Written by: Karuna Jain, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Have you heard about Past Life Regression? Maybe you believe in reincarnation and therefore you believe in past lives or maybe you're unsure about having lived past lives. I hope this article provides insights into your understanding of past lives and how they can be used for holistic healing and increasing self-awareness. What is Past Life? We are making some assumptions when we talk about past lives. One assumption is that there is something called the theory of reincarnation. We take birth over and over again till we have reached a state of perpetual bliss called Enlightenment. In each lifetime we are learning and growing and sharing our knowledge and wisdom with others. The other assumption is there is the law of Karma, you reap what you sow. Your current life is a manifestation of all that you have sown in past lives and this life. A child comes with certain talents and gifts, behavior patterns, intelligence, personality, and more. You've seen some children are just naturally into music or math or some other abilities. This is coming from what that Soul has mastered in other lifetimes and wants to continue the process of mastering in this lifetime. A soul also comes with emotional/mental baggage, carried over from other lifetimes. Everything that you have not resolved in a lifetime is recorded in your energy field. Your energy field is carried forward from one life to another. You leave your physical body behind but carry your energy body/ past lives with you, incarnation after incarnation. Say you're experiencing a lot of frustration and anger in this lifetime and you keep burying those emotions within you because you don't know how to resolve them. All these buried emotions will continue to be with you, lifetime after lifetime till you figure out how to resolve them. In some lifetime when you have collected a lot of anger and frustration, it will manifest in your physical body as discomfort or disease. Your body is giving you a wake-up call, giving you a message that it is overloaded. Behind every physical issue, there are mountains of emotional mental, and spiritual baggage coming from many lifetimes. The Past Life Regression technique helps you clear this baggage. It may bring awareness to your patterns, and provide insights into what you need to change in this lifetime to learn from your issues and release them. Past Life Regression is a very powerful technique for holistic healing and spiritual growth. Why do people want to do Past Live Regression sessions? What are the benefits? There are several reasons. Stating some of them. 1. Bring your power back. Every time you feel helpless, feeling like a victim, and leave things unresolved, you have given away your power. When you clear it out from your energy field, you can bring back your power. 2. Spiritual Growth: Those who are on a spiritual path end want to know that they are multi-dimensional beings, a past life experience is a very powerful tool. You can have knowledge from books and other means, but the knowing happens only when you have a personal experience of your multi-dimensional self. 3 Roles of people in your life: You want to know why certain people are in your life and what role are they playing. Why did you have these parents, siblings, partners, children, or any other person in your life? Past Life Regression can show you what roles they played in your life in other lifetimes or what is your soul contract with them in this lifetime. It might throw some light on your Karmic journey together. 4 Physical Issues: You have a physical issue that's chronic or that's been there for a long time and maybe medical hasn't been able to figure out what's going on, what is the root cause. You might want to do a Past Life Regression to see what you can uncover about the issue that you have manifested in your physical, mental, or emotional body. 5. Bring back knowledge: You want to bring back your learnings and wisdom from other lifetimes and reintegrate it into this lifetime. This is very powerful and can help you know yourself better and react better to current life experiences. 6. Clear Emotional Blockages: You want to discover some emotional blockages that you have in reaching your goals or understanding why you are having difficulty manifesting in this lifetime. Deep healing happens during a Past Life Regression session. You may be able to clear out some or all of the emotional blockages. At times, you may be provided with some information or clues about these blockages. We have free will and you may not be ready at this moment to let go of limiting beliefs, and attachments to people, places, and some perceptions of your life. You have to do work after the session to resolve these blockages. Is past life regression a safe process? Just like with anything else in our lives, we need to find the right person, a trained Past Life Regression therapist to do the session. If you needed surgery you wouldn't go to any doctor. You would find a doctor that you can trust, have a rapport with, and has the right credentials. The same is true for doing a Past Life Regression Session. Find someone you can resonate with, and feel comfortable with. A trained hypnotherapist will create a sacred, protected space to do the session. A trained therapist knows how to navigate you in the past life session from one lifetime to another, from one experience to another. She/he will watch you carefully and use intuition to guide you. I personally at times enter into your past lives to do healing for you just like I would do a healing session for you in this lifetime Just viewing the past life releases energy and that is wonderful but to get a deeper healing and learning, I have been given the ability to enter into your lifetime and perform deep soul cleansing. Past Life Regression is safe when done with a trained therapist. Does everyone have similar Past Life experiences? Everyone's experience of past life is unique to their life journey. Sometimes people read up about the past life experiences of others, expecting they will have the same experience. Your soul is extremely wise and may bring you experiences in a unique way that is best suited for you. It is better to go with an open mind and allow things to unfold naturally. Your higher self (the deep wise part of you) knows what is best for you to unravel at this time. You will be shown only what you can handle at this time, never more. There are times when you may not be taken to past lives. You may land up in an In-Between Life when you were not in a physical body. Your higher self may use visual images to show something to you that resonates with you. Based on thousands of Past Life sessions I have done for clients, I haven’t found any 2 people having the same experience. Each client's experience has been different from another person’s experience. It is so amazing. My Past Life Journey I have visited hundreds of my Past Lives and In-Between lives so far. This has been one of the best tools for accelerating my spiritual growth. I started with using other therapists and then learned to do it for myself. I have a tool I call ‘Compassion Healing’. In this tool, I can take an issue you are having and drill into multiple lifetimes to clear all that is associated with causing this issue. You don’t have to experience your Past Life, I can do it for you. It can be vows, covenants, or agreements you made in other lifetimes that are no longer supporting you. It can be negative emotions, thoughts, or limited knowledge. It can be other people’s energies you picked up in many lifetimes. It can be cords/ties you have to people, places, and situations. There are so many things I can clear up using the Compassion Healing tool. It is another very powerful way of accessing past lifetimes. Another powerful use for me has been to bring back my knowledge and wisdom from many lifetimes. To strengthen my connection to my divine team, spiritual masters. It is a true blessing to experience Past Lives and In-Between lives. Words really cannot explain the depth of spiritual growth you make using these tools. I have created several videos explaining many more aspects of past life regression. You can find it on Karuna Healing Center YouTube channel . In some videos, I have posted interviews with people who have gone through past life experiences with me so you can hear about their experiences. I offer free half-hour consultations. Reach me via my website – Karuna Healing Center or send me an email at info@karuna-healing.com . Links to YouTube Videos. I may add more videos so subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get notifications. What is Past Life Regression ? Why do people want to do Past Life Regression ? What happens during a Past Life session? What is the process ? Talk about Past Life Regression - Client experiences (1 ) Talk about Past Life Regression - Client experiences (2) Talk about Past Life Regression - Client experiences (3 ) Learn more about many topics for self-development and information sharing I do with videos and talks I share on my Karuna Healing Center YouTube Channels . Contact me if you want clarifications or to share your feedback ( info@karuna-healing.com ). ​​ Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Karuna! Karuna Jain, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Karuna Jain is a certified Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Energy Healer, Past Life Regression therapist, and Corporate speaker. She combines science and spirituality in her work. She conducts classes on various topics including teaching Reiki healing. Her clients are global. She is into metaphysics, multi-dimensional realities, consciousness expansion, reincarnation, soul integration, and meditation. She is very passionate about empowering people to take care of their own health. Teaching and sharing knowledge is her major life mission. Her emphasis is on healing the mind and body through Universal Compassion. Her Mission: To assist her clients to reach their goals in a loving, compassionate, non-judgmental environment using the best of eastern and western methods of natural mind-body healing modalities.

