The 3 Basic Things Men Are Looking For In The Ideal Woman

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

THE 3 BASIC THINGS MEN ARE
LOOKING FOR IN THE IDEAL WOMAN

Article by Marie-Aude
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

So you wonder why you still haven't found love? What is it that all these women in relationships have that you don't? What do you do wrong? You think it might just be some bad karma you have to overcome, but where do you start? Well, finding the man of your dreams, attracting him to you, and making that relationship last is not just about luck.You can't expect Mr. Right to find you and come rescue you from your pain and sorrow. He won't. He wants you to be ready for him when he shows up! And he is looking for three qualities in particular.

The ideal woman is different.

We are all different, but being different is all about knowing yourself, embodying yourself with all of your uniqueness. There are so many beautiful girls out there! You need to stand out. It is not about your weight or body shape, it is about your frequency. Find your true essence, elevate your frequency, and you'll attract him to you (no need to worry, when you fall in love, you will lose the weight.. that's nature at work). It doesn't matter if you've had a shady past, it gives you dimension. It doesn't matter if you have just recovered from a depression, it gives you depth. Your knowledge of your own self, your love for yourself, your own desires and wishes, your own spirituality, it all makes you unique. So, don't try to fit in a mould of what society tells you is ideal, you will just end up being a cast. You want to be the real thing.

The ideal woman is able to give.

Relationships are all about giving and taking. When you found your equal, you will naturally want to give yourself to him. Do not hold back, be generous. Let him see you for who you are. As a woman, giving also means nurturing. Let me tell you straight up: he has to see that you will be able to nurture him and his children. He has to see you as the mother of his children. So stop waiting for him to shower you with presents. Think of what you can offer him. You are a woman worthy of his attention and love, and you want to show it to him.

The ideal woman is also open to receiving.

Mr. Right very often will not show up in the way you would have imagined he would. When you are open, he will know that you are accepting of him for who he is as well. Be open to life's beauty and opportunities; they are infinite. Be open to the Universe, it has so much to offer! When you have a childlike curiosity for life, that is when all things will show up for you. You want to be able to see him and recognize him when he comes. Put on your antennas, and be ready to catch his frequency. That will make you attractive, among other things. If you are up tight and closed up, he will not feel attracted to you.

Are you different, able to give, and able to receive? Of course you are! You are by your own very human nature. It is just a matter of learning to be yourself, and being who you were always meant to be. It sounds simple, but it involves some digging and excavating on your part. It's fun and you are guaranteed to find beautiful treasures. Those are the gems that will adorn the Goddess that you are, and you don't want her to be invisible.

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Marie-Aude is a Holistic Coach and Natural Health Therapist. If you want to learn more about finding your true essence and radiating love and passion for life. Sign up for her email list and she'll send you a free training on How to radiate love and passion to attract the man of your dreams. Make sure to include the word ''Love'' in the Comments section.

When Your Pet Dies: Tips on Explaining Pet Loss to Non-Animal Lovers

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

WHEN YOUR PET DIES:
TIPS ON EXPLAINING PET LOSS TO NON-ANIMAL LOVERS

Article by Claire Chew
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

When a human closes to us dies, society mirrors our loss with comforting words, acknowledgement, and for those of us lucky enough, home cooked deliciousness in forms of yummy casseroles. For those of us who work in Corporate America, we get three days off to attend a funeral, sit Shiva or other ways to honor the memory of the one we adored. We get a free pass to stay home, wear pajamas all day, melt into the couch, eat ice-cream, watch day-time TV or indulge in whatever pastime to help fill the aching hole in our heart.

It can be so different when saying good-bye to a furry family member. Some non-pet friends and family might ask “There are so many pets at the shelter, why don’t you get another one? ” Other well-meaning comments like “it was just a dog”, “a cat”, or “she was old, it was time, be glad she didn’t suffer” may surface. You would never say to a human “She was old, why don’t you get another one?”

