Being Well With Lauren

Episode 145 Being well with Lauren   Life is made up of imperfect moments Don't wait for the right moment Hi everyone,   Today I chat about my recent weekend at the basketball. I talk about dreams, leadership, and achievement and relate this to the journey of basketball.   I also talk about my upcoming course; we have a yoga course coming up soon. So go and get that cuppa in your favorite cup and let's have a chat. Warm regards   Lauren x   My virtual online wellness centre is now open JOIN MY VIRTUAL ONLINE RETREAT for wellness at https://www. beingwellwithlauren.com BUY MY BOOK Daily Rituals For Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-Happiness-happy-single-ebook/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_2427780_160035660 My podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My name is Lauren. I am a writer, life coach, meditation/yoga teacher, & ASMRtist. I make ASMR videos and write books about happiness, yoga, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. SUBSCRIBE to my cha

Episode 144 Being well with Lauren What do you truly give a duck about?   I have had a little bit of a shock this week when I thought that all my ducks were nicely in a row.... which got me thinking about what counts.   What to you truly give a duck about? Let's have a chat.... 1. Focusing on Today- this moment 2. Cultivating a sense of self 3. Contributing to Comunity engagement 4. Developing a sense of family 5. Spreading hugs and oxytocin 6. Nurturing your physical self, health, and well-being   Lauren X   JOIN MY VIRTUAL ONLINE RETREAT for wellness at https://www. beingwellwithlauren.com BUY MY BOOK Daily Rituals For Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-Happiness-happy-single-ebook/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_2427780_160035660 My podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My name is Lauren. I am a writer, life coach, meditation/yoga teacher, & ASMRtist. I make ASMR videos and write books about happiness, yoga, fitness, meditation, & wellbe

Episode 143 Being well with Lauren Ten super fitness Life hacks In my 51 years and my 34 years involved in fitness, these are my top keys not only to fitness but being fit for life. 1. Prepare your food yourself - enjoy the experience 2. Walk daily 3. Do push ups daily 4. Keep your hips open, mobile, and stable 5. Encourage and maintain a long, healthy mobile spine 6. Make time 7. Make your fitness sustainable 8. Do yoga 9. Drink alcohol in conscious moderation 10. Have the discipline to face yourself So let's sit down and talk fitness  Lauren x My virtual online wellness centre is now open JOIN MY VIRTUAL ONLINE RETREAT for wellness at https://www. beingwellwithlauren.com BUY MY BOOK Daily Rituals For Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-Happiness-happy-single-ebook/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_2427780_160035660 My podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My name is Lauren. I am a writer, life coach, meditation/yoga teacher, & ASMRtist. I make A

Episode 142 Being well with Lauren The story of my dad buying a push bike Today I share the beautiful story of my dad deciding to buy a pushbike. I relate this to the importance of always having a dream. I have my English breakfast in hand. Let's have a chat. Lauren xx JOIN MY VIRTUAL ONLINE RETREAT for wellness at https://www. beingwellwithlauren.com BUY MY BOOK Daily Rituals For Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Rituals-Happiness-happy-single-ebook/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_2427780_160035660 My podcast https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My name is Lauren. I am a writer, life coach, meditation/yoga teacher, & ASMRtist. I make ASMR videos and write books about happiness, yoga, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. SUBSCRIBE to my channels: https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenlouisefenton EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com SOCIALS http://laurenostrowskifenton.tumblr.com https://twitter.com/beremarkablenow http://instagram.com/laure

Episode 141 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem Day Six of Five Hey there, I decided... after thought to do one more in the series so now there are six in the series. I just felt there was more to say....Having balance is always about being authentic to your true self and that needs to be said. My friends establish and be who you are against the mainstream of what others think you are or what they want you to be. Sometimes it is just about being happy in the topsy-turvy of life. Go and pour yourself a cup of tea and lets chat.   Lauren x Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrows

Episode 140 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem Embracing the fear Day five of five Please note after reviewing the series i have decided to add on one more episode :) Stay tuned   For today we reviewed How How embracing the fear and reviewing negative self-talk affects our ability to sustain balance in our lives Embracing the fear Course notes: Using the Apple pie method- look at your weaknesses Which piece of your apple pie do you need to focus upon? Sometimes confronting this piece of apple pie can be the key to our balance and even our happiness Remember to journal your progress daily We are in control of our cognitive thoughts and feelings Work out a game plan of what are you going to do to work with your weakness on a day to day basis. Every day feel grateful, review and adjust, observe and detach the actions and experiences of each day Explore your negative self-talk Diarise your thoughts hour by hour Set an iPhone alarm once an hour for 8 hours over 2- 3 days. Notice what you tend

