Though it started off rocky I have grown to love my blog. I have shared a few things with fitness groups I belong to & all have been received well.
I chose to submit my article to Natural Awakenings - New Orleans edition because it is the closest to local we have. Mississippi is the most obese state & getting information & education to everyone is very important. I enjoyed the process though at times it was a little daunting, I am very glad I did it. I plan to keep a blog, whether this or a new one I want to get info out to as many people as I can. I also plan to submit articles late, once I feel I have knowledge to share. I believe I will write at least 1 book in the future, maybe more. I love writing & love sharing with people. If I can help someone with what I have to say I believe it my duty to do so.
Learning to Live
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Press Release
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Malissa Bordelon
Massage by Malissa/Inspired Life with Malissa
228-223-7400
massagebymalissa@massagetherapy.com
massagebymalissa.massagetherapy.com
Massage by
Malissa has changed
Massage by Malissa has changed names and moved locations to
better serve customers. They are now
offering a comprehensive array of modalities to promote living a more natural
and healthy life, and the name has changed to Inspired Life with Malissa. Ther
location has also changed to better offer clients a more relaxing and tranquil
environment and promote an inspired life.
The new location is 332 Lorraine Avenue, Pass Christian, MS, 39571. In addition to Massage Therapy will also offer
Hypnotherapy, Nutritional Counseling, Life Coaching, many Intuitive Services,
Aromatherapy, Meditation, and Fitness Products.
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn
for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but
to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” ~ Buddha To live in the happy and healthy in moment
one must leave the chemical, artificial methods behinds and embrace nature and
a more natural way living. That does not
mean giving up all comforts of the modern world but seeking the right tools for
a new, less complicated life. There is
no better way to experience the tools and modalities available that promote the
more natural, less stressful life than by visiting inspired Life with Malissa. Inspired Life with Malissa’s goal is to ensure
the client’s best life, beginning now.
Please visit Inspired Life with Malissa and experience a
more relaxed, healthy, and happy way of living.
Living a more natural life promotes living in the present. To view Eckhart Tolle speaking on being
present click on the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyxmDVH6Isk&feature=related To learn more visit http://newconsciousnessproject.org
Inspired Life With Malissa promotes a more natural and less
stressful lifestyle through Massage Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Nutritional
Counseling, Life Coaching, many Intuitive Services, Aromatherapy, Meditation,
and Fitness Products. For further
information, contact Malissa Bordelon at 228-223-7400.
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Free Write - Warning you're taking a tour of my head
Ok I’m thinking about so many different things: budget, Beach Body coaching opportunity,
working out, Winter the Dolphin, watching A Dolphin’s Tale with Ronan 4 times
was awesome, so we really want to meet her.
Excitement for the break coming up & excited about the new classes,
hopefully Beth will be in some. The
environment: how do we keep killing everything in our oceans & polluting
them & expect the world, especially us, to survive. We are so arrogant; sometimes I wonder how
we got to the top of the food chain. I
love The Sea Shepherds, if I were to go to sea it would definitely be with
them. I need to practice meditation more
regularly. OMG Ronan is out of school in
2 weeks what am I gonna do to keep him busy???
How do I promote my business?
Guess it will have to wait til he’s back in school since he will be home
so much. Maybe I can just do
outcalls?? Maybe Dr. Dot’s will work out
really well? Maybe the coaching thing
will blow up & get big? Maybe we’ll
win big at the casino or win the lottery?
Oh yeah first we would have to play.
Oh well, new strategy!! Maybe I
can teach 1 of the dogs a super cool trick & make money off them? Yeah right, they are way too spoiled. They would have me doing tricks before I
could get them to. Oh well they are my
biggest fans!! New plan – write a huge
bestselling book. Not sure what it would
be about maybe just this. Surely
everyone wants to know what I’m thinking all the time. Oh I know turn my new blog into a money
maker!! Ok so none of that. I’ll just stick to knowing abundance is
always with us & we are the happiest family ever!! Yeah, that works. I think I’ll stick to that.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Motivation
While the list is infinite here are some suggestions: (Some we can do for the client & some we
can suggest they do for themselves)
Ask them what they believe will motivate them. Have them make a list.
