https://www.spreaker.com/show/action-for-wellnessNew episodes each week talking about different actionable steps you can take right now to start feeling better and living life to the fullest!]]>enHealth & FitnessCopyright Action For Wellnesshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5d5cdda8f3fbe9389dd36cf9347b7b7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/action-for-wellnessWed, 07 Apr 2021 15:18:42 +0000Action For WellnessAction For Wellnessinfo@actionforwellness.comWe're sisters who both work in the wellness industry, inspiring women to take control of their life, health, and well-being and live your life vibrantly in all aspects! New episodes each week talking about different actionable steps you can take...New episodes each week talking about different actionable steps you can take right now to start feeling better and living life to the fullest!]]>yesepisodicAction For Wellnessinfo@actionforwellness.comWe're sisters who both work in the wellness industry, inspiring women to take control of their life, health, and well-being and live your life vibrantly in all aspects! New episodes each week talking about different actionable steps you can take right now to start feeling better and living life to the fullest!Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/fad-dietsBut do these things have downsides to them? What might they be?
We all want to be a part of the latest and greatest weight-losing life-improving fad diet, but at what cost and how can we do it better and without actually causing damage to ourselves?
Listen to us discuss the many upsides to all of these detoxes and diets, as well as the downsides and what we should pay attention to if we do decide to go for one of them.]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1897Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:00:55 +0000Action For WellnessToday we're discussing fad diets – we're all used to hearing about all the different new and fantastic, life changing, diets and detoxes. But do these things have downsides to them? What might they be? We all want to be a part of the latest and...But do these things have downsides to them? What might they be?
We all want to be a part of the latest and greatest weight-losing life-improving fad diet, but at what cost and how can we do it better and without actually causing damage to ourselves?
Listen to us discuss the many upsides to all of these detoxes and diets, as well as the downsides and what we should pay attention to if we do decide to go for one of them.]]>2026yesfullAction For WellnessToday we're discussing fad diets – we're all used to hearing about all the different new and fantastic, life changing, diets and detoxes. But do these things have downsides to them? What might they be? We all want to be a part of the latest and greatest weight-losing life-improving fad diet, but at what cost and how can we do it better and without actually causing damage to ourselves? Listen to us discuss the many upsides to all of these detoxes and diets, as well as the downsides and what we should pay attention to if we do decide to go for one of them.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/a-personal-storyToday Maya will share the story of her friend, Florry, who was killed while crossing the road on her way to pick up her son from kindergarten. We decided to dedicate this episode to discussing the importance of being mindful of what we're doing, and to NOT using your phone while you're driving.
Our behavior has consequences, we mustn't forget that. Whether it happens to have a direct affect on us or others, we have to remember that we are a part of society and the things we do affect others – be it our own core family, or others in our community and even people we'll probably never meet. Be responsible]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1891Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:00:43 +0000Action For WellnessToday's episode is more emotional than usual. Emotional but so important! Today Maya will share the story of her friend, Florry, who was killed while crossing the road on her way to pick up her son from kindergarten. We decided to dedicate this...Today Maya will share the story of her friend, Florry, who was killed while crossing the road on her way to pick up her son from kindergarten. We decided to dedicate this episode to discussing the importance of being mindful of what we're doing, and to NOT using your phone while you're driving.
Our behavior has consequences, we mustn't forget that. Whether it happens to have a direct affect on us or others, we have to remember that we are a part of society and the things we do affect others – be it our own core family, or others in our community and even people we'll probably never meet. Be responsible]]>1922yesfullAction For WellnessToday's episode is more emotional than usual. Emotional but so important! Today Maya will share the story of her friend, Florry, who was killed while crossing the road on her way to pick up her son from kindergarten. We decided to dedicate this episode to discussing the importance of being mindful of what we're doing, and to NOT using your phone while you're driving. Our behavior has consequences, we mustn't forget that. Whether it happens to have a direct affect on us or others, we have to remember that we are a part of society and the things we do affect others – be it our own core family, or others in our community and even people we'll probably never meet. Be responsibleYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/welcome-2019 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1885Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:09:41 +0000Action For WellnessIn this episode we're summing up 2018, discussing our failures and success! How are we going to improve and become more focused in 2019, what did we learn about ourselves and about life? Which fears have we overcome?   ]]>2249yesfullAction For WellnessIn this episode we're summing up 2018, discussing our failures and success! How are we going to improve and become more focused in 2019, what did we learn about ourselves and about life? Which fears have we overcome?  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/032-quarter-year-check-inBefore you set out to do this though, keep in mind one important fact: the goals you set for yourself – they are yous and yours alone.
No one else gets to judge you for the speed at which you achieve them. This process is 100% FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL BENEFIT.
In setting your goals for the year: Were you overly optimistic? Were you not optimistic enough? Are your goals still your goals? What progress have you made? What have you achieved that you never planned? Which are the areas of your life that still require work?
In this episode, we discuss the merit of taking a moment to check in with your goals!
Maya, Xx







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No one else gets to judge you for the speed at which you achieve them. This process is 100% FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL BENEFIT.
In setting your goals for the year: Were you overly optimistic? Were you not optimistic enough? Are your goals still your goals? What progress have you made? What have you achieved that you never planned? Which are the areas of your life that still require work?
In this episode, we discuss the merit of taking a moment to check in with your goals!
Maya, Xx







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Subscribe Here]]>1332yesfullAction For WellnessIt's time to pull out your notes from January, and take a moment to seriously consider your progress when it comes to achieving your dreams! Before you set out to do this though, keep in mind one important fact: the goals you set for yourself – they are yous and yours alone. No one else gets to judge you for the speed at which you achieve them. This process is 100% FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL BENEFIT. In setting your goals for the year: Were you overly optimistic? Were you not optimistic enough? Are your goals still your goals? What progress have you made? What have you achieved that you never planned? Which are the areas of your life that still require work? In this episode, we discuss the merit of taking a moment to check in with your goals! Maya, Xx Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe HereYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/031-deadlinesToday we discuss this and see how giving ourselves deadlines, framing our aspirations and goals can make a huge impact on how, and whether or not, we are able to achieve them.]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1696Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:28:21 +0000Action For WellnessWhy are deadlines so important when it comes to setting goals for ourselves? What, if anything, would we achieve or aspire to if we knew we would live forever? Today we discuss this and see how giving ourselves deadlines, framing our aspirations and...Today we discuss this and see how giving ourselves deadlines, framing our aspirations and goals can make a huge impact on how, and whether or not, we are able to achieve them.]]>1744yesfullAction For WellnessWhy are deadlines so important when it comes to setting goals for ourselves? What, if anything, would we achieve or aspire to if we knew we would live forever? Today we discuss this and see how giving ourselves deadlines, framing our aspirations and goals can make a huge impact on how, and whether or not, we are able to achieve them.Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/030-laughter-is-the-best-medicinePersonally, I have been known to mope around with my friends Ben and Jerry.
Not today's guest though. Sasha broke up with her boyfriend at the time and found inspiration.She decided to use her dark sense of humor, and make herself a break-up card to cheer herself up. Guess what? Since that breakup, she's sold over 30,000 cards!
They're not just for breakups mind you, they're for all sorts of occasions when you just need a good laugh. They're the things you'd like to say to the people you love, all dressed up as pretty cards!
That's why (after over a year of stalking her online) we're super excited to be chatting with Sasha from cheekyzebra.com about the importance of laughing at yourself and at the people you love (good-naturedly of course…) and how to turn this into a successful business as well!
BTW, I'm really sorry about the weird sentence cut-offs in this episode, honestly, Georgie, my dog, who looks a bit like a Tasmanian devil (and nothing like Taz) got upset and barked a few times while we were recording – which took our conversation in weird directions and there was no good way to edit it into a seamless transition. We decided to embrace the imperfection…
Love,
Maya Xx
 
 
 
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1683Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:52:09 +0000Action For WellnessHow do you react when a relationship you're in ends? Personally, I have been known to mope around with my friends Ben and Jerry. Not today's guest though. Sasha broke up with her boyfriend at the time and found inspiration.She decided to use her dark...Personally, I have been known to mope around with my friends Ben and Jerry.
Not today's guest though. Sasha broke up with her boyfriend at the time and found inspiration.She decided to use her dark sense of humor, and make herself a break-up card to cheer herself up. Guess what? Since that breakup, she's sold over 30,000 cards!
They're not just for breakups mind you, they're for all sorts of occasions when you just need a good laugh. They're the things you'd like to say to the people you love, all dressed up as pretty cards!
That's why (after over a year of stalking her online) we're super excited to be chatting with Sasha from cheekyzebra.com about the importance of laughing at yourself and at the people you love (good-naturedly of course…) and how to turn this into a successful business as well!
BTW, I'm really sorry about the weird sentence cut-offs in this episode, honestly, Georgie, my dog, who looks a bit like a Tasmanian devil (and nothing like Taz) got upset and barked a few times while we were recording – which took our conversation in weird directions and there was no good way to edit it into a seamless transition. We decided to embrace the imperfection…
Love,
Maya Xx
 
 
 
 ]]>2849yesfullAction For WellnessHow do you react when a relationship you're in ends? Personally, I have been known to mope around with my friends Ben and Jerry. Not today's guest though. Sasha broke up with her boyfriend at the time and found inspiration.She decided to use her dark sense of humor, and make herself a break-up card to cheer herself up. Guess what? Since that breakup, she's sold over 30,000 cards! They're not just for breakups mind you, they're for all sorts of occasions when you just need a good laugh. They're the things you'd like to say to the people you love, all dressed up as pretty cards! That's why (after over a year of stalking her online) we're super excited to be chatting with Sasha from cheekyzebra.com about the importance of laughing at yourself and at the people you love (good-naturedly of course…) and how to turn this into a successful business as well! BTW, I'm really sorry about the weird sentence cut-offs in this episode, honestly, Georgie, my dog, who looks a bit like a Tasmanian devil (and nothing like Taz) got upset and barked a few times while we were recording – which took our conversation in weird directions and there was no good way to edit it into a seamless transition. We decided to embrace the imperfection… Love, Maya Xx        Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/028-get-inspiredYour kindness has the ability to ripple through the world, changing lives for the better far beyond you may at first imagine. For this to happen though, you need to be inspired yourself.
You need to be able to see the beauty to pass it on, you need to be able to keep an open mind to be able to find what you need. There's a verse from a poem we had hanging up on a wall when we were kids, that I memorised and goes:
"To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour."
-William Blake
You need to find a way to do things that inspire you every single day. Seriously. Look for flowers, play with your kids, watch the sunset, listen to music, cook, knit, dance… whatever it is that allows all the crazy ideas questions and thoughts to pop into your mind. It's what feeds your soul.
Before you even think you don't have time for this nonsense, listen carefully: you can't afford not to spend time doing these things. It's these things that allow your growth, happiness, ability to love and which make your inner unicorn sparkle.
Love,
Maya, Xx
 
 
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Subscribe Here]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1669Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:00:37 +0000Action For WellnessYou are an inspiration to others. Whether you know it or not, this is the truth. You have the power to inspire others in every action you take and every decision you make. Your kindness has the ability to ripple through the world, changing lives for...Your kindness has the ability to ripple through the world, changing lives for the better far beyond you may at first imagine. For this to happen though, you need to be inspired yourself.
You need to be able to see the beauty to pass it on, you need to be able to keep an open mind to be able to find what you need. There's a verse from a poem we had hanging up on a wall when we were kids, that I memorised and goes:
"To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour."
-William Blake
You need to find a way to do things that inspire you every single day. Seriously. Look for flowers, play with your kids, watch the sunset, listen to music, cook, knit, dance… whatever it is that allows all the crazy ideas questions and thoughts to pop into your mind. It's what feeds your soul.
Before you even think you don't have time for this nonsense, listen carefully: you can't afford not to spend time doing these things. It's these things that allow your growth, happiness, ability to love and which make your inner unicorn sparkle.
Love,
Maya, Xx
 