Written by: Dan Davis, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Have you ever found yourself trying to avoid things that feel uncomfortable? I’m sure that most of us have. Have you noticed how most things that we do rarely flow naturally without resistance? This is again, another common thing that most of us will experience. We all have unique perspectives, unique childhoods, different influences, trauma, and experiences that are unique to us. In this article you will learn about the power of surrendering, the role that resistance plays in guiding you towards your dream life, and why you have been fighting a battle that you will never win. Throughout my many years of counselling clients and offering therapy to people from different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and perspectives, one thing has been shared by almost all of my clients – resistance. What do I mean by resistance? Think about a time that you have been drained by over thinking a social interaction, or a time you have tried to change or control an outcome, or even a time that you have felt trapped in a job role but unable to explore other opportunities due to a fear of the unknown – these are all examples of resistance and in all of these examples, the resistance is stopping you from growing, expanding your perspective, or improving your daily experience of life. A common client experience that I hear is their urge to want to control situations, fix things for other people, or try to change an outcome that has already happened. The most important thing that you need to realise is that you cannot control other people’s experiences, you can’t change something that has already happened, and you can’t think yourself out of a situation. All you can do is control how you react to a situation. A powerful skill that you should start practicing is acceptance and you can learn more about this concept from the book: A Liberated Mind by Dr Steven Hayes. Acceptance is the act of identifying an experience or thought (not resisting it or ignoring it), witnessing the thought or experience objectively without attaching meaning or resistance to it, and then allowing it to pass without trying to internalise it. This can be challenging but with time, you will be able to observe thoughts and experiences, not attach meaning to them, and allow them to pass without resisting them. Think about a time that you have found yourself caught in a negative thought loop and unable to shake the heavy feelings, was this an objective experience or have you created the thought loop that is keeping you trapped in this negative pattern? The human brain is extremely powerful but it can also be the source of the subjective pain and discomfort that you are experiencing, our brain can condition itself to relive negative thought patterns and experiences because it thinks that it is keeping us safe, but we are the ones feeding our brain this information, if we think that all people are bad, or life is unfair, then these stories are going to be reinforced by the information that we are feeding ourselves. It is really important to start conditioning your brain towards positive self-talk, if you continue to reinforce your brain with positive thought loops, then you can rewire your brain. Learn more about this concept with the book: What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstetter PhD. Resistance can feel like something that you need to avoid or resist but instead, try recognising the resistance and accepting it. Notice how much calmer you feel once you surrender to these heavy feelings. Furthermore, I would suggest trying to go towards the people, passions and experiences in your life that create a happy feeling; the goal is to reach a resistant free-flow state. If you need support with surrendering to your resistance or overcoming your internal struggles then reach out to Dan from Meta Minds Therapy for confidential, accessible and affordable online and after hours counselling. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dan! Dan Davis, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dan Davis is deeply passionate about helping people master their mindset. He is the host of 2 leading mental health podcasts, Meta Minds and The Power of Showing Up. Dan is also the host of Australia's 1 ranked drone YouTube channel, DansTube.TV. Dan has worked within the mental health and counselling industries for 5+ years, and has been dedicated to empowering clients through his counselling practice, Meta Minds Therapy. Dan has made it his mission to empower people to live the life of their dreams!

Written by: Janey Howl, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Take a good look at your life. Are you living your best life? All too often, particularly for high achieving ambitious professionals, leaders, or business owners, the answer is no. Success frequently sucks. Discover what life coaching will deliver for you. You have nothing to lose but your excuses. Life ‒ I did it MY way Your life is your creation, and your curation. Your clothes, your possessions, the place you call home, the body you inhabit, your skills, your finances, your interests, hobbies, your responsibilities, the work you do, your family of creation, your friends, and your colleagues … What you experience and see in your life today is the culmination of all the future selves you ever dreamed of, the sum total of every choice you have ever made. You are your life but maybe your life is not you? You created it all by yourself; aided and abetted by your nearest and dearest. It may not be true, as Jim Rohn famously asserted, that we are the average of the five people with whom we spend the most time. However, the quality of our life reflects the beliefs and attributes of our closest associates. They are a reflection, a mirror, of our best and worst selves. In aspiring to live your best life are they supporters? Or enablers? Cheerleaders or naysayers? In order to create your best life, maybe it is time to call in the professionals. Get that life coach on speed dial now. Hang on a second… 10 reasons why NOT to hire a life coach I’m not hiring a life coach because... It’s a ridiculous idea. What do life coaches know? You may be surprised! Life coaches are experts in evidenced behavior change. Check out client outcomes. Life coaching costs too much money and I can’t afford it. How much do you spend on self-medicating your life dissatisfactions – the alcohol, the takeaways, the “treats”, the clothes for a job you don’t enjoy, the monthly subscriptions for online escapism, comfort to fill the void within …? Can you really afford not to hire a life coach? I prefer to focus on fixing myself one “problem” at a time, on recycling my woes and issues through multiple expert opinions. You are not broken. You are simply a work in progress – a human being. Life coaching is a powerful integrated approach that delivers immediate alleviation of many symptoms of the human condition. I don’t have time for coaching. I’m too busy. Really? One hour every second week with a life coach is an appointment with yourself. The remaining 335 hours in a fortnight are your time; to spend as you choose to live your one finite, precious, life. What if life coaching is not a scam? I’m scared that life coaching might actually work, and then I can no longer blame others for the fact that my life sucks. What will my friends/family/colleagues say about me? I don’t want them to think that I think I’m better than them. Dimming your light, and making yourself small to fit in is one life strategy. Or you can choose to engage a life coach and raise your energy and expectations, literally vibe your tribe. I’m not worth it. I don’t actually deserve a happy life. I have made mistakes. I should be punished for my bad choices. Go and self-sabotage some more – it is your choice. Or hire a life coach. I’m addicted to struggle, to doing life the hard way. Asking for help is a sign of weakness. And? Well, I do know that successful professionals, and athletes, and artistic performers all have coaches. I already have a life. I will get around to … I will work out what’s stopping … It will be alright when… It’s not that bad, just a blip… I’ll start tomorrow. I don’t want a life coach. Really? If you’re still reading, who are you kidding? You have nothing to lose except your excuses. Lessons from excuses Beyond excuses lies the possibility of change. Excuses are the resistance that shows up when we consider taking action in the direction of our future self. Simply the thought of leaving behind the familiar dissatisfactions of the so-called “comfort zone” triggers powerful emotions, particularly fear of the unknown. Remember that the success you worked so hard to create was once unfamiliar territory. Success often sucks because it is frequently driven by dissatisfaction, by an unquantifiable desire for more, by a need to meet other people’s expectations, or simply by the fact that in the absence of a better plan, conformity to society’s script of what constitutes a good life is the path of least resistance. Expectations of coaching Coaching is an investment of time and money, a stake in both immediate gratification and sustained fulfilment. Have high expectations. Choose the best coach you can afford. It is reasonable to expect to feel inspired and motivated after each session. View taking daily action as non-negotiable. Expect an immediate and ongoing return on investment, measured in terms of both present quality of life and momentum towards your future self. Life coaching done well is a powerful tool for reframing and resetting, creating personal accountability for your hopes, dreams, happiness, and expectations of your best self. Find out what life coaching will do for you. Live your best life. choice by choice Executive Coach and Business Psychologist Visit Website | Follow on LinkedIn Follow me on LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Janey! Janey Howl, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Janey is a transformational coach and psychologist with decades of experience in helping people to live their best lives, transitioning from ordinary to extraordinary in ways that are simple but not necessarily easy. She combines mastery of three distinct psychological disciplines – cognitive, business and health psychology – with considerable expertise as a leadership coach, corporate board room facilitator, psychometrician, and organisational consultant. Janey’s deep understanding of human potential and vulnerabilities, is enriched by curiosity; by experimentation with breathwork, meditation, horse whispering, and metaphysics; and by multiple life lessons learnt the hard way. Thousands of coaching clients across six continents and 68 countries celebrate their results and appreciate her unique, eclectic, pragmatic, and multi-faceted approach. Author of the forthcoming “Wounds into Wisdom”, Janey’s mission is empowering people to transform their lives one choice at a time.