When a human dies, someone organizes an event to celebrate the life of a loved one. A wake, a service, or a memorial. But if we wanted to do the same for our pets, those closest to us might find it odd. We want to celebrate the life we had with them too. For some of us, they’ve outlasted friendships, jobs, relationships and marriages.

To non-animal lovers and outsiders alike, we invite you into our world. Below are some examples of human/animal bond that explains the depths of the love, hence the loss, and hopefully shine light on why the loss of a pet is like losing a beloved human, and why in certain cases, even more.

We miss their unconditional love:
Our pets love us. Period. They do not judge our imperfections or insecurities. We always know where we stand with them. There’s no hidden agenda. We don’t have to try and please. They accept us. All of us. We open our hearts more fully to this bundle of pure love than those who may criticize or reject our vulnerability. This bond of trust and mutual respect and adoration deepens over days, weeks, and years. In loss, we may find that relationship rare, if not impossible to replace.

We care for them like family:
Our pets look to us for everything. They trust in us to provide shelter, food, and love. And it never stops. Unlike children whose needs may decrease over time, our pets needs only increase. We are fully responsible for our pets. Until the day they die. Like responsible humans, we book sitters when we are out of town. We throw birthday parties, go to yappy hour, play dates at dog park. Just like if you had children. So while some might say they are not our children, the loss can feel like losing a child.

Our pets are can be our best friend and a main source of stability and comfort:
Loyal, trusting, fun and dependable, our pets make perfect companions. For those of us who have dogs, he gets us outside in the fresh air, walks to Dog Park, tossing a tennis ball or two to get our energy flowing. This helps not only our physical body, but lower stress. Our feline friends loves to play, keeping u company when we are alone. When we are feeling down, petting and snuggling releases Oxytocin, the hormone that helps with lowering anxiety and mental stress. Our pets are always there for us, sensing intuitively when we need comfort or to lick a tear away. Their all accepting and caring attitude is hard to compare to humans, who may not always be that perfect.

So what can you do if you are a non-animal loving type? Below are some ways you can help.

Keys to becoming a better Pet Loss Friend

-Listen. Listening goes a long way. Often when we are hurting, we just want to be heard and our feelings validated. Mirroring back how we are feeling will help us feel like we have been heard.
-Reach out and ask how we are doing. Even if you don’t know how to respond, or feel uncomfortable, empathy is huge.
-Even if you might not agree that pets are part of the family, be respectful of how we feel. We are not asking you to convert to the other side of the magical animal-human bond club. Treat us as if we had lost a human friend. Because in reality, loss is loss.

“Everyone knows that peace has to begin with oneself, but not many people know how to do it”-Thich Nhat Hanh

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Claire Chew is a Life Transitions Coach, owner of Luxepets LLC and Modern Pet Loss. Her signature program, from Loss to Possibilities has helped many move forward after loss that is not part of mainstream media~Pet loss, perinatal loss and miscarriages are some topics she shines light and love onto. Her work has been featured in Marie Claire, Martha Stewart Living, InStyle and more. To learn more about helping a friend through pet loss, or find your own way back from grief, contact Claire here for a free 30 minute consult.

3 Sneaky Habits that are Keeping You from Becoming Successful

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

3 SNEAKY HABITS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU FROM BECOMING SUCCESSFUL

Article by Nikka Karli
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

Have you ever wondered why it seems to be so easy for some people to achieve unparalleled levels of love, abundance, and success?

And yet…

It all seems to be completely intangible for you, no matter how hard you try to chase down your dreams. And, by the way, those dreams? They actually seem to be running away from you. As if the harder you try, the further away they get.

You’re actually starting to take it personally.

As in, maybe there’s something wrong with you. Something that makes success nothing more than a whimsical fancy meant for the throngs of other people on this planet, but not you. Never you.

Well, first things first, you are not alone. Even more good news? I’m here to help you step into the greatness that has always seemed so utterly elusive. Until now. (Stick with me, kid. I think you’re going to like this.)