 
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Subscribe Here]]>1683yesfullAction For WellnessYou are an inspiration to others. Whether you know it or not, this is the truth. You have the power to inspire others in every action you take and every decision you make. Your kindness has the ability to ripple through the world, changing lives for the better far beyond you may at first imagine. For this to happen though, you need to be inspired yourself. You need to be able to see the beauty to pass it on, you need to be able to keep an open mind to be able to find what you need. There's a verse from a poem we had hanging up on a wall when we were kids, that I memorised and goes: "To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour." -William Blake You need to find a way to do things that inspire you every single day. Seriously. Look for flowers, play with your kids, watch the sunset, listen to music, cook, knit, dance… whatever it is that allows all the crazy ideas questions and thoughts to pop into your mind. It's what feeds your soul. Before you even think you don't have time for this nonsense, listen carefully: you can't afford not to spend time doing these things. It's these things that allow your growth, happiness, ability to love and which make your inner unicorn sparkle. Love, Maya, Xx     Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe HereYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/027-circles-of-influenceIn today's episode we discuss our circles of influence, which are always around us and for better or worse, have a substantial effect on how we see ourselves, our lives, our achievements… We discuss the two types of people we have around us – the ones we should keep close, but separate ourselves from and the ones we should not keep close but still do for various reasons.
There are people we decide, for reasons that probably make sense at the time but are, in actuality, not founded in reality but in our own inner insecurities, to separate ourselves from – because they're just so good/talented/clever/whatever other excuses we give ourselves, that we can't compete with them.
There are also people, who – again – for what seems like good reasons, are close to us but are really not very supportive, not there for us, not contributing anything positive or good to our lives and yet are still there. These people make sure we stay in our ‘box', they keep us in this place where we are insecure, low in confidence….
Tune in to listen to our tips on how to tell these people apart and how to keep the positive people in and the negative people out!
Another little step in the right direction =)
We hope you enjoy!!
P.S. Got Maya to contribute her art for today's podcast image – what do you think??
Nava xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1663Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:30:18 +0000Action For WellnessWe have so many things in our life to be thankful for and happy about =) In today's episode we discuss our circles of influence, which are always around us and for better or worse, have a substantial effect on how we see ourselves, our lives, our...In today's episode we discuss our circles of influence, which are always around us and for better or worse, have a substantial effect on how we see ourselves, our lives, our achievements… We discuss the two types of people we have around us – the ones we should keep close, but separate ourselves from and the ones we should not keep close but still do for various reasons.
There are people we decide, for reasons that probably make sense at the time but are, in actuality, not founded in reality but in our own inner insecurities, to separate ourselves from – because they're just so good/talented/clever/whatever other excuses we give ourselves, that we can't compete with them.
There are also people, who – again – for what seems like good reasons, are close to us but are really not very supportive, not there for us, not contributing anything positive or good to our lives and yet are still there. These people make sure we stay in our ‘box', they keep us in this place where we are insecure, low in confidence….
Tune in to listen to our tips on how to tell these people apart and how to keep the positive people in and the negative people out!
Another little step in the right direction =)
We hope you enjoy!!
P.S. Got Maya to contribute her art for today's podcast image – what do you think??
Nava xx]]>1720yesfullAction For WellnessWe have so many things in our life to be thankful for and happy about =) In today's episode we discuss our circles of influence, which are always around us and for better or worse, have a substantial effect on how we see ourselves, our lives, our achievements… We discuss the two types of people we have around us – the ones we should keep close, but separate ourselves from and the ones we should not keep close but still do for various reasons. There are people we decide, for reasons that probably make sense at the time but are, in actuality, not founded in reality but in our own inner insecurities, to separate ourselves from – because they're just so good/talented/clever/whatever other excuses we give ourselves, that we can't compete with them. There are also people, who – again – for what seems like good reasons, are close to us but are really not very supportive, not there for us, not contributing anything positive or good to our lives and yet are still there. These people make sure we stay in our ‘box', they keep us in this place where we are insecure, low in confidence…. Tune in to listen to our tips on how to tell these people apart and how to keep the positive people in and the negative people out! Another little step in the right direction =) We hope you enjoy!! P.S. Got Maya to contribute her art for today's podcast image – what do you think?? Nava xxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/026-thriving-over-survivingwww.thisscientistsays.com with you.
Gemma was diagnosed at six years old with psoriasis and spent her life getting to know her condition, when at age thirty her condition changed, and she had to start all over again. She had a choice to make- and she decided to thrive.
She's started a website and blog all about empowering people suffering with the condition to educate themselves, find support and a sense of community, and take charge of their health and well-being - now that's something we are fully supportive of!
This podcast episode is longer than we usually do because it is absolutely fascinating and we felt we learned so much in this interview! Also, Gemma is such a sweetheart we enjoyed chatting with her too much to cut it off...
Here are a few of the things we discussed in passing 🙂

* A great cookbook called - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking  by Samin Nosrat.
* A great show on Netflix called Lovesick (and interesting ideas to help Maya's dating life).
*
Psoriasis support organisations:
https://www.psoriasis.org
https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk

*
Gemma's favourite online community for help and support (they have separate communities for most chronic diseases) https://www.inspire.com


And there was so so much more!
To vote if you're interested to get the Psoriasis podcast going (or request specific guests!)  head over to her Facebook page and like the post and if you want to keep up to date you can like the page too 🙂 If you want to connect with her further, she tends to hang out on Instagram and Twitter @Gemma_Boak and she'd love to see you there!
Also, just a reminder, it's not too late to join our Facebook group to enjoy daily affirmations and love all through January 🙂
Love, Maya Xx
 





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Subscribe Here]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1653Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:41:55 +0000Action For WellnessSometimes in life you are forced to make a choice- are you going to survive this or are you going to try your best to thrive with this. That's what we're talking about in this interview with Gemma Boak, from www.thisscientistsays.com with you. Gemma...www.thisscientistsays.com with you.
Gemma was diagnosed at six years old with psoriasis and spent her life getting to know her condition, when at age thirty her condition changed, and she had to start all over again. She had a choice to make- and she decided to thrive.
She's started a website and blog all about empowering people suffering with the condition to educate themselves, find support and a sense of community, and take charge of their health and well-being - now that's something we are fully supportive of!
This podcast episode is longer than we usually do because it is absolutely fascinating and we felt we learned so much in this interview! Also, Gemma is such a sweetheart we enjoyed chatting with her too much to cut it off...
Here are a few of the things we discussed in passing 🙂

* A great cookbook called - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking  by Samin Nosrat.
* A great show on Netflix called Lovesick (and interesting ideas to help Maya's dating life).
*
Psoriasis support organisations:
https://www.psoriasis.org
https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk

*
Gemma's favourite online community for help and support (they have separate communities for most chronic diseases) https://www.inspire.com


And there was so so much more!
To vote if you're interested to get the Psoriasis podcast going (or request specific guests!)  head over to her Facebook page and like the post and if you want to keep up to date you can like the page too 🙂 If you want to connect with her further, she tends to hang out on Instagram and Twitter @Gemma_Boak and she'd love to see you there!
Also, just a reminder, it's not too late to join our Facebook group to enjoy daily affirmations and love all through January 🙂
Love, Maya Xx
 





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Subscribe Here]]>4470yesfullAction For WellnessSometimes in life you are forced to make a choice- are you going to survive this or are you going to try your best to thrive with this. That's what we're talking about in this interview with Gemma Boak, from www.thisscientistsays.com with you. Gemma was diagnosed at six years old with psoriasis and spent her life getting to know her condition, when at age thirty her condition changed, and she had to start all over again. She had a choice to make- and she decided to thrive. She's started a website and blog all about empowering people suffering with the condition to educate themselves, find support and a sense of community, and take charge of their health and well-being - now that's something we are fully supportive of! This podcast episode is longer than we usually do because it is absolutely fascinating and we felt we learned so much in this interview! Also, Gemma is such a sweetheart we enjoyed chatting with her too much to cut it off... Here are a few of the things we discussed in passing 🙂 * A great cookbook called - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking  by Samin Nosrat. * A great show on Netflix called Lovesick (and interesting ideas to help Maya's dating life). * Psoriasis support organisations: https://www.psoriasis.org https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk * Gemma's favourite online community for help and support (they have separate communities for most chronic diseases) https://www.inspire.com And there was so so much more! To vote if you're interested to get the Psoriasis podcast going (or request specific guests!)  head over to her Facebook page and like the post and if you want to keep up to date you can like the page too 🙂 If you want to connect with her further, she tends to hang out on Instagram and Twitter @Gemma_Boak and she'd love to see you there! Also, just a reminder, it's not too late to join our Facebook group to enjoy daily affirmations and love all through January 🙂 Love, Maya Xx   Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe HereYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/025-the-simple-joy-of-decluttering
We are constantly in competition to prove ourselves not only as worthy but as the best we can be, and that can become so utterly exhausting we may just burn out. We get bogged down in the details and lose track of the truth: that we're all imperfect beings just trying to do our best.

I know it's something we've brought up before in the podcast, how just getting organised can make a huge difference to our daily lives, but today we've got a real treat for you: this very special episode includes an interview with the lovely Hayley Forster from Simple Joy (www.simplejoy.co.uk).

We talk about with Hayley about how she quit her corporate job as a fragrance designer (which she assured me was nothing like in the book the perfume) to start her own business after her daughter was born, and she went through an incredible life-transforming journey of de-cluttering and self-discovery.

We talk about how decluttering can help you get more than your possessions under control, but also how to turn that process into a journey of self-acceptance and love.

If you want to join Hayley's 30-day decluttering challenge click here.

If you're still not part of the closed Facebook group where we're doing the positive affirmation challenge click here and join in the fun!

And I hope that you enjoyed this episode as much as I did...

Maya Xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1642Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:08:35 +0000Action For WellnessHow many of us feel overwhelmed by life more often than we care to admit? It's all too common to be talking about how stressed and tired we are, and instead of realising that's a sign for us to rethink our actions, we wear it is some kind of badge of...
We are constantly in competition to prove ourselves not only as worthy but as the best we can be, and that can become so utterly exhausting we may just burn out. We get bogged down in the details and lose track of the truth: that we're all imperfect beings just trying to do our best.

I know it's something we've brought up before in the podcast, how just getting organised can make a huge difference to our daily lives, but today we've got a real treat for you: this very special episode includes an interview with the lovely Hayley Forster from Simple Joy (www.simplejoy.co.uk).

We talk about with Hayley about how she quit her corporate job as a fragrance designer (which she assured me was nothing like in the book the perfume) to start her own business after her daughter was born, and she went through an incredible life-transforming journey of de-cluttering and self-discovery.

We talk about how decluttering can help you get more than your possessions under control, but also how to turn that process into a journey of self-acceptance and love.

If you want to join Hayley's 30-day decluttering challenge click here.

If you're still not part of the closed Facebook group where we're doing the positive affirmation challenge click here and join in the fun!

And I hope that you enjoyed this episode as much as I did...

