tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87737565610653659212024-02-14T15:53:11.006-05:00The Trish ListThe Trish List is a lifestyle blog focusing on wellness, thrifty, motherhood, and all things life. Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.comBlogger572125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-49126988961282691092024-02-13T08:09:00.000-05:002024-02-13T08:09:30.612-05:00Reaching Goals Revamped <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJGFRN4o7ZbbnXm-wYrxLRhyphenhyphenYcOQGJ1ououg4FBd8pGjX-q_NQ4aVc0fe-yRfUZdcMGVew2R4TMeLtIHWcjOQn6N0CsUauDxI0gtV8Gz4fqn3qk0o9ix3dbF97abtJ1GL2CKi8x_F861u6FkeItB757WZk0tBm-onGJfdQ1nkSYCdSmymVSDQ0cBov2A/s4032/20240205_143853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJGFRN4o7ZbbnXm-wYrxLRhyphenhyphenYcOQGJ1ououg4FBd8pGjX-q_NQ4aVc0fe-yRfUZdcMGVew2R4TMeLtIHWcjOQn6N0CsUauDxI0gtV8Gz4fqn3qk0o9ix3dbF97abtJ1GL2CKi8x_F861u6FkeItB757WZk0tBm-onGJfdQ1nkSYCdSmymVSDQ0cBov2A/w640-h480/20240205_143853.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Is February like January to anyone else? And what I mean by that is something kicks into gear and I get motivated for my goals again. <div><br /></div><div>I seem to have a track record of coming back to old projects, thinking up new ideas or simply feeling like I'm making progress in February. Enter, the blogs back together. </div><div><br /></div><div>I got super motivated when I realized my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheTrishList">Facebook</a> page for this blog is still active. If you're not following me there, please do. I'm gonna post fun stuff there again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Also, what socials do you all prefer these days? Are we all hanging out on TikTok? Is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenbetweenthechaos">Instagram</a> still cool? Is there anyone who isn't angry at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheTrishList">Facebook</a>? Anything new I'm not up to date on? Drop your responses in the comments or on my Facebook page. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway.. I promised I would write a post to outline stuff I would be writing here moving forward. I hope this is helpful.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Topics</b></u></div><div><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div>1. <b>Lifestyle Stuff: </b>Cool things I like and think you may like too. Maybe some minor fashion. <i>Maybe</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. <b>Life Stories:</b> Our stories can often be the manuals for others to navigate their own lives. I have a lot of manuals to share and like to keep most of them in humor to keep it lite, but there are also some heavy topics I could touch on. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>Spirituality:</b> Like mind, body and spirit stuff. Over the years I've done a lot of soul searching and got certified in some things.</div><div> Yoga, Reiki, Life Coach, and other random little things I can speak on. I also like touching on the psychology of marketing. </div><div><br /></div><div>4. <b>Entrepreneur Stuff</b>: I've been an entrepreneur for about 3 years now full time. I suppose you can call this blog a part of my entrepreneur journey because early on it was generating money. </div><div><br /></div><div>*<b>Fun fact</b>, I did such a good job with building this blog that I don't even have to blog for years and still get thousands of views a month. I had to figure that all out on my own a decade ago. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. <b>Wellness</b>: I have a lot of stories to tell about health and wellness. This includes things like dealing with black mold, being frustrated when doctors don't listen, food sensitivities, yoga, journaling, weight struggles, healing on multiple levels: mind, body and soul, mental health and ADHD and the list goes on. </div><div><br /></div><div>6. <b>Book Review</b>: I'm reading a ton so I might share here, but mostly I mat share some of the book I'm currently writing. It's fiction rom-com featuring a woman with ADHD. I'm proud of where it's going and would be honored to get feedback from you. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are a lot of things here. I've never wanted to settle on just one subject. I'm sure I could but my ADHD mind would get bored so I would just assume so would yours. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm excited for this space. I'm excited to come back regularly. And I'm glad to unlearn some of the marketing strategies I've learned over the years because I realized that when I focused heavily on marketing and what everyone else said or did I lost my path and my authentic voice. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't want to write for views. I want to write because I can help people while also healing myself with my words. </div><div><br /></div><div>Talk soon. </div><div><br /></div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4KpvZMO2ZlI/W36_ptol2dI/AAAAAAAADk8/6QL-DACSC64VDiuORUbF9_PutS0XHGnxgCLcBGAs/s1600/Trish%2B%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-2951828209750249652023-12-27T06:00:00.001-05:002023-12-27T06:00:00.142-05:00How I Went Viral<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImAHxCDHE7C9GYkKw21gfuzRGjtG8Pp8xSN9EDsbD3t6y1w4fZP9zA83TWOfAJGU4-JqRy40fGToYx2WMkFoFh-rGDLmtYKIH5zElMuKVPwG-vzuxo9XxFc5eL5vQUXdtyo8HDU4i6dicSRJsDHloExC5IvpkiqLr50CsLE2R6IaC9k-gTXjWy3h8pH8/s636/gone%20viral.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How I went Viral" border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="636" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImAHxCDHE7C9GYkKw21gfuzRGjtG8Pp8xSN9EDsbD3t6y1w4fZP9zA83TWOfAJGU4-JqRy40fGToYx2WMkFoFh-rGDLmtYKIH5zElMuKVPwG-vzuxo9XxFc5eL5vQUXdtyo8HDU4i6dicSRJsDHloExC5IvpkiqLr50CsLE2R6IaC9k-gTXjWy3h8pH8/w571-h382/gone%20viral.PNG" title="How I went Viral" width="571" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's no secret that the goal these days for budding influencers is to go viral. Everyone wants that viral video or <i>ahem</i> blog post to get noticed. Let me tell you about when I went viral. Was it due to SEO? Probably not. It was <b>right here</b> on this blog. <i>Weird</i> right? That's exactly what I thought one day after noticing I had <b>thousands of visitors</b> every day for a week. This was over a year after I wrote the blog and after I had downsized how often I was writing quite a bit. I of course needed to go investigate where they were coming from.<div><br /></div><div>I wrote a post in November of 2016 about the <a href="https://www.thetrishlist.com/2016/11/how-i-wore-my-lularoe-wedding-edition.html" target="_blank">outfits I wore through all of the wedding festivities</a> leading up to my wedding. It just so happened I had met someone who became a friend who sold Lularoe. You remember the craze of Lularoe when it came out right?</div><div><br /></div><div>Well if you don't, think buttery soft leggings. Anyway, I just so happened to wear a lot of Lularoe at that time in my life and because I was dabbling in writing more about fashion at the time, I decided to write <a href="https://www.thetrishlist.com/2016/11/how-i-wore-my-lularoe-wedding-edition.html" target="_blank">this post</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Well, let's just say there is a Reddit thread dedicated to how much people dislike Lularoe and someone posted my blog post in that feed. Someone thought I was a retailer for Lularoe and posted how crazy I was to try to sell my product at my wedding.. which wasn't true by the way. </div><div><br /></div><div>The person I did buy my clothes from does still sell Lularoe today and you can find her <a href="https://shop.lularoebless.com/AnitaWilliams" target="_blank">website here</a>. She is a great person who really knows her stuff about style and sizing. If you're looking for help, check her out. This isn't a place to debate whether you like the company or not, so let's not go there, please. <br /><br />The point of this post is to remind people that <b>going viral can be very random</b>. Things you never thought in a <i>million</i> years would somehow end up posted where a lot of eyes see it. It could've been something you did just for fun with no intention of anyone ever seeing it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I know it's frustrating. I worked in marketing for a decade before I started my own business and it was always so hit or miss on what took off and what didn't. Things that I spent hours or days on went nowhere and things I posted on a whim would get the most views and engagement. It is a simple reminder that <b>being original is the best way to get noticed. <br /></b><br />So to end this post with a giggle, I now rank on Google for Lularoe. That post is still my most viewed of all time and I strongly believe it is why I still get thousands of hits on this blog each month without posting anything at all. I just looked and one of my top posts viewed this month was a blog about visiting Maine back in 2014. Not too shabby for being almost 10 years old. SEO at its finest. That being said, <b>in 2024 this blog is coming back to life. </b></div><div><br /></div><div>I know I have said that before, but it's happening. It will always be a place of adventure and wonder and will intertwine my current life shenanigans and things to educate in places I feel worthy of educating. Currently, I spend a lot of time working on my businesses which focus on marketing, social media, writing, and holistic services. I know it's a hodge podge of things that somehow fit together. If you want to see what that looks like, visit my website at <a href="https://www.zenbetweenthechaos.com/" target="_blank">Zen Between the Chaos</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you in the new year! Enjoy the rest of 2023!