Here are 3 unconscious habits that might be holding you back from creating the life you truly want (and what you might want to do instead):

1 :: You truly believe that you and Shonda Rhimes are destined to be besties (AKA: You spend more time watching other people be gladiators than actually becoming one yourself)-

If you want to actually become a Creator, a Doer, and not just a Dreamer, you have to focus. And focus means less time numbing yourself out to your current reality. Which, in turn, means you need to give up your Olivia addiction. Blasphemy, I know. But hear me out.

Successful people (millionaires, elite athletes, world changers) spend their time creating things that help solve other people’s problems. They do not spend all of their time watching fake problems on (albeit highly entertaining) television shows.

Does this mean you have to cancel your subscription to Netflix right this moment? Not at all. But it does mean that if you want to achieve your goals, it is imperative that you begin paying close attention to how you’re choosing to spend your time and energy.

Ask yourself this: Are you creating your life or are you watching other people act out theirs?

2 :: The last thing you read for self-development was the Highlights for Children magazine at your kid’s dentist appointment (AKA: You have an Amazon book queue 10 miles long that’s sucking up dust faster than a top-of-the-line Dyson)-

Have you ever said to a friend that you love to read but you simply don’t have the time? Well, Gorgeous, I have news for you. Successful people make the time.

Expanding your beliefs and thought patterns will absolutely transform the way you show up in your life. And this change requires knowledge, reflection, and implementation. If you want to serve- to create a global platform for change- it begins with the information and concepts that you feed your mind.

If you have time to get on Facebook, you have time to pick up a book (or a Kindle) and start nourishing the creative space that will allow you to bring your dreams to fruition.

3 :: Your goals see about as much action as a 15-year-old boy in any locker room around the world lying to his friends about how he hooked up with that gorgeous, slightly older Canadian chick he met on his family’s summer vacation (AKA: You’re all talk, heavy breathing, fumbling zippers… and no follow-through)-

You want to make a resounding impact in our world? You want amazing connection and intimacy in all of your relationships? You want the freedom to live life on your own terms? Well, Darlin, it begins with your ability to not only come up with amazing ideas but to actually do something about them.

This is you putting your dreams on the line. This is you saying no to your fears and yes to your results. This- THIS- is how you succeed. In business. In love. In health. In prosperity. In life.

You absolutely must learn how to follow through on the things that you say you want. No more starting and stopping. No more listening to other people’s opinions of how you should live your life. No more succumbing to resistance. Your commitment cannot be negotiable. The life of your dreams depends on it.

Well, Love, that’s it in a paradigm-shifting, momentum-building, world-igniting nutshell. 3 simple things that can change your future. So. What will you decide? To watch or live? To give in or commit?

I’m pretty sure I know the answer. Here’s to becoming your own gladiator.

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Nikka Karli, The Embodiment Expert (Founder of Turned On Life™) is a writer, yoga teacher, and life and business coach. She consults with Creative Visionaries who want to create a thriving, location-independent business, guiding them to embody the person they need to become in order to create the life they desire.

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3 Steps To Achieving Your Goals and Getting What You Want In Life!

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

3 STEPS TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS AND GETTING WHAT YOU WANT IN LIFE!

Article by Jentana Lee Dabbs
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

Have you experienced being so motivated and confident about something such as a fitness or business goal and then a few days later, that motivation and desire has come and gone like a California rainstorm?

Perhaps, you’ve made every effort to set and follow through on your goals, absolutely swearing that this time you are going to stick with it and then “poof” your motivation is gone, then you make every excuse in the world as to why you can’t follow through on your goal, which at the time, that excuse, such as the fact that your cat needs to be fed, seems to make lots of sense. Perhaps you did stick it through as far as you could and you hit so many obstacles and storms that you gave up on yourself “again.” And now, this has become a repetitive cycle of madness and you’re wondering what is wrong with you? It seems easy for everyone else, why can’t it be easy for you?