Maya Xx]]>2297yesfullAction For WellnessHow many of us feel overwhelmed by life more often than we care to admit? It's all too common to be talking about how stressed and tired we are, and instead of realising that's a sign for us to rethink our actions, we wear it is some kind of badge of honour. We are constantly in competition to prove ourselves not only as worthy but as the best we can be, and that can become so utterly exhausting we may just burn out. We get bogged down in the details and lose track of the truth: that we're all imperfect beings just trying to do our best. I know it's something we've brought up before in the podcast, how just getting organised can make a huge difference to our daily lives, but today we've got a real treat for you: this very special episode includes an interview with the lovely Hayley Forster from Simple Joy (www.simplejoy.co.uk). We talk about with Hayley about how she quit her corporate job as a fragrance designer (which she assured me was nothing like in the book the perfume) to start her own business after her daughter was born, and she went through an incredible life-transforming journey of de-cluttering and self-discovery. We talk about how decluttering can help you get more than your possessions under control, but also how to turn that process into a journey of self-acceptance and love. If you want to join Hayley's 30-day decluttering challenge click here. If you're still not part of the closed Facebook group where we're doing the positive affirmation challenge click here and join in the fun! And I hope that you enjoyed this episode as much as I did... Maya XxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/024-going-all-inSo often we, unconsciously, set our own limits at a place where we feel comfortable although we can easily break these and go so much further than we had ever imagined!!
What we suggest today, is to literally go all-in. Find what it is we want to focus on and put everything on it. Define a time limit, a realistic approximation of how long achieving our goal should take, during which you will do everything within your power to stay focused, motivated, and headed in the right direction. No excuses!! List your reasons for doing what you’re doing and set yourself a reward for when you reach the goal. Focus on the feeling you will have when you succeed, map out a plan and STICK TO IT!
We can’t wait to see your success!! Comment below and tell us your plan, so we can cheer you on!
 
Nava Xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1637Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:30:13 +0000Action For WellnessToday we’re discussing how we can make the most out of things in our lives, invest more of ourselves into the things we’re doing and pushing up the glass ceiling. So often we, unconsciously, set our own limits at a place where we feel comfortable...So often we, unconsciously, set our own limits at a place where we feel comfortable although we can easily break these and go so much further than we had ever imagined!!
What we suggest today, is to literally go all-in. Find what it is we want to focus on and put everything on it. Define a time limit, a realistic approximation of how long achieving our goal should take, during which you will do everything within your power to stay focused, motivated, and headed in the right direction. No excuses!! List your reasons for doing what you’re doing and set yourself a reward for when you reach the goal. Focus on the feeling you will have when you succeed, map out a plan and STICK TO IT!
We can’t wait to see your success!! Comment below and tell us your plan, so we can cheer you on!
 
Nava Xx]]>1667yesfullAction For WellnessToday we’re discussing how we can make the most out of things in our lives, invest more of ourselves into the things we’re doing and pushing up the glass ceiling. So often we, unconsciously, set our own limits at a place where we feel comfortable although we can easily break these and go so much further than we had ever imagined!! What we suggest today, is to literally go all-in. Find what it is we want to focus on and put everything on it. Define a time limit, a realistic approximation of how long achieving our goal should take, during which you will do everything within your power to stay focused, motivated, and headed in the right direction. No excuses!! List your reasons for doing what you’re doing and set yourself a reward for when you reach the goal. Focus on the feeling you will have when you succeed, map out a plan and STICK TO IT! We can’t wait to see your success!! Comment below and tell us your plan, so we can cheer you on!   Nava XxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/023-positive-affirmationsWe will publish a new positive affirmation every single day in January 2018!
Sign up here and you'll get invited to join our closed Facebook group, in which we will be sharing the daily affirmation, and we will post a new live video every single day, sharing our experiences of this with you!
Together we’re going to make this year absolutely ROCK!
We will go through the process together, everyone will grow and we will have a chance to share our ups and downs – and the importance and value of these affirmations will shine =)
We’re so excited to get this started, tune into today’s episode to hear all about it and exactly how everything’s going to work.
Can’t wait!
Nava xx





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Subscribe Here]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1629Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:00:45 +0000Action For WellnessAre you hoping that 2018 will be the year you finally stick to your goals and make your dreams come true? To get this year started in the best possible way, Maya and I have decided to start a free challenge, with a month of positive affirmations!! We...We will publish a new positive affirmation every single day in January 2018!
Sign up here and you'll get invited to join our closed Facebook group, in which we will be sharing the daily affirmation, and we will post a new live video every single day, sharing our experiences of this with you!
Together we’re going to make this year absolutely ROCK!
We will go through the process together, everyone will grow and we will have a chance to share our ups and downs – and the importance and value of these affirmations will shine =)
We’re so excited to get this started, tune into today’s episode to hear all about it and exactly how everything’s going to work.
Can’t wait!
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Subscribe Here]]>1264yesfullAction For WellnessAre you hoping that 2018 will be the year you finally stick to your goals and make your dreams come true? To get this year started in the best possible way, Maya and I have decided to start a free challenge, with a month of positive affirmations!! We will publish a new positive affirmation every single day in January 2018! Sign up here and you'll get invited to join our closed Facebook group, in which we will be sharing the daily affirmation, and we will post a new live video every single day, sharing our experiences of this with you! Together we’re going to make this year absolutely ROCK! We will go through the process together, everyone will grow and we will have a chance to share our ups and downs – and the importance and value of these affirmations will shine =) We’re so excited to get this started, tune into today’s episode to hear all about it and exactly how everything’s going to work. Can’t wait! Nava xx Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe HereYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/022-having-better-conversationsHowever, Christmas and Hannukah are upon us, which inevitably lead to us spending lots of time with family and food, and while this can be a time of joy, it can also be a very frustrating time filled with badly managed conversations and arguments.
So we thought we would take a moment to discuss the importance of honest real conversations, even about the things you hate talking about, and how to have better ones.
So here are the ground rules we suggest to keep your relationships happy:

* Keep the past in the past. We know it's not easy, but if you focus on now your life will be much simpler.
* Be respectful of other people. They have a right to their opinion, as misguided as you may think it is, they have led a whole life leading them to their conclusions, just as you have, and it's okay.
* Your willingness to listen to different opinions allows you to grow as a human being.
* Notice the way you speak, your tone, your volume and the words you use.
* Remember the people around you love you, and they care even when they don't express themselves well.

Now if you somehow missed our survey (very short, less than 2 minutes to complete) please fill it in, let us know what you think of our podcast, and get the opportunity to win one of three brilliant prizes we'll select random people who filled in the survey to win: 1:1 parenting consultancy with Nava, 1:1 health or life coaching session with Maya, or the most amazing life planner ever (PDF)!
Also, heads up for our followers, next week we'll be announcing our super cool free January Joy challenge of 31 days of positive affirmations!
Each day we'll be offering a new positive affirmation for you to carry with you for the rest of the day and see what good comes of a new mindset for the new year! Sign up here so you can join in on all the fun, after you sign up you'll get an email invitation to join our closed Facebook group where all this will be taking place 🙂 Can't wait to see you there!
PS:
As promised, here are links to some Dan Ariely books, so you can become a fangirl of his too (or at least learn heaps of interesting things and also learn how to make better decisions)

* Predictably Irrational
* The UpSide of Irrationality 
* The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty
* Payoff 

Wishing you happy holidays
and love as always,
Maya Xx
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1621Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:54:03 +0000Action For WellnessAs we said, this podcast idea came after listening to this Ted talk by Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely, who were talking about how groups can make better decisions. It got me thinking that we can only arrive at a group decision if we talk to one...However, Christmas and Hannukah are upon us, which inevitably lead to us spending lots of time with family and food, and while this can be a time of joy, it can also be a very frustrating time filled with badly managed conversations and arguments.
So we thought we would take a moment to discuss the importance of honest real conversations, even about the things you hate talking about, and how to have better ones.
So here are the ground rules we suggest to keep your relationships happy:

* Keep the past in the past. We know it's not easy, but if you focus on now your life will be much simpler.
* Be respectful of other people. They have a right to their opinion, as misguided as you may think it is, they have led a whole life leading them to their conclusions, just as you have, and it's okay.
* Your willingness to listen to different opinions allows you to grow as a human being.
* Notice the way you speak, your tone, your volume and the words you use.
* Remember the people around you love you, and they care even when they don't express themselves well.

Now if you somehow missed our survey (very short, less than 2 minutes to complete) please fill it in, let us know what you think of our podcast, and get the opportunity to win one of three brilliant prizes we'll select random people who filled in the survey to win: 1:1 parenting consultancy with Nava, 1:1 health or life coaching session with Maya, or the most amazing life planner ever (PDF)!
Also, heads up for our followers, next week we'll be announcing our super cool free January Joy challenge of 31 days of positive affirmations!
Each day we'll be offering a new positive affirmation for you to carry with you for the rest of the day and see what good comes of a new mindset for the new year! Sign up here so you can join in on all the fun, after you sign up you'll get an email invitation to join our closed Facebook group where all this will be taking place 🙂 Can't wait to see you there!
PS:
As promised, here are links to some Dan Ariely books, so you can become a fangirl of his too (or at least learn heaps of interesting things and also learn how to make better decisions)

* Predictably Irrational
* The UpSide of Irrationality 
* The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty
* Payoff 

