Why Take a Vacation?

Hi Loves!

 

I just returned from a wonderful vacation with my family. Here is a photo from the beautiful beach, where we felt so serene, present, and at peace! I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend some quality time with my family. We laughed, we relaxed, we indulged, we played...it was PERFECT!

 

If you haven't already noticed, She Lives Inspired unplugged from social networking for a week. Though I deeply enjoy connecting with each and every one of you everyday, I needed quality time to rest and renew...and that meant I had to make a conscious, internalized decision: BE PRESENT & DISCONNECT.

Well, it sure worked! This morning I was so READY to return to work! My family, however, was dreading the thought of coming home. They had the "Vacation Blues," but I was excited to come home! Which really got me thinking: Do I not know how to shut my mind off? Can I really enjoy vacations? Do I really need to feel connected at every single minute of the day?

It's not that I didn't enjoy our trip, I just felt that a few days was sufficient time to recharge my batteries. It really got me thinking about how we choose to spend our "time off." I found this quote, which really resonated with me:

"I do not really like vacations. I much prefer an occasional day off when I do not feel like working. When I am confronted with a whole week in which I have nothing to do but enjoy myself I do not know where to begin. To me, enjoyment comes fleetingly and unheralded; I cannot determinedly enjoy myself for a whole week at a time." ~ Robertson Davies

For me, it's all about holistic wellness, which means daily habits of moderation in mind, body, and spirit. I need to take a break regularly. Obviously we can't take a vacation everyday, but if given the opportunity to take time "off" from our work, I'd prefer to take a day here and there! Stepping away from my desk keeps me grounded, grateful, and connected.

So, how do YOU choose to spend your time off?

 

Drop a comment below or post to my Facebook page with any questions or comments!

 

xo, health, and happiness,

Noel

Heading to Speak at The Meta Center, NYC!

Happy Thursday!

So last month I hosted The Wellness Weekend, which went extremely well. This was my first large-scale event, so I was nervous about it. With the support and love of my fellow speakers, family, friends and of course, my boyfriend, I was able to calm down, trust in the process, and enjoy the exhilarating experience! Yes, there were a few little bumps along the road, but overall the event was a success. I can't express the amount of healing and inspirational work that was done. I'm really proud of myself with putting the event together and inspiring our healing circle to take our gifts to the next level.

 As soon as the event wrapped, our guests came up to us thanking us for the healing and asking what was next on our agenda. Personally, I thought I would be taking a short break from event planning to focus on working with my one-on-one clients  and my Healthy Inspiration Group but Blanca Beyar wanted to keep our foursome fire ignited (and I'm glad she did!)  We secured a deal with an incredible spirituality venue  The Meta Center to take our show on the road to N.Y.C.!!! I've attended workshops at the Meta in the past and the energy there is AMAZING. I absolutely love the calming ambiance, the relaxing aromatherapy and soothing sounds that radiate from their space. It has been intentionally created to physically, aesthetically, and energetically promote the feeling of a pure, safe, “sacred home”. 

So I wanted to personally invite you to our next event, where we'll discuss four timely topics that will enhance your life! 

Being A Pillar of Light

Friday, August 9th

6:30-9:30pm

META Center New York

Tickets are $55.00

There is limited seating for this event, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. 

Become part of the collective energy and join us in becoming a pillar of light!

To register for this event and purchase your tickets:

http://www.blancabeyar.info/#!eventsannoucements-/c1mpx

Checkout and "Join" the Facebook event here!

As light-workers, we will share our wisdom on the following topics: 

* The Benefits of Connecting to Nature *

 * Blue Ray Intuitive Energy *

* Soul and Mind Nutrition *

* Healing with Crystals * 

Noel O’Donnell, Life and Wellness Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Founder of She Lives Inspired. ​”Why We Need to Unplug from Technology and Reconnect with Nature.” - More about me here. 

 

Blanca Beyar, Spiritual Author, Guru, Empath, Medium, RMT ​”​The Blue Ray Energy and the Empath/Intuitive” - More about Blanca here.

Linda Principato, Holistic Health Counselor, Reflexologist and Reiki Master ​”Find Your Well Spot – A Holistic Approach to Body-Mind-Soul Nutrition”  - More about Linda here.