Maybe you have some judgments about yourself such as:

•   I have ADD
•   I’m a loser
•   I’m lazy
•   It’s the way I was raised
•   I just can’t deal with it now
•   Let me look further into the reasons why I can’t do this (searching for proof that supports your follow through failures.)
•   I need to stop and take a look at myself/my issues still (using the personal development mask to make you look good to yourself and “what you think” to others why you stopped again on your goals.)
•   I don’t have enough time
•   It’s so and so’s fault
•   If I had more time, money, better looking etc.
•   There’s too many obstacles getting in my way, so I’ll put this off till I have more clarity, things get better, I’m in a better place in my life…etc.

There will always be some excuse that will seem reasonable enough to cause you to give up on your goals, until 10 years later you look back and find that you are still on the same hamster wheel of repetitive patterns with little to no changes in your life except for your age, weather patterns and the hair on your head.

Why do we give up on ourselves?

We give up on ourselves, because change is incredibly hard. We are stuck in a cycle of habit and comfort. Believe it or not, as much as some of us would like to change our circumstances, after years of the same way of being, old habits start to become like an old familiar friend. That habit good or bad, is the only habit we have known for so many years, we know what to expect and how to handle it. In a dysfunctional kind of way, we feel some sort of comfort and control therefore, we are afraid to release what’s familiar and go into the unknown. Our natural, primal instinct for survival goes into fight and flight mode, freezing us in our tracks and causing us to turn around and go back into our comfort zone, the second we hit an obstacle or feeling of discomfort. Only when our pain becomes stronger than the pain of change is when we make more of an effort to ride out the pain of change and make a move. It’s like the story of an old dog sleeping on a nail, the friend says to the farmer, “your dog is sleeping on a nail, don’t you want to do something?” The farmer says, “no, he’ll move himself when he’s uncomfortable enough.”

Uncomfortable yet?
Chances are if you are reading this, then you have reached a certain level of discomfort in your life to finally want to not only do what it takes to have a better life and reach your dreams, but stick to it this time!

Here are 3 steps to sticking with and achieving your goals:

• STOPPING JUDGING YOURSELF! This is THE MOST important step, rather than wondering why something doesn’t work for you, discover what makes you tick and find what works for YOU to follow through and stick things out.

• While you are drifting asleep at night, repeat to yourself over and over again your goal for the next day, such as waking up at 6am and being energized to workout. We are in a natural state of hypnosis when we are falling asleep.

• Listen to a guided meditation, visualization or hypnosis recording to overcome some of your limiting beliefs or blocks daily. Your subconscious mind can’t tell the difference between what’s real and what’s not, so with enough coaxing, your mind will begin to have full cooperation in helping you stick to your goals and get what you want in life!

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Jentana Lee Dabbs CHt. is a pattern interrupt expert and breakthrough strategist, who is committed to helping those truly determined to overcome their biggest challenges and bring their burning desires to realization when they’ve about fizzled out and call it quits. She brings you one of the most powerful and hottest success igniting systems in the world today and literally trains your mind to not only take action and follow through on your goals but transforms you from self-doubt, fear and uncertainty into a high achieving power house, confidently owning who you are by being who you are. Download your FREE 4 part audio series Mastering The Art Of Persistence & Getting What You Want, When You Want To Give Up.

Top 5 MUST DO'S to Conquer Emotional Eating and Get On with Your Awesome Life!

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

TOP 5 MUST DO'S TO CONQUER EMOTIONAL EATING
AND GET ON WITH YOUR AWESOME LIFE!

Article by Emily Nelson
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

Do you find yourself eating when you aren’t hungry? Have you ever had that moment when you realize that you are eating just because you’re bored, anxious, lonely, or depressed? Well if so, my friend… you are likely an emotional eater.

One of the reasons that I had a major weight gain (and loss) is that I am a die-hard emotional eater. I used food as a comfort for loneliness and depression, as well as to celebrate joy and happiness. The problem is that no matter what the reason, when you emotionally binge, you always feel like shit in the end, when reality settles in and the problems you are avoiding come back to haunt you.