Wishing you happy holidays
and love as always,
Maya Xx
 ]]>1998yesfullAction For WellnessAs we said, this podcast idea came after listening to this Ted talk by Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely, who were talking about how groups can make better decisions. It got me thinking that we can only arrive at a group decision if we talk to one another, something we seem to be doing less and less of. We tend to spend less time having awkward conversations, less time talking to real people in real situations, and more time alone in front of computer screens. However, Christmas and Hannukah are upon us, which inevitably lead to us spending lots of time with family and food, and while this can be a time of joy, it can also be a very frustrating time filled with badly managed conversations and arguments. So we thought we would take a moment to discuss the importance of honest real conversations, even about the things you hate talking about, and how to have better ones. So here are the ground rules we suggest to keep your relationships happy: * Keep the past in the past. We know it's not easy, but if you focus on now your life will be much simpler. * Be respectful of other people. They have a right to their opinion, as misguided as you may think it is, they have led a whole life leading them to their conclusions, just as you have, and it's okay. * Your willingness to listen to different opinions allows you to grow as a human being. * Notice the way you speak, your tone, your volume and the words you use. * Remember the people around you love you, and they care even when they don't express themselves well. Now if you somehow missed our survey (very short, less than 2 minutes to complete) please fill it in, let us know what you think of our podcast, and get the opportunity to win one of three brilliant prizes we'll select random people who filled in the survey to win: 1:1 parenting consultancy with Nava, 1:1 health or life coaching session with Maya, or the most amazing life planner ever (PDF)! Also, heads up for our followers, next week we'll be announcing our super cool free January Joy challenge of 31 days of positive affirmations! Each day we'll be offering a new positive affirmation for you to carry with you for the rest of the day and see what good comes of a new mindset for the new year! Sign up here so you can join in on all the fun, after you sign up you'll get an email invitation to join our closed Facebook group where all this will be taking place 🙂 Can't wait to see you there! PS: As promised, here are links to some Dan Ariely books, so you can become a fangirl of his too (or at least learn heaps of interesting things and also learn how to make better decisions) * Predictably Irrational * The UpSide of Irrationality  * The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty * Payoff  Wishing you happy holidays and love as always, Maya Xx  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/021-learning-from-the-past-yearHave we accomplished what we'd hoped to? What was it that worked and what didn't, how can we use this to our advantage?
In today's episode we review all this and think of techniques for inspiration and for ‘future gazing', as Maya calls it so nicely 🙂
Today we're calling all our listeners to take a moment and reflect on 2017 – and try and think what it is that they would like to achieve in 2018.
We know you can do it! 2018 is going to be FANTASTIC!!
Love,
Nava xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1614Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:00:56 +0000Action For WellnessTowards the end of the year, it's time to stop for a moment and take a look at the year we're about to finish. Have we accomplished what we'd hoped to? What was it that worked and what didn't, how can we use this to our advantage? In today's episode...Have we accomplished what we'd hoped to? What was it that worked and what didn't, how can we use this to our advantage?
In today's episode we review all this and think of techniques for inspiration and for ‘future gazing', as Maya calls it so nicely 🙂
Today we're calling all our listeners to take a moment and reflect on 2017 – and try and think what it is that they would like to achieve in 2018.
We know you can do it! 2018 is going to be FANTASTIC!!
Love,
Nava xx]]>2163yesfullAction For WellnessTowards the end of the year, it's time to stop for a moment and take a look at the year we're about to finish. Have we accomplished what we'd hoped to? What was it that worked and what didn't, how can we use this to our advantage? In today's episode we review all this and think of techniques for inspiration and for ‘future gazing', as Maya calls it so nicely 🙂 Today we're calling all our listeners to take a moment and reflect on 2017 – and try and think what it is that they would like to achieve in 2018. We know you can do it! 2018 is going to be FANTASTIC!! Love, Nava xxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/020-eidetic-imageryHave you ever heard about eidetic imagery? We hadn't until very recently, so we thought rather than trying to explain it ourselves, on this very special episode, we interview the fabulous Wendy Yellen who talks to us about how to transform your life using this incredible tool.
Wendy has been working as a transformation acceleration expert for almost 40 years and is honoured to be named one of the International Top THREE Transformational Experts in her field.
She started out on a fairly traditional path, graduating from Brandeis University and receiving her Master’s in Social Work from Smith College. She opened a private practice which was very successful, but where she didn't feel she was doing the work she was meant to be doing.
She took the brave decision, and decided to leave her practice and began searching for what she was missing. After studying many different techniques, she found her calling in eidetics.
Eidetics is easier to experience than to explain, don't worry- Wendy does take us through this journey in the episode! But here's what we can say: an eidetic image is a type of vivid mental image, not necessarily derived from an actual event or memory, which is used as a vision, as a source of new thought and feeling.
Eidetics allows us access to what's beneath the surface. It allows us to live our life fully, by going beyond the obvious and the rationalisation of our experiences. If you're still wondering - you'll just have to listen to the episode and go the process!
We know you're going to learn so much from this experience, we certainly did!
If you want to learn more about Wendy, please visit her website! If you'd like to experience the process of Eidetics yourself do it here!
Wendy Yellen
Love as always,
Maya Xx
 
 





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Subscribe Here]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1605Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:38:46 +0000Action For WellnessWe spend a lot of time on this podcast discussing ways to transform your life, ways to break free from whatever shackles may be holding you back, and how to really create what you truly desire. That's why we're particularly excited about this episode....Have you ever heard about eidetic imagery? We hadn't until very recently, so we thought rather than trying to explain it ourselves, on this very special episode, we interview the fabulous Wendy Yellen who talks to us about how to transform your life using this incredible tool.
Wendy has been working as a transformation acceleration expert for almost 40 years and is honoured to be named one of the International Top THREE Transformational Experts in her field.
She started out on a fairly traditional path, graduating from Brandeis University and receiving her Master’s in Social Work from Smith College. She opened a private practice which was very successful, but where she didn't feel she was doing the work she was meant to be doing.
She took the brave decision, and decided to leave her practice and began searching for what she was missing. After studying many different techniques, she found her calling in eidetics.
Eidetics is easier to experience than to explain, don't worry- Wendy does take us through this journey in the episode! But here's what we can say: an eidetic image is a type of vivid mental image, not necessarily derived from an actual event or memory, which is used as a vision, as a source of new thought and feeling.
Eidetics allows us access to what's beneath the surface. It allows us to live our life fully, by going beyond the obvious and the rationalisation of our experiences. If you're still wondering - you'll just have to listen to the episode and go the process!
We know you're going to learn so much from this experience, we certainly did!
If you want to learn more about Wendy, please visit her website! If you'd like to experience the process of Eidetics yourself do it here!
Wendy Yellen
Love as always,
Maya Xx
 
 





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Subscribe Here]]>3349yesfullAction For WellnessWe spend a lot of time on this podcast discussing ways to transform your life, ways to break free from whatever shackles may be holding you back, and how to really create what you truly desire. That's why we're particularly excited about this episode. Have you ever heard about eidetic imagery? We hadn't until very recently, so we thought rather than trying to explain it ourselves, on this very special episode, we interview the fabulous Wendy Yellen who talks to us about how to transform your life using this incredible tool. Wendy has been working as a transformation acceleration expert for almost 40 years and is honoured to be named one of the International Top THREE Transformational Experts in her field. She started out on a fairly traditional path, graduating from Brandeis University and receiving her Master’s in Social Work from Smith College. She opened a private practice which was very successful, but where she didn't feel she was doing the work she was meant to be doing. She took the brave decision, and decided to leave her practice and began searching for what she was missing. After studying many different techniques, she found her calling in eidetics. Eidetics is easier to experience than to explain, don't worry- Wendy does take us through this journey in the episode! But here's what we can say: an eidetic image is a type of vivid mental image, not necessarily derived from an actual event or memory, which is used as a vision, as a source of new thought and feeling. Eidetics allows us access to what's beneath the surface. It allows us to live our life fully, by going beyond the obvious and the rationalisation of our experiences. If you're still wondering - you'll just have to listen to the episode and go the process! We know you're going to learn so much from this experience, we certainly did! If you want to learn more about Wendy, please visit her website! If you'd like to experience the process of Eidetics yourself do it here! Wendy Yellen Love as always, Maya Xx     Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe HereYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/019-creating-goals-and-expectations-thatWell, we've all encountered both goals. When I started out my Master's degree I was terrified and was experiencing a whole heap of "I'm not good enough" type emotions. Truth is though, that once I decided to take it term by term, course by course, and to allow for myself to not be perfect, life became much easier.
The first thing is that you need to set three levels of goals for yourself: your bare minimum goal, the goal you'll be happy with, and the goal that's not so scary it has you back out of the whole thing but that is just scary enough it gives you butterflies when you think of it.
Here's an example from my life...
My goal is: Completing an MSc.
My bare minimum goal: Completing it, but scraping by.
My super scary hard to believe I can do it goal: being awarded my degree with distinction.
If I had set out saying to myself: Maya, if you don't get a Master's degree with a grade of 90% or higher, I assure you I wouldn't have survived the first term. Now, I'm much too much of a perfectionist to allow myself to be at the bottom of the barrel, but will I be happy to receive a Master's degree with merit? HELL YES! Will it be everything I hoped and dreamed of? No.
Three years ago I wouldn't have thought I was capable of any of the things I've achieved since. We change, we grow. We need to embrace and allow ourselves to be proud of all that we learn, achieve, and all the growth we make.
Set yourself goals that make you dream bigger, reach further and do better than you thought you could, but that excite and ignite you too! That you can see that given time and effort are achievable, and you know you can get there - even if you don't YET know how.
We believe in you!
Maya Xx
P.S
Here's Lily 🙂






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Subscribe Here]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1528Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:37:00 +0000Action For WellnessWe all know that goal setting is important, but how can we set goals that motivate us instead of sending chills down our spine and making us feel unworthy? Well, we've all encountered both goals. When I started out my Master's degree I was terrified...Well, we've all encountered both goals. When I started out my Master's degree I was terrified and was experiencing a whole heap of "I'm not good enough" type emotions. Truth is though, that once I decided to take it term by term, course by course, and to allow for myself to not be perfect, life became much easier.
The first thing is that you need to set three levels of goals for yourself: your bare minimum goal, the goal you'll be happy with, and the goal that's not so scary it has you back out of the whole thing but that is just scary enough it gives you butterflies when you think of it.
Here's an example from my life...
My goal is: Completing an MSc.
My bare minimum goal: Completing it, but scraping by.
My super scary hard to believe I can do it goal: being awarded my degree with distinction.
If I had set out saying to myself: Maya, if you don't get a Master's degree with a grade of 90% or higher, I assure you I wouldn't have survived the first term. Now, I'm much too much of a perfectionist to allow myself to be at the bottom of the barrel, but will I be happy to receive a Master's degree with merit? HELL YES! Will it be everything I hoped and dreamed of? No.
Three years ago I wouldn't have thought I was capable of any of the things I've achieved since. We change, we grow. We need to embrace and allow ourselves to be proud of all that we learn, achieve, and all the growth we make.
Set yourself goals that make you dream bigger, reach further and do better than you thought you could, but that excite and ignite you too! That you can see that given time and effort are achievable, and you know you can get there - even if you don't YET know how.
We believe in you!
Maya Xx
P.S
Here's Lily 🙂






