Controlling Christmas Chaos!

Well the last day before the official month of madness begins.....

This time of year traditionally is for winding down to some time off work, relaxing, holidays, so why does it feel like it is Winding UP?

Everything seems to go into overdrive - social activities, spending money, family encounters, birthdays, anniversaries, decorations, clutter, mail, sticky tape, traffic, humidity, time at shops, kids needs, full car parks, stress levels, the list goes on and you still haven't finished work yet.

If you're like me, I love love love Christmas but at times wish I was an ostrige and could stick my head in the sand and sheepishly return when the hustle was all over. 

It's easy to start feeling out of control, stressed even panicked about all the 'things' you 'have' to do.

Well it's time to get in control of Christmas Chaos, for one thing is for sure it will be here again next year.

So how do we regain and maintain control and calm this holiday season, here are some tips:

1. Remind yourself of things you love about Christmas (carols, parties, kids enjoyment, happiness);
2. Write a list of all the things you HAVE to do;
3. Next to your list write a W for Want and N for Need against each thing;
4. Now write next to each thing the date you want it completed by and who's going to do it;
5. Prioritise the list into the things you like to do or are easiest and work through it; and
6. Keep the things that you love about Christmas and holidays in the forefront of your mind and around you.

Christmas is time of increased responsibility, tasks, grief, stress from family etc but it is also a time of increased social gatherings giving opportunities to share time with those you care about, gifts both giving and receiving, organising and enjoying children's wonder and excitement, times to relax and take a break from work, take part in activities that bring you joy, connect and/or reflect with the religious meaning of Christmas.

I wish you all a time of reality with lots of joy and a little stress, but the awareness to know that you are in control of everything you partake in and therefore make the most it.

Wyomie

Get Your Body in Shape by Using Your Mind!

As a Life Coach and Fitness Trainer, I know how important the link between body and mind is to achieve your goals.

So what is it that you want for your body?

Fitness, tone, health, strength, shape, muscles, fat loss?

As we now well know, given the amount of dietary products and programs available and now the influx and variety of gyms, programs and personal trainers, our physical body goals are often not easily achieved and maintained.

Why is this?  Well there are hundreds of reasons why, from environmental, generational, societal, emotional, motivational, I could go on and on. The only reasons that really matter are those that are relevant to you.

Understanding yourself and what makes you tick is one of the best ways to crack the code to achieving and maintaining your physical goals. Everyone is different, so what motivates, interests and holds value to you will be different to someone else. Aren't we lucky that there is so much choice!

Did you know that you are 10xs more likely to achieve a goal if you write it down?

This is where making the link between body and mind and in most cases heart can really help you get what you want.

So remove the guilt, shame and disappointment at how many times you have tried to get fit, or increase your fitness, bulk up, slim down, improve posture, increase agility, become strong, get faster...more often it is not your body that lets you down, it's your mind, the good news is you can do something about it.

Identifying goals as well as barriers and strategies to break through these walls are paramount to your success.

Seeing a Life Coach at any step in your process will assist your mind to get your body where you want it to be and to stay there!

Wyomie Robertson

www.transformlifecoaching.com.au
wyomie@transformlifecoaching.com.au

Birth Really Does Matter...

Well today I'm writing from the heart (well more then normal anyway).

I wanted to share with you my thoughts on birth....put perfectly by Penny Simkin, Doula, Author...

‘The childbirth experience lives on in new mother’s thoughts and emotions as she integrates her prior expectations with the realities. She needs to make sense of her childbirth by reconstructing it and putting into word what happened to her and how she felt.’ Penny Simkin

Since my own first birth now almost 4 years ago, I have a big place in my heart for all the women and men who have experienced the birthing of their baby that may not have rolled out the way they had planned. What a shock!

I feel for them for them they have probably never truly been able to shake the experience, make peace with it or at least been acknowledged of the trauma and triumph they experienced!

Because of this I developed a book and program to help women prepare emotionally for birth and recover emotionally from birth, something that other antenatal classes don't cover.

I believe a woman at the very least needs to be given the opportunity to debrief after her birth, to an unbiased and uninterrupting person and be given the verbal acknowledgement and validation they deserve. There is a lot more to it then this, but it's a good start and what's more important then giving a mother and her new baby a good start?