Karyn Annette, Reiki Master, Spiritual Artist, & Lemurian Crystal Healer ​”Awakening the Light Body with Crystal Quartz” - More about Karyn here. 

We look forward to meeting and sharing in the light with you! :)

xo, health, and happiness,

Noel

Join Our Healthy Inspiration Group!

 Hi there!

It's starting to get warmer out and let me guess, you are already worrying about swimsuit season. Perhaps you haven't been feeling your best lately. Perhaps you are overwhelmed at work, underwhelmed by life and you really, REALLY want to feel good again. You are ready to make your life better, but you don't know where to start... You wish you had the motivation to workout, someone to check-in with everyday about what you had for lunch, someone to cheer you on for going to spinning after work!  

How would it feel to have a partner, a cheerleader, a support system to help hold you accountable for your goals?  Not a family member, not a friend, not a Doctor...someone who cares about your success but holds you responsible for it. 

Would you want someone to check-in with you every day and encourage you to do the things you say you want to do (exercising, eating better, de-stressing, de-cluttering) and cheer you on along the way?

 Wouldn't that be AMAZING? Well, you can have it!

For the month of JUNE, I have teamed up with Healthy Eating and Wellness Empowerment Coach Nina of  The Empowered Plate to offer you a FREE 30-Day Healthy Inspiration Group on Facebook to start a new healthy habit! 

Change takes time. For the entire month of June, you'll have our wellness expertise, coaching support, and daily inspiration at your disposal. For FREE!! Tell your friends. Bring 'em on over. We have 25 spots available for this private, exclusive, FREE group. You will be sent a personal invitation to the private Facebook group, where Nina and I will be checking in daily to hold you accountable and offer up our advice! 


How to Register: 
Join the She Lives Inspired Email List and Nina's Email List. The deadline to register for the Group is May 31st!  **BONUS: For joining Nina's email list, you will receive the Top 15 Desk Snacks, which you can keep in your desk to ward off the 3pm slump! 

Whether it's drinking a green smoothie daily, 

trying out yoga, 

or spending more time unplugged, 

we are all in this TOGETHER! 

Remember, YOU are worth it! 

You deserve to live your best life NOW. 

We can do this...together!

xo, health, and happiness,

Noel  

www.SheLivesInspired.com

On The Fence?

Happy Friday, loves!

Are you on the fence about your next steps? Not sure if you are ready to change your life for the better? Do you feel overwhelmed by indecision? Do you constantly dwell in possibility but never take action? I know I did. I still catch myself doing this. 

 I totally get it.

I was in a similar position last year. I decided to listen to my intuition and leave Medical School in pursuit of my dreams of becoming something more "me" -- even if I didn't know exactly what that looked like at the time. I was terrified, I felt stuck, I worried about what people would think and I didn't want disappointed my family, friends, mentors, teachers and you know...myself. I was on scholarship and going to be the first Doctor in my family, it was a real "high" until I realized I was doing it for other's approval. Then I made an executive decision to get some help.

 I sought out and hired a professional Life Coach to help me sort through the situation, get some clarity, and get out of the ugly funk I was in.  Working on myself, removing obstacles and acknowledging fears wasn't a walk in the park. I'm a very introspective person by nature, so the self-reflection part came very naturally to me. However, being honest about my relationships and re-evaluating my career aspirations was a bit of a struggle for me. In the end, the time I spent with my coach was valuable beyond words. I went into the process with my whole heart and never looked back. We were in it together and I didn't feel alone in my decision. Having a partner made it so much easier to stay accountable, see my progress, and it was SO much more fun than just reading a self-help book. Note: I'm all about reading self-help books and seeing motivational speakers; in fact, I aspire to be an Author and secure amazing Speaking engagements. But at that crucial time in my life, I needed a real-life cheerleader, a partner to propel me into forward-moving action, a spark of light to fire me up! And that's exactly what I got. 