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Subscribe Here]]>1019yesfullAction For WellnessWe all know that goal setting is important, but how can we set goals that motivate us instead of sending chills down our spine and making us feel unworthy? Well, we've all encountered both goals. When I started out my Master's degree I was terrified and was experiencing a whole heap of "I'm not good enough" type emotions. Truth is though, that once I decided to take it term by term, course by course, and to allow for myself to not be perfect, life became much easier. The first thing is that you need to set three levels of goals for yourself: your bare minimum goal, the goal you'll be happy with, and the goal that's not so scary it has you back out of the whole thing but that is just scary enough it gives you butterflies when you think of it. Here's an example from my life... My goal is: Completing an MSc. My bare minimum goal: Completing it, but scraping by. My super scary hard to believe I can do it goal: being awarded my degree with distinction. If I had set out saying to myself: Maya, if you don't get a Master's degree with a grade of 90% or higher, I assure you I wouldn't have survived the first term. Now, I'm much too much of a perfectionist to allow myself to be at the bottom of the barrel, but will I be happy to receive a Master's degree with merit? HELL YES! Will it be everything I hoped and dreamed of? No. Three years ago I wouldn't have thought I was capable of any of the things I've achieved since. We change, we grow. We need to embrace and allow ourselves to be proud of all that we learn, achieve, and all the growth we make. Set yourself goals that make you dream bigger, reach further and do better than you thought you could, but that excite and ignite you too! That you can see that given time and effort are achievable, and you know you can get there - even if you don't YET know how. We believe in you! Maya Xx P.S Here's Lily 🙂 Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe HereYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/018-gratitudeIn today's episode, we discuss how impactful it can be to stop and give thanks for ALL the things in our lives, whether they feel good or not!]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1502Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:07:56 +0000Action For WellnessSo what does it mean to give thanks for what we have? How does being appreciative make things change? What is it in our mindset that can be so easily changed and have such a huge impact on our lives? In today's episode, we discuss how impactful it can...In today's episode, we discuss how impactful it can be to stop and give thanks for ALL the things in our lives, whether they feel good or not!]]>1614yesfullAction For WellnessSo what does it mean to give thanks for what we have? How does being appreciative make things change? What is it in our mindset that can be so easily changed and have such a huge impact on our lives? In today's episode, we discuss how impactful it can be to stop and give thanks for ALL the things in our lives, whether they feel good or not!Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/017-living-the-dreamWe decided we had to interview Jamie because he is one of the few people we know who actually, literally, never says never. Ever since he was a child, Jamie has always managed to make the absolute most of every moment – he seems to enjoy life to the fullest, even when things go wrong, and is constantly faced with exciting, interesting and outright weird situations that really don’t happen to most people every day (and for some, even ever).
In this interview we try to understand how does this happen, and what’s so special about his outlook on life – and believe me, it’s fascinating. Jamie tells us about just a few of his adventures and they are absolutely fantastic!
Just going to add two photos here, the one Jamie was talking about of him in the hospital and one of the spider Maya encountered this week.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one, let us know!
Nava xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1492Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:36:40 +0000Action For WellnessToday we interview Jamie Michaels, author (Canoe Boys, Christie Pits – click the links to back the project today!!), cage-fighter and helicopter firefighter, located in Winnipeg Canada and who also happens to be our cousin 😊 We decided we had to...We decided we had to interview Jamie because he is one of the few people we know who actually, literally, never says never. Ever since he was a child, Jamie has always managed to make the absolute most of every moment – he seems to enjoy life to the fullest, even when things go wrong, and is constantly faced with exciting, interesting and outright weird situations that really don’t happen to most people every day (and for some, even ever).
In this interview we try to understand how does this happen, and what’s so special about his outlook on life – and believe me, it’s fascinating. Jamie tells us about just a few of his adventures and they are absolutely fantastic!
Just going to add two photos here, the one Jamie was talking about of him in the hospital and one of the spider Maya encountered this week.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one, let us know!
Nava xx]]>1668yesfullAction For WellnessToday we interview Jamie Michaels, author (Canoe Boys, Christie Pits – click the links to back the project today!!), cage-fighter and helicopter firefighter, located in Winnipeg Canada and who also happens to be our cousin 😊 We decided we had to interview Jamie because he is one of the few people we know who actually, literally, never says never. Ever since he was a child, Jamie has always managed to make the absolute most of every moment – he seems to enjoy life to the fullest, even when things go wrong, and is constantly faced with exciting, interesting and outright weird situations that really don’t happen to most people every day (and for some, even ever). In this interview we try to understand how does this happen, and what’s so special about his outlook on life – and believe me, it’s fascinating. Jamie tells us about just a few of his adventures and they are absolutely fantastic! Just going to add two photos here, the one Jamie was talking about of him in the hospital and one of the spider Maya encountered this week. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one, let us know! Nava xxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/episode-016-preparing-yourself-for-winteListen to hear our advice on how you can easily arrange for supper for both yourself and your children, as well as ‘lift’ the air in the house and make the atmosphere lighter and less tired.
We have some good advice to help you get through winter in good health and with a smile (even if you absolutely hate winter, like Nava)!
Also, read our blogs on complementary subjects – Nava’s about helping your children adjust to daylight saving, and Maya’s about preparing for winter from a more technical perspective – we'd be more than happy to get your feedback, and your own ideas so don't be shy to comment on the blogs and on the podcast!
Have a great winter! Xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1482Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:52:38 +0000Action For WellnessPreparing yourself for winter – making sure that now the days are shorter and you’re getting tired earlier, you’re still actually making sure that you are eating properly, that you’re doing what you can to avoid the winter blues (well, some of us may...Listen to hear our advice on how you can easily arrange for supper for both yourself and your children, as well as ‘lift’ the air in the house and make the atmosphere lighter and less tired.
We have some good advice to help you get through winter in good health and with a smile (even if you absolutely hate winter, like Nava)!
Also, read our blogs on complementary subjects – Nava’s about helping your children adjust to daylight saving, and Maya’s about preparing for winter from a more technical perspective – we'd be more than happy to get your feedback, and your own ideas so don't be shy to comment on the blogs and on the podcast!
Have a great winter! Xx]]>1422yesfullAction For WellnessPreparing yourself for winter – making sure that now the days are shorter and you’re getting tired earlier, you’re still actually making sure that you are eating properly, that you’re doing what you can to avoid the winter blues (well, some of us may think that’s not really possible- but at least make it more bearable!). Listen to hear our advice on how you can easily arrange for supper for both yourself and your children, as well as ‘lift’ the air in the house and make the atmosphere lighter and less tired. We have some good advice to help you get through winter in good health and with a smile (even if you absolutely hate winter, like Nava)! Also, read our blogs on complementary subjects – Nava’s about helping your children adjust to daylight saving, and Maya’s about preparing for winter from a more technical perspective – we'd be more than happy to get your feedback, and your own ideas so don't be shy to comment on the blogs and on the podcast! Have a great winter! XxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/015-conflict-resolutionIn this episode we will discuss different techniques and ways of dealing with conflicts – although we may not be able to resolve or stop all conflict (not quite world peace yet (: ), but will certainly help you handle and try to diffuse the situation.
One of the methods we discuss is mirroring- try to write down what annoys you about a specific situation with someone close. Then, go back and change the name in the sentence – replace their name with yours… How does that feel? Not fabulous, I know. But, as we discussed before, our perception of reality is a reflection of our inner world and so we are often most annoyed by things we see in others that remind us of ourselves… What will happen when we do this, is we will often see that the role we're playing in this argument is bigger than we think.
With this in mind, it will probably be a little easier to start a conversation with the person we're in conflict with from a more empathetic place – and will probably make the whole conversation easier and maybe less charged.
Another method, is to try and break down the situation. Try to understand what just happened, what was the problem here, and what could have been done differently?
Listen to the podcast, let us know what you think and if this helped you in working through any of your conflicts!!
Hope you enjoy it,
Nava xx
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1459Sun, 15 Oct 2017 07:19:07 +0000Action For WellnessWe all come across different types and scales of conflicts, on a daily basis. In this episode we will discuss different techniques and ways of dealing with conflicts – although we may not be able to resolve or stop all conflict (not quite world peace...In this episode we will discuss different techniques and ways of dealing with conflicts – although we may not be able to resolve or stop all conflict (not quite world peace yet (: ), but will certainly help you handle and try to diffuse the situation.
One of the methods we discuss is mirroring- try to write down what annoys you about a specific situation with someone close. Then, go back and change the name in the sentence – replace their name with yours… How does that feel? Not fabulous, I know. But, as we discussed before, our perception of reality is a reflection of our inner world and so we are often most annoyed by things we see in others that remind us of ourselves… What will happen when we do this, is we will often see that the role we're playing in this argument is bigger than we think.
With this in mind, it will probably be a little easier to start a conversation with the person we're in conflict with from a more empathetic place – and will probably make the whole conversation easier and maybe less charged.
Another method, is to try and break down the situation. Try to understand what just happened, what was the problem here, and what could have been done differently?
Listen to the podcast, let us know what you think and if this helped you in working through any of your conflicts!!
Hope you enjoy it,
Nava xx
 ]]>2101yesfullAction For WellnessWe all come across different types and scales of conflicts, on a daily basis. In this episode we will discuss different techniques and ways of dealing with conflicts – although we may not be able to resolve or stop all conflict (not quite world peace yet (: ), but will certainly help you handle and try to diffuse the situation. One of the methods we discuss is mirroring- try to write down what annoys you about a specific situation with someone close. Then, go back and change the name in the sentence – replace their name with yours… How does that feel? Not fabulous, I know. But, as we discussed before, our perception of reality is a reflection of our inner world and so we are often most annoyed by things we see in others that remind us of ourselves… What will happen when we do this, is we will often see that the role we're playing in this argument is bigger than we think. With this in mind, it will probably be a little easier to start a conversation with the person we're in conflict with from a more empathetic place – and will probably make the whole conversation easier and maybe less charged. Another method, is to try and break down the situation. Try to understand what just happened, what was the problem here, and what could have been done differently? Listen to the podcast, let us know what you think and if this helped you in working through any of your conflicts!! Hope you enjoy it, Nava xx  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/014-getting-unstuckWe all meet times when we feel the burden is too much to carry, no matter which way we look all we see are closed doors.
That's what we're talking about in this episode: getting up and dusting yourself off.
It can be feeling trapped in a job, a relationship or a situation you don't want to be in any longer but there's no easy way out, or it can be something completely different that triggers this emotion in you.
We all know there are situations in which you just want to curl up in a foetal position and cry. It happens to the best of us.
What do you do after that, is what ultimately defines who you are, and what you're going to become.
Admit you're stuck, ask for help or advice, try looking at the situation from different perspectives and remind yourself of all the great things still happening in your life, and then you can make the choice to not give up.
Remind yourself, or ask someone who loves you to remind you of how strong you are. You're not alone, and things will look up, even if you don't see quite how just yet.
We hope this episode offers you some reminders of things you can do, choices you can make, and lights you can turn on.
Maya Xx
 
 
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1455Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:57:55 +0000Action For WellnessI think we all know the horrible feeling we get every once in a while, the feeling of just being stuck. We all meet times when we feel the burden is too much to carry, no matter which way we look all we see are closed doors. That's what we're talking...We all meet times when we feel the burden is too much to carry, no matter which way we look all we see are closed doors.
That's what we're talking about in this episode: getting up and dusting yourself off.
It can be feeling trapped in a job, a relationship or a situation you don't want to be in any longer but there's no easy way out, or it can be something completely different that triggers this emotion in you.
We all know there are situations in which you just want to curl up in a foetal position and cry. It happens to the best of us.
What do you do after that, is what ultimately defines who you are, and what you're going to become.
Admit you're stuck, ask for help or advice, try looking at the situation from different perspectives and remind yourself of all the great things still happening in your life, and then you can make the choice to not give up.
Remind yourself, or ask someone who loves you to remind you of how strong you are. You're not alone, and things will look up, even if you don't see quite how just yet.
We hope this episode offers you some reminders of things you can do, choices you can make, and lights you can turn on.
Maya Xx
 
 
 ]]>1838yesfullAction For WellnessI think we all know the horrible feeling we get every once in a while, the feeling of just being stuck. We all meet times when we feel the burden is too much to carry, no matter which way we look all we see are closed doors. That's what we're talking about in this episode: getting up and dusting yourself off. It can be feeling trapped in a job, a relationship or a situation you don't want to be in any longer but there's no easy way out, or it can be something completely different that triggers this emotion in you. We all know there are situations in which you just want to curl up in a foetal position and cry. It happens to the best of us. What do you do after that, is what ultimately defines who you are, and what you're going to become. Admit you're stuck, ask for help or advice, try looking at the situation from different perspectives and remind yourself of all the great things still happening in your life, and then you can make the choice to not give up. Remind yourself, or ask someone who loves you to remind you of how strong you are. You're not alone, and things will look up, even if you don't see quite how just yet. We hope this episode offers you some reminders of things you can do, choices you can make, and lights you can turn on. Maya Xx      Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/013-out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-newIt's too easy to get bogged down by possessions! Be it the pile of unread magazines (you still intend to read someday, when you get the time!), the clothes that no longer fit (but still might, right?) or in my case, piles and piles of books I've read and probably won't read again.
Challenging yourself not to wait until spring cleaning to get rid of some of the clutter in our lives is actually a great way to lift our spirits, and allow new energy into our home and our lives.
The best way to do it is to pick one drawer, cupboard or pile. Go through what you see and ask yourself honestly: do I want or need this? If the answer is no then the following questions to consider are:

* Do I know somebody who would enjoy this more?
* Can I donate this to someone who needs it?
* Which is the appropriate recycling bin for this?

When we learn to let go of our physical baggage, somewhere along the process we let go of some of our emotional baggage, and we start feeling better.
So If you haven't yet made plans for the weekend, that's what we reckon you should be doing!
Maya Xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1452Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:08:35 +0000Action For WellnessEvery once in a while, having a good clean up is the best thing to uplift your spirit. Sometimes, out possessions can weigh us down like long to-do lists that never get done. It's too easy to get bogged down by possessions! Be it the pile of unread...It's too easy to get bogged down by possessions! Be it the pile of unread magazines (you still intend to read someday, when you get the time!), the clothes that no longer fit (but still might, right?) or in my case, piles and piles of books I've read and probably won't read again.
Challenging yourself not to wait until spring cleaning to get rid of some of the clutter in our lives is actually a great way to lift our spirits, and allow new energy into our home and our lives.
The best way to do it is to pick one drawer, cupboard or pile. Go through what you see and ask yourself honestly: do I want or need this? If the answer is no then the following questions to consider are:

* Do I know somebody who would enjoy this more?
* Can I donate this to someone who needs it?
* Which is the appropriate recycling bin for this?

