellbeing worth at least one?


Looking After Yourself Part 2

Following on from last month, we will look at the importance of rest and sleep on your wellbeing.
How many hours SLEEP do we need? Well, that depends on many factors including your age, activity, if you are recovering from an illness or are very stressed.
Children and teenagers need more sleep than adults as they are still growing. As we age we seem to need less sleep, maybe because we are less active or can ‘steal quiet moments’ throughout through the day. Those who are physically active may need more sleep but this is not always the case. Of course if you are ill, more sleep is required until you have recovered.
What about REST? A 15-60 minute ‘rest’ in the afternoon can do wonders for getting through the remainder of the day and evening provided it does not then cause you to be insomniac at bed time. Just closing your eyes and being still is magic!
A better way to determine if you are getting enough sleep is to ask yourself are you waking up refreshed and do you have enough energy to get through your daily activities?
If you are worried about your sleep or energy during the day, come and see me to work out some strategies.


Here is a poem found in 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying".
This poem is called 'Autobiography in Five Chapters". An interesting way of looking at life’s lessons.
1) I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in.I am lost...I am hopeless. It isn't my fault.It takes forever to find a way out.

2) I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again.I can't believe I'm in the same place. But it isn't my fault.It still takes a long time to get out.
3) I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I see it is there. I still fall in...It’s a habit.My eyes are open, I know where I am, and it is my fault.I get out immediately.
4) I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I walk around it.
5) I walk down another street!

Looking After Yourself-Part 1

Overcoming Overwhelm newsletter January 2009

I hope you all enjoyed your Xmas break and are ready to dive into 2009 head first!
I had a lovely few weeks off with the family and am now refreshed and ready to help you achieve all that you want for this year too. What is it that you want?
This year is going to be a great one for change, do you want it to be good for you or not!
I have now started at Body Sense on Catherine St and it feels like home. You can find me there on Tuesdays and Fridays, phone 0437 601 550 to book an appointment. Other times are still available by negotiation so I’m sure we can work out a mutually convenient time.


Looking After Yourself Part 1

I am often asked, ‘How can I look after myself better?’
Over the next few newsletters, I will share some tips for doing this.
My answer is always, ‘To become in-tune with your body.’
The person who knows your body the best is YOU!
You have lived in it all your life. You know what it feels like when it is happy and relaxed, stressed or unwell. It may be difficult to describe this to another person as sometimes words are inadequate to really nail what it going on, but you know the feeling.
Become familiar with what KIND of headache you have right now– is it from dehydration, is it from too much sugar, is it from being too busy and feeling overwhelmed? Each one will feel slightly different and by noticing these differences, you will then be able to recognise what treatment you need to give yourself. Taking a Panadol for a dehydration headache will not fix it, a simple glass of water will.
More next time………….

I am so excited to be sharing this with you– I am planning my very first ‘Wellness Retreat’ and am looking for expressions of interest.
It will be held at Victor Harbor, South Australia in late November at this stage, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Cost still to be determined, but it won’t be extra-ordinary.

You will enjoy good food, good company and good energy. Lined up already is Yoga, a Sound Healing, Labyrinth Walk and Self-Sabotage Releasing Ceremony. There will be plenty of time for self reflection, talking with others, walking on the beach etc and you can do as little or as much as you wish. More will be added as the time gets closer.
If you are interested or would like more information, please send me an email, or speak to me in person, but places will be limited to a maximum of 10.
Get in quick. It should be great.