The problem is that emotional hunger can’t be filled with food. Girl, your problems gonna be there no matter how much you try to eat them away! And the emotional roller coaster? Cruel – you binge eat and experience a brief release from stress… but then the high wears off. You physically feel like a pile of garbage because you just literally filled your body with a bunch of garbage. Your energy wanes and you become lethargic. You beat yourself up for messing up again and for not having simple willpower. You stop caring about health because you feel like it’s hopeless at this point. Controlling your weight is impossible and you feel completely powerless against food and your feelings… See how this escalates into something very dangerous?

I was on that roller coaster and it was not fun.

Here’s what I realized: I needed to deal with my shit. Plain and simple. My body reflected my emotional turmoil. I had created an entire different set of problems – physical health problems - by avoiding the emotional problems that I had. It seems simple to fix, but if you have ever been in that deep, dark place, then you can understand how difficult it is to finally be real with yourself. It hurts, it’s scary, and it’s extremely humbling.

Here are the top five rules I lived by to lose that extra weight and finally DEAL with my shit!

1. Figure out your Why.

Why do you want to change? I know you want to lose weight and be healthier, but let’s get really specific. Go deep, and then go even deeper. It might get uncomfortable, and that’s ok. You may find that it becomes your most intense motivator. Stay true to your why and you can’t go wrong.

2. Identify Your Excuses.

It takes a lot of courage and determination to find the truths behind a behavior. You must be aware of your own shortcomings and also your strengths. Do yourself a favor and stop making excuses. You will find that you are a LOT stronger than you think you are!

3. Learn to how to just STOP.

You have to step back and think about what you are doing. You have to snap out of it. It is very difficult in the moment to be able to stop, but it is imperative to do so. Stay strong in this, and consistently follow through. You are creating new neurological pathways and “retraining” you brain every time you do this. It’s not easy! But stay strong. There may be moments of hardship, but you are getting stronger each time you change your habit. You can do it!

4. Utilize the power of your inner dialogue to empower you, not sabotage you.

The power of self-talk is immense. I used to treat myself terribly, and why? I felt like I didn’t deserve happiness because I was fat. That is complete BS!!! Of course I did – and of course everyone in my life wanted me to feel happy. The only person holding me back from that was…me.

I would never in a million years tell someone else the things that I was saying to myself, so why was that ok? It’s not ok. Love yourself, accept where you are and go from there. Find a mantra or affirmation to bring your confidence up. You are here for a purpose, just by being born, so honor yourself and give yourself a break. Geez. You deserve better!

5. Have a PLAN.

I have been completely blown away by how much impact a simple plan has on someone’s life. It is a magical feeling when you accomplish a personal goal – there’s nothing else like it!

There are many ways you can choose to take on the challenge of conquering emotional eating. Remember that the road is bumpy. There will be setbacks. There will be slip-ups. And that is ok! It’s life – how could this process be perfect? Take one day, and one emotion at a time. Deal with the stuff that comes up and just keep moving forward. You were not meant to live a life of monotony. You were meant for a life of happiness and joy.

Don’t just live your life – ROCK your life!

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Emily Nelson is the founder and CEO of Rock Your Wellness. Her heart-fuelled mission is to inspire, motivate, and empower YOU to create the body of your dreams, and ultimately, to make the life that you envision for “someday” into the life you are living TODAY.

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3 Pet Peeves About Advertising, That’ll Make Your Business Famous

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

3 PET PEEVES ABOUT ADVERTISING,
THAT'LL MAKE YOUR BUSINESS FAMOUS

Article by Sashka Hanna-Rappl
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

Ugh!...
5 more Burpees and then I’m done for today. Then I’m one step closer to not only my goal of keeping my ONE body healthy BUT I’m one step closer towards my Vision of living a long and healthy life with my gorgeous kids and grandkids one day.

Ugh!...
Keeping fit and eating healthy is not something I particularly loooove doing. In fact, it’s my stinky sandwich in life, and I eat it to become a better person and live a longer life. Sometimes you’ve just got to do the not-so-nice-things in order to achieve your goals and vision - because as the saying goes "If it were easy - everyone would be doing it". There needs to a challenge - don’t you agree?