When we learn to let go of our physical baggage, somewhere along the process we let go of some of our emotional baggage, and we start feeling better.
So If you haven't yet made plans for the weekend, that's what we reckon you should be doing!
Maya Xx]]>1808yesfullAction For WellnessEvery once in a while, having a good clean up is the best thing to uplift your spirit. Sometimes, out possessions can weigh us down like long to-do lists that never get done. It's too easy to get bogged down by possessions! Be it the pile of unread magazines (you still intend to read someday, when you get the time!), the clothes that no longer fit (but still might, right?) or in my case, piles and piles of books I've read and probably won't read again. Challenging yourself not to wait until spring cleaning to get rid of some of the clutter in our lives is actually a great way to lift our spirits, and allow new energy into our home and our lives. The best way to do it is to pick one drawer, cupboard or pile. Go through what you see and ask yourself honestly: do I want or need this? If the answer is no then the following questions to consider are: * Do I know somebody who would enjoy this more? * Can I donate this to someone who needs it? * Which is the appropriate recycling bin for this? When we learn to let go of our physical baggage, somewhere along the process we let go of some of our emotional baggage, and we start feeling better. So If you haven't yet made plans for the weekend, that's what we reckon you should be doing! Maya XxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/rolling-with-the-punches-or-how-to-embraToday we discuss rolling with the punches and finding joy regardless of the outcome.
We all have daily irritations of things not working out quite the way we wanted them too, but we're talking about the big things, the ones that knock you off your course and make you question your existence.
We're talking about the earth collapsing from under you. Well, metaphorically anyway. I don't think we can help the literal earth collapses. But we all know no matter how hard we try, not everything in life is up to us.
Sometimes we must rely on others, and not too often, they will fail us. So here's our advice for picking yourself up again:

* Allow yourself to mourn your loss (whatever it was). Feel all the emotions that come from your loss, and process them. I started speaking on the podcast about this, but you might be interested in catching this interview, where Robert Webb discusses his book "How not to be a boy" and talks a lot more about gender issues in expressing emotions.
* Try imagining your situation as though it weren't happening to you, but to someone else and try to give yourself the advice you'd give them. Here's the clip from My Mad Fat Diary I was talking about. Well, it's not the exact one as I couldn't find it, but it's the same scene.
* Make a list of all the good things to come out of this situation. Seriously. All the potential possibilities, all the lessons you learned, all the experience gained. You're doing this to remember that you're always learning, growing and even though things didn't turn out the way you wanted them too, everything is still okay in the grand scheme of things.
* Remember that failing at something does not make you a failure.

We can't wait to see you all over on our Facebook page, joining us for the facebook live we'll be hosting next week!
Love, Maya Xx
 
 
 
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1445Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:27:12 +0000Action For WellnessLast week we discussed planning… but what happens when you've done all the planning and still don't get the outcome you were hoping for? Today we discuss rolling with the punches and finding joy regardless of the outcome. We all have daily irritations...Today we discuss rolling with the punches and finding joy regardless of the outcome.
We all have daily irritations of things not working out quite the way we wanted them too, but we're talking about the big things, the ones that knock you off your course and make you question your existence.
We're talking about the earth collapsing from under you. Well, metaphorically anyway. I don't think we can help the literal earth collapses. But we all know no matter how hard we try, not everything in life is up to us.
Sometimes we must rely on others, and not too often, they will fail us. So here's our advice for picking yourself up again:

* Allow yourself to mourn your loss (whatever it was). Feel all the emotions that come from your loss, and process them. I started speaking on the podcast about this, but you might be interested in catching this interview, where Robert Webb discusses his book "How not to be a boy" and talks a lot more about gender issues in expressing emotions.
* Try imagining your situation as though it weren't happening to you, but to someone else and try to give yourself the advice you'd give them. Here's the clip from My Mad Fat Diary I was talking about. Well, it's not the exact one as I couldn't find it, but it's the same scene.
* Make a list of all the good things to come out of this situation. Seriously. All the potential possibilities, all the lessons you learned, all the experience gained. You're doing this to remember that you're always learning, growing and even though things didn't turn out the way you wanted them too, everything is still okay in the grand scheme of things.
* Remember that failing at something does not make you a failure.

We can't wait to see you all over on our Facebook page, joining us for the facebook live we'll be hosting next week!
Love, Maya Xx
 
 
 
 ]]>1448yesfullAction For WellnessLast week we discussed planning… but what happens when you've done all the planning and still don't get the outcome you were hoping for? Today we discuss rolling with the punches and finding joy regardless of the outcome. We all have daily irritations of things not working out quite the way we wanted them too, but we're talking about the big things, the ones that knock you off your course and make you question your existence. We're talking about the earth collapsing from under you. Well, metaphorically anyway. I don't think we can help the literal earth collapses. But we all know no matter how hard we try, not everything in life is up to us. Sometimes we must rely on others, and not too often, they will fail us. So here's our advice for picking yourself up again: * Allow yourself to mourn your loss (whatever it was). Feel all the emotions that come from your loss, and process them. I started speaking on the podcast about this, but you might be interested in catching this interview, where Robert Webb discusses his book "How not to be a boy" and talks a lot more about gender issues in expressing emotions. * Try imagining your situation as though it weren't happening to you, but to someone else and try to give yourself the advice you'd give them. Here's the clip from My Mad Fat Diary I was talking about. Well, it's not the exact one as I couldn't find it, but it's the same scene. * Make a list of all the good things to come out of this situation. Seriously. All the potential possibilities, all the lessons you learned, all the experience gained. You're doing this to remember that you're always learning, growing and even though things didn't turn out the way you wanted them too, everything is still okay in the grand scheme of things. * Remember that failing at something does not make you a failure. We can't wait to see you all over on our Facebook page, joining us for the facebook live we'll be hosting next week! Love, Maya Xx        Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/011-organising-your-life-as-a-key-to-insWhy should you get organised and what does "getting organised" even mean?
What we've come to understand is, that if you don't have order in your days, you don't have order in your weeks and months, and that means you're likely unable to ensure you're prioritising the things that actually matter to you- like your goals and aspirations.
It's so easy to get caught up in remembering what time each child needs to be picked up and what shopping needs to get done,  when the last time you changed the sheets was and what project you need to keep on top of at work, that you don't make time to do the things you love, or move towards advancing your larger dreams in life.
Each person has a different way of remembering things, a different way of organising themselves. As ever, there's not one way to rule them all, but we certainly do encourage you to find a system that works for you- be it using your memory,  online programmes like Evernote or Trello, using your google/apple/outlook calendars, or using a planner or an organising system like Maya has started using.
Once you're able to sit down and arrange your day and your week, it's time to change your perspective, zoom out so to speak,  and think about your life, your goals, your desires and make sure you're making room for them!
Really take the time to think about what it is you would like to see more of in your life, and plan ways in which to make it happen!
Saying things like: I want to experience more love in my life, well that's great and we really hope you can, but if you don't take that and turn it into an actionable plan, it's not going to happen.
How to turn that into an actionable plan? Well, for each person it will look different, but here are a few ideas: call a close family member once a day, make plans to meet friends at least once a week, schedule weekly time for a date night, once a month get your partner a small surprise you know they'll love (like chocolate, a poem or tickets to a film with their favourite actors).
If you decide to make love a priority in your life there are a thousand ways in which you can make that a reality, but unless you A. realise that's what you want and B. work towards getting it, you're likely to stay in the routine of your 9-5, bathe the kids and Netflix till you fall asleep on the couch, without giving it a second thought.
In today's episode, we discuss all of the above, as well as a few random things:

* Recommending a great book: Kneller's Happy Campers, by Etgar Keret. We talked about the book (I called it by a different name though…) and movie wrist slitters- you can watch the trailer here.  I mean, it was more a description of the abyss into which Maya's stuff disappears into than a book recommendation, but read the book. It's a great book. Also, if you don't you'll never get what I was saying about the hole in the bottom of the car.
* The horror film Nava brought up (yes, I googled this too for your pleasure) is in fact NOT the passenger as she had thought, but closer to my guess (a day that should go down in history- my memory beating Nava's!) of Final Destination. If you're into watching horror thrillers, and somehow missed this when it came out 20 years ago, you can give it a go. To be honest though, it's  not my thing, I'd choose a happy-clappy film over this any day.
* Here's the Pinterest board we created full of inspiring ideas on how to plan to make life easier!
* The book I'm reading now is The Yogi Code: Seven ...]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1435Thu, 07 Sep 2017 08:40:14 +0000Action For WellnessWhat has organisation got to do with inspiration? Why should you get organised and what does "getting organised" even mean? What we've come to understand is, that if you don't have order in your days, you don't have order in your weeks and months, and...Why should you get organised and what does "getting organised" even mean?
What we've come to understand is, that if you don't have order in your days, you don't have order in your weeks and months, and that means you're likely unable to ensure you're prioritising the things that actually matter to you- like your goals and aspirations.
It's so easy to get caught up in remembering what time each child needs to be picked up and what shopping needs to get done,  when the last time you changed the sheets was and what project you need to keep on top of at work, that you don't make time to do the things you love, or move towards advancing your larger dreams in life.
Each person has a different way of remembering things, a different way of organising themselves. As ever, there's not one way to rule them all, but we certainly do encourage you to find a system that works for you- be it using your memory,  online programmes like Evernote or Trello, using your google/apple/outlook calendars, or using a planner or an organising system like Maya has started using.
Once you're able to sit down and arrange your day and your week, it's time to change your perspective, zoom out so to speak,  and think about your life, your goals, your desires and make sure you're making room for them!
Really take the time to think about what it is you would like to see more of in your life, and plan ways in which to make it happen!
Saying things like: I want to experience more love in my life, well that's great and we really hope you can, but if you don't take that and turn it into an actionable plan, it's not going to happen.
How to turn that into an actionable plan? Well, for each person it will look different, but here are a few ideas: call a close family member once a day, make plans to meet friends at least once a week, schedule weekly time for a date night, once a month get your partner a small surprise you know they'll love (like chocolate, a poem or tickets to a film with their favourite actors).
If you decide to make love a priority in your life there are a thousand ways in which you can make that a reality, but unless you A. realise that's what you want and B. work towards getting it, you're likely to stay in the routine of your 9-5, bathe the kids and Netflix till you fall asleep on the couch, without giving it a second thought.
In today's episode, we discuss all of the above, as well as a few random things:

