The Center To Restore Joy

02/04/2019

I feel energized, grounded and alive when I get outdoors and move my body. I feel more joyful!😀😀😀 What are your plans to get outdoors and/or move your body today? Notice if that question is being met with resistance. ✋ 🛑 ✋ Something like —-> “I don’t have time” • “I live in a city so that isn’t possible” • “My scheduled is packed today with no room for exercise.” ✋ 🛑 ✋ Interested in discovering a different response or finding ways that work for you to incorporate more “feel good” in your life? I have space for two new coaching clients (working over the phone - not location dependent) opening up this month and a group starting in NYC in May. DM me or message me through www.TheCenterToRestoreJoy.com - And don’t forget - today is a great day to get outdoors! 😜👍🏻

17/12/2018

Special delivery 🎉

9 more decks of Affirmations For All cards hitting the streets today. Florida, Utah, Texas, California ...

We have had wonderful feedback from therapists, healing practitioners, coaches, and individuals using the cards for themselves and as gifts. This holiday season may we all experience less mind clutter and replace it with more compassion. Want a deck of your own? Find out details here https://thecentertorestorejoy.com/services/affirmations-for-all/

Pause. Breathe. Say something positive to yourself. af·firm·a·tion ˌafərˈmāSH(ə)n/ noun 1. the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed. 2. emotional support or encouragement. Affirmations For All creates beautifully designed, creatively inspired card decks featuring positi...

17/12/2018

Serotonin is sexy! Or at least a joy-maker!

Serotonin (the happiness brain chemical) is well known as a neurotransmitter, and it is estimated that 90% of the body's supply is made in the digestive tract.

The enteric nervous system - our digestive tract - is our second brain. Don't believe the science? Think about a time when you had "butterflies" in your stomach— this signal in the gut is part of your physiological stress response. Both your brains are working together all the time!

Why would this matter if you are wanting to cultivate more joy in your life? It has been shown that an overpopulation of 'bad bacteria' in the gut can ramp up anxiety & depression just as a balanced microbiome can temper it.

What can you do about it? Take into account bio-individuality (the idea that each of us has unique food and lifestyle needs- no food philosophy or diet can yield the same results for everyone!) and work with a qualified practitioner to determine the best way to m
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13/12/2018

A time-honored way to care for ourselves - get outdoors! "...doctors are increasingly starting to realize time spent outdoors can be an excellent treatment for chronic health issues...so doctors in the Shetlands are now issuing “nature prescriptions” as part of an initiative to address health issues without drugs"

Scotland’s Shetland Islands are windswept and rugged, full of wide-open vistas, thousands of squawking migratory birds, awesome rock formations, and winding trails. An epic place for long, lingering walks and time spent decompressing in the joys of raw nature. It just so happens that doctors are i...

03/12/2018

Are your negative thoughts screams & your positive ones whispers? It is something we call 'Negativity Bias", a term coined by Dr. Rick Hanson. If you have ever been a coaching client of mine or in one of our workshops, we may have discussed this as it relates to re-wiring our brains to cultivate calm & a sense of inner strength.

Pictured here is 1 tool to help you transform your positive thoughts from a murmur into screams. This card is 1 of 28 affirmation cards featuring 3 different watercolors that are included in the 1st deck of Affirmations For All. Now available by donation. I hope that you consider a deck for yourself, for a friend, or a loved one. Nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds or donation size. More details here https://thecentertorestorejoy.com/services/affirmations-for-all/

14/08/2018

Curious about a way to build self-love & self-acceptance? Mirror work is potent AND accessible. It may feel uncomfortable if you are new to this type of work - and Robert does a good job at explaining the practice, and how to overcome any resistance you may encounter as you begin. Plus - the video series is free :) http://www.learn.hayhouseu.com/lovingyourself-video1-selflove

http://www.learn.hayhouseu.com/lovingyourself-index1-us A FREE Video Series to Improve Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence and Self-Awareness for a More Gratifying Life. Dr. Robert Holden, a long-time student of Louise Hay and her proven Mirror Work Technique, is offering a free Mirror Work video series, t...

28/07/2018

One more way to boost the joy in your life - make a conscious choice to surround yourself with positive people. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/10/well/the-power-of-positive-people.html

Are your friendships giving you a boost or bringing you down?

25/07/2018

Ticket sales are open - get your 'young at heart' spirit on, Cleveland!

Cultivate greater joy in your life through a day of play! When was the last time that you danced, sang, felt captivated by a storybook, stopped mid-day for ‘snacktime’, or made something lovely with your hands? Join AmariYah & Whitney for this Saturday workshop to: Address fears that you may hav...

19/07/2018

Hey Cleveland! September is the time to play - join us!

18/07/2018

Joy is....a day at the beach. Taking a day to connect with the waves and soak in a bit of summer!

02/07/2018

Family Gratitude Connection - July 15th at 2pm at Kids Mindful Movement!

19/06/2018

Gratitude: "Day in and day out I’ve witnessed its magic, its ability to transform a dark heart into a brighter one. It’s free. It’s real. And as long as you let it inhabit you, it will stay with you and become yours to share."

At the bottom of my box — after two deaths and a divorce — I found the gift of gratitude.