The same applies to running your gorgeous business. There are some real dreary yucky things that one has to do to get your business famous and have paying clients. And even though they’re not the most exciting things to do, they’re certainly effective in the long-run.

I’d love to share my pet advertising peeves with you today to help your business become famous. You ready?

Let’s go!

Disclaimer: All my pet peeves below do to some degree require you to:
a. give it all you’ve got to make things work or
b. outsource the task to professionals who specialize in this area, so that you can concentrate on what you’re good at.

Pet Peeve #1 - Email Marketing

Years ago, the revelation offline was direct marketing. Do you remember receiving cool flyers or gimmicks in the post? And when the novelty wore off, the things would just be thrown to the trash. This still happens today to some extent but not as extensive as a few years ago. Today, direct marketing online is still very much alive - in the form of Email Marketing.

There are still companies BUYING addresses to send to prospective clients via email. Or there are those special marketers who find it necessary to trawl the internet to find email addresses to send one bulk email about their services or products. YUCK! This is one sure way NOT to get your business famous but rather spammed.

So how CAN you use Email Marketing to help your business get famous?

1. Do NOT buy any addresses. If someone wants to keep in contact with your business - give them the CHOICE by letting them opt-in for one of your freebies or eBook online, where the consumer gives you their address with their consent.

2. Do NOT trawl the web searching directories for email addresses. Not only is this time consuming. But you’re wasting your time. Consumers buy from brands that have a reputation or a brand image that is qualitative. When you act like this, the consumer will find you salesy and slime…which is everything you’re not…

3. By all means construct an email campaign that is going to benefit your reader. The golden rule in online marketing is give give give give give give give give give give before you ask. By giving I mean: via your emails, social media campaigns, blogs and/or speaker engagements etc. GIVE your knowledge to your prospective clients - let them be infected by your passion for what you do. Ignite that fire in them, and they will automatically want to follow you, because of your added value.

4. Use automated email systems that can assist you and not replace you.

Pet Peeve #2 - Inconsistency

If there’s one thing that confuses me beyond my imagination, it’s when businesses have a website and logo. The website is from a few years ago - perhaps responsive, but often not - the content is company-centered and not consumer-centered, the visuals are blurry. There isn’t anything nice to look at.

Then what happens is you go onto social media and find the business is advertised differently. There are mainly shared posts from other companies. The newsfeed is boring and focused only on the business. And you’d never guess that the company is the same as the one on the website. Perhaps you meet the business owner in person. Their message is different to the message on their website and social media platforms. The mixed communication is consistent throughout all online platforms. And this inconsistency, loses your customers. Hence not making you famous.

So what CAN you do to keep your message CONSISTENT online and get your business famous?

Design a brand guide for yourself: In there ensure you always use the following

1. Logo (in black or white and color) if you have a dark background you can use your logo in white. if you have a light background you can use your color or black logo

2. Logo is positioned always in the same spot for easy recognition (the consumer needs to see your presence at least 20 times to sink in that you’re a brand)

3. Ensure that the tone-of-voice that you write in on your website carries through to your blog to your social media platforms - and inevitably how YOU talk. Be you.

4. Ensure that you’re always speaking in a consistent „visual“ language for example: using nature or people or colors.

5. Typography: Ensure your font family is always consistent - fancy fonts are great but if you can’t use them everywhere then forget about them.

6. Apply all this to your social media platforms too.

Pet Peeve #3 - Understanding Social Media

Hiding behind a computer screen and screaming out your opinion and hurting someone’s feelings is a big No-No.

It’s important to understand that if your business becomes famous - you become famous - and you want to be the go-to expert not only because you give invaluable advice but because you’re a charismatic personality too (Note: This is applicable whether you’re an intro-or extrovert).

How can you become famous on social media?

By Advertising yourself:
1. Through videos
2. Through podcasts
3. As the go-to-expert in a particular area
4. By socializing on the different platforms and communicating as a human being and not an automated response.