Written by: Anthony Moss-Zobel, PCC (ICF), Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. According to the research, we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day—and 90% of these are repetitive! This means we spend a significant portion of the day not engaging creatively, being less agile and unalert to opportunities being presented in front of us. This has direct implications for performance, motivation, decision-making and communication in all the spaces in which we exist. Clients often discover that a lot of their challenges (professional and personal) stem from using the same thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and actions that may have served them well in the past, but add little to zero value today. In a study by Norman Farb (University of Toronto), it was learned that most people are not consciously focused and are on ‘autopilot’ 46.7% of the time. That’s almost half of the entire day with the same unfocused thoughts producing the same behaviors -on repeat. “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” ‒ Albert Einstein We are creatures of habits that are learned, mostly through experience over time. The brain tries to hardwire everything that it possibly can from those experiences, especially the ones we give the most attention. Focus and attention require the brain to use energy, so any distraction or habit takes priority, as both require much less energy. Many hardwired habits serve us well, like knowing how to use a favorite social media app, driving a car, or riding a bike. It’ll be a challenge and time-consuming to relearn certain things each time we are confronted with them. Imagine having to remind yourself to breathe! Autopilot also called the default network, behaves in the way it learns. The key word here is ‘learns.’ Neuroscience research on neuroplasticity ‒ the brain’s ability to rewire itself, is evidence that the brain can be rewired. Neuroplasticity is mediated through synapses -the tiny connections through which neurons communicate changes through experience, which play a key role in learning and memory. Dopamine and other neurotransmitters help expedite the process. When we activate conscious awareness, we take ourselves off autopilot and engage our brain’s rational higher brain functions in the pre-frontal cortex. Also, when we are in conscious awareness, we are learning. Moreover, we create new neurons every time we shift our thinking in new directions – neuroplasticity! “Neurons that fire together wire together,” according to psychologist Donald Hebb, 1949 A wide body of research supports that we are happier when in conscious awareness. We are freed from the old wiring, open and observant. Every time we memorize a fact, learn something new—think a new thought—neural networks are being restructured and awareness is heightened. Heightened awareness allows us to notice what we notice without judging, censoring, or tuning out. For example, in conscious awareness, we are part of creating the experience that happens in meetings, on the drive home, at the dinner table, and while walking on the beach. We also learn to manage thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors that serve us. Activating the conscious awareness network improves performance, creativity, and engagement while also allowing for real-time enjoyment of the experience. According to Dr. Dan Siegel, Clinical Professor and Co-Director of the UCLA Center for Mindful Awareness Research, “a kind of focused attention on the workings of our own mind. It helps us to be aware of our mental processes without being swept away by them. It enables us to get ourselves off of auto-pilot and the ingrained behaviors and habituated responses and takes us beyond the reactive emotions that we have a tendency to get trapped in.” Six Take-aways to Conscious Awareness Here's what I focus on getting across to my clients: Self-awareness and conscious awareness empowers us to show up fully, engage deeply, and hardwire the brain we want instead of the one we might have thought we were stuck with. To experience life mindfully involves training ourselves to recognize when we’re in autopilot mode so that we can choose what we want our minds to focus on. It’s important to shut down some of the ‘programs’ that have been left running in the background of our minds and unlearn some of the repetitive processes. It’s necessary to intentionally focus on one thing at a time without distraction. Conscious awareness can be developed, especially with the assistance of a trained coach. The duration of conscious awareness increases with practice. I recommend beginning to practice conscious awareness by paying close attention to what you eat or listening to your favorite song; it will change the experience in quite unexpected ways. Notice what you notice, no judgment, censoring, or tuning out. Be sure to let me know where you start and what insights you gain from practicing conscious awareness. Contact me for support in gaining more focus, clarity and boosting your conscious awareness. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Anthony! Anthony Moss-Zobel, PCC (ICF), Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Anthony Moss-Zobel, PCC (ICF), is a Doctorate of Business Administration student. He leads Neuro-led Coaching & Consulting, specializing in personal & professional cognitive neuroscience coaching and training in the public and private sectors. He also is an associate lecturer in team leadership, communication & HRM. He partners with NeuroEducation experts in France, the USA, and Africa to bring neuroscience insights to the classroom which has been proven highly effective. His work in Ghana and recent collaboration with Consortium International pour la Formation et la Recherche Coopérative en Education (CIFORCE) and l’Institut Africain pour la Neuro Education et la Ludopédagogie (IANEL) brings NeuroEducation across West Africa.

