This week we want to take a fresh look at what it really takes to stay recharged for the holidays! During this unique holiday season, let’s lean into a few RISE tips and tools that promise to renew your body, mind and soul!. 

R - RENEW YOUR SPIRIT BY CREATING MOMENTS OF SACRED TIME

For centuries, societies across the globe have engaged in sacred practices that elevate one’s faith, hope and a greater sense of purpose in life- all which have been scientifically shown to increase one’s happiness.

By being intentional with a daily ritual such as praying, meditating, journaling or reading a sacred scripture you will dramatically impact your heart and refresh your spirit. 

I - IGNITE YOUR MIND BY PRACTICING GRATITUDE

Romans 12:2 states that we will be transformed by the renewing of our minds. And research shows that one of the best mindset shifts is to have an attitude of gratitude.

We suggest thinking of all the many blessings that surround your life,...

We thought it would be a perfect time to affirm the source of goodness that exists in all of our lives. 

When we are thankful, we create an opportunity to magnify the goodness and it gives us the potential to thread together a life of being grateful.

And gratitude is deeply important because it helps us feel good, but also because it helps us do good. 

So today we choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills our hearts, the peace that surrounds us as we trust in Him, and the voice of hope that reminds us that all things are possible with God. 

And on that note, we pray your heart would be inspired by some timeless wisdom around giving thanks...

Stuffed Avocado Recipe                                       Serves 2

2 Large Avocado

For the filling:

2 cups chopped kale or other dark leafy green

2 cups finely diced cucumber

1/2 cup chopped olives

2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

2 tbsp lemon/lime juice

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp sea salt

1) Remove the pits and avocado from 1/2 of the avocado (leaving the other 1/2 full)

2) In a mid-sized bowl combine all filling ingredients and the 1/2 avocado and massage until well combined.

3) Serve filling on top of a full half of avocado. 

How are you? We hope all is well in your neck of the woods! We thought with all that has been transpiring in 2020 we’d take a pause and remember all the good that is around us. This week, we want to remind ourselves and encourage you to “Savor the Good” all around us. 

Did you know, according to Harvard University and other research organizations, being more grateful for our surroundings has some amazing benefits such as:

1. Lowering stress levels 
2. Experiencing less depression 
3. Being more optimistic 
4. Feeling happier, experiencing higher levels of positive emotions and 
5. Having greater resilience in difficult situations  

 Gratitude scientists have determined our happiness can increase exponentially by performing simple acts of “savoring”-paying attention to sights, smells and sounds when walking, hiking, golfing or even when commuting.  

Performing daily activities, like walking, in conjunction with being...

Ingredients

1 cup almond meal

1 cup coconut flour

2 scoops vegan protein powder

1/3 cup raw agave, raw coconut nectar or 4 drops stevia 

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp vanilla 

1 tbsp ground flax seed or chia seed

1 1/3 cup water

Directions 

1. In a measuring cup add the flax or chia seed and water, stir and let sit for 5 

   minutes.

2. In a mid sized mixing bowl combine the rest of the dry ingredients and fold 

    together.

3. Add the liquid sweetener to the water mix and pour into the dry ingredients, stir     

    until well combined.

This mix should be thicker than normal pancake batter but not like hummus. If your mix is too thick add water until it is more like a thick cake batter.

Well it’s been quite a unique 2020! So with that in mind we thought we’d take a moment to infuse an extra measure of grace for the season we find ourselves in and turn our focus on gratitude for what we’ve been given. 

We’ve decided to lean into the priceless wisdom from Winnie the Pooh…"Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude."

It’s true! Researchers show that gratitude has a profound effect on our happiness, in fact we have seen time and time again that gratitude and gladness walk hand in hand.  Check out our 3 minute video on some of the best benefits of saying a simple ‘thank you’ more often…

What if you could multiply your joy just by saying “I am grateful for…” every day for 7 Days? We think you can, in fact we KNOW you can- so join us! Over the next 7 days we invite you to join us in our RISE Gratitude Challenge! Jump in and...

We wanted to share some thoughts on our favorite stress buster and one simple way to create more joy in your life!
 

It’s been said, “A well lived life is like driving a car. Every time you get in the car you have a destination, but instead of putting it on “auto-pilot”, you get to decide to make turns, go faster or slower, and you have to make minor adjustments along the way.” 
 
Professionally, the most successful and experienced race car drivers have learned to slow their body and mind down and drive in the moment. The great one’s have learned to focus on the present…
 
…they are in tune with their body, their car, every turn along the road and they “feel every groove” off the road. 
 

Similarly, we can learn to be focused, present and mindful as we live with better balance so we can determine how much we enjoy the ride. 
 
So, this week, let’s focus on going out onto...

If we were to answer the same question, 2020 has been a doozy! For sure one of the most challenging years of our lives....Yes, we are right there with you…so many things seem out of our control and we feel like our challenges are so much BIGGER than us individually, as a community, nation and world.   

We got too wondering with all the BIG things surrounding us..,what One Tiny Thing can we do to help each of us RISE above our difficulty, question, fear, struggle or pain?

This week we wanted to share together as a community how to shrink the BIG things down into “tiny” doable steps as we face our current challenges and seek to overcome them. 

In other words, “What is One Tiny Thing I can do today to RISE above the BIGGER challenges in my life today?” 

And the best part about leaning into the One Tiny Thing... it doesn’t require willpower or motivation to make it happen! It is within our reach to do now. 

So in this...

In our month of learning how to RISE with Kindness we thought you’d enjoy a unique exercise that will help you boost your mood immediately. Take a moment to watch the short video we filmed for you...

Our monthly coaching program welcomes new members every month! Enjoy all of this for under $100 for 30 Days Risk Free and jump into our next open group starting on November 9th, 2020! 

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Nourishing Your Life.
 
We want you to take the pressure off to improve – even if despite all your efforts to grow – that your life isn’t exactly where you want it to be right now…
 
…perhaps you’re comparing yourself to others or holding yourself to a standard that increases your stress and robs your joy. I think we all can relate.
 
This week we want to take a fresh look at what it really takes to change and start with a fresh view of what nourishes your life.

 We encourage you right now to think of a few simple things that add refreshment to your day…
 
…take a moment to be reminded of what brings a lift to your step as you energize your body, inspire your mind and renew your spirit. 

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