This ancient truth came home to me recently with some amazing results working with a single mama, Julie and her 18 month old son, on my 10 day ‘Enriched Mama’ program. Her story shows how we can start to feel OK…
Julie’s story
Julie came to me “depleted”, after recently going through a separation, selling her house, being primary carer for her young son, studying, as well as setting up her own business and with no time for her: “To say that I’m depleted is an understatement.” She wanted to regain her health, her energy and her focus to be more present for her son while continuing with her studies and establishing her business.
We started and I’m delighted to say that at the end of her 10 days, her energy was returning, her health back on track, she was happy and THE most important thing for her (and me) in her words was:
“My son isn’t clingy, his demeanour has changed, people are commenting on his happiness. It’s like his mum is back!”
It brought tears to my eyes. She had dedicated that week to slowing down and looking after herself first and foremost.
Our energy is contagious. When we’re happy, they’re happy.
And this from the late Jim Rohn, Entrepreneur, Author and Motivational Speaker:
“Your own self-development and wellbeing is the greatest gift you can give to your children. Not self-sacrifice. Self-development. Self-sacrifice earns contempt. Self-development and investment earns respect. The best contribution anyone can do for anyone else is their own personal development. If parents multiply their own personal value what will that do for their children?”
What’s one thing you can do to enjoy a deep, soul stirring and contagious happiness? It could be getting up a little earlier in the morning to enjoy some quiet or a cup of tea. It could be taking 5 minutes to sit in the sunshine or 10 minutes to chat with a friend on the phone or it might be getting to bed a bit earlier. Whatever you decide, try it, and remember it begins within. Begin.
Or, if you know you’re better at making new choices with the support of like minded others, join me in my online program, Our Happy Children. A groundbreaking, 4-week holistic nutrition program for the whole family, no matter where you’re at or how busy you are. Includes over 40 new recipe ideas, weekly meal plans and shopping lists.
After working as an executive in professional services, Kate Barnes started her global business as a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She has a Bachelor of Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business. Kate runs an online program, ‘Our Happy Children‘, a leading education program for deeply nourishing families and building strong immunity, great energy and preventing illness. For more information visit Kate’s website, like her Facebook page for loads of daily inspiration, healthy tips and more recipes and follow her on Instagram: @kate_barnes_health_coaching.
