Happiness is a habit that you can cultivate with practice. What are some ways you can increase your happiness? Surround yourself with positive images and people. Their energies will revitalize and motivate you. Do at least one thing each day for yourself that brings you joy. That could be anything from taking a bath to watching a funny cat video. Look for a reason to celebrate. Life can be fun. It is a gift that you can make the most of. Spend time connecting with your relationships. Take time to focus on the present moment instead of worrying about the future or past.

If you still insist on searching for happiness, here are some questions that might be helpful to ask yourself: 

1. What do I believe would make me happy?

2. If I acquired this thing, how would my life change for the better?

3. If I lost this thing, how would my life change for the worse?

4. Do I truly need this thing to experience happiness?

In summary, happiness is a mindset. It is a habit that you can practice and learn to do well. Once you clear away your mind clutter and expectations, you may discover that your inner happiness naturally unfolds. Are you ready to accept the challenge and discover your inner happiness? I believe you can. I believe in you.

Have you ever wondered if an issue you are experiencing is a real problem that requires your effort and attention, or if it is just a distraction? Some issues will automatically resolve themselves and don’t require your energy or attention. Other issues are just distractions that don’t have real substance. Do you find yourself wasting a lot of time on these? Imagine if you tried to resolve every issue that came your way? You would probably feel exhausted, and frustrated by the end of each day.

So, the question is: How do you determine what is a real problem, and what is not? I find it helpful to use two gauges: 

#1- Is it important?

#2- Is it urgent?

This podcast episode is created at a listener’s request about drawing boundaries and learning to practice saying the word “No”. The word “No” can be one of the most empowering words in your vocabulary. This word is highly effective to get what you want, but also to avoid what you don’t want. 

For example, if your schedule is full, you have the option to decline an invitation. It is not necessary to give a reason. A response of “Thank you for the invite”, however I am unable to attend”. You can say that, even if you are not busy, and would just prefer to relax at home. 

Once you begin practicing saying “No”, it most likely will feel awkward at first. Others will be accustomed to you saying “Yes”, and you might make those around you uncomfortable. You start by training those around you that sometimes you do say “No”. There is a chance of upsetting your friends, or family, however when you stop doing things they want to do, and start doing things you want to do, you’d be surprised to discover how much happier you become. 

Learning to say “No” is an art as well as a skill.  At first, it may seem challenging, and possibly even scary, but test it out and see what happens. You may be surprised that others understand, and are not upset, sad or disappointed when you say “No”.

Alyssa answers the following Questions:

1. Would you be able to talk about fashion and its relationship to confidence and self esteem? 

2. How can fashion be used as a tool or modality for healing? 

3. What are some of the things that we might be doing with fashion and not know it may be detrimental to our health? 

4. What are your thoughts about stylish fashion, and does this have to be expensive?

5. How might our listeners use fashion to accentuate and cultivate one's inner goddess?

6. Can you talk about beauty products and minerals?

Alyssa’s new book: Healthy Fashion: The Deeper Truths is about ways to feel and look healthy. There’s so much pain and suffering in the world, but fashion can be the tool to promote and create healing, health, and overall balance and harmony. The book establishes an alternative, modern approach to clothing; Fashion deemed medicinal. The release date is December 1, 2021 and is available for pre-order on Amazon and you can visit her website at hfcampaign.com

Hope Mell, an Alexander Technique teacher and Movement Therapist with over 30 years of experience answers the following questions:

1. What is Alexander Technique and how might it benefit you?

2. What tips can you give to stand with proper posture? What tips can you give to walk the way we were designed to?

3. Chronic pain can cause misery for a lot of people, and some people may not even be able to recall a pain free day. What hope does a listener in this situation have?

4. How do you believe yoga blends in with Alexander Technique?

5. One of the themes of this podcast is empowerment. What if your definition of empowerment and how do you believe our listeners can become more empowered?

If you are fortunate enough to listen to this podcast as it airs, you have a call to take action. Hope is offering the opportunity to sign up for a complimentary Joint Freeing yoga session. It will be on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 6:00pm EST for 1.5 hours. To sign up for the free class, please visit Hope's website at: http://www.alexandertechnique-yoga.com you can email her directly at [email protected]. I will be attending the class also, so you will get the opportunity to interact with us.

Chakra #1: Your Root, or Base Chakra. This chakra is represented by the color red. The root chakra is responsible for your lower body and reproductive systems. Your root chakra is your center for stability and security.