Fast-forward four months. I was so inspired by coaching that I chose to become one. I enrolled in the same coaching school she attended because I knew she was trained well by World Coach Institute. I met twelve amazing women in the course and together we became Certified Coaches! And as it turns out, I did really well in the course: 99% overall grade. Yep, I'm a proud nerd. ;) Regardless of what letters follow my name or how much academic/professional success I achieve, I just want to be happy and feel fulfilled. I will always put my heart and soul into every single thing I do. I am still learning and growing, so I'm on the journey, too. I'm 25 years old and I still have a whole life ahead of time. The only thing I know for sure is that I'm ever-evolving and I love that. 

So, WHO are you? 
What do YOU want in life? 
What's holding you back from diving right into your dreams?

As your Coach, I can help you hop over YOUR fence. I'll be your partner through the next steps on your journey to getting exactly what you want out of life, whether that's improved physical health, emotional well-being, more happiness, or choosing to boldly pursue that "far off dream" to {enter your ultimate bucket list item here!}  And if you're on the fence about coaching, give me a call! I am happy to offer you a Complimentary Clarity Session which is completely free, zero expectation, and no pressure! I've designed these calls to give you a space to ASK any questions you have about the coaching process, fees, scheduling, and the Summer Special. You'll get a better feel for coaching and see if you are “ready” to work one-on-one. Sound good? Then shoot me an email Info@SheLivesInspired.com to schedule your session! And if you're not quite ready, it's okay! I'm always here for you. 

 Did the blog post resonate with you? If so, drop a comment below! 

See you next Sunday at The Wellness Weekend!

xo, health and happiness,

Noel 

Wellness Weekend to Present Workshops Focused Around Healing After Recent Tragedies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Noël O’Donnell 

info@shelivesinspired.com

WELLNESS WEEKEND TO PRESENT WORKSHOPS

FOCUSED AROUND HEALING AFTER RECENT TRAGEDIES

Four-hour workshop to include

progressive speakers, healers, and authors

May 6, 2013, Staten Island – She Lives Inspired’s founder Noël O’Donnell announced that her Self Confidence Series will expand into a Wellness Weekend.  The Wellness Weekend will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 11am-3pm at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.  The indoor/ outdoor Wellness Weekend will include workshops in Building P and the Richmond County Savings Foundation’s Tuscan Garden.

“We have an extremely inspiring roster of speakers, authors, and healers who wish to uplift the Staten Island community, especially in the wake of Hurricane Sandy,” said She Lives Inspired’s Founder Noël O’Donnell.  “I hope that participants will take advantage of the empowering concepts presented to them and live happier and healthier lives.”

Wellness Weekend will incorporate different types of alternative medicine and routes to healing including Life and Wellness Coaching, Reiki, Meditation, Massage, Yoga, and Whole Nutrition which have all been shown to promote wellbeing, enhance mood, and improve quality of life.

In addition to the Life and Wellness Coach Noël O’Donnell, the program also features Spiritual Author Blanca Beyar, Holistic Health Counselor Linda Principato, and Crystal Healer Karyn Annette. For an additional cost, Reiki Healings and Massage Therapy will be available. Handmade jewelry by Bracelets by Breanna, Inspirational Books by Blanca Beyar, healing jewelry by Seanora Lopes, and Crystals by Prisms of Light & Vibration will also be available for purchase.

Participants can register on http://www.shelivesinspired.com/events. Tickets to the event are $75 per person. 

For more information and a detailed workshop schedule, please see attached flyer or visit www.shelivesinspired.com.

About She Lives Inspired

Noel created the brand, SheLivesInspired, to empower you to live your best life through holistic wellness, positive psychology, and everyday spirituality. Noël is here to answer your questions and help you figure out what's standing in the way of getting to the place you want to be in life!

About Noël O’Donnell

Noël O'Donnell B.S., CLC, CWC received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Purchase College and her Life and Wellness Coaching Certification through World Coach Institute. Noel is also a Certified Reiki Practitioner. Noël coaches men and women who are open to living an inspired life, ready to make positive changes, and willing to invest in their health, wellness, happiness, healing, and personal development. Currently Noël spends her time seeing private coaching clients, motivational speaking, and running group workshops in NYC. Noël also hosts a video blog on YouTube and "Inspiration Station with Coach Noël" on Blog Talk Radio.

{Summer Coaching Special}

Hey there, Loves!