</div><div> </div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP_bjxWEjCXbFNFTxY3sIrXtQrZmHoPfRePS1HoZNTi1TrUYGE5zvnzRsgbQUrGif2Kq0c6Mr-R0HCK4uBFlIZNQcAV6l_HgImYNbX2ZVpNDRgtI0wsZgtbNFcd7zTkUnzV5qP6gUNkE/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-23281862448454329562023-04-27T08:30:00.005-04:002023-04-27T08:33:00.725-04:00Does money stress us out?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObuzvLaKBf_zD6uFUdRQb7k8gFvaH56odTFIkCqeZAUpvYHFBO-LeHtVyXjns6q7x4ia_XFAtmvQV95jyyuoj0FzE_4h9BhwlriEG5hg4OPcsYKVH-UWWKRD-QubE-PZjTmoutGLu6nwOKnkvfWE8Bnka5l8jPN1ZnGFYShfKCiTRVE-5y09qYOpE/s5472/pexels-jonathan-borba-3689186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life stresses me out" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObuzvLaKBf_zD6uFUdRQb7k8gFvaH56odTFIkCqeZAUpvYHFBO-LeHtVyXjns6q7x4ia_XFAtmvQV95jyyuoj0FzE_4h9BhwlriEG5hg4OPcsYKVH-UWWKRD-QubE-PZjTmoutGLu6nwOKnkvfWE8Bnka5l8jPN1ZnGFYShfKCiTRVE-5y09qYOpE/s16000/pexels-jonathan-borba-3689186.jpg" title="Life stresses me out" /></a></div><br /><div>I often come back to this space when things are on my mind. I always want to continue writing when things feel important. Many years ago, when I was living alone, barely making ends meet, and needing something to keep me busy, I started this blog. </div><br />It is a diary of sorts of what has gone on with me over the past decade. That I am truly grateful for. At one time this space was being used to earn money. It was the only focus I had at the time. When I started to make money, it became a very different space for me. It no longer felt like a place to escape and connect. It was a job. <div><br /></div><div>Last night as I was falling asleep I had a conversation with my husband about my stress and how I couldn't quite pinpoint what was causing it. I lay there for a few minutes and it hit me. Money. <br /><br />I grew up being taught that when you make a lot of money that means you are successful. I also grew up with the belief that you do not quit your job unless you have a new one lined up. Money was going to make me happy so I needed to make sure I was always making lots of it. <br /><br />I stayed in my first "real" job for almost 10 years. I never made enough money, but in my small town, there really wasn't much else. If I didn't decide to move, I probably would still be working there if I am being honest. <br /><br />This move is where my money stress began. Things of course did not go as planned and things became a struggle. I was chasing the money just to survive. I have worked 2 and 3 jobs at a time just to meet the bare minimum. I made many job changes for better-paying jobs with bigger titles. As I got to the top of that mountain I realized, I was not that happy. I was able to support myself, making lots of money, but the happiness wasn't there. The stress increased. What was wrong?</div><div><br /></div><div>Often times when we get bigger titles with more money, that comes with more responsibility. Now I am not saying I don't want responsibility, please don't misunderstand, but what I do mean is I took work home with me. I always felt like I needed to be "on". I never just turned it all off to relax. </div><div><br /></div><div>When you don't take the time to shut down and relax, you stay in a state of fight or flight. This isn't healthy. We live in constant stress and in turn, it causes health issues, anxiety, poor sleep patterns, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>in October of 2021, I quit working full-time and went down to part-time. By the summer of 2022, I made the choice to 100% quit working for someone else and to work only for myself. Almost as quick as I quit that job, I committed to another person to help out part-time. <br /><br />I continue this pattern as I continue to heal myself and the money wound I have. When I "help" people out in business, I tend to take on all the stress that I wanted to leave in having a job. This time around I have started to finally put up boundaries. I will not bring home my work because I run my own business and that is what I work on at home. </div><div><br /></div><div>It has been a learning curve, but it is something that I realized has limited me to succeeding in my own interests. Being an entrepreneur is a new thing but it is also something that tests you in every aspect of your life. I would never give it up for anything, but it reminds me of how far I have come. </div><div><br /></div><div>Every day I learn a little more about my comfort levels and what I am willing to do to succeed. I wish I could help everyone all the time to succeed in business and in life, but I realized by doing that I can't succeed myself 100%.<br /><br />I am less stressed now making less money than when I was at the top of my career. I am much happier now that I realized a lot of that stress came from bringing work home and always worrying about what others would think at my job. Now I focus on the important tasks and get them done - both in my business, my client's businesses, and my life. <br /><br />I am not saying that being successful at your job is wrong, but I want it to be okay for you to feel unhappy even when people assume you have it all. Having it all doesn't always mean happiness. <br /><br />When you start feeling unhappy or stressed out in your job and it continues on with no end, it is time to get quiet and see what has changed. Allow yourself grace as you put up boundaries and make choices that may feel uncomfortable. <br /><br />If you need help in this area and would like to do some coaching or energy healing, <a href="https://ZenBetweentheChaos.as.me/free-consultation" target="_blank">schedule a free consultation </a>with me and we can get it sorted out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Talk soon!</div><div><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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</div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-86412644548821819842022-10-24T08:11:00.001-04:002022-10-24T08:13:14.160-04:0030-Day Challenge to Change Your Mindset with JoyAs we settle into Fall and prepare for the cold season + holidays and all the things that come in November and December, it is a good reminder to take a moment to pay attention to yourself a bit so you can keep your cool when stress starts to creep up. Whew, was that a run-on sentence? It might be. You understand though right? Sort of how you feel by the end of the year.. Am I right?<div><br /></div><div>Anyways, working in the profession I am in, which is coaching people back to joy, I recognize it is VERY easy to believe nothing is joyful when you hit a certain point in your life. We often hear how becoming an adult means we no longer get to have fun. That simply is just not true. </div><div><br /></div><div>We work our tails off to get good jobs, make more money, support our families, please others, and so on and so forth. It really does make adulthood seem pretty awful. <br /><br />My job as your coach is to give you a different perspective through exercises and activities. Finding balance in being a hardworking adult and also having "me" time and moments of joy isn't impossible if you have the tools to do it. <br /><br />Last week while I was sick with a nasty cold I had this bright idea. Host a challenge to get people back into a place of joy. Then I thought, wait, there needs to be more than just the self-care/gratitude aspect to this. So as I coughed my brains out on my couch, chased my pre-schooler, and also did all those adult responsibility things I mentioned above, I drafted out what is now a 12-page workbook. <br /><br />This workbook holds 30 days of exercises and prompts to really get you focused on what gratitude and joy mean to you. What brings you joy and what doesn't. It connects your joy to memories that help you recognize what you are missing today. <br /><br />SO yeah.. I went a little deep for a free challenge, but ya know what? You're worth it. I know it is hard to put life aside to focus on yourself, so I hope offering you this workbook will help you take a few minutes out of your day to really do that. <br /><br />Get yourself signed up today. I promise you won't regret it! If you aren't already following me on social media, find me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenbetweenthechaos/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenBetweenChaos/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more mini-coaching sessions! (Also the form below for some reason is not showing name/email in the input boxes. Your name goes in the top slot and your email in the second. Or you can <a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u3e8b1" target="_blank">click here</a> to sign up!