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You can have progress in your health journey and be kind to yourself and have fun all at the same time.
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Health & Wellness Blog
If you are looking for food freedom, peace with your body and ways to elevate your health without all the rules, you are in the right place.
You can have progress in your health journey and be kind to yourself and have fun all at the same time.
10 spring cleaning ideas for your mind and body
Springtime is so special. Plants and trees are coming back to life. The colors of flowers blooming and the scents remind us of being alive.
You can also feel that way when you reboot your health in the spring. The temperatures are more pleasant and we are seeing more daylight. It’s a perfect time to refresh and renew our minds and bodies.
We get that urge to open the windows and clean out our homes, but what about our minds and bodies? We can also go through a spring cleaning to jump start our health in this magnificent season.
Here are some ways to spring clean your mind and body:
Fill up on local and seasonal food. Try to use the local markets and produce stands. Not only are you supporting local farms and business, but you are eating food that is picked at the peak of ripeness which is full of flavor and nutrients.
The days are longer so outdoor activity is so much easier. Walking, biking and movement boosts your mood and circulation. With longer days, you can walk after dinner which can help stabilize your blood sugar and improve digestion.
Drink your water. You may tend to drink less water when it’s cool so make sure you track your water this spring. Hydration will help you feel alert, help with cravings, reduce headaches, make your skin glow and clean you up from the inside out. Drink from reusable bottles instead of plastic.
Plant herbs, flowers or a garden. Being outside and soaking up the sun is amazing for your daily rhythm and getting your vitamin D.. Sleep and a regular sleep schedule are easier when you are able to get sunlight exposure during the day. Grounding and feeling the soil in your hands is very therapeutic. You see the fruits of your labor when your healthy garden grows.
Declutter your home and office. Cleaning out and minimizing can improve your mental health, reduce mental fatigue and create more space for you. It can help you feel calmer and more in control. It will make you feel positive and that you are moving forward.
Clean out expired and old products including food, spices, condiments, makeup, lotions and consider buying more organic food, local produce and fresh food and trying non toxic skin products. Consider using essential oils instead of chemical air fresheners and cleaners.
Make a list of doctor, dentist, health coaching, therapy and skin appointments and get them set up for the spring. Taking care of you includes staying on top of your checkups. Procrastination weighs heavy on our minds. When you sit down and take 30 minutes to set up your appointments, all you have to do next is show up and let the doctors and coaches take over.
Sleep is where your body can recover and rejuvenate for each day. It’s so important for your brain and hormones to have time to reset. With longer days, you may have to be diligent about getting settled in and getting to bed on time. Get up earlier and see daylight right away to set your daily clock. Make sure to get off electronics at night and eat 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Consider more outdoor experiences and without your phone like walking or sitting outside. Mindfulness of the spring season can help you mentally by getting away from the news, social media and constant notifications. Sit outside and listen to the sounds. You can be so much more present without your phone dinging and feeling like you have to return every text right away. Without the constant reminder, you can reduce feelings of anxiety.
Springtime is a great time to add a gratitude practice. Gratitude increases your ability to see abundance in all parts of your life daily. When you feel gratitude, you lower your cortisol levels which cause you to feel more stressed. Start with 3-5 things every day. Write them down in a journal. When you are struggling to find things to be grateful for, read your old lists.
The bottom line in healthy spring cleaning is to put yourself on your to do list everyday. Consider a morning routine that you do everyday to jump start your day. Include some of the items above. Perhaps you drink a glass of water every morning, journal, walk or exercise, and create a gratitude list.
Pick some small, manageable and doable goals for your health. Whatever your goals, write it down and write why you want to change this habit. Pick one thing at a time, do it every day and when you feel good about it, add another goal.
A positive way to change is by ADDING something rather than taking it out. Have an extra glass of water each day, enjoy an extra vegetable or just complete 10 minutes of walking. You got this!
Happy Spring for your mind and body!
Be well,
Kim
10 spring cleaning ideas for your mind and body
Springtime is so special. Plants and trees are coming back to life. The colors of flowers blooming and the scents remind us of being alive.
You can also feel that way when you reboot your health in the spring. The temperatures are more pleasant and we are seeing more daylight. It’s a perfect time to refresh and renew our minds and bodies.
We get that urge to open the windows and clean out our homes, but what about our minds and bodies? We can also go through a spring cleaning to jump start our health in this magnificent season.
Here are some ways to spring clean your mind and body:
Fill up on local and seasonal food. Try to use the local markets and produce stands. Not only are you supporting local farms and business, but you are eating food that is picked at the peak of ripeness which is full of flavor and nutrients.