Written by: Alison Rothman, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. The reality is that life is unstable, uncertain, and chaotic in moments. How we meet ourselves in these moments is a choice and a practice. We can become so fiercely aligned with our upright and empowered selves, that not much shakes us. Or, we can melt and collapse at the face of these unstable junctures in time. How can we continuously find stability in the instability of life? It is an inside job. Learning how to stay grounded, calm, present, and connected as the swirls of life unfurl and unfold, is a practice. It demands consistent, creative, embodied, and connecting practices that drop us down into our bodies and bring awareness to our souls. Meditation, to me, is foundational to creating the pathways of inner steadiness in the chaotic outside world. Committing to a daily practice is the ultimate gesture of wellness on your own behalf. I am so passionate about getting everyone meditating that I am offering my 11-Day Meditation Jump Start Program for *free* when you sign up for my email list. Link is on my website to do so. As we move towards the sacred Winter Solstice…the darkest day of the year…trust the impulse to slow down, to go against the stream of the holiday/end-of-year frenzy, and to drop down into oneself…moment-by-moment. As we move towards the sacred Winter Solstice…the darkest day of the year…trust the impulse to slow down, to go against the stream of the holiday/end-of-year frenzy, and to drop down into oneself…moment-by-moment. To perhaps work with your own unique self in your habitual patterns, your ways of navigating the outer chaos and instability, and to dive even deeper into YOU. It is the optimal time to begin or enhance our healing work. To turn inwards and learn how to meet our lives from that place of alignment and truth. And, it is a process involving an immense amount of compassion, care, patience, and self-love. As we stare down the end of the tunnel of 2022, looking towards this new year on the horizon, I invite you to take a good look within yourself and ask these potent questions: What are you ready to change? What do you want to create in yourself in this next year of life? What level of support do you feel that you need to begin to actualize these changes and creations? Please, if you are willing, take a moment here...Put one hand on your heart and the other on top of it, feel your heart beating beneath your hands, feel your aliveness…and now, make a vow to yourself in this moment, that you will take action in your healing (whatever that looks and feels like for you). That you will not abandon yourself, that you will not compromise your own health and well-being for the sake of others, that you will honor your body, your heart, your spirit, and your soul's needs in this coming year. Vow to yourself that you will be patient and kind and loving and compassionate with your beautiful self as you take bold moves forward along your path. And, if you are moved to…create an affirmation, or “I am” statement that reflects on this declaration and will remind you of your power and choice, when you forget. Repeat that affirmation silently to yourself...often! Turn inwards, check in, and listen. This is how we cultivate the consistent capacity to find stability in the instability of life. Wherever this time of year finds you, may you access a deeper layer of yourself so as to continue in your evolution as a beautiful human navigating this wild human life. Tap into the medicine of these times. And, as always, if you are struggling, please reach out for support. I am here. Take good care of yourselves and be kind to each other. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin or visit my website for more info! Read more from Alison! Alison Rothman, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Alison Rothman MA CYT, is a Body-Centered Holistic Empowerment Coach and Transformational Group Facilitator with 25+ years of study and experiences in somatic healing arts and therapy, yoga and meditation, authentic embodiment, and holistic healing. Through her extensive studies, practices, and experiences she provides clients and students with the ability to tap into their innate inner resource and release debilitating life patterns in order to access their truth, power, and reclaim their body, mind, heart, and soul connection. Alison is passionate about supporting and empowering women and men to unwind their nervous systems, make peace with themselves, and remember who they truly are. She is zealous about studying the art of relationship and has a commitment to bridge the gap between men and women so as to bring greater harmony, peace, and love into the world of relationship, partnership, and dating. She has survived several highly traumatizing life events including a house fire and a near death experience. Additionally, Alison has navigated divorce and single motherhood for over a decade, utilizing her practices in support of her own embodiment during times of stress and challenge. She carries with her an embodied understanding of the wisdom and intelligence of the body and brings to her sessions, groups, and writing a deep intimacy with herself, her own process of life experiences, and a passion for supporting and inspiring others in utilizing the magic of everyday living as medicine for growth and healing. Alison is an expert in the realm of trauma, eating disorder and addiction recovery, body image issues, and utilizing holistic wellness practices to attain sustainable, embodied, and empowered healing. In addition to her one-on-one work she facilitates retreats, runs women’s groups (both virtual and in person), writes, speaks and is the host of the podcast "Embodied and Awake." She lives in beautiful Boulder, Colorado with her partner and 13-year old son.

Written by: Ellen Kocher, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. This is the time of year when we typically read about how we should eat, drink, and party LESS to ensure our health and well-being through the holiday season and beyond. That does not sound very festive to me, so as a Health and Wellness Coach, I choose to suggest we do the OPPOSITE! Read on for the seasonal relief you’ve been waiting for. Why EAT MORE? I don’t believe in diets. In fact, I consider DIET a 4-letter word starting with DIE – not great for well-being, nor yearend festivities. I propose not trying to eat less but listening to our own body's wisdom to eat what we want, when we want, and to feel good about it. Not be good, feel good. Does this mean over-indulgence? Yes, sometimes. However, if we truly listen to our bodies, and “over-indulgence” makes us feel less than good, maybe it just needs some minor tweaking (like eating a bit slower?) to fall back into our comfort zone. This means there are no “good” foods nor “bad” foods, just choices that suit each of us. And, yes, the holidays are full of delicious, special choices. In terms of “healthy” versus “less healthy” options, I like to aim for an abundant 80:20 ratio approach which: Liberates us from restrictive rules Allows us to listen to ourselves more mindfully Gives us more wiggle room to enjoy without guilt Allows us to truly feel better Gives us the time to do something wonderfully nourishing for the mind, body, and spirit — eat mindfully and joyfully rather than mindlessly in front of our screen, or un-festively guilt-ridden. Why DRINK MORE? Of course, hydration is essential for our bodies and it’s the reason we drink in the first place. Central heating causes drier interior environments during the winter in many areas of the world which can lead to increased water loss. So, staying adequately hydrated is especially important during the winter. Drinking is a social custom – whether it be an alcoholic beverage, coffee, tea, or hot chocolate — stopping to take the time to sip means reconnecting with yourself and also likely sharing the experience with someone important to you. Drinking alcohol is deeply intertwined with the development