Becoming famous in your area of expertise requires tenacity, personality, purpose and a vision. And I believe you have it, otherwise you wouldn’t be searching the web for useful information to propel you and your business forward.

If you’ve enjoyed this article, please leave your comments below, I’d love to hear from you and I DO read every single one of your comments.

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Sashka Hanna-Rappl is an irreverent Branding & Marketing Maestro and a passionate transformational speaker. She's on a mission to inspire businesses to create unforgettable brands and to upgrade their business' level of excellency. Register for her free video training The Breakthrough Secrets To Advertising And Selling Online and create your unforgettable brand today.

Rock Your Genius Using Your 6 Personal Power Zones

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

ROCK YOUR GENIUS USING YOUR 6 PERSONAL POWER ZONES

Article by Antiqua Lisha
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

Imagine yourself doing what you love and making a killer living. Working feels like play it comes so natural to you and every area of your life seems like a fairy tale. You look great, when you walk into a room it so comfortable. You know what you want and how to get there. Your friendships and love life are thriving and everyone knows you got it going on!

Does this sound like a dream life? I once thought so too, but it’s not. This is the life you were born to live and the life you can manifest for yourself. Here is the secret – over the last 20 years I have discovered that we are not truly satisfied until we master the 6 personal power zones we all have. When even one is out of sync it will make your life feel miserable. You will feel like you are constantly facing obstacles blocking you from the good life. However, once you master these 6 power zones your life is unstoppable; it literally falls into place like a fairy tail. And you can master them in as little as 1 hour a day of personal attention.

I know because I have been through the hell of having all 6 of these zones totally out of sink and I have lived in what I call our Magic Zone of Genius when all 6 zones are cared for, as well and believe me when you are connected to your 6 personal power zones your life flows.

In this article I will reveal to you your 6 personal power zones and give you one starter tip to reclaim your power in each.

Your Power Zones:

1| Your body - Your body is unique, get to know it on a personal level. For starters what it likes for fuel and how it likes to move. Everybody loves water – recharge your body with early morning lemon water and throughout the day drink ½ your body weight in ounces of water and watch it purr for you.

2| Your Mind – Your mind can be your best friend. But it is up to you to train it to talk nice. Start by creating personal power sayings and posting them around the house like “ I am worth my attention.” Or “ I rock.”

3| Your Emotions – Your vibe is the most powerful manifesting tool you have. But many of us are afraid of all the emotions we can feel, we label them good and bad and this causes havoc. Start allowing yourself to feel ALL your emotions, once you make peace with them all you will have power over them and they won’t control you anymore.

4| Your Spiritual life – There is a power greater than us all – you can call it whatever you want but developing your own spiritual, quiet and reflective practice will give you direct hotline to your inner truth with will get you into your flow floating downstream to your destiny.

5| Relationships – You can’t control others in relationship so we can drop that drama now. But YOU CAN control yourself and it starts by deciding who you want to be in relationships. Start to reclaim your power here by writing down the different relationships you have and define how you want to show up in each.

For instance: As a friend: I am a loyal and present. As a Mother – I am available and understanding. Knowing how you want to show up in relationship will cut the stress of being all things for everyone and allow you the freedom to just be awesomely you.

6| Expressing your Purpose/Genius – You have a purpose and you are a genius. However, your purpose and genius are most likely not what you think. They are not something you can train for, go to school for or get a degree in. They are what comes most natural to you. Most of my clients keep trying to find their genius in their interests or in their hero story. However, it is not there, your genius is sprinkled in every corner of your story, it’s your common thread that keeps giving you your spark to keep pushing on. I love helping my clients uncover their genius and jump onto easy street.

These 6 personal power zones make you, you. When you know yourself and define yourself in all 6 zones you are healthy, happy and wealthy and that is just the way it is. I bet you have seen those people that seem to have it all going for them, everything is just flowing and falling into place. I have interviewed many of them and the common thread is they take time everyday to cultivate and care for these 6 areas of themselves. It’s an internal love story and it is all about you.

