Dawn Alexander

Are You Childish Or Childlike? A slightly different than normal post from me today, just to get you thinking about the importance of cultivating joy in our lives. Who else thinks that welcoming simple joys and pleasures into their lives, as well as keeping their inner child alive and well, are some of the keys to slowing down the passage of time and enjoying the best possible physical and emotional health and wellbeing? 😊 I value joy so much that I have included it as guidance in one of the health coaching cards from the beautiful Reclaim Your Radiance deck I wrote and designed 2 years ago. How Do You Connect With Joy In Your Life? #holisticnutritionist# #psychologyofeating#

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These are just some of the fears that hypnotherapy might be able to support you with. How many of them do you have? Get in touch today to find out how hypnotherapy may be able to help you overcome your fears and phobias! #YPHypnotherapy #Hypnotherapy #Fears #Phobias

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The Way Out Of Our Struggles Is Through Accepting Them For What They Are In The First Place I've found over the years of my own emotional healing journey, as well as when guiding others on theirs, that being in resistance to what is showing up in our Iives is often the very stumbling block that will stop us from being able to make progress and see the changes that we are hoping for long term. So in moments of self doubt, when your inner critic is shouting abuse at you again, you feel like you're not making progress, are not good enough, or maybe even struggle to find your why for getting up in the morning, remember that healing is a not a linear path and therefore it's normal to default to those lower states of being from time to time as we try to explore and understand our psyche and emotional makeup better. But I also firmly believe that sometimes the key to overcoming those difficult moments lies in showing that wounded and doubtful part of yourself a lot of love and compassion for feeling the way you do, rather then trying to problem solve your way to feeling better straight away. Because as the saying goes - what we resist persists. How can you show your discouraged and doubting self some love and encouragement on your healing journey? #holisticnutritionist# #psychologyofeatingcoach# #bettermoodsolutions# #burnoutsolutions# #chronicfatiguesolutions#

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Simple Ways to Start Defrosting Your Nervous System When you have been in a long term freeze response after ongoing or unresolved trauma, off the scales stress, or just certain aspects of your life feeling out of control, it can be easy to assume there is no light whatsoever at the end of that dark tunnel and that you are doomed to spend the rest of your life struggling with your physical and emotional health. And while there are no silver bullets or quick fix solutions that will work 100 per cent straight away, there are certainly self help strategies that can help you start chipping away at that iceblock of stuck, unexpressed or sometimes suppressed feelings and emotions that you ended up bottling inside of yourself. Some of the things you could try initially are: ➡️ savouring a delicious meal mindfully ➡️ enjoying the warmth of sunlight on your skin ➡️ listening to music that moves you ➡️ engaging in gentle, enjoyable movement ➡️ connecting with loved ones in meaningful ways ➡️ exploring creative activities that bring you joy To find out more about freeze response and how cultivating joy in your life can help you start moving out of it, why not read the first edition of my newsletter on here for further explanation, guidance and encouragement on your journey back to more robust physical and emotional health. And if you'd like to know how I can support you in getting there quicker, why not dm me for a link to a complimentary Zoom discovery session. PS. Picture of me at my regular dance lesson, combining the principle of enjoyable music and pleasurable movement in order to cultivate better emotional health and more resilience. #holisticnutritionist# #dynamiceatingpsychologycoach# #burnoutsolutions# #bettermoodsolutions#

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Glowing in the Dark: Gratitude on Thanksgiving "It's rather easy to shine in the light, but to glow in the dark - that's mastery." Even though Thanksgiving is a purely American tradition, the principles behind the science of gratitude are universal and can be used by anyone regardless of their nationality, race or religious creed. Because Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday tradition - it's a powerful healing practice which gives us an an opportunity to improve both our physical and emotional health by using thankfulness through: - reducing the impact of stress hormones on our bodies - boosting our immune system function - increasing our emotional resilience - creating pathways of positive neurochemistry in our brains And gratitude practices needn't be limited to times of prosperity, abundance and success either. In fact, they are even more important when life is hard and we are struggling to find reasons to be positive or motivate ourselves on consistent basis. Daily gratitude journaling was one of my non-negotiable daily rituals when I was amidst severe chronic fatigue and depression and something that really kept me going through some very dark times - after my life fell completely apart in 2015. So let's all try to remember that true wellness isn't about perfection, but rather about finding light within ourselves. Today, let gratitude be your inner lighthouse - illuminating healing, connection and hope. Because grateful hearts heal, transform, and radiate. So why not use the Count Your Blessings card from my Reclaim Your Radiance deck of health coaching cards as your prompt for starting your own gratitude practice too? PS. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who are celebrating it today #healingthroughgratitude# #holisticnutritionist# #mindbodyeatinghealthcoach# #bettermoodsolutions# #burnoutsolutions#

