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How to Lower Stress with FOREST BATHING

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I decided to celebrate Earth Day by reminding you that Mother Earth has your back.

Every single day you are supported, nurtured and encouraged to grow.

When I feel the buzzing of anxiety begin to bubble up I step outside to spend quality time with the Earth.
It brings me back every time.
That's what getting grounded is all about.

I recorded this live video to offer a simple way to amp up your walks outside.
You can watch it HERE.

Learn how to elevate your walk in the woods:

  1. Where to walk.

  2. How to walk in the forest.

  3. The optimal time to spend in the forest.

Have fun...Forest Bathing is a stress reducing, immune boosting, mind clearing experience.
When we know why something works for us we're more likely to change our habits and follow through with it.

In as little as 20 minutes in the forest you can benefit from:

  • breathing fresher, oxygenated, air,

  • moving your body,

  • calming your mind,

  • and powering up your 5 senses.

Forest Bathing is not just a walk outside.
You can actually witness your happiness meter go up. [Don't forget that happiness is your birthright.]


So, in honour of Earth Day, let's see ourselves as part of nature.
One with the planet.

Let me know how it goes!

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Build Some Inner Peace ASAP

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Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month?
I only just found out!
It feels like it's been Stress Awareness Year!

Stress Awareness is important, but so is the flipside-dialing in to more ease.
Ease needs to be nurtured so it can build inner peace.

But did you know that the #1 ROADBLOCK TO YOUR INNER PEACE IS YOU?

Sorry I had to yell there, but I find that I'm often in my own way.
Mindset beliefs, fear-What will people think? What if I fail?, What if I succeed? overthinking...
These are all stress responses, and they can stop us in our tracks.
Ease allows us to grow and nurture our seeds (goals, ideas, dreams, good feelings)!

This month, I invite you to nurture your soil with some Inner Peace, Some Ease.

Building inner peace is an important life skill for:

growth, laughter, fun, contentment and joy.

  • Use what works for you-hobbies, running, exercising, creative arts, mindful moments, a meditation practise, out in nature...

  • And activate inner peace with any of these easy, free tools.

One more thing to remember:

As you GROW your DREAMS, sprout new habits, reactions, perspectives, solutions don't forget to:

Sprout more kindness and loving acceptance of yourself.

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So, back to April Stress Awareness Month…

  • Remember, if you're WAY TOO BUSY to meditate, let alone stop doing all the things...try one of my 3 free, quick, 'chase-the-stress away' tools

  • Click HERE. (Instant Access) Use them often and check to see how you feel before and after.

    I'd love to hear from you? Are these tools helpful? Interested in more?
    Just leave a comment below or email me at michele@smoothrockmeditation.com

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Stop the Chaos: Mindfully Meditate on Your Feet

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This video is our thank you to all the front line workers and medical personnel who are working tirelessly to keep us well. Please share this with anyone you may know who needs some extra support with this simple de-stressing technique.

When we shift our focus onto our body it helps us to become aware of the present moment which can settle the nervous system and help us to relax and calm the mind.

These mindful meditations are designed for people who generally don't have time to meditate.

Even though it's short you can repeat it throughout the day to build resilience and to kick stress to the curb.

INSIDER TIP: write "Where are Your Feet?" on Post It Notes and leave them in random places to remind you to practise.

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How To Overcome Fear and Uncertainty Using the Body

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It's time to let go of fear and boost inner strength, calm and gentleness.

When fear takes over, it impacts our happiness, and influences our decisions.

IT'S TIME TO LET IT GO.

Fear can deplete us of our energy so here I'll teach you 2 techniques that can help to boost the flow of that energy.

Chinese medicine teaches that when we have strong kidney energy we have a strong life force, or chi, energy. Fear is the emotion associated with the BLADDER and KIDNEY.

These two, water element organs, are all about flow.

While feeling fear is perfectly normal, and human, we don't want get stuck in fearful thoughts, especially when we're afraid that we're 'not enough' or 'worthy' of a fabulous life.

In this video Glenda Britton helps me to teach you how to use the body overcome fear and uncertainty by tapping on the K27 (Kidney meridian end point), and how to use the Taoist Healing Sound "Choo" to stimulate and support your kidney energy and to release fear. (It may look odd but it feels great).

→Here's the AFFIRMATION I used while tapping the K27 point: "I love and accept myself, even with my fears. I let them go now and choose trust, courage and calm."

Disclaimer: The content of this video is for information purposes and is in no way a substitute for professional medical care.

Further Reference: Donna Eden https://edenenergymedicine.com/ Mantak Chia https://www.mantakchia.com/treat-your-kidneys-well/ The Chopra Centre https://chopra.com/articles/qi-gongs-healing-sounds-practice