Steps to Create Your Vision Board

Steps to Create Your Vision Board

Vision Board

For many of us the Universe is forcing us to slow down right now.  There are many things we cannot do that are part of our normal routine. With this comes opportunities to do things we may not have made time for.

One of the things we are doing as a family is creating vision boards as to what we want our future to look like.

During this “slow down” period this can become a great way to take your attention off the current situation and put energy towards a desired future. A Vision board is a powerful way to prioritize your goals and intentions.  It gives more clarity on your wants and puts these out into the universe to manifest.

You can elevate emotions by looking at pictures of your dream life.  This will help to calm and use your energy in a productive way right now rather than to be in fear.

 

Your life is your Canvas…. What do you want to create? Here is how to create your dream life now!

Supplies Needed:

Glue stick

Scissors

Bristol board or Foam Core board

Magazines and pictures

Picture of yourself printed out

 

  1. Set Goals and Prioritize:

    • Brain Dump: On a piece of paper or in a Journal ask “What are all the things I would like to accomplish or create or complete in my lifetime:
    • Different categories Options:
      • Health
      • Relationships/Love/Family
      • Career or Calling
      • Financial/Abundance
      • Giving back
      • Spiritual or Self Actualization
      • Travel/Fun
    • Narrow down: Star the ones that are the most important and relevant now.
    • Adapting for Children
      • Change “What would you like to achieve or accomplish” instead of career or calling.
      • Abundance – you can explain as what they would like to create or manifest in their lives. Things that they want.

 

  1. Create Structure for your Vision Board

    • Have a Picture of you in the Centre (If doing with partner or family then have a group picture in center)
    • Create your layout on your vision board using a pencil to divide out your different categories. Create boxes or square divides around the picture of you.
    • Write out your goals under each title. (This will be covered with pictures and words images.)
    • On the backside, write today’s date.

 

  1. Find Words and images for your Vision board

    • Clip out magazine pictures and images and words or sayings.
    • Print out images from the internetSteps to Create Your Vision Board
    • Get as many images as you can

 

  1. Sort out and arrange images and pictures

    • Narrow down the images that best represent your feelings and goals.
    • Start placing them over the right sections
    • Add words and sayings

  1. Glue Down

    • Once you are happy with your layout start to glue down the images.
    • Can always add words over-top or some of your own sketches.

 

  1. Hang and Display

    • Put this in a Visual area where you can look at it multiple times a day.
    • Consciously and subconsciously looking at the board will help the manifestation process.

Steps to Create Your Vision Board

Enjoy your Dream Life!

 

Essentials That You Need to Know about Essential Oils

Essentials That You Need to Know about Essential Oils

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Using Essential Oils – a Gift of Nourishment” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232d2d2d” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]People often think of essential oils as something you use for your bath from time to time to help relax.  Yes this is true and there are so many more uses. We have been using essential oils in our house and office for a long time.  I love all the healing benefits they can provide.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Various ways to use Essential Oils” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Essential oils can be used in 4 different ways.

  1. Inhaled
  2. Diffused
  3. Topical
  4. Digested

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Favourite Oils to Diffuse” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Citrus notes such as lemon grass, lime, lemon or grapefruit have cleansing and uplifting properties to them.  They help to purify the air and also give you a lift in mood and energy.

Lavender has a really calming scent if you are looking to relax.  A beautiful combination to diffuse is lavender mixed with peppermint.

Around the holidays there is nothing better than diffusing a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.  This will fill your whole home with warmth and lift your spirits.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”422″ onclick=”link_no”][vc_column_text]Tea Tree:  Safe to use directly on the skin.  We use it all the time to get rid of pimples, to use on athlete’s foot or a fungal infection.   If one of the kids gets a cut we will use it to disinfect the cut.

Lavender:  Very healing to the skin.  Great on mosquito bites, pimples, or skin that needs to calm and heal.

Peppermint:  I use this as my tension relieving oil.  I use directly on sore muscles or back of my neck and temples when I have a headache.  Also great to inhale in the afternoon when you need a pick me up.

Favorite Fall/Winter Bath blend: Lavender and Eucalyptus.  Drop 10 drops each into the bath.  The lavender will relax you before bed and the eucalyptus is great for clearing the sinuses and breathing deeply.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Top 3 Essential Oils for Edibles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232b2b2b” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”426″ onclick=”link_no”][vc_column_text]

  1. Oil of Oregano: This is used all the time in our home at the first sign of a sore throat.  3-5 drops under the tongue to stop or curb a cold.
  2. Lemon or lime: Amazing to add 2 drops to your water to support a healthy immune system and makes you want to hydrate by drinking more water.  Glass bottle preferred.
  3. Peppermint: A drop or two in your mouth to freshen breathe mid-day.

[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Important Note” border_width=”2″][vc_column_text]Use high quality therapeutic grade essential oils.   The ingredients should be ethically sourced.  Research the company before using.  One of my favorite brands is doTerra.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

5 Quick Healthy Energy Boosts for your Afternoon

5 Quick Healthy Energy Boosts for your Afternoon

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It is 3 or 4 o’clock in the afternoon and you feel like putting your head down on your desk for a quick nap.  Sound familiar?  You are not alone.  Many of us get the afternoon “Slumps” and we are looking for that energy boost to get us through the rest of our day.  The problem is that most of us grab a cup of coffee or chocolate for that caffeine boost to get us through.  This creates an artificial increase in energy, and it does not last. Let me show you 5 quick healthy energy boosts for your Afternoon.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Some easy and healthy alternatives to caffeine and junk food for your afternoon energy boost” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232d2d2d” google_fonts=”font_family:ABeeZee%3Aregular%2Citalic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Get the energy flowing with some office chair stretches

Forward bend sitting on you chair

Shoulder rolls

Reach arms to sky and tilt one side then the next[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”371″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”75%”][vc_column_text]Seated cat cow stretch:

  1. Place hands on knees, inhale, lift head float the chest, arch the back.
  2. Exhale, roll shoulders forward, drop head forward, round the back.
  3. Repeat 4 to 5.

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Essential oil pick-me-up

Inhale or diffuse essential oils for a great energy boost

Use a drop on pulse points on your body such as wrists, behind the neck or small amount on the temples

Uplifting oils are peppermint, rosemary, citrus such as orange/lemon or grapefruit[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”377″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”75%”][vc_column_text]5 Min Energy walk

Your body is telling you something and usually moving around and doing a quick walk is all you need to get the energy flowing

Outside walking is best if you can do this

Walk around your building or better do a couple sets of stairs if available at your workplace[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”347″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”75%”][vc_column_text]Grab a cup of herbal tea instead of coffee or a big glass of water.

Your body may be telling you that you are dehydrated

A handful of nuts can also give you a great quick boost[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”375″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”75%”][vc_column_text]Cleansing Breathes

Take 2 minutes to ground yourself and breathe deeply

On the inhale visualize new energy and light entering and filling the body

On the exhale visualize any stagnant energy or stress leaving the body

With each breath cycle allow yourself to feel the shift in energy in your body

Do this for 10 breath cycles[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We challenge you to try this new routine for at least one week and see how you feel.  Many times, making positive changes is just about a small habit change.  Tune into your body and notice the difference with these healthy alternatives.

 

Healthy Habits from Julie Cass – The positive Change[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]