Let me guess...

 You want to live a healthier lifestyle, but you don’t know where to begin with your nutrition and fitness.

 You want to feel and look your best, but you are struggling to find your confidence. 

You have become consumed by your own self-doubt. 

You want to wake up feeling energized, engaged, and excited about your day… but instead you wake up feeling underwhelmed, lethargic, and depressed. 

-- STOP, INHALE, EXHALE -- 

Could these feelings and desires have something to do with you putting your career, relationships, school, housework, and everything else, before your own health and happiness? 

How would it help if you had someone to help you stay on track with your wellness? 

How would you like to have a partner who can help you hold yourself accountable, brainstorm options to get you started and celebrate your wins along the way?

 Are you ready to say YES to working with someone who can help you discover the gift that’s waiting to be developed within you? 

I can help you this Summer! 



I just launched a special offer for the Summer!
Whether you're on the beach or poolside, summer is a great time to have fun AND get things done! Let's team up, remove obstacles and get you back to ENJOYING + LIVING your life to the fullest. How fun is that? ;)

*SUMMER COACHING SPECIAL*

1-month ~Open Your Mind Package~ for only $110 (normally $180) 
3-month ~Willing to Be Well Package~ for only $350 (normally $500) 

We can totally chat for a little bit so you get a better idea of coaching! Just shoot me an e-mail me here  to book a Complimentary Clarity Session, so I can answer all of your questions about the process and pricing! 

In the meantime, I encourage you to do a little more research on me - so pop on over here to understand my coaching approach! 

If you are go-getter and you love a discount, then email me ASAP to get on the Client List.

Just a little heads up...
SPACE IS LIMITED
First Come, First Served
I only have SIX spots available for the Summer Special.
This exclusive offer ends June 15th!
Email Info@SheLivesInspired.com to Grab Your Spot! 

SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!


Image Sourge: {We Heart It}

xo, health, and happiness,
Noel 

It's the Wellness Weekend GIVEAWAY time!!

Hey There Loves,

I am so grateful for your continuous support of this blog. In honor of it being May, I think it's time for another #GIVEAWAY and I LOVE this one!

She Lives Inspired will be giving away the following goodies:

 TWO tickets to the Wellness Weekend ($75 value each)!

ONE Bracelet by Breanna: The Turquoise and Crystal Elephant Bracelet!

ONE signed copy of Attributes of Mastery by Blanca Beyar! 

ONE Healing Crystal Necklace by Karyn Annette!

ONE Intuitive Painting by Seanora Lopes! 

ONE Wellness Coaching Session with Me!  

The Giveaway will run from Wednesday, May 1st - May 15th.

Two-Ticket Winner: Will be announced on Wed, May 15th.

Prize Winners: Will be announced on the day of the event: Sunday, May 26th! 

Winners will be randomly picked using random.org!

TO ENTER:

1.   Leave a comment or two or three, letting She Lives Inspired know why you deserve to win a FREE TICKET to the Wellness Weekend! 
2.  Score extra entry points for following She Lives Inspired & our partners! 

Here's how to receive those extra juicy entry points:

1 ENTRY POINT PER COMMENT ON THE GIVEAWAY POST, you can comment as often as you'd like.

2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING She Lives Inspired  on Facebook

2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING She Lives Inspired  on Twitter

2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING She Lives Inspired  on Pinterest

2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING  She Lives Inspired  on Blogger

2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING Attributes of Mastery on Facebook

2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING  Bracelets by Breanna on Facebook
2 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR FOLLOWING  Prisms of Light & Vibration on Facebook

3 BONUS ENTRY POINTS FOR PROMOTING THIS GIVEAWAY ON YOUR BLOG.

Please leave a comment indicating that you have followed the pages for Attributes of Mastery, Bracelets by Breanna and Prisms of Light & Vibration.

If you already follow She Lives Inspired on Twitter, Blogger, Facebook, and Pinterest, you will gain extra points for how often you comment on the Post!

 Promote using #WellnessWeekend on Instagram and Twitter and/or "Share" the Facebook event here.


 Thanks so much and GOOD LUCK to you!  

 xo, health, and happiness,
Noel :)