</div><div><br /></div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-40923183875745507852022-10-13T10:07:00.004-04:002024-02-13T19:12:21.261-05:00What is Reiki?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS8TUjtbr18bSaB1JWq8vGJO-r2qUynon1Vfw_Om8PUIzyoeMLIgSDe718C_p2vHGX2SECtw0NKEpvhgz1t1dRWYU-wlq_cgfZr_y-jF-MaflZNac6bw_9oWMb44v3bxXteDnW7xKkmZxCWSKTxTVmZ1SNtCVy1Eycq7cJ_llr4zwnfjU9ZI0YfIx/s1920/massage-ga49730f67_1920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Reiki" border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="1920" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS8TUjtbr18bSaB1JWq8vGJO-r2qUynon1Vfw_Om8PUIzyoeMLIgSDe718C_p2vHGX2SECtw0NKEpvhgz1t1dRWYU-wlq_cgfZr_y-jF-MaflZNac6bw_9oWMb44v3bxXteDnW7xKkmZxCWSKTxTVmZ1SNtCVy1Eycq7cJ_llr4zwnfjU9ZI0YfIx/w640-h416/massage-ga49730f67_1920.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Updated February 13, 2024</i></div><div><br /></div>You may have noticed the word Reiki being thrown around a lot in social places like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Just yesterday I was in a live chat room on TikTok for ASMR where Reiki was included. It was fascinating to me and I love how much attention this energy modality is getting. <b>But what is Reiki?</b><br /><br />I am a Reiki Master and have been since 2017. Reiki was something that I was aware of because I have been studying alternative medicine and holistic options for years, but when I was attuned to it, not many people knew what it was and what I could offer. <br /><br />Today I want to give you a basic rundown of what Reiki is and how it can help you. I also want to make you understand how it is used and how I specifically use it in my own life and work. It can be overwhelming when you hear about something over and over again but don't truly understand how it works. <br /><br />First and foremost, Reiki is not related to any religion. You do not have to be a specific religion to receive Reiki or to be attuned to Reiki. Reiki comes from the Japanese words Rei and Ki. It means simply Universal Life (Rei) and Energy (Ki). <br /><br />You must be attuned to Reiki in order to channel it as a practitioner. The energy does not come from the practitioner, but from source. Source can mean several things depending on how you view the energy of the world. Some believe it is God. Some believe it is the Universe. There is no right or wrong to where this energy of light comes from. <br /><br />The important thing to remember is that Reiki energy is not bad or harmful. The energy you receive is not your practitioner's energy, they are just a channel. This means they are not giving you their energy and they are not able to receive any of your energy either. It is a source of light. <br /><br />Reiki is done with the palms of the hands and can be done in-person or can be sent a distance, meaning you do not have to be present, but must give consent to receive it. It works best when you are able to be in a quiet space in a relaxed, comfortable position. <br /><br />It is safe for children, pregnant women, and animals. It is safe for those who do not like to be touched as Reiki can be performed with light touch or with the hands hovering above the body. <br /><br />Now that you know how it works, how can it help you?<div><br /></div><div>The simple answer is this:<br /><br />Reiki is a healing technique that promotes relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety. The energy flows through your body which improves the flow of balance of your energy to help support healing. <br /><br />So that means it is used for lots of things as Reiki flows where it is needed. Here are some common uses for it:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Better sleep</li><li>Eases depression, anxiety, and stress</li><li>Strengthens the immune system</li><li>Energizes and balances the body</li><li>Increases the rate of recovery from injury or surgery</li><li>Creates a safe space for those working through trauma or grief</li><li>Promotes a calm and safe space for those at the end of their lives</li><li>Helping animals cope with stress when injured or scared (Or really anything listed on this list)<br /><br /></li></ul><div>Reiki is being used in places like <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21832928/">hospitals</a>, nursing homes, <a href="https://iarp.org/reiki-for-hospice-and-home-health-care/" target="_blank">hospices/palliative care</a>, <a href="https://animalwellnessmagazine.com/animal-reiki-healing/" target="_blank">animal shelters/vets</a>, wellness centers, and in some instances schools. (I have provided some links for sources on how Reiki is being used in these settings).<br /><br />I perform Reiki on myself daily and offer it to all of my <a href="https://www.zenbetweenthechaos.com" target="_blank">coaching clients</a>. I believe it helps acclimate my clients back into their daily lives after our sessions. It helps move the emotions they may have felt and remove blocked energy in the body. Life coaching is very personal work. Emotions come up that we don't think about ahead of each session. Our goals and dreams are tied to emotions and it is nearly impossible not to stir them up when we are setting goals and overcoming challenges. <br /><br />I offer 1:1 coaching sessions with Reiki as well as individual Reiki sessions. Both are available in person or remotely. You can book both <a href="https://zenbetweenthechaos.as.me/schedule.php" target="_blank">here.</a> (<b>I am currently in a break until mid- March 2024</b>) If you want to learn more about Reiki or my other services please follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZenBetweenChaos" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenbetweenthechaos" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <br /><br />I hope this was helpful and you can feel a better understanding of Reiki and how it can be helpful in everyday life. As always, I am here to answer questions and love to hear about your experiences. Share in the comments if you feel called!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-26939743244596876202022-09-20T08:23:00.000-04:002022-09-20T08:23:19.786-04:00Who am I as a Spiritual Guide?<div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FPtReHEGBdFnJmxFaaIIV8zXY5zjLG23tS2FGJ0aBDOeVKHk8g6yacqlvxp5ckP5Uw1AqN_8Ibtfa32XkV20CVkySHs-kMHBcHtXnu2tFxjAETNK1m7HfNGPvunzx5H3SrZG1hRWKv3Fhilpmrq5Ne8KwKEViNoV6vfQN6PYygVfOuMRcBfRkN4Q/s3788/pexels-pixabay-289998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spiritual Life Coach" border="0" data-original-height="2841" data-original-width="3788" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FPtReHEGBdFnJmxFaaIIV8zXY5zjLG23tS2FGJ0aBDOeVKHk8g6yacqlvxp5ckP5Uw1AqN_8Ibtfa32XkV20CVkySHs-kMHBcHtXnu2tFxjAETNK1m7HfNGPvunzx5H3SrZG1hRWKv3Fhilpmrq5Ne8KwKEViNoV6vfQN6PYygVfOuMRcBfRkN4Q/w640-h480/pexels-pixabay-289998.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Hey. I'm Trish, your spiritual guide. Over the time I have been blogging I have slowly moved into a place of self-awareness on my path to my spirituality. I have always known there was a higher power out there that brought balance to me and the earth. My faith was in source and the love it shined down on us. I have always believed in magic and manifestation, and often had moments as a child where I would zone out and ponder my purpose (I can remember back as early as 6 having these thoughts).
I grew up all over the United States as my dad was in the military. I experienced all sorts of cultures and traditions as well as superstitions that came with them. I recall an event when I was 7 years old, someone told me of a woman who lived in the woods in South Carolina near our home. I was told she had a pet alligator that would eat children. It really made me feel uneasy. Everyone reassured me that it was just a tale and wasn't true. People rarely ever saw alligators in the area. <p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The next day I went down to the park. The woods from the story bordered this park. On the edge of the park where the woods began, was some water from recent flooding. I remember looking down into the water, and looking back at me were 2 big eyes. It was indeed an alligator.
