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Ready to turn healing into action? In this guided Reiki session, you’ll calm your nervous system, recharge your energy, and anchor everything you’ve learned into real momentum. Take a deep breath—you’re ready to rise.Get your FREE Balance & Thrive Starter Kit!https://www.thelocuslotus.com/REFERENCESA Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Healthhttps://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2019.0022Effects of Distant Reiki On Pain, Anxiety and Fatigue in Oncology Patients in Turkey: A Pilot Studyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26163604/Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientationhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4814782/

Building a thriving handmade business starts with sustainable self-care that flexes with real life, not rigid routines. In this video, I walk you through how to create a flexible, nervous-system-friendly plan using my free Balance & Thrive Starter Kit, and how to take it even deeper with the Focus & Follow Through Planner. Perfect if you’re ready to stop starting over and start flowing forward.Get your FREE Balance & Thrive Starter Kit!https://www.thelocuslotus.com/The Focus & Follow Through Plannerhttp://bit.ly/3JpS9ekREFERENCESThe polyvagal perspectivehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17049418/The brain on stress: vulnerability and plasticity of the prefrontal cortex over the life coursehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23849196/The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Workhttps://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=40692Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything. By Dr. BJ Fogghttps://tinyhabits.com/book/Ego depletion: is the active self a limited resource?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9599441/

Async Reiki is the secret support tool for busy handmade business owners who want to get more done without sacrificing their well-being. In this video, you’ll learn how Reiki helps regulate energy while you work, supercharges breaks, and supports real patience and consistency. If you’re tired of forcing productivity and ready to create with flow, this one’s for you.

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🌙 Reiki Moon Ceremonies
https://www.thelocuslotus.com/event-listAlign your planning with the energy of the moon and season in real time. These group Reiki ceremonies include guided journaling, seasonal reflection, and energetic attunement—perfect for building an intuitive, goal-aligned rhythm.

REFERENCES
Reiki improves heart rate homeostasis in laboratory rats
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18435597/

The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36646612/

Immediate effects of reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels, and body temperature in health care professionals with burnout
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21821642/

Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17615391/

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Toxic positivity won’t fix burnout, but real nervous system regulation can. In this video, I bust common myths about Reiki, explain how true healing works, and show why your nervous system deserves more than "good vibes only." Perfect for creatives and handmade business owners ready for actual support, not just mindset mantras.
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REFERENCES
The polyvagal theory: phylogenetic substrates of a social nervous system
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11587772/
Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17615391/
A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2019.0022
Immediate effects of reiki on heart rate variability, cortisol levels, and body temperature in health care professionals with burnout
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21821642/
The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36646612/

Learn practical, nervous-system-friendly ways to shift out of freeze, fight, and fawn states and finally start following through on your handmade business goals. In this video, I share simple tools you can use, including how Reiki can gently regulate your energy without burnout or hustle. If you’re ready for real consistency with real compassion, this is for you.

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REFERENCES
Polyvagal Theory: A Science of Safety
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9131189/

The polyvagal theory: phylogenetic substrates of a social nervous system
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11587772/

Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17615391/

Codependency, Trauma and the Fawn Response
https://pete-walker.com/codependencyFawnResponse.htm

A better state-of-mind: deep breathing reduces state anxiety and enhances test performance through regulating test cognitions in children
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27666392/

Reiki Is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5871310/#:~:text=Baldwin%20et%20al9%20extended,of%20rats%20to%20loud%20noise.

The effect of Reiki on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36646612/

If you’re struggling to follow through on your plans, it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated; it’s likely your nervous system is working against you. In this video, you’ll learn the real reasons why freeze, fight, and fawn responses sabotage your progress and how Reiki can support lasting change. This is a must-watch for handmade business owners who want to follow through with more ease, consistency, and self-trust.

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REFERENCES
The polyvagal theory: phylogenetic substrates of a social nervous system
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167876001001623

Understanding the Polyvagal Ladder: A Brief Overview
https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/understanding-the-polyvagal-ladder-a-brief-overview/

Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17615391/

Reiki Is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5871310/

Feeling overwhelmed or creatively blocked in your handmade business? This 10-minute Reiki meditation will guide you through gentle breathwork, calming visualization, and powerful affirmations to help you reset your nervous system and move forward with clarity. Perfect after journaling or anytime you need a mindful pause to reconnect and realign.

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REFERENCES
A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2019.0022

Effects of Distant Reiki On Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Oncology Patients in Turkey: A Pilot Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26163604/

Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4814782/

Ready to build a journaling practice that actually supports your handmade business, without adding more pressure to your plate? In this video, you’ll learn how to create a personalized, flexible journaling system that fuels your creativity, clarity, and resilience through every season. If you're ready for journaling to feel empowering (not overwhelming), this is for you!

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REFERENCES
Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being
https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/

Emotional and physical benefits of expressive writing
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/231337110_Emotional_and_physical_benefits_of_expressive_writing

Written Emotional Expression and Well-Being: Result from a Home-Based Study.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228668772_Written_Emotional_Expression_and_Well-Being_Result_from_a_Home-Based_Study

Want to build a stronger mindset, make better business decisions, and trust yourself more as a handmade business owner? In this video, you’ll learn how Self-Coaching Journals can help you become your own best guide, boost clarity, and build resilience through any challenge. If you're ready to grow into the next level version of yourself, this is for you!

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REFERENCES
Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/

Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F

Autonomy support, relationship satisfaction, and goal focus in the coach–coachee relationship: Which best predicts coaching success?
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-10478-003

Feeling stuck or creatively blocked in your handmade business? In this video, you’ll learn how Doodle Journaling can unlock your creativity, solve tough business problems, and make your brainstorming sessions way more fun and effective. If you're ready to tap into your next-level ideas, this is for you!

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REFERENCES
What Does Doodling do?
https://www.damiantgordon.com/Courses/PSIC/doodling.pdf

The drawing effect: Evidence for reliable and robust memory benefits in free recall.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-14776-007

TED talk Doodlers, unite!
https://www.ted.com/talks/sunni_brown_doodlers_unite

Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants' Responses Following Art Making
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5004743/