The days are longer so outdoor activity is so much easier. Walking, biking and movement boosts your mood and circulation. With longer days, you can walk after dinner which can help stabilize your blood sugar and improve digestion.
Drink your water. You may tend to drink less water when it’s cool so make sure you track your water this spring. Hydration will help you feel alert, help with cravings, reduce headaches, make your skin glow and clean you up from the inside out. Drink from reusable bottles instead of plastic.
Plant herbs, flowers or a garden. Being outside and soaking up the sun is amazing for your daily rhythm and getting your vitamin D.. Sleep and a regular sleep schedule are easier when you are able to get sunlight exposure during the day. Grounding and feeling the soil in your hands is very therapeutic. You see the fruits of your labor when your healthy garden grows.
Declutter your home and office. Cleaning out and minimizing can improve your mental health, reduce mental fatigue and create more space for you. It can help you feel calmer and more in control. It will make you feel positive and that you are moving forward.
Clean out expired and old products including food, spices, condiments, makeup, lotions and consider buying more organic food, local produce and fresh food and trying non toxic skin products. Consider using essential oils instead of chemical air fresheners and cleaners.
Make a list of doctor, dentist, health coaching, therapy and skin appointments and get them set up for the spring. Taking care of you includes staying on top of your checkups. Procrastination weighs heavy on our minds. When you sit down and take 30 minutes to set up your appointments, all you have to do next is show up and let the doctors and coaches take over.
Sleep is where your body can recover and rejuvenate for each day. It’s so important for your brain and hormones to have time to reset. With longer days, you may have to be diligent about getting settled in and getting to bed on time. Get up earlier and see daylight right away to set your daily clock. Make sure to get off electronics at night and eat 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Consider more outdoor experiences and without your phone like walking or sitting outside. Mindfulness of the spring season can help you mentally by getting away from the news, social media and constant notifications. Sit outside and listen to the sounds. You can be so much more present without your phone dinging and feeling like you have to return every text right away. Without the constant reminder, you can reduce feelings of anxiety.
Springtime is a great time to add a gratitude practice. Gratitude increases your ability to see abundance in all parts of your life daily. When you feel gratitude, you lower your cortisol levels which cause you to feel more stressed. Start with 3-5 things every day. Write them down in a journal. When you are struggling to find things to be grateful for, read your old lists.
The bottom line in healthy spring cleaning is to put yourself on your to do list everyday. Consider a morning routine that you do everyday to jump start your day. Include some of the items above. Perhaps you drink a glass of water every morning, journal, walk or exercise, and create a gratitude list.
Pick some small, manageable and doable goals for your health. Whatever your goals, write it down and write why you want to change this habit. Pick one thing at a time, do it every day and when you feel good about it, add another goal.
A positive way to change is by ADDING something rather than taking it out. Have an extra glass of water each day, enjoy an extra vegetable or just complete 10 minutes of walking. You got this!
Happy Spring for your mind and body!
Be well,
Kim
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“You have a unique and special way.”
The most significant thing that changed in my work with you was that my all consuming, soul-killing obsession with food was relieved through gentle healing and integration. I knew in my heart that you really cared about me and had my best interests at heart which helped me to re-connect with my own ability to love and support myself. When that part felt back in balance I think the food piece also re-balanced itself. Another incredible gift you offer is a super well resourced tool box! There was also plenty of deep diving into core wounding and reviewing old stories, all of which you skillfully guided me though and helped me to integrate in order to heal.
Thank you so much for everything.
E. K.
“It seems so simple now!”
Kim taught me to listen to my body. I now can slow down and find out what I really need…which is not always food. I also learned it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I struggled with dieting and then overeating. I have found a happy place where I can just be. She also taught me so much about food, reading labels and how good real food can be. Thank you.
M. B.
“I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me.”
My reason for hiring Kim is different as I already knew how to eat healthy and was already in great shape. I wanted to learn more about digestion and overall gut health which is super important for all aspects of life. She is amazing! Very easy to talk too and she made me feel very comfortable and I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me. She is very nice and definitely very knowledgeable! She was able to help me in every way I needed and then some! Anyone who needs any form of help that she offers because she is top notch and well worth the money and time!Could not be happier with the decision I made to hire her as my coach!
K. C.
“Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives.”
I feel an enthusiasm for embracing routines and habits that encompass not only my body, but spirit and mind. Kim is a beautiful, genuine person who is intuitive and kind.
Her support and positive perspective always turn around my attitude and help me see the favorable aspect to decisions I’ve made in a non-judgemental way.
Access to this type of reassurance is perpetual and brings peace of mind. Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives. Kim has been instrumental in bringing me home to my truest self.
M. C.
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