I will never forget that moment. Now let me tell you why I am telling you this story. In my work, I often refer to animal totems and tracking events (synchronicities). The alligator represents protection. It sends a message that you are protected and have attached good luck to yourself. This is a good representation of my life since that moment.
I clearly walked away from that event unharmed, so protection and luck were all around me. I often think about situations in my life where things could have gone very badly, but somehow I got by unscathed. One example was a car accident I had 15 years ago. Helicopters were called, tons of emergency personnel arrived, and I walked away from the accident with non-life-threatening injuries. They expected the worst (I have pictures of the car, it was unrecognizable).
When we are aware of things around us we are more in tune with what is and isn't about to happen. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: 400;">I have studied many modalities over the last decade to keep myself aware. I started the journey to help others by taking a 200-hour yoga teacher training (and took another over the pandemic just because), which opened my awareness of myself and the world around me. Shortly after completing my training and certification, I found out I was pregnant with my first child, something I didn't think was possible. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">From there I had a very traumatic period that was the result of postpartum depression that really put me into what felt like paralysis. I didn't know how to move forward and I was called to study Reiki. I went on to be attuned as a Reiki master. I found my power again.
As we loomed closer to the pandemic happening, I hired a life coach to deal with stuff that had me stuck and feeling pretty undesirable in all areas of my life. I felt like a failure. I was unhappy with my job. I was unhappy with my health. I was unhappy with my parenting. When I asked my coach almost a year after completing work with him why he didn't do certain exercises with me (at this point I was training to be a coach myself) he told me I was in such a delicate place when we started our work that he knew all I needed was someone to talk to and lots of Reiki to help get me balanced.
It was in that moment that I realized that is what is wrong with a lot of coaching programs I had seen. They just followed a checklist of things to do. I knew when I was helping people I wanted it to be personal to their needs. I didn't ever want to leave any professional meeting with a client feeling like I just checked the boxes to get it over with. If every single one of my sessions went exactly the same way, I was doing something wrong.
I am a guide for each person I come in contact with. I am not someone to tell you how to live your life, but someone to help guide you to the results and desires you want. At the end of the day, you are in control and I am there to help it be a little bit easier.
As my awareness continues to expand as I do this work, I always want to remind you that intention can make or break any situation. We must experience both success and failure to sustain a happy life. I will never tell anyone I work with that they will be happy 100% of their lives after working with me. Happiness isn't sustainable 100% of the time, but happiness is a choice. You will get tools when you work with me to choose happiness even in the most challenging moments of your life.
If you have interest in exploring more of what I can offer your path at this moment in your life, please <a href="https://www.zenbetweenthechaos.com/services" target="_blank">take a look at my services</a>. I am available for 15-minute calls to chat about what would work best for you.
Stay well friends and keep your head up high. You are magic and everything you do matters. </span></p></h4></div></div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-45710539892377314412022-04-25T09:07:00.003-04:002022-04-25T09:07:27.223-04:00The Fun List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSIIvmC1Xcdi648cH6xFG4Ayd59D06glEiQ3zJod-HJ9HPhsSdNIEGwDvr-8oBw9ZwpoV7u0QxWE0cPn8p4lsI5Tfd0NLfv8u903fgNyqY7HhSFrz8nO5kWf_oGdi8IvgodIMSarfZOGGfZ2SiQE7uH4qcLzhcoFpefgAKmuybnWN5-bn39a56ReU/s2240/Life%20and%20Business%20Coach%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ways to have fun" border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSIIvmC1Xcdi648cH6xFG4Ayd59D06glEiQ3zJod-HJ9HPhsSdNIEGwDvr-8oBw9ZwpoV7u0QxWE0cPn8p4lsI5Tfd0NLfv8u903fgNyqY7HhSFrz8nO5kWf_oGdi8IvgodIMSarfZOGGfZ2SiQE7uH4qcLzhcoFpefgAKmuybnWN5-bn39a56ReU/w640-h360/Life%20and%20Business%20Coach%20(1).png" title="How to have fun again" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Are you struggling to find ways to have fun? Have you forgotten what fun is? In the past 2 years, we as a collective have gone through numerous shifts and changes in our daily lives. Some of us were already struggling to find ourselves and the things that brought us joy and fun. <div><br /></div><div>Last week I was challenged by my own coach to make a list of things I enjoy doing for fun. At first, I was taken aback by this. Fun? What's that? </div><div><br /></div><div>I had to sit there perplexed for a moment before my coach had me turn it into an exercise that helped me define what fun was to me today. </div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to share the exercise with you today in the hope it can help awaken your inner child and bring some fun back into your life. </div><div><br /></div><div>The first thing I would like you to do is to get a piece of paper. I feel like this is one of those exercises that need to be written down.</div><div><br /></div><div>Define what the word fun means to you. <b>This is important.</b> Once you have a strong definition that is related to you, continue on with the exercise. </div><div><br /></div><div>Create 3 columns or sections and name them in this order:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Things I have enjoyed for fun (Past)</li><li>Things I do for fun now (Present)</li><li>Things I would like to try for fun (Future)</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>You want to have a minimum of 25 things that are considered fun to you. These 25 items can be scattered between the 3 columns. You can write as many as you like but shoot for 25 to start. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now you are probably sitting there thinking, this is hard. And to be honest, that is okay. I had some trouble too. But I want to give you some ideas on things that can be fun because you want to be able to implement some of these things into your daily life. </div><div><br /></div><div>You don't want all of your fun activities to require lots of planning and money to happen. You want to focus on fun items that are available to you now. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some examples: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Crocheting</li><li>Dancing (In your living room of course!)</li><li>Singing</li><li>Painting</li><li>Visiting local attractions</li><li>Hiking</li><li>Going out to eat</li><li>Roller skating</li><li>Coloring</li><li>Having a get together with friends</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Now that you have defined what fun is to you and made your list of 25 or more items I want you to pick 10 of them that you can implement into your life over the next 30 days. Some of them should be things you can do daily to bring fun into your life (Like dancing in your living room!).</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to hear about all of the fun things you implement into your life and would love to hear some of your plans. Leave them in the comments! Let's bring joy and fun to everyone who reads this!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have fun creating!</div><div><br /></div><br />