Have an image or positivity buddy, who can support you in
times of need
Look into a personal coach – if you can’t afford it look
into bartering
Put positive image reminders everywhere – no negative pics
or quotes on fridge, no one needs negativity but we all need positive
reinforcement
Write a daily goal & reward – nothing big: like today I
will begin a 5 min walk & my reward will be a nice long, relaxing bath
Make an affirmation notebook & read it daily or when
feeling low
Focus on 1 change a week
Volunteer – when we help other people we feel good &
needed
Write in a daily journal, especially the good things that
happened that day
Keep a gratitude journal
Make a weight loss plan with an outline of targets and dates
to have accomplished – don’t make it impossible to do & include rewards
Smile& laugh everyday – 5 minutes (in front of a mirror
or not) – studies have shown it helps with depression & even healing from
an injury
Watch a funny movie – again laughter really can be the best
medicine
Brag – tell your friends how great you are at cooking a
healthy meal or that you’ve worked out every day this week
Have accountability – make a weight loss contract & sign
it
Do breathing exercises
Meditate
Take a class & learn something new – get out of your
comfort zone, you will feel really good about yourself & all positivity
carries over to all parts of your life
Simplify - make a weekly or monthly menu
If you don’t like to cook then pick 1 day out of the week
& cook & freeze so you just have to heat it up during the week – invite
friends or family, it can be a weekly get together
Make & keep a goal list, not just for weight but
everything – 1, 3, 6, & 12 mos. & 3, 5, & 10 years & update it
when needed
Make a bet with someone – if you’re competitive you won’t
want to lose
Write a cost/benefit list & post it where you can see it
every day
Ask yourself what benefits you get from your current
lifestyle & if it’s worth the down side
Speak & think like you’ve already achieved your goal –
the subconscious doesn’t know the difference
Work out together with a buddy
Go out to lunch at salad bars and other healthy restaurants
Do a weight management program with a buddy like Weight
Watchers
Have someone available to send you supportive texts, e-mails
and phone calls
Have someone available to listen if you need to vent
Remember you are beautiful no matter what
Do a self-love exercise in the mirror
Write a gratitude journal daily
Getting a couple or friends massage
Join a support group
Setting & writing goals & rewards (not food rewards
though)
Watch TV shows or movies that are inspirational like Biggest
Loser
Start a book club for inspiring stories – look at Oprah’s
book club for an example
Trade healthy recipes – there are websites
Educate on healthy foods & ways of cooking
Remember you are loved infinitely
Post reminders everywhere of why you’re doing this
Educate on ways to cope better with stress or emotional
issues
Congratulate them that they are willing to give it another
go, even if it’s the 2nd, 3rd, or 100th time
Have resources for nutritionists, online support, support
groups, massage therapist, acupuncture, etc.
Remind them they are beautiful and perfect as they are right
now
Remind them of all their other amazing qualities
There is more to life than being skinny
Geneen Roth is also an amazing author who writes about her
struggles with compulsive eating and has lost and gained over 1,000 lbs. in her
life. She's very inspirational and a great resource!
"That was then, this is now". When they can really grasp and accept that,
their past beliefs won't interfere with their future success.
Hypnotherapy and life coaching can help.
Different types of support such as family, friends, groups,
classes (If a friend or family member will join in too, that is double the
support), volunteering (giving to others is self-supporting).
Starting with just one thing....each time you see the
results, it will motivate you to do more. Start with number 1 on the 8 steps to
weight loss - do just that until you feel ready to take on number 2 (possibly
no longer than 1 month between adding a step - it only takes 3 weeks to develop
a habit!)
Exercise does not need to be boring. What do you like to do
that involves movement? Do it!
Humor - got to have it!
This is an exercise video example of laughter at work on the abs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9iOxL4C0u8
Also funny movies
with a friend. Start your day with a
funny YouTube clip.
Music, music, music! Get up and move to it (exercise for the
body) or sit back and relax to it (reduce stress)
We could post movie ideas (inspirational, feel good, funny,
health documentaries) YouTube videos, classes, groups, volunteer opportunities,
etc.
Motivation suggestion and ideas for losing weight
-Make small changes! – It’s ok to go slowly. Get comfortable with each step before moving
on
-Seek help! Look to
family & friends
-Seek alternative sources of help!
Sometimes we get fixate that they only way that we are going
to lose weight is by stop eating and doing lots and lots of exercise! Hypnotherapy, meditation, tapping, yoga,
breathing, Ayurveda, are but a few of alternative paths that individuals can
try to explore in their quest to losing weight!
Join a Facebook group – there are many, it’s free & fun
Make weekly challenges – but make it real, not so hard it
will never be accomplished
Remember you NEVER fail, you just learn a way not do
something. Every experience is
educational you just have to decide to learn from it.
Remember that we are all connected. Your love of yourself is also love for your
family, friends, neighbors, community, country & world.
Spirit (God or whichever name you prefer) wants to take care
of yourself, be healthy & happy.
-Detoxification!
We live in a world that is full with toxics. Our bodies are
saturate with toxics, to the point that some individuals are not functioning at
full capacity because of them. So it’s
wise to take the time to do some spring cleaning on your body. It’s difficult, but your body will thank you
for it.