of human culture, from religious ceremonies to family gatherings, and the basis of many customs, including the holidays. Moderate alcohol consumption has been linked to more socialization and a few potential health benefits around heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. However, like food indulgences, drinking alcohol should be done mindfully. Numerous studies have shown that teas and coffees can boost our immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and heart disease. Hot chocolate contains flavonols, which are known to reduce levels of cholesterol. blood pressure. blood sugar, inflammation. risk of heart attack and stroke. Finally, taking time to connect with somebody “over” a drink means we are prioritizing people over things like technology or work. Ensuring that your phone is off, not in your hand or on the table means you can truly focus on the other person. I cannot think of any better holiday gift than such undivided attention we so rarely experience. Why PARTY MORE? The holidays are a time many people associate with happiness and joy, yet research shows that many experience sadness or loneliness, some of which is driven by excessive social media use, mindless scrolling, and surfing the net. Too much time on our own can make us feel lonely and out of touch, so it’s worthwhile to make an effort to spend time with others and holiday time is the perfect occasion. Spending quality time with friends or loved ones is good for the soul. Time spent with those we trust and that care about us is good for us all. Research shows that strong social ties are beneficial to our brains and improve: Mental health, lightening mood, and increasing feelings of happiness Brain health, attention, memory, and dementia, through stronger neural networks The sense of safety, belonging, and security The opportunity to confide in others Keep in mind that not all relationships are created equal. Stressful interpersonal relationships can take a toll on well-being. Considering this and recognizing it over this festive period is especially helpful to mindfully manage our social interactions. MORE means LESS I am convinced that by Eating, Drinking, and Socializing MORE throughout the holiday season, we not only feed our minds, bodies, spirits, and souls, but we mindfully crowd out the technology-driven existence that dominates our lives the rest of the year. I do not believe in digital-diets any more than food-diets and there is currently no solid scientific evidence that digital detoxes have any lasting benefits. However, tech time – like food, drink, and parties- needs to be managed as part of a healthy lifestyle. So, how about putting down our devices, and getting away from our screens with LESS TECH to make room to focus on FOOD, DRINK, and PEOPLE this holiday season? As a gift to help you LESSEN your TECH and re-discover the magic of digital balance, download my 10 Digital Wellbeing Tips. Not only does MORE mean LESS, but LESS truly is MORE in the world of well-being. And remember… it’s not what we do between Christmas and New Year that matters most, but what we do between New Year and Christmas! Happy holidays! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read More from Ellen! Ellen Kocher, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Ellen Kocher is an Economist and Certified Workplace Wellness Consultant who holds a master’s degree in Health & Wellness Coaching. Following 10 years as an Executive in Finance, Ellen made some major lifestyles change and has dedicated the past 20+ years to walking her talk through workplace wellbeing, promoting a holistic approach to eating, physical activity, health, resilience, and self-care. Ellen has coached hundreds of individuals and groups in dozens of organizations to make sustainable lifestyle changes empowering them to go from knowing what to do to actually doing it! Most recently Ellen’s work focuses on the 50+ demographic.

Written by: Jazzmon Wright, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. The holidays are usually a time of good cheer, filled with family events and fun times. Cooking in the kitchen, putting up the Christmas tree, and opening the gifts purchased with love. We all know, with the good, comes the bad. The other side of the fun times is the hard times. There are so many of us who are experiencing the reality of not being with loved ones or not having the resources to participate in certain events. The holidays are not joyous for everyone. Here are 3 ways you can help your loved ones or deal with the heartache of the holidays. 1. Respect their decision and space. If they do not want to participate in events, do not force them. Support them. Let them know you love them. Check on them by phone. Bring them food from the event. Make them feel secure in knowing they can count on you to be understanding in their time of pain. Everyone needs time and space to process the events in a way that helps put their lives into perspective and balance. If you are the one experiencing the heartache, understand that it is ok to say no. It is ok to sit with your feelings and let them flow. Do whatever you need to do in that moment to get to a place of peace. 2. Be patient. There is no time limit on healing from heartache. Every minute of the day is going to be different. Although you may not be able to relate to how they are feeling or you may even disagree with how they feel, but it’s not for you to make that decision. Be gentle with encouragement because it can be misconstrued as an imposition, and it can cause more harm than help. Allow your loved one to express their feelings and be silent before responding. Silence will give you time to adjust your thoughts and choose your words carefully. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. 3. Encourage and Uplift. There is a fine line, so you must be careful when doing this or doing it for yourself. Sometimes, we get so tied up in wanting someone to feel better or we ourselves rush the process because we are assumed to be the “strong” one. Rushing the process doesn’t make it go away. If someone is rushing you into feeling better, it will eventually cause resentment. If you’re loved one is going through this, it is best to encourage them to feel it. Then uplift them with affirming of who they are. Admire them for being strong enough to process how they feel so they can get to the other side of heartache. For those “strong” ones who respond better to deep diving into self-encourage yourselves to explore your heartache. Uplift yourselves with the vision of what coming out on the other side will look like. Imagine what your day of overcoming will look like. How will you feel? What will you do? How will you write your new story? Sitting here dealing with my own heartache, I speak from experience. The holidays are super challenging for me, but I wake up daily, so that is my blessing alone. If this season is as hard for you as it is for me, I encourage you to read number 3 again. After you read number 3 again, check out this article on heartbreak written by Kelly G. Wilson and healthy healing written by Barbara Cox. For those who love someone who’s dealing with heartache, love them through it with patience and understanding. It is my true belief that pain only endures for a night, but joy will come when we are ready to receive it. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Jazzmon! Jazzmon Wright, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Jazzmon Wright is a mom, veteran, author, virtual fitness instructor and previous co host of JT Ladies Lounge podcast/radio show live on Facebook. Jazzmon’s passion grew for Heath and wellness once she realized how much it affects her community. Helping people change their daily habits by making healthier choices not only improves their health, but it changes the complete outlook on life. Jazzmon cannot wait to work with moms and other busy women who are looking to get their sexy back from the inside, out. She is on Instagram and Twitter as Black Queens Fitness club.