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The fun and happy posts about what's going on around me at the present moment. <div><br /></div><div>I haven't shared yet about the first vacation I have taken in almost 5 years. It was the first vacation we took as a family with Baby Bloob, who just turned 4 on our vacation. That in itself is mindblowing to me. How is he 4 already?!<br /><br />We decided to take a beach vacation. We planned it before gas skyrocketed in the United States so when that all came into play, we got a little nervous about driving and costs. We do own a hybrid car so thankfully we were able to make it work and make the trip from upstate New York to Nags Head, North Carolina without killing the bank account too much. </div><div><br />Guys, when I say it was a magical place. I am not joking. We stayed at the <a href="https://www.johnyanceyinn.com/" target="_blank">John Yancey Oceanfront Inn</a> in one of their Sea Building rooms. We had a slider door that walked right out onto the beach. We had a little private deck to sit and enjoy the view. When I tell you this was heaven, I am urging you to try it out for yourself.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-CBnE_eFVRKI-vFLDkJ-_jYuRwNDaqR0P3t_iQUlnCvaeK-O7ZMBmlSavBzbLhgg0-VvudhDrQjoljhSxbrl54tYTnmVyZJzD45sdxFTlzdLa4IaBnqHwuA7zQx6q7AaRE31MZyabPsJrIHJ6dFsrc74c4WgonIGIMiwwQ0OM0xlMdMcIMYdq3ON/s2016/278537663_1124589248336533_653997180376896711_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beach View" border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-CBnE_eFVRKI-vFLDkJ-_jYuRwNDaqR0P3t_iQUlnCvaeK-O7ZMBmlSavBzbLhgg0-VvudhDrQjoljhSxbrl54tYTnmVyZJzD45sdxFTlzdLa4IaBnqHwuA7zQx6q7AaRE31MZyabPsJrIHJ6dFsrc74c4WgonIGIMiwwQ0OM0xlMdMcIMYdq3ON/w640-h480/278537663_1124589248336533_653997180376896711_n.jpg" title="Ocean Front Beach" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our slider door</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>It was also toddler heaven. He could play right off the deck in the sand. The afternoon provided a nice shade patch so he could play without the sun blaring down on him. </div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6vv2KW20OG4G94yCwbqGflUm4dJ65LjcCQJ_HzofCkSmwFxwsfZ59dKBQRxIaTUItamOg9hMcEHydfUzFdglnGLffWt-idL0ggwa0SEycUmD3J4oLh3st4SS9qIKq-19VWBXK3zoztCjAUEKYfBTMOmY0Tl-SlQ-5WMO0EcjTr_Ex85FU86IbzDu/s2016/277931429_1128386951078015_3952365991489643975_n%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beach Front View" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1504" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6vv2KW20OG4G94yCwbqGflUm4dJ65LjcCQJ_HzofCkSmwFxwsfZ59dKBQRxIaTUItamOg9hMcEHydfUzFdglnGLffWt-idL0ggwa0SEycUmD3J4oLh3st4SS9qIKq-19VWBXK3zoztCjAUEKYfBTMOmY0Tl-SlQ-5WMO0EcjTr_Ex85FU86IbzDu/w478-h640/277931429_1128386951078015_3952365991489643975_n%20(1).jpg" title="Family Vacation" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Afternoon play in the shade</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We had a blast making memories in the sand and even some time in the water. It was quite cold, but it was fine to walk in and splash a bit. We had really nice weather for the 3 days we were at the beach. High 70's and 80's. </p></div><div>Now as we go into this weekend I am focusing on getting stuff ready for our gardens for the summer. We had a random snowstorm that produced 8 inches of snow on Tuesday of this week but it all melted the next day. The grass is green. The flowers are coming up and I am 100% ready for warm days and cool nights. <br /><div><br /></div><div>But until those days get here. here is a beautiful beach sunrise photo to soothe your soul. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlN-tKs4PATtVb-TMzboqhCbSGH66d7ibujVG55rvI79WPLkmwI6NZDZRO7tvzpCxx9U3CsYr95lKh_x8cdh15dfTtLGGlZjYlFrLkwZfpyjidKCq2d_6btwNgRoOHgZj6ZsU-vRS-uR_qKjziN5kxTChFbT5RoCtvuVoHWyae7GY93w-iRACTMES/s4032/278459913_345944190848814_8175871652530691894_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlN-tKs4PATtVb-TMzboqhCbSGH66d7ibujVG55rvI79WPLkmwI6NZDZRO7tvzpCxx9U3CsYr95lKh_x8cdh15dfTtLGGlZjYlFrLkwZfpyjidKCq2d_6btwNgRoOHgZj6ZsU-vRS-uR_qKjziN5kxTChFbT5RoCtvuVoHWyae7GY93w-iRACTMES/s16000/278459913_345944190848814_8175871652530691894_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br />Chat soon! Happy weekend!<br /><br />
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-28087590642547517322022-04-20T06:00:00.001-04:002022-04-20T06:00:00.183-04:00Wednesday Musings 2022 Edition<br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-YrIa3C81OxmElgl78h1ii5xkSyYyHEBYMQS3STh1LZgfMNolsN-jxhHrTK5b-RyzqpjqYYx0J5UuIRGH7QhP7QXE9cwl2o64HIZi84tTaZQmVQnfSdHCVXg0sugkSTA59SF9wbDBqpIeMgCY9MBMumkybZrGZ1ZUMoGgof60bwf27QLBkZgq4RC/s2640/278096368_678171796623258_6138310596792170051_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1980" data-original-width="2640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-YrIa3C81OxmElgl78h1ii5xkSyYyHEBYMQS3STh1LZgfMNolsN-jxhHrTK5b-RyzqpjqYYx0J5UuIRGH7QhP7QXE9cwl2o64HIZi84tTaZQmVQnfSdHCVXg0sugkSTA59SF9wbDBqpIeMgCY9MBMumkybZrGZ1ZUMoGgof60bwf27QLBkZgq4RC/w640-h480/278096368_678171796623258_6138310596792170051_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Every time I turn around someone is telling me that I am meant to write. That my words soothe and teach without being over the top. I never considered myself a writer. I never would have thought it would be an outlet that brings myself peace and joy. <div><br /></div><div>I have written this blog for many years and it just hit me today that it is one of my joys in life. I was looking for a specific post I wrote back in 2018 and all the memories rushed in. <br /><br />This blog has brought so many forms of joy into my life. Community. Friends. Opportunies. Peace. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've shared new adventures. life events, heartbreaks, struggles, and favorite things here. I've shared tips, reviews, life stories, goals and silly memes. It's quite a smorgesboard of content to be honest. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have tried to change the feel of this blog recently and it really didn't feel authentic to me. I have never been a strict professional topic blog and I am seeing now that I wasn't meant to be. I was trying to mesh my business with my blog and it isn't working quite yet. This blog in itself was once a business of its own. But it definitely doesn't like to share the spotlight. </div><div><br /></div><div>So until I figure that out, here are<b> some things I do know.. </b></div><div><br /></div><div>I really miss doing fashion posts. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really miss reviewing amazing things I am using. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really miss goal posts. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really miss random Friday happy posts and silly memes. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really miss sharing adventures and tips with you. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really miss my yoga journey. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>I am going to bring those things back and add these things:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>My journey to becoming an entreprenuer. </div><div><br /></div><div>My love for meditation and energy healing. </div><div><br /></div><div>My weight loss joutney (Yep, finally decided to healthy and lose the baby weight).</div><div><br /></div><div>I can almost hear the eye rolls from my long time readers. They are probably thinking.. "Trish. You say this stuff all the time. Just do you boo!". I do appreciate that setiment. My long time readers with their eye rolls are why I keep coming back.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're new here, welcome! Enjoy the ride. There are lots of twists and turns here, but I mostly like to keep it the zen between the chaos. </div><div><br />Ta Ta for now!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div></div><br />Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-53154872103727635402022-04-11T07:45:00.002-04:002022-04-11T07:45:56.844-04:003 Ways to Calm Grief<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5j7FHPvC3Ba4WQivUHfSKDFi-pzgoAYRHKbsBR_Bf-HCTUT_IVHaSFWeii6FQG56iSLAfjlIWqZAuwsWVKltr_JRcnWXvxOzJT9eGkVb-B8EfStO0nftdossN-Dw6-Vw4p7xQFLlbKJCOGLML9cXKCH_98emOngjDQlsoWoqdzalKy_xPOHqMHMw/s2240/Life%20and%20Business%20Coach.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Calming grief" border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5j7FHPvC3Ba4WQivUHfSKDFi-pzgoAYRHKbsBR_Bf-HCTUT_IVHaSFWeii6FQG56iSLAfjlIWqZAuwsWVKltr_JRcnWXvxOzJT9eGkVb-B8EfStO0nftdossN-Dw6-Vw4p7xQFLlbKJCOGLML9cXKCH_98emOngjDQlsoWoqdzalKy_xPOHqMHMw/w640-h335/Life%20and%20Business%20Coach.png" title="How to deal with grief" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I got a a call no one ever wants to get. A dear friend passed suddenly. I was sitting in a restaurant about to eat a late lunch. My appetite gone. Nowhere to go to let the tears flow. </div><div><br /></div><div>I quietly sat with my family with every kind of thought running through my mind. Desperately trying to find an answer that made sense. Desperately trying to find a way to blame myself for not being a better friend. Desperately grasping at anything to make myself feel balanced. </div><div><br /></div><div>I cried. I internally questioned everything. And then I did these 3 things that really helped:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Spoke with a "safe" person</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I called someone who I felt safest with to talk to. This person is someone you can tell anything to, even if it feels silly and they do not judge. This person can be anyone- a friend, family member, colleague or mentor. It doesn't matter, as long as you feel safe. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Sat quietly and meditated</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Meditating can help when grief hits. When you allow yourself to focus on your breath you can turn down the internal chatter. Being in stillness allows you to solely focus on your body and allows you to bring the stress and worry levels down, even if just for a little while. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>3. Allowed myself to feel any emotion without judgement</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>This one is important. When grief hits we get all the "should of" thoughts. I know this because I went through them last night. I also had to remind myself that nothing can change what "is" in the current moment. Giving yourself grace is the best option. Grief has so many layers. So many "should of's". So many stories. Do what makes you feel best. </div><div><br /></div><div>Grief is different for everyone. There are so many possibilities to help sooth your soul. I hope some of these I listed can help you. </div><div><br /></div><div>I miss my friend deeply. Now I need to be gentle with myself. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a beautiful week, friends. </div><div><br /></div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-82876093832575642882022-04-01T05:53:00.003-04:002022-04-01T05:53:57.023-04:00Hello April!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCRlc2H1nwWAh_Hw00MSh6L_4-GQLEb80b8rquaBhSYyfgMcXmeoLIRZMmab2CsFirs2R5g6xzSP2vjujfvDG_393e81uP7R9dyFgxK8zSXaCZZWRF3IQ-HsmAGZGGqyRrjmceu3zwV8E5BRCdcMmLkp_qcemu9xKaR1_O_UVuLYo7PDmzqDMidbJ/s2240/Life%20and%20Business%20Coach.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCRlc2H1nwWAh_Hw00MSh6L_4-GQLEb80b8rquaBhSYyfgMcXmeoLIRZMmab2CsFirs2R5g6xzSP2vjujfvDG_393e81uP7R9dyFgxK8zSXaCZZWRF3IQ-HsmAGZGGqyRrjmceu3zwV8E5BRCdcMmLkp_qcemu9xKaR1_O_UVuLYo7PDmzqDMidbJ/w640-h360/Life%20and%20Business%20Coach.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Happy April! Happy New Moon! We are in Aries season and in case you haven't noticed, the energy has been a little whiney. It took me reading my new moon update to connect the dots of that "woe is me" stuff I have been feeling. I have caught myself complaining a lot this week and wanting to give up in a tantrum like a 2-year-old would. <br /><br />Not fun, friends, not fun. <br /><br />I know you didn't come here for my rambles, or maybe you did? Either way, I am glad you are here. This is another one of those re-introduction posts. What better time than on the new moon?<br /><br />I have been busy working behind the scenes learning how to be an entrepreneur and run my own business. You know it is serious when you actually have to hire an accountant to help you get through it all. Math scares me, so taxes always give me heart palpitations on a normal day. <br /><br />In early 2021 I decided to start a side hustle doing virtual assistant work for health/wellness/spiritual coaches and entrepreneurs. I was so successful in this area that I almost become overwhelmed. I know, not a bad problem to have, but this was just supposed to be a side hustle. <br /><br />Around the time I decided to do this, I also started my life coaching certification because since I could remember I wanted to combine my yoga certification with life coaching. I had this vision and I knew I could make it work, I just needed to get additional tools to get there. <br /><br />Today I am working on a website to combine self-development coaching that incorporates meditation, reiki, and yoga principles and my business services.<div><br /></div><div>I approach both areas with an open heart. I can help people in both life and business and it doesn't have to be mutually exclusive to one thing. Coaching can help both business owners/entrepreneurs and those who just need guidance in life. <br /><br />I focus all of my energy on what each client needs. This is not about me, it is about you. <br /><br />What can you expect from this blog moving forward? For starters, this space has grown with me over the years. It has been around since 2014 and continues to evolve. <br /><br />I will still be writing lifestyle posts with a mix of business (fun posts I swear) and spiritual topics. Now when I say spiritual, I mean living a holistic life. It can be a little woowoo at times if you will. It will mainly focus on mind/body/soul topics - yoga, meditation, healing, and other fun topics. <br /><br />I am here to educate and guide in all that I do. I have been walking down this path for many years and am super excited to continue to be able to offer you all the knowledge I have learned and to learn from all of you. <br /><br />I am offering free meditation on Saturday mornings on Instagram. If you are interested join me at 10:00am EST <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenbetweenthechaos/">here</a>. Give me a follow so you don't miss anything exciting coming up!<br /><br />Thank you for continuing down this path with me and look for at least one new post a week. I want to commit to more but I don't want to let ya down if I don't get more than one up. <br /><br />I hope you all have a wonderful Friday!<br /><br /><br />
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972812.402541463821152 -109.1622228 69.023009136178842 -38.849722799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-79609173263830655812022-02-07T08:11:00.001-05:002022-02-07T08:11:14.043-05:00How to Find the Best Life Coach for You<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJUPaCJQL2I-eaNNGT76cK3-1VArKK-vCoyShqhfuWetvk88GptXr8R2-viDYjd8jRfBuYlOAqId9uOOxpzOTag7sWXZYCFOFoGAr7CTfhV9DP_Bq6xnmVhPDCLCabyh78Oe-4BYkiyxMogeqcFkYpDT_uvhOaY5e0RmP9GhOBy9fMA7eLcw3E5_Um=s2240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life Coach Tips" border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJUPaCJQL2I-eaNNGT76cK3-1VArKK-vCoyShqhfuWetvk88GptXr8R2-viDYjd8jRfBuYlOAqId9uOOxpzOTag7sWXZYCFOFoGAr7CTfhV9DP_Bq6xnmVhPDCLCabyh78Oe-4BYkiyxMogeqcFkYpDT_uvhOaY5e0RmP9GhOBy9fMA7eLcw3E5_Um=w691-h360" title="How to find a life coach" width="691" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Have you been thinking about working with a life coach, but aren't 100% sure what you are looking for or what to expect? <div><br /></div><div>Today's post will guide you through a couple of different tips to help you choose the right coach for you for the outcome you are after. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What Kind of Coach Should I Hire?</h3><div>There are so many different types of coaches out there:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>General Life Coaches</li><li>Self Development Coaches</li><li>Spiritual Coaches</li><li>Business Coaches</li><li>Financial Coaches</li><li>Relationship Coaches</li></ul><div>And the list goes on and on and on. You can find a coach for just about everything these days. It can get pretty overwhelming when trying to decide what kind of coach you want, and who fits well with your needs. <br /><br />You should start by brainstorming what your end goal is. Are you strictly looking to work with a business coach? What is the end result there? Advice on how to start? Help with scaling your business? <br /><br />Maybe you are looking to work on your mindset or get past some bad habits you have that are standing in your way of moving forward in your life. </div><div><br /></div><div>It doesn't really matter what it is you want to work on, there is definitely a coach out there for you. But, you need to decide WHAT you want to work on before seeking a coach. Trust me. This will make it much easier to feel comfortable that you are hiring the right coach for your needs. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What is the Commitment to Working with a Coach?</h3><div>You have decided WHAT you want to work on, now you need to determine your commitment to your goals.. Start by writing down how much time you plan to spend working on your goals. Remember, coaching takes time. Change won't happen after only 1 or 2 sessions. You need to build that momentum each session to work towards your goals. <br /><br />Most coaches have set requirements on how long you will work with them. It is common to be asked to commit to 3-6 months AT MINIMUM. Now you may be thinking, Woah, Woah, Woah, slow down! I want to work on XYZ, not dedicate my life to this person. <br /><br />To be fair, your coach wants you to succeed. They can't help you succeed in your goals with only 1-2 sessions. This is why you go back to my first recommendation and really know WHY you want a coach. This is an investment for you. You are investing in yourself to help better an area (or 2 or 3) of your life. <br /><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Connecting with a Coach</h3><div><br /></div><div>Every coach has a different style and things they consider their expertise. Setting up a call with the coach before starting work with them is usually required, but should be something you do even if the coach does not automatically offer it. <br /><br />You will be spending quite a bit of time communicating with this person. You want to make sure they are a good fit for you and can help you with your end goal. Not everyone will mesh with you and that is okay. You could be recommended to the BEST COACH EVER according to your best friend or Google, but if they don't align with you, the work will just feel like work. You won't be excited about it.