-Fasting: I know that sounds drastic, but in a world where
we have so much food around us, sometimes it’s wise to disconnect ourselves
from the main source of our problem, it can also be in conjunction with
detox.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Inspiration
I believe on a daily basis my inspiration comes from many different places; my son, my husband, even my dogs, sometimes it comes from a story I hear, a movie I watch, or a book I read. Because I've moved towards a more spiritual life my inspiration may come from my daily affirmations or just a "feeling" I woke up with & let flow outward. It's come from class assignments & classmates or conversations with friends. I never know where or when it may come but I know that it will. When I am inspired I believe I write very well, I've actually had a poem published years ago when I was in college, then the inspiration was dark as the name of the poem was Merry-Go-Round of Disaster. Today I am not so haunted and most of my writing is happy & light. For a very long time I did not write or really do anything creative, I had a very analytical job that encompassed most of my time, & when I tried I felt very un-creative. I felt that since I hadn't used my creativity in such a long time that I had lost it. But I think now it was just sleeping deeply. My writing style (or style for any creative outlet) is always guided by my inspiration. There are times when I use quite a bit of imagery and others where I don't use it much or at all. Sometimes I write quickly with hardly any punctuation or breaks between sentences or paragraphs. I've been told I write like I speak, which is fast & most times loud (& always louder that I realize). Sometimes I feel very poetic & everything comes out in prose. Whatever the style, it's always decidedly ME. I like that anyone who knows me can recognize my writing quickly because my personality always shines through. I am not someone who finds it easy to write about something that I have no inspiration for. I can though it's usually pretty basic & short. When being creative, especially with writing, I let go & let the inspiration over take me. Later I can always proof & edit if needed. But I know if I hold back I will lose that something that makes my work unique.
Modern Living May Be Making People Sick
Moving
away from a natural way of living may actually be making people sick. Today there is more disease (dis-ease) than
ever before in human history. More obesity, heart dis-ease, more cancer,
more ADHD, more Autism, more mental dis-ease, more addictions, and the list
goes on and on. Modern society demands
that chemicals are breathed, bathed in and eaten. Many foods and drinks are synthetic versions
of what was once all natural. Children
are developing at a much earlier age than ever before, starting puberty as
young as 7 or 8, though most may start at ages 12 or 13, this is still earlier
than historical ages of the 19th century when the average age of
puberty was 15 for girls and 16 for boys. Marcia
Herman-Giddens and colleagues published a landmark study in 1997 about a
reduction in the age of puberty among American girls. Herman-Giddings' work
revealed that by age 8, 48% of black girls and almost 15% of white girls were
showing signs of sexual development.
Generations past ate eggs, bacon,
biscuits with butter and hash browns daily yet did not have the prevalence of
high blood pressure, heart dis-ease, or high cholesterol we have today, and
that was only breakfast. These foods
were farmed and prepared at home with little to no processing or bought locally
from neighbors. Today, imports from all across the world may cross the dinner
plate and oversight and inspection are minimal so it is unknown what additional
additives may be consumed along with the foods. Water is used in baths and
toilets and then sent to open waterways to eventually contaminate the oceans or
the dirty water is “cleaned and purified” then re-used. Modern factories spew plumes of chemical cast
off into the air causing air pollution.
Antibiotics and hormones are pumped into livestock; cloned animals are
sold for food without being labeled as such.
Seeds are genetically modified and large corporations are suing the
small farmers if it’s thought trademarked GMO seed has contaminated the small
farmer’s fields. It is a large,
complicated issue with many opinions but for the individual it may be as
uncomplicated as deciding to be healthy.
Today, the question is how to live in
the modern world while living a natural, holistic life? The answer is simple though the implementation
may be more complicated. Eat whole foods
from an organic source; drink water, yes, filtered; clean with natural
cleansers, avoiding chemicals; use natural personal products; waste less; and
exercise. How is this done? Buy local and in season, plant a garden or
shop at a farmer’s market, if you eat meat and seafood, buy only free range,
grass fed or wild caught. You can make cleaners that contain no chemicals with
little effort. Look for alternatives to western medicine, acupuncture, massage,
yoga, herbals, even daily affirmations help with stress. Start slow by making a
few changes at a time. Every little
change helps the environment and the body.
There are many resources available online and in print. The myth is that it takes much more money to
live a healthier lifestyle but take into consideration the skyrocketing costs
of healthcare. Each person must decide
what their health is worth.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Metal Book Mark
I am a tear drop shaped metal book mark. On one side, I have
a quote from Confucius, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in
rising every time we fall.” I also have
a ribbon attached to my smaller end which had a plastic flower-like thing with
individual leaves which each have a word but most are broken off and I only
have 3 left, Decide, Light, and Grow. It’s
important to place me properly to mark the correct page of a book. When I am placed I am able to see the two
pages I am between, so I get glimpses of what the book is about. It’s interesting to only get some of the
story so then I may make up the rest and even a sad story can be happy if I
imagine it that way.
There have been times when I’ve been placed next to other
book marks, some of better quality than I and some of worse quality. Quality doesn’t always matter, our jobs are
too important. Once I was next to a
paper book mark but it was Ronan’s favorite and so it didn’t matter that it was
made of paper and I of metal. We are not
comparable because we are chosen out of something more than ego but of heart.
Besides my quote from Confucius my advice is to read
more. Lose yourself in a book. Meet new friends, discover a new world. Learn new things or re-learn about the
past. Use me until all of my flower
leaves have broken or until you can no longer read the quote.
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