Oh-oh, I had another idea!
As I've been doing more and more free health consultations with individuals wanting to improve their health, I've been able to get a clearer sense of what people really want and need. Would you agree that this is what most of us want:
-a simple roadmap to better health that doesn't require too much effort
-a nudge that will keep us motivated and prevent us from giving up
I also know what people don't want. They don't want to be told to drop all those habits that provide comfort. They don't want to put effort into something, only to fail...again. They don't want to spend a fortune. Fair enough.
The truth is, getting healthy and happy can be done faster than we think simply by taking a few ridiculously simple steps each day. For example, doing a single one of these actions can dramatically improve the quality of your day:
-drink a large glass of water before breakfast
-chew your food 20 times per bite
-do a 5 minute breathing exercise
-be thankful for the food in front of you
When it comes to improving the quality of your life, the most important determinants of success are your beliefs, your attitude and your intentions. Do you want to get healthy and happy? Do you feel like you deserve it? Do you believe it's possible? If the answer is yes, yes, yes... then what you need is a roadmap. That's where my new idea comes in!
My education in psychology, energy healing (Reiki) and holistic nutrition has given me plenty of tools to build an awesome, dynamic, 24 week roadmap to health and wellness. Basically I've put together a simple, motivating, inspiring roadmap that you can follow online for 6 months. It will teach you what you need to know about eating and preparing healthy, delicious meals; it will give you weekly tips; it will encourage you to try a different exercise video each week; it will teach you basic breathing and meditation techniques and it will even possibly open your mind to the idea of truly healing yourself. I've even included a blog page for everyone that signs up so that they can share their health journey with friends and family, and in return, friends and family can give them that little nudge to keep them on track.
Sounds good? And how much does it cost? Don't worry...not a fortune! This complete 6 month self-directed program is only $90. That's $15/month. Check it out, you can see the complete table of contents and even sample a weekly page.
But there's more good news! I will be offering this 6 month self-directed program for FREE to 2 lucky individuals who arrange a free consultation with me (can be done in person or on the phone). I will offer the free trial to the two people who can demonstrate that they want it the most and will get maximum results from doing it. When you email me back your health form, write "Free trial please" in your subject.
Good luck, and THANK YOU so much for your attention.
Warmest wishes,
Lise
www.lisevilleneuve.com
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I've been falling behind on my blog because I've been so busy lately. Doing what? Mostly forcing myself to step out of my comfort zone! Let me tell you, I've done a LOT of sweating in the past couple of weeks, so much that I'm going to have to upgrade my deodorant! It may be "strong enough for a man", but not strong enough for Lise stepping out of her comfort zone :)
It all started when my school - the Institute for Integrative Nutrition- gently let us know we had to start practising health consultations with classmates and friends. I overcame my initial resistance and practised with people I'm very comfortable with. That was relatively easy. Nevertheless, I felt like I needed to challenge myself a little more. I wondered what would be the hardest part about doing these consultations in real life? Well, because I'm a hyper-sensitive, intuitive introvert, being face to face with total strangers would obviously be very disorienting for me (at first, anyway).
So what did I do? I went and posted the following online ad: "Student Offering Free Health Consultation..." And yes, many people replied to it. Gulp. No backing out now, Lise! I decided to put my big girl pants on and meet these individuals in a little coffee shop in my neighbourhood. So far, I've done four consultations with very different people and I have four more lined up in the next couple of weeks. I'm doing two every Saturday, that's plenty for now.
And how is it going? Pretty good I think, except for the sweating! I'm learning SO much about energy and how I really need to ground myself before, after and during these consultations. I'm more aware than ever that the best thing I can do during these sessions is to be fully, completely, present. I'm reminding myself to breathe. I'm experiencing compassion and seeing the necessity for detachment at the same time. I'm discovering that my intuition is a reliable tool. I'm discovering that I CAN do this, I CAN overcome my fears and I even enjoy it in a sort of masochistic way.
Nowadays, everybody can benefit from a little guidance, encouragement and support. Everybody should have a chance to talk freely and be listened to without feeling judged. It feels fantastic and meaningful to be able to offer that to the individuals who will cross my path.
On top of doing consultations, studying, homeschooling my kids full-time and managing the household, I thought I'd also look for an office to start my practice. What do you think of the one in the picture? It's available... immediately. It even has a massage table where I could practice Reiki. Well, I'll keep you posted, but in the meantime, I better do something about that deodorant!
Warmly,
Lise
www.lisevilleneuve.com
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As you may know, I have been studying holistic health and nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition since the end of October 2013. I've been learning a great deal and have been feeling quite comfortable absorbing all this new information at my own pace, in the comfort of my home (while homeschooling my kids at the same time). However, things are changing quickly now.
I feel like I am being pushed off the passive student chair and kicked into real-life action! Already, after not even 4 months, I am required to start doing Health Consultations with clients! (I graduate officially in October 2014). Of course, we start practising gently with the people we trust the most -friends, family, fellow students- but I'm really just a step away from posting an add on Kijiji asking total strangers to sit with me for a free Health Consultation! I was a little resistant at first, (ok, very resistant). I have to admit I felt some fear and anxiety. I was not expecting the leap from student to consultant to happen so fast! But you know what? I'm ok with it now. Not sure how I'll feel when I sober up...(just kidding!)
Seriously, it took me a couple of weeks to get mentally prepared to go out and work in the "real world". I reviewed all the step-by-step instructions given by the school to lead a successful first consultation. I realized I actually do have a lot of information and insight to offer to people who are looking for ways to live happier, healthier lives. I plan on integrating some basic consciousness / awareness notions in my practice because I believe they play a key role in reducing stress and allowing true healing to happen. I also think I'm a good listener, and that's the most important part when working with clients.
So, last Sunday, I practised my very first health consultation with my "peer coach" -a friend who lives in my city who's also enrolled at the IIN. She said I did a great job. Of course, as a peer coach, it's her job to say that, but I trust her judgement! Tomorrow, I'll be practising with my sister-in-law. In a few days, who knows, I could be practising with you! (just email me if you are interested! www.lisevilleneuve.com)
What's amazing about the Institute for Integrative Nutrition is that they really offer a complete package that gives us all the tools to get out there and start working within one year. They cover all the bases -education, business, marketing, self-care, and they address the common insecurities most students face. They get us off our butts and into action in no time, and they empower us to make positive changes in the world by helping others help themselves.
After I completed my degree in Psychology from University, I had no clue how to quickly turn that into a job. Thanks IIN, you have shown me exactly what I needed to learn...and it's not over yet...there are several months of training to go.
***By the way, for those of you possibly interested in being my "guinea pigs" for a free health consultation, let me just explain how this works: 1) You fill in a brief questionnaire (health history) that asks general questions about your health and diet. 2) You email it back to me and then we set a time to go over it together. 3) You basically get a chance to talk about yourself, your health goals and challenges (everything we discuss is confidential). 4) I listen, mirror back to you some of the things you said (it's sometimes surprising for some people to hear back what they just said), we identify your main health concerns together and then I tell you about my health coaching program. 5) You pretend to sign up, I congratulate you and we both fly off into Nirvana...well, something like that. Contact me at consciouslivingsolutions@gmail.com if you'd like more info about this free consultation. Thanks for being part of my training!***
Warmly,
Lise
www.lisevilleneuve.com
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