Episode 139 Being well with Lauren   Part 4 of Five How to find balance in the mayhem - Union of mind body spirit   Mind body and soul; balance these three helps you ensure happiness Home work notes: Do you get to that point sometimes when you wonder what is the point? What is the point of even trying to relax when life can seem so hectic? The point is that every moment we are in the moment is a moment of awareness and an authentic moment of life. What is the connection between your physical, mindful and spiritual self? Discuss Do you currently have balance between these areas in your life? Discuss What could you do to increase the balance between these three areas? What do you do each day to affirm each part of yourself; your physical, your mindful and your spiritual self? Brainstorm 3 actions that you do each day to honor each part of yourself physical self mindful self spiritual self Write down one ritual you could complete each week in each of these areas to encourage this part of you. Create an action pl

Episode 138 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem Day three of five Control yourself to achieve life balance. The key to balance is to have some control over ourselves. Don't give our power away to forces we cannot control.   Maintaining a healthy balance is not only essential for happiness and well-being; it can support productivity, goal achievement and underpin quality relationships We cannot control anybody else and if we wish to change others we give our power and our balance away. What can we control? Our values Our thoughts Our behaviour What issues you can let go: What are some strategies to take back control over your life? Brainstorm: Disconnect for set periods from screens and the internet Ask why and say no Protect & nurture your physical health( For yourself not for others) Develop perspective Over your individual self without too much focus upon ego. Consider alone time relationship time global time

Episode 137 Being well with Lauren How to find balance in the mayhem course Day two Today we explore the relationship between choice and stress. The more we want, wish, and desire the less we feel balance. Now where is my cup of tea.... Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/oct/21/choice-stressing-us-out-dating-partners-monopolies Barry Schwartz in his book The Paradox of Choice. Increased choice can bring us sadness because choice often brings regret, remorse, resentment, self-blame and the possibility of missing possible opportunities. Increased choice also increases desire, wanting searching and longing. What is choice? How does having choice affect your life? What does choice mean to you? What areas of your life feel cluttered due to choice? Do you think that having choices add to meaning in your life? What are some areas of your selections you can simplify? Do you find yourself using words such as wish, should, and want? Do these terms help you think happy thoughts? How does a stat

How to find balance in the mayhem course DAY ONE   Episode 136 Being well with Lauren Do you ever feel like life is rushing past so fast and it feels hard to even find the time to draw breath? Today is the first day in my five-day course exploring how we can find balance in the mayhem of our daily lives. So grab a nice cup of tea and Today is the first day in my five-day course exploring how we can find balance in the mayhem of our daily lives. So grab a nice cup of tea and let's explore balance. What is balance? Balance is the state of having your weight spread equally using your body so that you do not fall. But balance is more than this balance is also about having the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling...emotionally and physically. Homework As part of your homework for this course answer the following questions: Write about what our western culture teaches us. Our western style of living encourages speed convenience and multitasking. How does this manic existence

Episode 135 Being well with Lauren The crazy life that is - and that is ok Hi everyone, yes the next course will be loading today- but i have had a spanner in the works as you do with four kids. The course is now called How Find Balance in the mayhem. I have my lovely English breakfast tea in hand. Please do join me x And there is an offer of a free meditation download in this one too xx   Lauren x Topics covered work life balance setting goals motivation meditation parenting Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrowskifenton Donate to support my creations at Paypal EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostr

Episode 134 Being well with Lauren   Work life balance. Living the life that is   Hi everyone, today I announce the next course. This will be a five session course called "Meditation in the mayhem." So many of us live fastManic lives with many responsibilities. Somehow we need to learn to feel calm in the life that is. Today I talk a little bit about Worklife balance, Being a parent and I announced the upcoming course. I have my lovely English breakfast tea in hand. Please do join me x   Lauren x Topics covered work life balance setting goals motivation meditation parenting Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/auth

Episode 133 Being well with Lauren   What now ? The jumble of life as a parent   Hi everyone, today it is just too noisy! I have tried so many times to get things done...and noise and children have got in the way of goals...Oh well i will just get back up and try again x Let's chat Lauren x Topics covered work life balance setting goals motivation parenting   Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrowskifenton Donate to support my creations at Paypal EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to meditate https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/how-to-meditate-for-begin

