Healing doesn't mean an end of disease or illness; true healing takes place when we find peace within ourselves no matter our outer life circumstances

I recently had one of those breakthrough moments. The ones that come at 4am in the morning after nights of tossing and turning in bed.  Coming on the back of 3 to 4 weeks of feeling tired, fed-up, overwhelmed and with zero motivation I had begun to question what I was doing to myself.  As a Holistic Therapist who specialises in self care and helping others to prioritize their well being getting no sleep and waking at 3am and 4am in the morning was quite a sign that things were not right in my own life.

That particular week things had come to a head and while I was advising many on my Wednesday evening Live Angel card readings broadcast to allow their inner light to shine, my inner light was feeling seriously dulled and I didn't have the energy or the heart to shine it.  Finally, at 4am on a Tuesday morning having not been able to sleep due to stress and worry about unpaid bills and more expenses coming up I had a break through.  This quiet but firm voice within me asked "Do I accept how life is right now, or do I take action and do something about it?" - I sat up! For the last few weeks I'd been coasting, hoping that life would magically change for me, but not doing anything to help those changes to take place.  The only way life would change, was if I took action to make it happen.  So I chose to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

I got out of bed and I went down to the kitchen where I took out my Angel cards to help me to get some clarity, some focus and perspective on my current circumstances.  Then I took out a pen and piece of paper and began to write.  I wrote about what was happening, how it made me feel, what parts of my current situation were important, what parts were less so.  What was causing me pain and what I could do about it.  By the time the alarm clocks were going off I had a plan of action in place and I felt empowered, motivated and so much freer.  I also realized that this was not the first time I had gone down this path.

There are many times in life that I get stuck.  There are many areas in life where I get stuck - financially, professionally, in relationships, in health.  The one thing that always helps me to make changes are the same steps that I had taken that morning. 

As a Holistic Therapist I use energy healing and oracle cards to help people care for themselves, heal themselves and focus on their well being, but when I have a breakthrough in my own life, I share it.  Just because I have trained in healing does not mean I have my life sorted, or that everything simply flows for me.  It means I have the knowledge, understanding and experience to do something about it, and this is what helps me help others to do the same.

So what did I do to go from dull, sleepless, disheartened and de-motivated into  a shining bright, bubble of enthusaism, motivation and healthy sleep patters again?  Let me break it down into 6 simple steps:

>>Step 1:  Decide.

The breakthrough for me happened with that one decision, to do something about it!  The universe responds to how we feel and what we think.  If we do nothing to shape change our lives, the universe will continue to deliver the same ole stuff.  If we decide to do something, then the universe delivers the support we need to make those changes - it all comes from the decision to change.

>> Step 2: Get Clarity.

In order to know what I could do to impact change, I needed to get clear on where I was in my life right now.  I had to identify what is not working.  What I was unhappy with.  What is causing me pain.  What I am doing on a day to day basis, and a week to week basis that is re-enforcing this pattern of behaviour in my life.  In other words I needed to get clear on the source of the problem so I could identify where I needed to make changes.

>> Step 3: Recognise Who Needs to Change

I'll give you a clue - it's always me!  No matter where the problem is in my life, whether it's finances, business, relationships, health.  There is no one that can act for me, or make changes for me.  If must come from me.  Therefore, whether you're unhappy with your partner, your friend or your children - you cannot change them, or make the changes in their life - you can only change your own behavior and reactions to their actions.  Change in my life, comes about because of my actions.

>> Step 4:  Focus on Action

If you're feeling stuck or unmotivated, chances are your head is full of the things you can't do.  Reminding yourself of what you can't do only wastes your time and your energy.  Change comes from taking action.  Instead focus on the things you can do.  If your making big changes in your life, start with the smallest steps until they become a new habit, until the new habit becomes ingrained behaviour and the ingrained behaviour becomes a long lasting change in your life.  The only thing that is certain is that if you do nothing - nothing will change.

>> Step 5:  Use what you've got!

In some areas in our life we can believe that we are not capable of making the change because we don't possess the knowledge, the talent, the ability to do what must be done.  Here the thing though, no one is born knowing everything, we all have to start somewhere.  Start with what you already know, what you already possess and use what you've got to start making changes.  A simple example is change your routine, adjust your schedule.  Practise saying no to others so you can say yes to yourself. 

>> Step 6: Ask for Help.

When we have used our own resources, when we have taken steps both big and small and we can go no further on our own - ask for help!  Whether it's from family and friends.  Whether you need to look up information online - view a "how to" video on You Tube or consult an expert.  When we accept help we are certain to get the job done quicker, more efficiently and to a higher standard than trying to go it alone.  I have learned the hard way that thinking I'm a perfectionist, really meant I was scared of asking for help - because I felt I was a failure by admitting I needed help.  In all honesty, no one has ever accused me of being a failure, it was all in my head.  The other thing I learned was the times I asked for help were the times that I made the most progress in my life.

That's all there is to it.  No magic receipe for success.  It begins with a decision, add some clarity, take decisive action, ask for help along the way and you should see positive lasting change in your life.  When you hit another hiccup along the way, then repeat, repeat, repeat.  Life is not a race to get to a set destination, it's a wonderful adverture that is full of possibilities.  If we want our life to be fulfilled then we are the only ones that can make that happen.

If you're making changes in your life and you get to step 6 and need to ask for help - know that I'm always here.  I work with people from all walks of life that are trying to find healing and make changes in their lives.  I also offer a FREE self care support call service that helps you to find the clarity that's needed to help you to implement a strategic action plan for making changes for your well being.  If you would like to talk with me about making changes in your life then why not book a self care support call here.

I'm dedicated to helping you to make your self care a priority in your life.  If I'm not able to help you, then I promise to refer you to someone who I think will be a better fit.  Either way I'm happy to chat with you in confidence.

Start with a decision and contact me for your Self Care Support call today!

Warmest wishes,

Emly