Written by: Catherine Finger, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. How will you say goodbye to 2022—and what would you like to be able to celebrate in one year’s time? Endings and beginnings can be powerful transitions in our lives. As we approach the end of 2022, I encourage you to take some time to consider what you want to release—and what goals or milestones you want to reach in 2023. Make space for reflection over the holiday season. Walk through a set of questions and spend a little time journaling your thoughts. Writing is a powerful tool for reflection as you identify what isn’t working and open yourself to activating more of what works well for you. Reflection: Take a quick look at this year’s greatest hits. Scan your year month by month, week by week, day by day—whichever way best serves you. Be mindful of your highs and lows—spend more time on your highs. What went really well for you this year—and how can you leverage that success as you look into 2023? What didn’t work so well for you—and what tweaks do you need to consider moving forward? Don’t let yourself get bogged down in maudlin memories—just acknowledge what you want to let go of to make space for what you want more of in your life. Think of it as cleaning out a closet, or a garage. You can’t park that Maserati if your garage is full of a year’s worth—or more—of outdated detritus. These are some of my framing questions: What did you love about this year? What worked really well for you? What should we be celebrating in your life? What did you hate about this year? What didn’t work so well for you? What do-overs would you give yourself? What were your most joyful moments this year? What do you want more of, looking forward? What were you most painful moments? What do you want less of, looking forward? What did you learn about yourself? What was the best decision you made this year? Ritual: I call my favorite end-of-year ritual “Burn Baby, Burn!” I’ve done this activity collectively to celebrate the end of a New Year’s Eve party, at workshops and retreats, and sometimes all alone in my backyard. It begins with a brief period of reflection. Guests receive small squares of paper and pens/pencils and are invited to consider what they loved and didn’t love about the past year. I ask them to think of one thing they want to release, say goodbye to, remove, delete from their lives forever—and to write that down on a piece of paper. Questions I like to ask include: What do you need to do to clear your own runway for takeoff? What barriers stand between you and success? What are you dying to unload or unleash in your life? What’s holding you back? What habit or practice do you need to stop doing? What do you need to get rid of and eliminate from your life? Write them all down—and get ready to cast them all off—this is where the fire comes in! I start a small bonfire in my backyard (are my country roots showing yet?) and invite my guests to join me in the frigid winter air. One by one, guests approach the fire and are invited to hold up that piece of paper and proclaim (either silently or out loud) what they are releasing—and then toss it into the fire. Or rip it up into tiny pieces and then toss it into the fire. There will be some tears and there be a lot of rejoicing as the fire builds and your guests experience the freedom of letting go! Reframe: The last step of my annual reflection and renewal process—and the perfect ending for the “Burn Baby, Burn!” experience—is to breathe in the new. Invite everyone to reflect on what is good, acceptable, and perfect about their lives. I like to encourage my guests with the ancient wisdom of St. Paul: “forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead.” Invite your guests to release what has been turned to ashes and to commit to a new habit, practice, promise, or way of being. Have them write down this renewal pledge as a way of saving it in their hearts and minds. Real change is possible—and transitioning into a new year is a great time to double down on what you want to invite more of in your life. Give yourself the gift of clarity and support as you move toward your own challenges and commitments with renewed intention. Find a friend, hire a coach, sketch out your action plan and post it where you’ll see it every day, invest in an online program—give yourself whatever you need to support the changes you seek. And get ready to celebrate your success at the end of 2023! Follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Catherine! Catherine Finger, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Award-winning author Catherine Finger contributes to the well-being of others by offering executive, personal, and author coaching services. Throughout her career as a public-school leader, mentoring current and emerging leaders was one of her greatest joys. This experience, coupled with her passion to instill hope for leadership, love, and life led her to launch Loving the Leading, an executive coaching and consulting business in 2020. Her years of successful experience as an educational leader, board member, adjunct professor, award-winning author, law enforcement chaplain and community leader equip her with unique insights and deep intuition on both organizations and individuals. During her educational career

Written by: Flora Bami, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Wellbeing is the experience of health, happiness, and prosperity. It includes having good mental health, high life satisfaction, a sense of meaning or purpose, and the ability to manage stress. More generally, wellbeing is just feeling well. A holistic approach means providing support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental or physical health needs. An approach to life that considers multidimensional aspects of wellbeing. It encourages individuals to recognize the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. It’s about understanding people as multi-faceted beings who have rich, nuanced experiences. These areas of life intersect and overlap to create the sum total of how we feel at any given moment. “A vibrant body, a radiant mind, a loving heart, and an honorable life.” — Stefan Emunds Taking a whole-person approach to wellbeing is key to helping human beings live their happiest, healthiest, and most fulfilling lives. The holistic wellbeing definition is a departure from how we traditionally see health. Particularly in Western society, wellbeing is typically associated with physical health. We define health as the absence of illness or disease. However, that’s only part of the story. Health and wellbeing can only be understood as parts of a whole, and all of the dimensions are inextricably connected. Holistic means “whole,” and it recognizes that an individual has many components. Holistic wellbeing focuses on the whole human entity’s importance and how its parts are interdependent on each other. This is the recognition that anything that affects one system or part will also affect the entire body. There are different facets to the holistic health approach which is aware of the results of your actions and habits. We are integral, whole and undivided. How? By having our mind, soul, heart, and body in harmony. To build our overall wellbeing, we have to make sure all of these types are functioning to an extent. Think of it like this: Imagine you are in a car. Your engine works great, and maybe your transmission works pretty well, too, but your brakes don't work. Because your brakes don't work, it doesn't really matter how well your engine works; you're still going to have trouble going about your life. The same is true for your wellbeing. If everything else in your life is going great, but you feel lonely, or you're eating unhealthfully, other areas of your life will be affected, and you likely won't feel as well as you want to. A holistic wellbeing approach looks at 5 pillars: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. When all those components are in homeostasis, we have a much greater capacity to flourish and grow, to endure life’s challenges and stressors with ease. Because if all of these foundations are strong and connected, our energy force and our wellbeing are more likely to flow. Physical wellbeing includes energy, flexibility, strength, fitness, sleep, and nutrition. The body is often described as a vessel. Taking care of it is essential to maintain stability, flexibility, and prevention of diseases. Mental wellbeing (or mental fitness) is crucial to overall health. Mental fitness allows us to communicate with others, think critically, and make decisions with ease. A healthy mind is able to learn and grow and can stay present in the moment. Poor mental fitness is associated with reduced resilience and resistance to stress. Emotional wellbeing Being emotionally healthy impacts your relationship with yourself and others. Emotional wellbeing determines how you interpret stressful situations and your ability to regulate emotions. It also improves your ability to ask for help and sit with uncomfortable emotions. Spiritual wellbeing is a sense of internal wellbeing and how you connect with something greater than yourself, whether that’s a higher power, nature, music, art, or humanity as a whole. It’s the ideals and beliefs you form throughout your life that form your own unique spirituality. People who are spiritually healthy are able to find purpose and meaning in life. They feel more motivated, are more resilient, and have a sense of their place in the world. Those with poor spiritual health tend to experience existential crises. Social wellbeing is driven by a sense of belonging. Participating in organizations, spending time with friends and family, and feeling connected to others are all part of wellness with wellbeing. Researchers have found that those with strong social networks live longer and healthier lives. Our need for social connectedness is hard-wired. Studies show that the neural networks that promote social activity are the same networks that promote the satisfaction of physical needs like food and water. Social connectedness buffers stress and support wellbeing. Holistic wellbeing includes body, mind, heart, spirit, and relationships. The human body is interconnected; our physical body depends on our mental state and vice versa. Our social support influences our mental wellbeing. Everything is interconnected. What we think, we start to feel. What we do (or don’t do) affects our thoughts. Therefore, we need to approach our wellbeing from a holistic perspective. Over the last 3 years, wellbeing has moved from an easily dismissed, faintly hippie notion to something that’s taken seriously across sectors. A more holistic view of people’s wellbeing has become critical. People care about their health, wellbeing, and work-life balance more than ever before and employers are following suit. Adopting a holistic wellbeing strategy fosters a culture of wellbeing around the total person and supports the five dimensions of wellbeing that affect each of us in day-to-day life. In this multi-dimensional model, the focus no longer is solely on offering traditional benefits, perks and wellbeing incentives, but on helping employees feel valued and supported both personally and professionally. The holistic approach to wellbeing benefits employers by creating an engaged, resilient human- force that is more creative, productive and invested in organizational success. The Future of Wellbeing is About Whole People. We are not only employees; we are whole people. People’s wellbeing it's an amalgam of components that weave together to form a healthy, happy, and productive human being. The holistic wellbeing approach aims to strengthen all of these components, leading to more resilient, happy, and productive people that function at their full potential. The whole employee is greater than the sum of their parts, and the same is true of our societies, families, and organizations; they cannot stand on their own. They are collections of people. Is it any surprise that they are only as healthy as the people who comprise them? Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Flora! Flora Bami, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Flora Bami is an optimist, an experienced and passionate integral coach, with expertise in life, mindset, relationships, and wellbeing coaching. Her main focus is on making your relationship with yourself healthier and reframing your inner voice based on self-love, acceptance, and compassion. Her mission in life is to support people in their life journey to reach their potential and feel better and happier through individual coaching and setting up wellbeing programs in big organizations. Better people, better world! Happier people, happier world! After going through a deep transformation herself and turning trauma into a gift, she dedicated her life to supporting people reconnecting with their true selves.