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How Much Does Coaching Cost?</h3><div><br /></div><div>Coaching can range in price depending on the programs offered, experience, and whether the coach is sought after. According to <a href="https://www.bark.com/en/us/life-coaching/life-coach-price-guide-us/" target="_blank">Bark</a> the average cost for coaches in 2022 is between $65 and $125 USD an hour. Your coach may charge you by session or ask for the first 3 months to be paid for in advance. This is important to ask when booking. <br /><br />Now that we have gotten through all of that, do you feel more confident when making a decision in a life coach? I sure hope you do. <br /><br />I am here to answer any questions you may have about coaching in general or about the coaching I personally offer. I do offer self-development coaching with a spiritual twist. That just means I add things into the session like meditation and Reiki healing. These modules are very effective in accomplishing goals for growth development. <br /><br />Leave any questions in the comments and follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zenbetweenthechaos/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for more tips and motivation on how to create the life you have always imagined. </div><div><br /></div><div>Chat soon, friends!</div><div><br /></div><br />
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div><br /><br />Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972812.402541463821152 -109.1622228 69.023009136178842 -38.849722799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-81745289796900571692022-01-31T06:13:00.005-05:002022-02-03T19:16:18.527-05:00Lets Get Metta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTTKn5bzbLubqUCtp06H7-BLIYjMi0Y29FLvxAMgP668iX5h32chn4fQKteoSdHMrs6Su0fGwH8XmGyI-dsdpwS24OZgPc-pbbIFEALk9rMATyp595UtMVPQilXnjWyvJn8aMka7_jf5pff958bHFY9c2y6XJkmkU00BR8uSyR0A-mW1GME8DiofwU=s2240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTTKn5bzbLubqUCtp06H7-BLIYjMi0Y29FLvxAMgP668iX5h32chn4fQKteoSdHMrs6Su0fGwH8XmGyI-dsdpwS24OZgPc-pbbIFEALk9rMATyp595UtMVPQilXnjWyvJn8aMka7_jf5pff958bHFY9c2y6XJkmkU00BR8uSyR0A-mW1GME8DiofwU=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>When you hear the word Metta, you are probably thinking about Facebook and their new identity, or whatever that is. They are actually called <i>Meta, </i>with one T. I just want to clarify, we will not be taking a closer look at the name change of Facebook, although that could be fun another day.</div><div>Tomorrow is the first day of February and what does the second month of the year normally signify, other than more winter, if you live somewhere that gets snow. February can be a doozy sometimes for snow. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you guessed the month of love or heart health month, you're correct! This is why I have decided the theme of the month will be Metta - which means positive energy and kindness towards others. Metta is often known as loving-kindness meditation. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>The goal of <a href="https://www.mettainstitute.org/mettameditation.html">metta meditation</a> is to cultivate kindness for all beings, including yourself. When I think of days like Valentine's day, I often think about loving ourselves and doing nice things for ourselves rather than buying and expecting from others. </div><div><br /></div><div>Practicing self-love and metta is such a powerful thing. It not only allows you to fall into a better relationship with yourself but also with others around you. Our relationship with ourselves often shows up in how we handle relationships with others. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are ready to focus on the heart chakra and bring all the love this year, I invite you to join my Facebook group, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/zenbetweenthechaos" target="_blank">Zen Between the Chaos</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> I will be hosting weekly live meditation and mindfulness exercises on Saturday mornings. In the month of February, we will focus on love and the heart. We will do metta meditation, self-love affirmations, heart chakra activations, and other exercises to align with the theme. </div><div><br /></div><div>The group is a safe space for those who identify as women. I hope to see you there are we celebrate a month of love. Stay tuned here for more here as we stick with the theme on the blog as well!</div><div><br /></div><div>Namaste loves!</div><div><div><br />
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972814.384961135082357 -109.1622228 67.040589464917645 -38.849722799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-89160932848922250042022-01-29T10:24:00.000-05:002022-01-29T10:24:22.678-05:00Stepping out of the Darkness into the Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ_Q3dEAJKOm1DLyq9341nfYKL1klkITidpmGYa5hYKfkexvjzz4O8ZnSkG8ArbTxDbHC5bS03fDtUcX5_t1BXlZpB9J0FLfVrTZSF3cdBIAg06qF5nbZe5IX7ETYRkhrl-Xo3AXCPlFMVEUHja9tSqK2dydgQQ7qoFoNo8F-kebFXFuCGaMA53bnB=s2240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ_Q3dEAJKOm1DLyq9341nfYKL1klkITidpmGYa5hYKfkexvjzz4O8ZnSkG8ArbTxDbHC5bS03fDtUcX5_t1BXlZpB9J0FLfVrTZSF3cdBIAg06qF5nbZe5IX7ETYRkhrl-Xo3AXCPlFMVEUHja9tSqK2dydgQQ7qoFoNo8F-kebFXFuCGaMA53bnB=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>How many times have you felt like you needed to re-introduce yourself to the world? I hope the answer to that is more than once. Why you ask?</div><div><br /></div><div>Every day is a new opportunity to grow and become a better version of yourself. That doesn't mean everyday people will see you as a new person, but you are working towards that next part of you. Leveling up if you will. </div><div><br /></div><div>I often refer to these introductions as stepping out of the darkness into the light. We are stepping out of the shadow of our old selves into the light of our next level up. And this can also mean that something you have been working on for YEARS can finally make sense to you and you step into it. </div><div><br /></div><div>This can be something like a belief you have. Maybe you are afraid to show the talent you have to the world because you are afraid of what others may think. You continue to hide it, even though you REALLY love it and you slowly feel like you are lying to yourself and those you love. </div><div><br /></div><div>This feeling can keep you stuck in that area of your life. You may not be able to move forward because of that. Maybe the talent is an amazing business opportunity, but again, you are afraid of what others think. You also dislike your current job. You wish you could do something else. </div><div><br /></div><div>Because you are hiding your talent, which could potentially become a business venture, you may continue to stay stuck in your career. You stay at jobs you don't like because you have to have a job. You aren't trusting yourself enough to take the leap on your talent. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do you see where that is all leading?</div><div><br /></div><div>So let me ask you a question.</div><div><br /></div><div>When was the last time you did something you REALLY loved?<br /><br />I mean, your heart was so full, you felt like fireworks were going off around you and <b>you just knew</b> this was your jam? </div><div><br /></div><div>That's the kind of love I am asking about. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have found as I have talked to people over the last 2 years that they realized how much of themselves they had been hiding from the world. Talents, hobbies, points of joy. Things that light them up and make them extremely happy to get up every day. </div><div><br /></div><div>You need to step out of that darkness of being afraid and into the light where your heart is full. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is a lesson I learned recently myself. I pushed away a business name for YEARS because I never thought it was good enough. Didn't think it was professional. Was afraid no one would want to work with me. I FINALLY change my social media handles to <b>Zen Between the Chaos</b> after an ah-ha moment right before Christmas. Since I did that, I have had more inspiration, more ideas, and more support than I ever thought possible. </div><div><br /></div><div>This blog will also be The Trish List, but if you have been here a while you probably noticed, I have referenced it as my zen between the chaos for a few years. It is even in my little bio. The name haunted me for so long as a business name. </div><div><br /></div><div>I stepped out into the light and it is all falling into place now. I am ready to share that business with the world and I am no longer afraid of what people will think. A new website is coming soon. I will explain more soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Step out into the light friends! Chat soon!</div><div><br /></div><div><br />