* Recommending a great book: Kneller's Happy Campers, by Etgar Keret. We talked about the book (I called it by a different name though…) and movie wrist slitters- you can watch the trailer here.  I mean, it was more a description of the abyss into which Maya's stuff disappears into than a book recommendation, but read the book. It's a great book. Also, if you don't you'll never get what I was saying about the hole in the bottom of the car.
* The horror film Nava brought up (yes, I googled this too for your pleasure) is in fact NOT the passenger as she had thought, but closer to my guess (a day that should go down in history- my memory beating Nava's!) of Final Destination. If you're into watching horror thrillers, and somehow missed this when it came out 20 years ago, you can give it a go. To be honest though, it's  not my thing, I'd choose a happy-clappy film over this any day.
* Here's the Pinterest board we created full of inspiring ideas on how to plan to make life easier!
* The book I'm reading now is The Yogi Code: Seven ...]]>1866yesfullAction For WellnessWhat has organisation got to do with inspiration? Why should you get organised and what does "getting organised" even mean? What we've come to understand is, that if you don't have order in your days, you don't have order in your weeks and months, and that means you're likely unable to ensure you're prioritising the things that actually matter to you- like your goals and aspirations. It's so easy to get caught up in remembering what time each child needs to be picked up and what shopping needs to get done,  when the last time you changed the sheets was and what project you need to keep on top of at work, that you don't make time to do the things you love, or move towards advancing your larger dreams in life. Each person has a different way of remembering things, a different way of organising themselves. As ever, there's not one way to rule them all, but we certainly do encourage you to find a system that works for you- be it using your memory,  online programmes like Evernote or Trello, using your google/apple/outlook calendars, or using a planner or an organising system like Maya has started using. Once you're able to sit down and arrange your day and your week, it's time to change your perspective, zoom out so to speak,  and think about your life, your goals, your desires and make sure you're making room for them! Really take the time to think about what it is you would like to see more of in your life, and plan ways in which to make it happen! Saying things like: I want to experience more love in my life, well that's great and we really hope you can, but if you don't take that and turn it into an actionable plan, it's not going to happen. How to turn that into an actionable plan? Well, for each person it will look different, but here are a few ideas: call a close family member once a day, make plans to meet friends at least once a week, schedule weekly time for a date night, once a month get your partner a small surprise you know they'll love (like chocolate, a poem or tickets to a film with their favourite actors). If you decide to make love a priority in your life there are a thousand ways in which you can make that a reality, but unless you A. realise that's what you want and B. work towards getting it, you're likely to stay in the routine of your 9-5, bathe the kids and Netflix till you fall asleep on the couch, without giving it a second thought. In today's episode, we discuss all of the above, as well as a few random things: * Recommending a great book: Kneller's Happy Campers, by Etgar Keret. We talked about the book (I called it by a different name though…) and movie wrist slitters- you can watch the trailer here.  I mean, it was more a description of the abyss into which Maya's stuff disappears into than a book recommendation, but read the book. It's a great book. Also, if you don't you'll never get what I was saying about the hole in the bottom of the car. * The horror film Nava brought up (yes, I googled this too for your pleasure) is in fact NOT the passenger as she had thought, but closer to my guess (a day that should go down in history- my memory beating Nava's!) of Final Destination. If you're into watching horror thrillers, and somehow missed this when it came out 20 years ago, you can give it a go. To be honest though, it's  not my thing, I'd choose a happy-clappy film over this any day. * Here's the Pinterest board we created full of inspiring ideas on how to plan to make life easier! * The book I'm reading now is The Yogi Code: Seven ...Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/010-end-of-the-summer-holidaysWhat are the things we should be thinking of in advance? Is it possible to get through this with ease and grace?
We reckon it's possible!

* Think about all the different aspects of your life that are about to require re-adjusting (sleeping and waking time, breakfast preparation, packed lunches, managing expectations…)
* Create a plan that can help you ease into the "norm" you wish to create
* Be amazing!

In this episode, we discuss helpful suggestions to tackle any problem you might encounter, and we hope that you too find these suggestions helpful!
As we mentioned in the episode, we'd love for you to download our free breakfast ideas and recipes booklet, all you have to do is fill in the details below!
Have a great week,
Love Maya & Nava Xx
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1428Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:26:58 +0000Action For WellnessThe summer holidays are coming to an end, and while you may be reading that with a sigh of relief, there's still that one small matter of getting the kids settled back into school/pre-school/nursery… What are the things we should be thinking of in...What are the things we should be thinking of in advance? Is it possible to get through this with ease and grace?
We reckon it's possible!

* Think about all the different aspects of your life that are about to require re-adjusting (sleeping and waking time, breakfast preparation, packed lunches, managing expectations…)
* Create a plan that can help you ease into the "norm" you wish to create
* Be amazing!