Written by: Alpa Pandya, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Everybody in this world thinks they think, but honestly, that’s quite far from the truth. Before I get into this deeper first, I want to start by wishing Sony PlayStation a very happy birthday for this month–Happy Birthday to Sony PlayStation! Why am I bringing that into this article? Well, It’s the Gadget that pretty much every child wants today, it’s on the list. Whether it’s the child within you or the child that you are a parent to. It’s evolved over time but it’s always on the must-have Christmas toys list every year without fail. The gaming industry over the last 3 years is booming and is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Just in 2021, the Global Games Market had a whopping $180BN in revenue. The market's worth is predicted to reach $435 billion by 2028 In fact, Gaming is bigger than Hollywood and the music industry combined. Top games are earning more than the big blockbusters, and of course, PlayStation plays a huge part in this being the biggest gaming platform. Now, if you ask most children these days what they want to be when they grow up the answer is “I want to be a gamer” What’s My Point? My whole point in all of this is simple, it all starts off with thinking. The PlayStation started off in somebody’s mind, it was created there first and then it became a thing and then a global phenomenon. Thinking is the highest form of creation and I believe that thinking is the new doing. When we think properly, I mean really thinking we create ideas, and our body is moved into taking positive action. And of course, subsequently, if we think incorrectly our body moves us into taking negative action. What is Thinking? It’s an idea in your mind, a thought about creating something, doing something, being something, having something and then building on that idea. My question to you is What do you want? Like what do you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY Want? It really is a simple question but not an easy question for most people to answer. Why? Because they have never given it any thought. The thinking has never happened! Let me ask you, Are you happy with your work? Are you where you want to be in your finances? Are you earning what you want to earn? Are you living how you want to live? Or are you just conforming to mediocrity and what we are being fed by the media, and the world leaders as a whole? I’ll give you an example… This morning I was at the dry cleaners to drop a couple of winter coats off since it’s getting cold here in England and I got chatting with the owner of the dry cleaners. I asked her for a leaflet for what they dry-clean etc, and she was telling me oh the current climate is so, we don’t have leaflets, everything is so expensive. In the 10 minutes I was there she must have repeated “everything is so expensive” about 6 times. Now, that might be so, and that might be what’s going on in the current climate, but if you keep repeating the same statement do you think your current climate is going to change? If you keep speaking the same negative words guess what, your subconscious is going to accept it and that’s what will play out in your life too. Our thoughts Become Things. That was her inner dialogue and that’s what she kept repeating, so, unfortunately, she will create more of the same until she changes her inner dialogue. Our words have power, especially when you speak to them with an energy of fear and conviction. Andrew Carnegie said – “ANY idea that is held in the mind, that is emphasised, that is either feared or revered, will begin at once to clothe itself in the most convenient and appropriate form available” Now, you might ask Why that is so? Well, it’s because if you understand how the mind works, our conscious mind is inductive it can accept and reject information. Our subconscious mind is totally deductive, meaning it can only accept it has no ability to reject thoughts or ideas. Even though your conscious mind is the part that thinks, your subconscious mind is the most magnificent part of you. It functions in every cell of your body. Let’s suppose you’re watching or listening to the news. And this is what’s happening now in the media globally, “The forecast for the next year is we’re going to sink into a recession. The market is going down. Unemployment is going up. Be careful. Watch everything you’re doing.” If you’re using the reasoning mind (conscious mind) correctly, you will reject that idea and decide you’re not going to participate in the recession. Using reason correctly is thinking instead of reacting. It’s choosing the ideas you want to build on in your life instead of allowing other people or circumstances to control your thoughts. So, speak words of what you want, rather than what you don’t want. Think of what you REALLY want and don’t give any thought to why it cannot be done. You are powerful and your words are of power, choose your words and thoughts carefully because they have the power of becoming your reality, in fact, they are becoming your reality every day, that’s what manifestation is. Hence the old age saying, “be careful of what you ask for because it might come true” When you think you do, which is why I say Thinking is The New Doing and I’ll go a step further by saying The Correct Use of Thinking is The New Doing! Most people never think at all, we’ve been given the equipment all we have to do is use it properly! If you would like to learn more follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and visit my website. Read more from Alpa! Alpa Pandya, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Alpa is an InnHer Wealth, Mindset Mentor and entrepreneur. After struggling in her own life financially and mixing up in the wrong relationships she decided she was going to help ambitious women and young girls globally stand up on their own two feet and create outer wealth by first creating inner wealth and reconnecting with their true identity. Her clients include Entrepreneurs, Network Marketers, Coaches, Therapists, Singers/Songwriters, Doctors, Lawyers, Aeronautical Engineers and Solopreneurs. She is the CEO of Infinity of Divinity ‒ Wealth from Within. Her mission is to help every woman connect with her InnHER wealth® and live her legacy!