Chakra #2 is your Sacral Chakra. This chakra is represented by the color orange. The sacral chakra regulates blood sugar, your spleen, ovaries, urinary tract, uterus, kidneys, and adrenal glands. distrust, and be prone to addictions. This center helps regulate the feeling that you are in control of your life.

Chakra #3 is your Solar Plexus Chakra, which is represented by the color yellow. The solar plexus chakra regulates your pancreas, stomach, liver, and small intestine. This chakra controls your mental energy: your willpower, self- control, and desire to control others.

Chakra #4 is your Heart Chakra, which is represented by the color green. The heart chakra regulates your thymus, heart, lungs, and blood pressure. Your heart chakra regulates harmony, lovingness, and your ability to give and receive.

Chakra #5 is your Throat Chakra, which is represented by the color blue. Your thyroid and parathyroid glands, neck, ears, respiratory system are in this area. An open chakra leads to clear communications and feelings.

Chakra #6 is your Brow Chakra, or third eye, which is represented by the color of indigo, or a bluish purple. This chakra regulates the pituitary, hypothalamus, eyes, and autonomic nervous system. This is your center of clairvoyance, and decision making.

Chakra #7 is your Crown Chakra. This includes your pineal gland, hair, head, and controls your central nervous system.

The first way you are “one of a kind” is that you have had your own life experiences. A second way you are “one of a kind” is that you have your own filter, or Internal Representation of the world. This is a coaching term that means that you perceive your reality through your own filter. A third way you are “one of a kind” is your unique mix of Personality Traits. The fourth way you are “one of a kind” is that you are youself and you made it here to listen to this podcast at this moment in time. You are one of more than 7.8 billion people who exist on the earth. The fifth way you are “one of a kind” is that you have your own purpose and destiny.

Let’s start off by thinking about your past. What outcomes have you achieved? What are you most proud of? How satisfactory are your decisions? Is there anything you wish you could change? You can’t change events of the past, however you can change the way you feel about them. Try re-examining the facts from someone else’s perspective and see what happens. Do your feelings change?

Let’s move on to the concept of the present moment. The present is here and now. The only thing that truly exists is the present moment. You can be physically present today by feeling your body and noticing your breath. Relax and take a breath in. Breathe it out. Become fully present. Today is a new day. It holds the opportunity to start fresh. Animals live in the present moment. They only have the concept of the now. They do not worry about what happened in the past, or what will happen in the future.

Please visit my website to learn more about my coaching or energy work offerings.

Let’s start off by thinking about your past. What outcomes have you achieved? What are you most proud of? How satisfactory are your decisions? Is there anything you wish you could change? You can’t change events of the past, however you can change the way you feel about them. Try re-examining the facts from someone else’s perspective and see what happens. Do your feelings change?

Let’s move on to the concept of the present moment. The present is here and now. The only thing that truly exists is the present moment. You can be physically present today by feeling your body and noticing your breath. Relax and take a breath in. Breathe it out. Become fully present. Today is a new day. It holds the opportunity to start fresh. Animals live in the present moment. They only have the concept of the now. They do not worry about what happened in the past, or what will happen in the future.

You can learn more about my coaching or energy work offerings at CoachingbyGrace.com

Deb Acker, Intuitive Relationship Healer answers the following questions:

1. What is your definition of "healing abandonment in relationships?" What tips do you have for our listeners on their healing journey?

2. Relationships commonly are marked by duality, with love on one spectrum, and pain on the opposite. What suggestions do you have for finding the balance between being open to love, and the instinct to shield yourself from pain. 

3. Some thoughts that might go through someone's head if they have been abandoned are "What's wrong with me? Is there anything I could have done differently so this person would not leave? Why me!?" Do you have any recommendations for a listener who falls into this thought cycle?

4. What tips or suggestions do you have for our listeners on self empowerment?

For more information about Deb Acker, please visit her website at www.deborahacker.com where she offers a complimentary 30 minute relationship assessment bit.ly/relationship-assessment-application

Her Book: Living Deeply: A Transformational Journey Through Deep Pain, Loss and Abandonment to Healing, Self-Love and Miracles is available on Amazon bit.ly/livingdeeplybook

She also has a new Youtube channel: The Relationship Healing Channel for Women  bit.ly/DebYouTubeChannel