The Energized Woman

Archive for the ‘Be Well Wednesdays’ Category

On the Be Well Wednesday audio blog, I explored the topic of forgiveness, in particular forgiving ourselves.  This is such a tremendous gift that we can all be extending to ourselves this time of year, and in doing so we open up so much more space for all that we would like to create in 2010.

You can listen in on the player below, or to download to your MP3 player please click here.

Enjoy this episode, and I look forward to connecting with you again on Wednesday, 12/30, for the last audio blog of 2009!

On today’s audio blog I explore how important it is to tune into your body and its wisdom, not only during the hectic holiday season but all through the year.  I know this has been an ongoing lesson for me in my own life.  How about you, does this ring true for your life?  If so, you can listen in on the player below, or you can download the episode to your MP3 player by clicking here.

What has your body been trying to tell you?  Leave a comment and let me know.

On today’s edition of my audio blog, I explore the topic of gratitude.  With Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season upon us here in the United States, it seems quite fitting to take a closer look at a habit that can have such a tremendous impact on our overall well-being.  You can listen in on the player below, or you can click here to download the episode to your MP3 player.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, and thank you for visiting my blog:-).

Surprised by the word at the end of the above title?  You probably expected to see something like, “to…be jolly.”  Am I right?  Well, on this week’s edition of my audio blog, I share my perspective on how simplifying, especially at this time of year, can be just what you need to bring you into a more jolly state.  It’s really not about doing more; it’s about deciding what is meaningful for you and your family and creating that.  The simplicity comes from creating something meaningful, and leaving out all the rest of the stuff.

My hunch is that you already have enough on your plate right now; there’s really no need to add more and more, to make things more complicated than is needed.  I am hereby giving you permission to keep it simple.

Go ahead and have a listen on the player below, or you can download the episode to your MP3 player by clicking here.

On today’s Be Well Wednesday audio blog, I shared some information on a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.).  If you have experienced this condition in the past, or you feel like you might be experiencing it now, please tune in to get some suggestions for steps you can take to help decrease the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and make this time of year more pleasant for you.  You can listen below, or you can download the episode to your MP3 player by clicking here.

On today’s audio blog, I take a look at how our relationships can either “feed” us or leave us feeling malnourished.  I focus the discussion mainly on the marital relationship, but I also encourage you to extend the ideas to your friendships and relationships with other family members as well.  You can listen below, or you can access the audio and download it to your MP3 by clicking here.

The relationships in our lives require care, time, and attention.  When we create meaningful connections in our lives that truly nurture both our bodies and souls, we naturally increase our energy and well-being.

What can you do today to contribute to an important relationship in your own life?  Leave a comment below to share a step that you’re going to take. 

On today’s installment of my audio blog, I explore the role of recovery time in our lives and why it is so important in our fast-paced and 24/7 culture.  I also share my perspective on why so many of us don’t give ourselves permission to have these much-needed recovery periods.  You can listen below, or click here to download the episode onto your MP3 player.

Just as our cars need an oil change, more gas, and some attention after a long trip, we as human beings need downtime on a regular basis in order to function at our best. 

Really take a close look at your schedule for the next few weeks.  Where could you start plugging in some recovery time?  What activities or events do you have coming up that will require a great deal of your time and energy?  Right now, on your calendar, schedule in some recovery periods after these so that you can renew your body and your spirit. 

We’re not the Energizer Bunny.  Create the space for you to honor your needs.  Your body will thank you.  And those around you will really notice the difference.

Today’s audio blog focused on the importance of sleep to our physical and mental health and outlined several tips for creating a more sleep-friendly lifestyle.  You can listen on the player below, or you can download the episode here.

I hope the tips that I have provided prove to be valuable for you and your situation.  Remember to select a few of the recommendations that I share and start putting them into practice in your own life right away.  Continue to incorporate additional strategies as needed.

Today’s “Be Well Wednesday” audio blog focused on the topic of supplements for achieving optimal energy in your everyday life.  Listen in to explore whether supplementation might be a good fit for you.

Let me know if you have any suggestions of your own by adding a comment to this post.  Thanks so much!

Today’s audio blog focused on tips and strategies for creating energy-boosting snacks and meals.  To download my 15-minute audio blog to your MP3 player, please click here (just scroll down to the 9/23/09 episode).  Or, you can listen below…

I hope that some of the tips really speak to you and that you start applying them today!