Written by: Dani Green, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Our Brain Versus Our Mind. Our brain is the mechanical operating system of our body. Our brain, breath, and heart keep our bodies alive. Our brain and our gut are filled with chemicals and reactions that impact our day-to-day lives. Until the age of 7, our experiences are downloaded into our brain, body, and subconscious mind. After the age of 7, we grow in the capacity to reason and adjust. Our mind can be seen and understood as bigger than our brain and our body. Our mind is the energetic force that connects us to one another, to God, and the universe. It has been said that all knowledge is available to us in the sphere of our minds. Small And Alone? Considering you and the number of people on the planet, you might feel like you are just one of many. Do you feel small and alone? I ask you to consider yourself and your mind. Your mind can be felt and understood as being as big as the universe. As vast as all known and yet-to-be-revealed information and intuition. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel the expanse of the universe. When the deep knowing of your mind becomes clear, open your eyes. Do you feel instantly smarter, more important, and more connected to everyone and everything? You are smart! You are important! You are connected! How to Find Peace of Mind Consider the mind as containing Human consciousness and Divine consciousness. We can see more and more truth being revealed in nature, science, philosophy, and maybe even, in religion. At this present moment, you know all that you know. In the next moment, more will be revealed. Everything belongs. The miracle of Love is that the force of Love can miraculously create good in every circumstance. Love fills the cells of our body. Love surrounds us. Love is always for us all. We can have Peace of Mind when we allow ourselves to find the good or wait for the good to be revealed in every circumstance. Sometimes we cannot see the good right away which means we must continue to wait until the good can break through our pain and suffering. This healing and transformation can take months, years, or even, lifetimes. There is always a solution. Good will always prevail. Love always wins. Ivory Tower Sometimes I feel like I live in an ivory tower. I have not had to face the tragedy and suffering that so many others have faced. I wonder if the truths I speak of are true for those who have struggled to endure their lives. I think if we all knew we are infinite and powerful beings, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and energetically, it would make a difference, even in our suffering. For you, today, I hope so. Two Red Hearts I've been known to give out two red acrylic hearts at funerals, in network meetings, and to my friends and family. When I do, I say the most important I know. As a blessing and a prayer, I say, “Love is always with you.“ You are never alone! Love is always with you! Let Dani Be Your Guide to Finding Love! Dani offers a free 20-minute The Emotion Code session, which helps to remove an inherited or current emotion. Activate Your Soul Power! Live Your Infinite Greatness! Be Your Own Hero! Book a FREE Breakthrough phone call and find out about The Soul Power Experience! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dani! Dani Green, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dani Green is a certified hypnotherapist, speaker, author and spiritual activist. Dani’s core focus and passion is to guide clients to rewrite the past, present, and future Story they tell themselves at the subconscious level and to discover their own Inner Mantras. Dani has a 12-session course called The Soul Power Experience. The courses, Be Smoke Free and One & D.O.N.E. Weight Release are each six sessions. Dani also offers Intuitive sessions. Dani opened her hypnotherapy practice in 2015 and uses client-centered hypnotherapy, as well as The Emotion Code, PSYCH-K, and RIM.

Written by: Victoria Baylor, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. There is a popular quote by Zig Ziglar that states "Failure is an event and not a person". Although we all rationally know that to be true it's sometimes hard to believe otherwise when faced with a major failure in our business, career, or even life. Seriously, when you've lost an account, messed up a pitch, or failed to land that ideal client it can be really hard to objectively deal with that defeat. And in most cases trying to make a comeback in the face of such calamity is the last thing on your mind. Where do you even begin to start to rebuild? Is it even possible? These are loaded questions and oftentimes harder to answer when you're emotionally impaired. When was the last time you've struggled through a major failure? If you’ve taken a massive hit and experienced some serious failure, then you may have been more concerned with licking your wounds or trying to do something to stop the bleeding of emotions— such as disappointment, hurt, disgust, or even shock. So even suggesting anything related to a comeback seems premature when your emotions are all tied up in knots. We all know it takes EXTRA effort to pull out of a “failure-related funk” and push forward to make a comeback. As with anything, this oftentimes is easier said than done. But it is possible to push through the funk of failure. I’ve personally always been inspired and amazed by people with the grit and determination to keep moving despite their setbacks and disappointments. I’ve witnessed some amazing people I know take big “L's” or losses and bounce back stronger than ever. I’m not talking about the mini little failures we all experience every day but the bigger ones—loss of a job, denied promotions, business failure, etc, and still pushing forward in search of the next opportunity. I’ve taken a few “L”’s myself and like many of you have the battle scars to prove it. I realized that "Resilient" people view failure differently than most which is why they are able to survive it. Having been there myself personally and witnessed other people do the same I offer the following wisdom on how to go from failure to comeback: 1. Own the failure Denial isn’t a river in Egypt and pretending what happened didn’t happen won’t get you any closer to closure. Forgo blaming other people and back peddling. This may sound harsh but sometimes you just have to rip the band-aid off (Trust me I've had to do this myself). Own what happened and all of the realities that come with it. If it was your fault, own that but choose to forgive yourself as well. 2. Mourn the failure Once you've accepted the loss it's time to mourn it. Funerals are important for a reason and aren’t just customary. They internally allow people to process their loss in a real tangible way. Ignoring the failure will only keep it bottled up within. Mourning allows you to release. Some great ways to “mourn” your personal failures are to cry them out, speak with a trusted friend, and journal them. One unique way is to write yourself a letter about the whole incident, put it in an envelope, and tear it up. It will help with the release. 3. Understand that defeat is a final destination whereas failure is a short rest stop When you realize that failures are just brief pauses you'll be more inclined to use them as a way to re-group and get the necessary feedback to come up with a better strategy to move forward. Don’t choose to stay in your failure—move on. 4. Refuse to internalize it Remember failures are what happens to you but they aren’t YOU. Let me repeat—YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! When we’re emotionally processing sometimes, our wires get crossed and we start believing negatively about ourselves. You could fail 100X and you would never be a failure unless you think you are. 5. Focus more on learning versus the failure itself. I love the saying that goes "I've never failed, I just learned". Having such a positive attitude toward failure will normalize it and keep you from experiencing the hi's and lows of it. I love Sara Blakely's concept of Failure. As a kid, her Dad always asked her what she failed at and would celebrate it. He taught them to equate failure to not trying. She credits that lesson for helping her build the billion-dollar company we all know as Spanxtoday. Navigating failure isn't always easy but it's completely possible when you have the right thought process and a positive mindset. The question isn't so much what didn't work but how you can leverage the situation to grow. Following these aforementioned steps will ensure you seamlessly move from failure to come back in the strongest way possible. Want to learn more from Victoria? Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and visit her website. Read more from Victoria! Victoria Baylor, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Driven by a profound sense to help High-Performing Leaders excel and showcase their Brilliance, Victoria Baylor offers her expertise in the fields of leadership development, mindset growth, and personal branding to help entrepreneurs, professionals, & organizational leaders gain the Clarity + Confidence to get out of their heads and excel in leadership. She is a Certified Mindset & Clarity Coach, NLP Practitioner, TEDx Speaker & 1 Amazon Best Selling Author whose holistic approach to coaching, speaking, and writing helps others accelerate their growth and push past their limitations. After 15 years in research science, Victoria found her True Calling and purpose in behavioral science when she realized how easy it is for Women to lose their identities to the roles they serve in. She shares her insights & story in her TEDx talk, "You Are Who You Are, Not What You Do". This experience led her to focus on providing Coaching to help entrepreneurial & professionals (men and women) move beyond their mindset blocks and gain the personal brand clarity and strong mindset needed to operate as high-level leaders. She also offers organizational interventions in the form of trainings, seminars, and/or team building to polish brilliant leaders. She is a writer for multiple publications and a podcast host. She serves on several boards and non-profit organizations. For fun, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading. She lives in Savannah Georgia with her husband and 14-year-old daughter, Reilly.