In this episode, we discuss helpful suggestions to tackle any problem you might encounter, and we hope that you too find these suggestions helpful!
As we mentioned in the episode, we'd love for you to download our free breakfast ideas and recipes booklet, all you have to do is fill in the details below!
Have a great week,
Love Maya & Nava Xx
 ]]>1516yesfullAction For WellnessThe summer holidays are coming to an end, and while you may be reading that with a sigh of relief, there's still that one small matter of getting the kids settled back into school/pre-school/nursery… What are the things we should be thinking of in advance? Is it possible to get through this with ease and grace? We reckon it's possible! * Think about all the different aspects of your life that are about to require re-adjusting (sleeping and waking time, breakfast preparation, packed lunches, managing expectations…) * Create a plan that can help you ease into the "norm" you wish to create * Be amazing! In this episode, we discuss helpful suggestions to tackle any problem you might encounter, and we hope that you too find these suggestions helpful! As we mentioned in the episode, we'd love for you to download our free breakfast ideas and recipes booklet, all you have to do is fill in the details below! Have a great week, Love Maya & Nava Xx  Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/009-health-and-fertilitySandro is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner from Ireland, who specialises in fertility, gynaecology, and endocrinology. Sandro is a member of the board of directors of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association and is the first acupuncturist in Ireland to be granted membership of the American Association for Reproductive Medicine.
Today we discuss fertility, infertility, why we need to get to know our menstrual cycle and how we can keep our hormones and ourselves happy.
To learn more about Sandro please visit his website or watch his vlog.
As ever, we'd love to hear your thoughts and questions!
Maya Xx]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1415Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:41:01 +0000Action For WellnessToday is a very special episode, as Nava is away on holiday with her family so Maya invited a very special guest to the show, who is not only a good friend and colleague but also a specialist with a unique depth of knowledge when it comes to female...Sandro is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner from Ireland, who specialises in fertility, gynaecology, and endocrinology. Sandro is a member of the board of directors of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association and is the first acupuncturist in Ireland to be granted membership of the American Association for Reproductive Medicine.
Today we discuss fertility, infertility, why we need to get to know our menstrual cycle and how we can keep our hormones and ourselves happy.
To learn more about Sandro please visit his website or watch his vlog.
As ever, we'd love to hear your thoughts and questions!
Maya Xx]]>3341yesfullAction For WellnessToday is a very special episode, as Nava is away on holiday with her family so Maya invited a very special guest to the show, who is not only a good friend and colleague but also a specialist with a unique depth of knowledge when it comes to female fertility: Sandro Graca. Sandro is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner from Ireland, Sandro is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner from Ireland, who specialises in fertility, gynaecology, and endocrinology. Sandro is a member of the board of directors of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association and is the first acupuncturist in Ireland to be granted membership of the American Association for Reproductive Medicine. Today we discuss fertility, infertility, why we need to get to know our menstrual cycle and how we can keep our hormones and ourselves happy. To learn more about Sandro please visit his website or watch his vlog. As ever, we'd love to hear your thoughts and questions! Maya XxYeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/008-what-does-self-care-really-meanIn this episode, we discuss what self-care is, how to separate real self-care from merely "keeping up appearances" and why we really must make the effort to put ourselves first.
It's all too easy to confuse taking care of ourselves with looking like we've got our lives together. We may confuse keeping up appearances like looking tidy and well, with actually taking care of ourselves, which unfortunately is often a little more time consuming than wearing fashionable clothes or never forgetting to brush our hair.
Anne Lamott in her TED talk : Twelve truths I learned from life and writing, noted that "Everyone is screwed-up, broken, clingy and scared. Even the people who seem to have it most together. They're much more like you than you would believe. So try not to compare your insides to other people's outsides, it will only make you worse than you already are…" 
How can we make it real and not just appear to the untrained eye as though we've been taken care of? Anne Lamott makes another very important point, she also said in this talk: "Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes, Including you". How do you unplug yourself for a few minutes? Well… It starts by putting your oxygen mask on first. If you show up in the world as your best self, the impact you make on the people and the world around you is incredible. When you shine you can truly inspire those around you to do the same. If you're a parent, you want to show your children the way to be their best selves, and the best way to teach is by example. If you're tired, sad and upset you won't be the parent you want to be, you won't perform the way you'd like to perform
How do you unplug yourself for a few minutes? Well… It starts by putting your oxygen mask on yourself first.
If you show up in the world as your best self, the impact you make on the people and the world around you is incredible. When you shine you can truly inspire those around you to do the same. If you're a parent, you want to show your children the way to be their best selves, and the best way to teach is by example. If you're tired, sad and upset you won't be the parent you want to be, you won't perform the way you'd like to perform, be this in any aspect of your life.
You have got to start by caring for yourself and then care for others. Taking time to appreciate and respect yourself, means all the other bags you're carrying will feel lighter. You need to be the best you can for yourself, so you can be the best you can for others, and that's not being selfish, it's just putting equal emphasis on your needs as you do on the needs of others.
So here are the steps we discussed in the episode:
1. Eat! Seriously, make sure you're eating well. It may sound silly, but first of all when you don't eat you get hangry. No one likes that person. But also, nourishing your body is the first most obvious way to make yourself feel better physically. So take the time to eat. No matter how busy you are, you shouldn't be working through your lunches.
2. Fun! Take time, at least once a week, to do something fun. Anything you consider to be fun counts. Walk. Dance. Take a class. Paint. Meet friends. Go on a date. Get your nails done. Anything at all that excites you and puts a smile on your face counts!
3. Ask for help. Vent. If you don't ask for help, if you don't verbalise what it is that you need, no one will ever be able to offer you the help you need. Talking through your emotions helps you work through them.
4. Share! Share what you're going through with the people around you who love and support you. Talk to people,]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1412Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:08:34 +0000Action For WellnessWhat does Self Care really mean? In this episode, we discuss what self-care is, how to separate real self-care from merely "keeping up appearances" and why we really must make the effort to put ourselves first. It's all too easy to confuse taking care...In this episode, we discuss what self-care is, how to separate real self-care from merely "keeping up appearances" and why we really must make the effort to put ourselves first.
It's all too easy to confuse taking care of ourselves with looking like we've got our lives together. We may confuse keeping up appearances like looking tidy and well, with actually taking care of ourselves, which unfortunately is often a little more time consuming than wearing fashionable clothes or never forgetting to brush our hair.
Anne Lamott in her TED talk : Twelve truths I learned from life and writing, noted that "Everyone is screwed-up, broken, clingy and scared. Even the people who seem to have it most together. They're much more like you than you would believe. So try not to compare your insides to other people's outsides, it will only make you worse than you already are…" 
How can we make it real and not just appear to the untrained eye as though we've been taken care of? Anne Lamott makes another very important point, she also said in this talk: "Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes, Including you". How do you unplug yourself for a few minutes? Well… It starts by putting your oxygen mask on first. If you show up in the world as your best self, the impact you make on the people and the world around you is incredible. When you shine you can truly inspire those around you to do the same. If you're a parent, you want to show your children the way to be their best selves, and the best way to teach is by example. If you're tired, sad and upset you won't be the parent you want to be, you won't perform the way you'd like to perform
How do you unplug yourself for a few minutes? Well… It starts by putting your oxygen mask on yourself first.
If you show up in the world as your best self, the impact you make on the people and the world around you is incredible. When you shine you can truly inspire those around you to do the same. If you're a parent, you want to show your children the way to be their best selves, and the best way to teach is by example. If you're tired, sad and upset you won't be the parent you want to be, you won't perform the way you'd like to perform, be this in any aspect of your life.
You have got to start by caring for yourself and then care for others. Taking time to appreciate and respect yourself, means all the other bags you're carrying will feel lighter. You need to be the best you can for yourself, so you can be the best you can for others, and that's not being selfish, it's just putting equal emphasis on your needs as you do on the needs of others.
So here are the steps we discussed in the episode:
1. Eat! Seriously, make sure you're eating well. It may sound silly, but first of all when you don't eat you get hangry. No one likes that person. But also, nourishing your body is the first most obvious way to make yourself feel better physically. So take the time to eat. No matter how busy you are, you shouldn't be working through your lunches.
2. Fun! Take time, at least once a week, to do something fun. Anything you consider to be fun counts. Walk. Dance. Take a class. Paint. Meet friends. Go on a date. Get your nails done. Anything at all that excites you and puts a smile on your face counts!
3. Ask for help. Vent. If you don't ask for help, if you don't verbalise what it is that you need, no one will ever be able to offer you the help you need. Talking through your emotions helps you work through them.
4. Share! Share what you're going through with the people around you who love and support you. Talk to people,]]>1492yesfullAction For WellnessWhat does Self Care really mean? In this episode, we discuss what self-care is, how to separate real self-care from merely "keeping up appearances" and why we really must make the effort to put ourselves first. It's all too easy to confuse taking care of ourselves with looking like we've got our lives together. We may confuse keeping up appearances like looking tidy and well, with actually taking care of ourselves, which unfortunately is often a little more time consuming than wearing fashionable clothes or never forgetting to brush our hair. Anne Lamott in her TED talk : Twelve truths I learned from life and writing, noted that "Everyone is screwed-up, broken, clingy and scared. Even the people who seem to have it most together. They're much more like you than you would believe. So try not to compare your insides to other people's outsides, it will only make you worse than you already are…"  How can we make it real and not just appear to the untrained eye as though we've been taken care of? Anne Lamott makes another very important point, she also said in this talk: "Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes, Including you". How do you unplug yourself for a few minutes? Well… It starts by putting your oxygen mask on first. If you show up in the world as your best self, the impact you make on the people and the world around you is incredible. When you shine you can truly inspire those around you to do the same. If you're a parent, you want to show your children the way to be their best selves, and the best way to teach is by example. If you're tired, sad and upset you won't be the parent you want to be, you won't perform the way you'd like to perform How do you unplug yourself for a few minutes? Well… It starts by putting your oxygen mask on yourself first. If you show up in the world as your best self, the impact you make on the people and the world around you is incredible. When you shine you can truly inspire those around you to do the same. If you're a parent, you want to show your children the way to be their best selves, and the best way to teach is by example. If you're tired, sad and upset you won't be the parent you want to be, you won't perform the way you'd like to perform, be this in any aspect of your life. You have got to start by caring for yourself and then care for others. Taking time to appreciate and respect yourself, means all the other bags you're carrying will feel lighter. You need to be the best you can for yourself, so you can be the best you can for others, and that's not being selfish, it's just putting equal emphasis on your needs as you do on the needs of others. So here are the steps we discussed in the episode: 1. Eat! Seriously, make sure you're eating well. It may sound silly, but first of all when you don't eat you get hangry. No one likes that person. But also, nourishing your body is the first most obvious way to make yourself feel better physically. So take the time to eat. No matter how busy you are, you shouldn't be working through your lunches. 2. Fun! Take time, at least once a week, to do something fun. Anything you consider to be fun counts. Walk. Dance. Take a class. Paint. Meet friends. Go on a date. Get your nails done. Anything at all that excites you and puts a smile on your face counts! 3. Ask for help. Vent. If you don't ask for help, if you don't verbalise what it is that you need, no one will ever be able to offer you the help you need. Talking through your emotions helps you work through them. 4. Share! Share what you're going through with the people around you who love and support you. Talk to people,Yeshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/action_for_wellness/007-how-lifestyle-changes-can-improve-yoToday we discuss some really simple changes you can make to your diet, which won't turn your life upside down!
So how can we get out of the rut? How can we move forward from having our very limited selection of go-to recipes, and create more variety in our diets?
Well, if you're of the super organized variety, we highly recommend spending an hour or so once a week, planning out your weekly menu and the shopping list with everything you'll need.
Then you're pretty much set: you've got a plan and there's nothing to stop you or hold you back from that (well, you know, other than life…)
But that's not right for everyone. Not everyone can be that organised. So another option we like is having a set day, once a week, when you know you're going to try a new recipe. That way you'll be varying your nutrition, and if you're lucky enough to find a great recipe that your family loves, you've now got a new go-to recipe, and worst case, you don't keep that one, but you've at least tried something new, you're out of your rut.
That way you'll be varying your nutrition, and if you're lucky enough to find a great recipe that your family loves, you've now got a new go-to recipe, and worst case, you don't keep that one, but you've at least tried something new, you're out of your rut.
Put out a bowl of fresh, washed and ready to eat fruit, and watch how quickly that becomes the go to snack. If you're an advanced hustler like Auntie Maya, you can also try replacing the nosh drawer (or cupboard) with healthier snacks like dried fruits and nuts (depending on the age of the children, obviously!) and you may also find that that can satisfy hungry children. When you or your kids get home from school or work, cut up a few pieces of fruit and just put them on the table, if they're there, they'll get eaten!
When you or your kids get home from school or work, cut up a few pieces of fruit and just put them on the table, if they're there, they'll get eaten!
Reduce (or completely avoid) buying sugary drinks, reduce the amount of "mindless" sugar you have during the day, like sugar in your coffee or tea. And when we say avoid, we DO NOT mean switch to artificial sweeteners, we mean just reduce the excess where you can. You can find an easy compromise that works for you, be it only having water in the house, or only
You can find an easy compromise that works for you, be it only having water in the house, or only getting one bottle instead of two, or only getting sugary drinks as a treat or really, whatever works for you- anything you can do is a step towards better health.
Add a salad, or cut vegetables, with every meal. If they're on the table and looking appetising, both you and your kids will be having more of them! This way you're adding fibre, you're adding vitamins and minerals, and you're adding loads of antioxidants!
Please do let us know what's working for you, if you have any more brilliant suggestions, and what successes you've had!
Also, we mentioned near the end that our first online coaching group will open in October, and if you'd like to hear more about that opportunity to work with us, please fill in the form below!
Maya Xx
 ]]>http://afwpodcast.com/?p=1361Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:34:56 +0000Action For WellnessImproving our nutrition sounds like something really complicated, and which will require loads of work and learning of new skills. Today we discuss some really simple changes you can make to your diet, which won't turn your life upside down! So how...Today we discuss some really simple changes you can make to your diet, which won't turn your life upside down!
So how can we get out of the rut? How can we move forward from having our very limited selection of go-to recipes, and create more variety in our diets?
Well, if you're of the super organized variety, we highly recommend spending an hour or so once a week, planning out your weekly menu and the shopping list with everything you'll need.
Then you're pretty much set: you've got a plan and there's nothing to stop you or hold you back from that (well, you know, other than life…)
But that's not right for everyone. Not everyone can be that organised. So another option we like is having a set day, once a week, when you know you're going to try a new recipe. That way you'll be varying your nutrition, and if you're lucky enough to find a great recipe that your family loves, you've now got a new go-to recipe, and worst case, you don't keep that one, but you've at least tried something new, you're out of your rut.
That way you'll be varying your nutrition, and if you're lucky enough to find a great recipe that your family loves, you've now got a new go-to recipe, and worst case, you don't keep that one, but you've at least tried something new, you're out of your rut.
Put out a bowl of fresh, washed and ready to eat fruit, and watch how quickly that becomes the go to snack. If you're an advanced hustler like Auntie Maya, you can also try replacing the nosh drawer (or cupboard) with healthier snacks like dried fruits and nuts (depending on the age of the children, obviously!) and you may also find that that can satisfy hungry children. When you or your kids get home from school or work, cut up a few pieces of fruit and just put them on the table, if they're there, they'll get eaten!
When you or your kids get home from school or work, cut up a few pieces of fruit and just put them on the table, if they're there, they'll get eaten!
Reduce (or completely avoid) buying sugary drinks, reduce the amount of "mindless" sugar you have during the day, like sugar in your coffee or tea. And when we say avoid, we DO NOT mean switch to artificial sweeteners, we mean just reduce the excess where you can. You can find an easy compromise that works for you, be it only having water in the house, or only
You can find an easy compromise that works for you, be it only having water in the house, or only getting one bottle instead of two, or only getting sugary drinks as a treat or really, whatever works for you- anything you can do is a step towards better health.
Add a salad, or cut vegetables, with every meal. If they're on the table and looking appetising, both you and your kids will be having more of them! This way you're adding fibre, you're adding vitamins and minerals, and you're adding loads of antioxidants!
Please do let us know what's working for you, if you have any more brilliant suggestions, and what successes you've had!
Also, we mentioned near the end that our first online coaching group will open in October, and if you'd like to hear more about that opportunity to work with us, please fill in the form below!
Maya Xx
 ]]>1440yesfullAction For WellnessImproving our nutrition sounds like something really complicated, and which will require loads of work and learning of new skills. Today we discuss some really simple changes you can make to your diet, which won't turn your life upside down! So how can we get out of the rut? How can we move forward from having our very limited selection of go-to recipes, and create more variety in our diets? Well, if you're of the super organized variety, we highly recommend spending an hour or so once a week, planning out your weekly menu and the shopping list with everything you'll need. Then you're pretty much set: you've got a plan and there's nothing to stop you or hold you back from that (well, you know, other than life…) But that's not right for everyone. Not everyone can be that organised. So another option we like is having a set day, once a week, when you know you're going to try a new recipe. That way you'll be varying your nutrition, and if you're lucky enough to find a great recipe that your family loves, you've now got a new go-to recipe, and worst case, you don't keep that one, but you've at least tried something new, you're out of your rut. That way you'll be varying your nutrition, and if you're lucky enough to find a great recipe that your family loves, you've now got a new go-to recipe, and worst case, you don't keep that one, but you've at least tried something new, you're out of your rut. Put out a bowl of fresh, washed and ready to eat fruit, and watch how quickly that becomes the go to snack. If you're an advanced hustler like Auntie Maya, you can also try replacing the nosh drawer (or cupboard) with healthier snacks like dried fruits and nuts (depending on the age of the children, obviously!) and you may also find that that can satisfy hungry children. When you or your kids get home from school or work, cut up a few pieces of fruit and just put them on the table, if they're there, they'll get eaten! When you or your kids get home from school or work, cut up a few pieces of fruit and just put them on the table, if they're there, they'll get eaten! Reduce (or completely avoid) buying sugary drinks, reduce the amount of "mindless" sugar you have during the day, like sugar in your coffee or tea. And when we say avoid, we DO NOT mean switch to artificial sweeteners, we mean just reduce the excess where you can. You can find an easy compromise that works for you, be it only having water in the house, or only You can find an easy compromise that works for you, be it only having water in the house, or only getting one bottle instead of two, or only getting sugary drinks as a treat or really, whatever works for you- anything you can do is a step towards better health. Add a salad, or cut vegetables, with every meal. If they're on the table and looking appetising, both you and your kids will be having more of them! This way you're adding fibre, you're adding vitamins and minerals, and you're adding loads of antioxidants! Please do let us know what's working for you, if you have any more brilliant suggestions, and what successes you've had! Also, we mentioned near the end that our first online coaching group will open in October, and if you'd like to hear more about that opportunity to work with us, please fill in the form below! Maya Xx  Yes