Need someone to debrief with and find some peace and joy in your experience, contact me I can help you.

Wyomie Robertson

Transform Life Coaching

wyomie@transformlifecoaching.com.au

www.transformlifecoaching.com.au

What Makes Your Heart Sing?!

What Makes Your Heart Sing?

The first question to ask yourself if you want to inject more happiness in your life.

What do I mean by this hippy-sounding phrase - quite simply what makes you feel happy, excited, joyful, serene, blissful, humble, inspired, on top of the world, makes you take a deep, deep breath in and as you breath out seems to release years of stress and tension.

Make a quick list of 5 things that Makes Your Heart Sing, the ideas will be right there so don’t think about it too much just write them down, your answers may surprise you.

It may be...singing at the top of lungs to your favourite song, trail bike riding, reading a beautifully written book, playing with your children, telling jokes at family bbqs, helping others in the community, spending time with nature, playing touch football, praying, creating, cooking, playing the guitar, talking to a close friend or life coach ; )...

So what makes your Top 5 list of things that Makes Your Heart Sing?

So what now that you have the list? – Make a plan, time and commitment to engage in these activities as regularly as possible. Oh course within financial, family and time realities; however these should not be used as an excuse not to do them.

You may even decide to make a regular date in you diary – weekly, monthly, yearly to do the things that Make Your Heart Sing!

To go a step beyond this you can ask your loved ones what Makes Their Heart Sing and try to do these things with them or give them the time and opportunity to do it. It may make a great next birthday or Christmas present. You may find that watching your loved one experience intense joy, in fact makes your own list of What Makes My Heart Sing!

What are your top 5?

Enjoy...

Wyomie Robertson

Transform Life Coaching

wyomie@transformlifecoaching.com.au

www.transformlifecoaching.com.au

Holidays

Well what a better way to start my Blog then with a holiday!

I have been holidaying on the coast for a week and my-oh- my, what a difference it has made.

There's something about a change of scenery, routine and activities that leaves you re-energized yet relaxed.

Holidays give you permission to disconnect from work, bills, house maintenance, friends, family and other responsibilities. It's almost a conscious, justified decision to go into temporary denial about all issues that do not create a feeling of peace and happiness. I love that!

Environment:
Looking out over the moon-light shimmering ocean and artificially coloured twinkling sky rise buildings filled my lungs with a deep, deep breath - hmmm that had been awhile I thought. A difference in the room’s environment from the smell, height, size, view, facilities, soaps, company, linen it makes us feel and think differently.

Routine:
Hmmm I think I'll go for a walk this morning before breakfast, and for breakfast instead of weetbix I'm having a chocolate croissant and latte, instead of going to the office I think I'll go horse riding on the beach and then after an afternoon nap I'll have a leisurely bath. What else would I like to do today?

Changing it up can be invigorating and makes us feel that we don't have any rules and we are in full control.

Activities:
Engaging in the same activities but in a different place or with different people or completely new activities can be exciting or challenging. Saturating the senses enables us to disconnect from our day-to-lives, allows us the space for relaxation, clarity, calmness and in turn encourages our ability to solve our own problems. Such as identifying what's missing that we'd like more of or what we have too much of and therefore need to let go of. It can also be an opportunity to spend time with others on a different level. It also fulfils those parts of us that yearn for excitement, fun, adventure, connection, freedom, resilience, serenity, inspiration, relaxation and happiness.

Whether or not these changes go noticed or not, I think holidays are a fantastic way to change things up, relax and reward ourselves for our productivity and responsibility.

When is your next holiday? Or how can you incorporate some holiday themes into your normal day? What is your idea of an ultimate holiday experience?

If you need some help contact me through http://www.transformlifecoaching.com.au/

Until next time...Wyomie ; )

Launch of My New Website

Hi and Welcome,
This is an exciting day for me as we see the launch of my new web site: www.transformlifecoaching.com.au

If you are already thinking whats here bout life coaching for me? you could start reading about the benefits for you here.

Ever wondered how much it costs for personal one-to one life coaching sessions? All the details are here

I'll be back soon with more updates