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

Antiqua Lisha is a visibility specialist helping her clients see their beauty and genius and express themselves in the world. She works with women who are ready to leave their past in the past and say YES to their destiny. Her Divine in 9 program awarded her the title of America’s Premier Expert in self-care in 2011, she is a bestselling author a few times over and CEO of three companies all dedicated to helping you know and love yourself, because she believes that we are all worth celebrating. To learn more about Divine in 9 program, join Antiqua for a 30 minute next step consultation and personal power zone review here.

3 Tips to Help You Lose Weight Without Feeling Hungry

Angel Quintana September 25, 2015

3 TIPS TO HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT FEELING HUNGRY

Article by Sara Davenport
Photo Credit: Dasha & Mari
Magazine: Issue #29

I know how frustrating dieting can be. It feels like an uphill battle. Trying to lose weight and restrict calories, but still having a life can feel like pure torture!!

Let’s be honest, how many times have you heard, “Calories in - Calories out”? That seems to be the way of the dieting world, but if that was the solution, wouldn’t people just lose the weight and be done with it? There wouldn’t be this epidemic of yo-yo dieting and the vicious cycle of weight loss/gain. What if I told you there’s another way to approach dieting and weight loss that doesn’t have to feel so painful and like starvation? Would you be interested? Of course you would! The Oasis Project has a new philosophy about dieting that just might trip your trigger!!

Here are 3 tips to help get you started on your journey:

1 :: Change your timeline. I know. I know. This isn’t what you want to hear, but trust me, if you let go of the idea that you need to lose weight in an insanely short amount of time, you will actually give yourself a chance to succeed! I know you’ve heard the saying, “slow and steady wins the race”, right? It’s a saying we all know because it’s true!! Think about it this way - how long did it take you to gain the weight? None of us gain the weight as quickly as we think we should lose it. Give yourself permission to take the time it takes. The stress you are putting on yourself to lose weight quickly is actually working against your best efforts. So relax and take a deep breath and make friends with your body and the process!

2 :: Embrace “Crowding In”. Crowding In means to start adding in healthier foods and habits without getting rid of your not so healthy ones right away. So, instead of thinking you have to do a 180 and quit sugar, fried foods, caffeine, dairy, gluten, meat, etc etc all at once - just slow your roll and start adding in some healthier items. Try some new fruits and veggies in your day or a little more water. Make a commitment to yourself to start adding in one new thing a day or a week - whatever feels doable to you! Slowly, you will start phasing out the old habits replacing them with the new habits.

3 :: Make an effort to get into the kitchen and start cooking real, whole foods. This might sound like too much for some of you - so I encourage you to start small! Buy an apple, some nuts and then cut up the apple into slices and eat it with the nuts - that’s whole foods cooking at home at it’s most simple!! If you are more seasoned at cooking, just work on making a few more meals at home. When we cook at home, we have complete control over what actually goes into the food AND we get the benefit of Vitamin L (Love) - oh wait, too hippie dippy!?!? HA! Well, I know it sounds cheesy but it’s true. There’s so much more to eating than just the damn calories!! Preparing food with your own hands and sharing a meal with someone you care about creates a completely different experience for your body and health. Try it out and see what I mean!!

It’s a Sign is a compilation of self-improvement articles written by entrepreneurs seeking to bring holistic solutions to everyday problems. Read more articles from this feature.

As a recovering modeling agent turned trained chef and health coach, Sara Davenport understands the frustration, pain and overwhelm connected with our relationship to food and body image. Her heart warming approach invites you to examine your relationship to food inviting you to fall in love with it again while learning to make cooking easy, healthy AND ridiculously delicious for you and your family! The Oasis Project empowers women through food instead of fighting against it. If you want to learn more about how to start shifting your approach to dieting and weight loss that actually gives you a fighting chance, sign up for her email list and she’ll send you a free audio class to teach you how to stop starving yourself and actually lose weight!

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