Episode 132 Being well with Lauren   Celebrate and review - Day 7 of the retreat How to change your body in 7 days Hi everyone, today we had a green tea in hand. It is the last day in a seven-day retreat looking at how to change a body in seven days. It's time to go home. Let's chat Lauren x Topics covered Food planning weight training How to change your body setting goals motivation   Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrowskifenton Donate to support my creations at Paypal EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to meditate https://itunes.apple.com/au/albu

Episode 131 Being well with Lauren   Creating a break glass list - Day 6 of the virtual retreat How to change your body Hi everyone, Today I explore how to create a break glass list or a contingency plan in order to keep you steadfast and strong with your new exercise and health goals. We can do this! Let's get our journals out and have a cup of tea Love Lauren x   Topics covered Food planning weight training How to change your body setting goals motivation   Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrowskifenton Donate to support my creations at Paypal EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostrowskifenton@gma

Episode 130 Being well with Lauren Change your mind and you can change your body Hi everyone, Today is day 5 of my seven-day virtual retreat during which we learn how to change our bodies permanently.  Today I ask and explore the following questions: Do you feel comfortable in your body? Why and why not? Do you keep a journal which helps you explore the real you- physically emotionally and spiritually? What is your "by the way exercise"? Is your exercise regime sustainable for 99 years? How can you incorporate more 'by the way exercise' into your life?  How important is weight training? What can you do today, this hour, this minute for your body? What consistent rituals do you follow to help you change your body and sustain that body? And yes when we learn the ability to change our mind we can change our body I have a beautiful cup of English breakfast in hand so go and get yourself a hot cuppa and let us have a chat. Love Lauren x   Topics covered cognitive behavioural therapy motivation weight training m

Lets plan your food - Day 4 of a 7 day retreat looking at how change your body  Episode 129 Being well with Lauren This is part 3 in a seven-day series imagining that we are on a private retreat together exploring ways to change your body in seven days. How is your food planning going? Do you eat on the run or do you diligently plan your food? Today let's organise your food! Come on its going to be fun. You have heard of the saying "Failing to plan is planning to fail" Today we look at food planning and how planning your food can help you not only change your body but change your life. I have a beautiful cup of green tea in hand so go and get yourself a hot cuppa and let us have a chat. Love Lauren x   Topics covered Food planning Body image setting goals changing your body   Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlaur

How to change your body in seven days - Unpacking your pantry Hi everyone, Today I continue my series on how to change your body permanently in a week. Today we explore unpacking and reorganising your pantry. I have a beautiful cup of English breakfast in hand so go and get yourself a hot cuppa and let us have a chat. Love Lauren x   Topics covered decluttering  bodyimage nutrition making decisions finding a sense of self Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrowskifenton Donate to support my creations at Paypal EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to medi

Episode 127 Being well with Lauren How I would change your body in seven days DAY 2   Hi everyone today I talk about the four principle areas of fitness which are required to change your body. I also talk about the importance of developing a fitness practice.   I am really enjoying this series. I hope that you are also. warm regards    Lauren   Topics covered Fitness Planning your fitness developing fitness goals Motivation Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton BUY MY BOOK ‘Daily Rituals For Happiness’ and learn step by step how to be happy https://www.amazon.com/author/laurenostrowskifenton Donate to support my creations at Paypal EMAIL / PayPal account- laurenostrowskifenton@gmail.com BUY MY ITUNES AUDIO How to me

Episode 126 Being well with Lauren How to change your body in seven days   Hi everyone, Well over the last several days we have talked about body image, the definition of beauty, and the conspiracy of body image in today's Western society.   Today were going to do something a little bit different and I think you will enjoy this.I know I certainly enjoyed creating this 7 day series. We going to pretend I have just seven days to change a body. I imagine and visualise that we go away for seven days to achieve just that. Lets go and get a cup of tea and have a friendly chat. I really looking forward to this. Love Lauren   Topics covered body image goal setting health wellness motivation changing your body Listen to... My podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/being-well-with-lauren/id1030685050?mt=2 My Podcast on Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/being-well-with-lauren My Podcast on Libsyn http://beingwellwithlauren.libsyn.com/ Support me by pledging at Patreon here https://www.patreon.co