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Let’s talk about stress. Stress is a part of day to day life, but if you’re a carer then it can seem like an every minute occurrence. There’s never enough time in the day to do everything you want to, especially when you’re look caring for people that depend on you while juggling a number of other responsibilities. If you struggle with feeling stressed (as so many of us do) there are things you can do to help recentere and ready yourself for the day ahead such as make a to-do list, take a few deep breaths or sit and get some fresh air. If you feel like you need more help understanding and managing your stress levels, why not sign up for the Carers Collective 6 week programme to build wellbeing and resilience, to help you understand stress and your body’s response to it so you can think more clearly, feel energised and sleep better. If this sounds like a helpful tool to have then book your slot now through our website - https://lnkd.in/etuAP3J9 #ReduceStress #StressAwarenessMonth #StressManagment

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How To Make Healthy Boundaries Work For You Before You Need To Enforce Them Sometimes it's good to remind ourselves about things that we will and won't tolerate happening in our lives in relation to other people and situations before we actually have a need to act on any of those resolutions. If you are still recovering from people pleasing, why not have these statements up on a wall, or somewhere else where you can see them on a regular basis, until they become an automatic and internalised part of who you are? Because you deserve to live a happy, healthy and peaceful life. #holisticnutritionist# #psychologyofeatingcoach# #chronicfatiguerecovery# #bettermoodsolutions#

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Are You Suffering With A Deficiency Of Vitamin N ? Vitamin N for nature is something that many of us in the modern world are not getting enough of. Here is a reminder why it is so important and some tips on how to incorporate it into your busy schedule. #holisticnutritionist# #chronicfatiguerecovery# #bettermoodsolutions#

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Do negative memories haunt you? Have you considered letting them go once and for all? This weeks Blog is just for you! - https://lnkd.in/eVvVqCf6

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We Can't Stop The Storms Of Life, But We Can Learn How To Surf The Waves Given health issues such as burnout, chronic fatigue or depression will often manifest on the physical level after some very difficult to handle life circumstances, it's important to remember and understand the importance of ongoing physical self-care, as well as mental and emotional hygiene, in order to avoid or at least minimise the impact of similar future events on our health. Practicing what I preach at the moment, during a family health crisis, by going back to the basics and taking care of myself as best as I can. #chronicfatiguesolutions# #burnoutsolutions# #bettermoodsolutions#

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What have your eating habits go to do with your acid reflux? If you’re rushing meals, eating on the go, or relying on prepared foods, this might be why you feel that burning sensation after eating. ❤️‍🔥 And if I had to guess, you might also be dealing with bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. No, I’m not psychic—I just understand how digestion works and what happens if certain steps are skipped. Try this for a week at EVERY meal and see the difference: Pause and Appreciate: Take a moment to appreciate what you’re about to eat before diving in. Chew Thoroughly: Really chew your food into a mush to aid digestion. Slow Down: Take your time and savor each bite. Sit Down to Eat: Always sit at a table to enjoy your meal. Give it a go and let me know how you get on! Lesley x . . #AcidReflux #DigestiveHealth #HealthyEating #MindfulEating #WellnessJourney #GutHealth #EatSlow #BloatingRelief #MenopauseSupport #HolisticHealth #HealthyHabits #WomenOver50 #NaturalMenopause #BeYourBestProject

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If you are going through the perimenopause and struggling with sleep or insomnia then I have the solution! Drop me a message and we can arrange a call #insomniarelief #perimenopause #sleepwell #sleep #insomnia #mentalhealth #sleephygiene #selfcare #CEO #business #SleepBetter

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