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-85283041752131883912021-05-03T22:13:00.001-04:002021-05-04T06:45:57.967-04:00It's my 6th Blogiversary!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGTc4dneY0xhUfTZ8QxbqQHzTOOcfzwpgL0OP1xOKjsMqs-TU7yOVV55mS1RBgy-UX-4eBlbdZcbdNCduNzJZoAwf32Xug67GW4v7iwcYqEtygEjj4ungu394M8yldIPtyt9HkCHFvZA/s2048/Happy+6th+Blogiversary+The+Trish+List%2521.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGTc4dneY0xhUfTZ8QxbqQHzTOOcfzwpgL0OP1xOKjsMqs-TU7yOVV55mS1RBgy-UX-4eBlbdZcbdNCduNzJZoAwf32Xug67GW4v7iwcYqEtygEjj4ungu394M8yldIPtyt9HkCHFvZA/w640-h360/Happy+6th+Blogiversary+The+Trish+List%2521.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>You may call me cheesy for this one, but 6 years ago today, I graced your presence for the first time here on the interwebs. It's legit, here's my first post: <a href="https://www.thetrishlist.com/2014/05/welcome-welcome-to-my-new-home.html">Welcome, Welcome To My New Home!</a><div><br /></div><div>I don't know about you, but just that sentence up there makes me sound old. HAHA. </div><div><br /></div><div>Truth of the matter is, a lot of people don't make it past a year in blogging. They start for fun, then it becomes a job they didn't expect it to be, and then they burn out. I know, I have been there millions of times over the past 6 years. I never gave up on this space though.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just thinking about how different blogging was in general when I started to how it is today is mind blowing. I remember buying ads on other peoples blogs in hopes that someone would click on it and find me. That still exists to a point, but it isn't as popular amongst bloggers as it was then. </div><div><br /></div><div>There definitely wasn't TikTok. I went hard on Twitter though. I got a lot of my traffic from there. I can still remember it like it was yesterday.. scheduling those all tweets every hour. Quotes, sharing other people's posts, and of course my own. Oh the memories! Fun fact: I once won a contest on twitter with a scheduled tweet. </div><div><br /></div><div>This blog has seen many phases of my life. I was just looking at the pages I created and made active and inactive over the years. My thrifty/freebie page did really well. Not sure why I stopped doing that. I'm still a thrifter who loves a good freebie. </div><div><br /></div><div>I did the fashion/Stitch Fix thing. I styled the clothes and posted photos of myself in them, back before I had a baby. Now I'm just hoping to lose the baby weight one day. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was offered sponsored posts. I did a few and they were fun, but it wasn't something I could keep up with at the time. I always felt like I was being pulled in a million directions. I give all you mamas out there who hustle with the kids, the posts, the jobs, and whatever else gets thrown at you. It definitely isn't easy. </div><div><br /></div><div>My blogging came to a screeching halt once my little one was born. I suffered hardcore postpartum depression and went through some rough times that never lead me back to blogging regularly. I showed up here and there when I thought I had something to say. It's worked for me. </div><div><br /></div><div>The little one turned 3 last month. We are a year into a pandemic. I lost a job. Started a new one. 2020 decided I needed to think hard about my future. 2021 kicked me into <a href="https://www.thetrishlist.com/p/virtual-assistant-services.html">starting my own business</a> as a result of 2020. Then 2021 said, why not get your life coaching certification too?! Why not! You only live once right?</div><div><br /></div><div>And here I am, after all the crazy, 6 years in wanting to blog again. Wanting to share my stories and my craziness with you all. I haven't figured it out 100% yet, but I have committed to posting once a week for now. Maybe twice if I get excited. </div><div><br /></div><div>So thanks to all of you who have been with me for the long haul. Welcome to those who are new and have no idea what I am talking about. I can't wait to see what the next 6 years look like (or 6 months? LOL). </div><div><br /></div><div>See ya around! </div><div><br /></div><div><div>
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<img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div></div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-13446685634907347332021-04-28T07:25:00.000-04:002021-04-28T07:25:10.279-04:00Becoming a Virtual Assistant | 5 Reasons to Start Your Own Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N4bKCVOVGyFM2lkJj6MlpDBdJ66_F3INGaXxAgCyoNL_9C62qMmaQFo_hfpOqEz9YYwkS659HfyU2bCA6b2dhL3_nUpAz9u1XGcqLQaL-SSPfZoKXEmMDtY4AIEEsO-irXrg3kaul9M/s2048/5+Reasons+to+Start+Your+Own+Business.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Starting Your Own Business" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N4bKCVOVGyFM2lkJj6MlpDBdJ66_F3INGaXxAgCyoNL_9C62qMmaQFo_hfpOqEz9YYwkS659HfyU2bCA6b2dhL3_nUpAz9u1XGcqLQaL-SSPfZoKXEmMDtY4AIEEsO-irXrg3kaul9M/w640-h360/5+Reasons+to+Start+Your+Own+Business.png" title="Virtual Assistant" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>The year 2020 transitioned a lot of people from full-time employees in an office to being remote employees learning how to navigate all aspects of their businesses online. 2020 also saw a surge of new entrepreneurs starting online businesses to ensure they had a job that would keep them safe at home. <div><br /></div><div>I was one of those who realized after losing my job due to the pandemic, and taking a new position in a remote setting, that I could help people navigating the new world of business online. People ask me all the time why I decided to do this. They also want to know where to start. Here are a few reasons why I started a business and why you should to. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">5 Reasons to Start Your Own Business</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Your "Why"</h3><div>We all have reasons to start a business. The most important reason to start a business is your "why". Why do you want to do this? For me, I have always had this feeling I would have my own business one day. When I lost my job during the pandemic, I knew it was time to take the steps. I was never 100% clear on what my business would be, but I knew I wanted to help people. Becoming a virtual assistant in a world that suddenly became very virtual, made sense to me. I had the skills to offer and I had people looking for my help. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Flexibility</h3><div>Starting a business is a lot of work. Some days you can work from the moment you get up to the moment you go to bed and still feel like you got nothing done. That is a true fact. But the thing is, you get to decide that. Even if you do work 12 hour days, no one else is telling you to do that. You are flexible to make your own schedule. That is a great feeling.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Adventure</h3><div>Life in itself is already an adventure, but starting a business brings on new exciting things to explore. You learn to become a leader. You learn that hard work pays off. You get to reward yourself and those who are helping you along the way. You get to learn how to fail. Failure in itself is an adventure. It brings on growth. You learn from your mistakes and take it to the next level. The hard stuff and the great stuff come together and create balance. Whew, what an adventure that is!</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Gratitude</h3><div>Building a business that people recognize and love is a great feeling. Maybe you create something that makes a difference in the people's lives who use your product. Maybe you help someone get ahead in their own business and they are forever grateful. You yourself will feel gratitude for the opportunities that come into your life and those you help will hold gratitude for you. It is a great feeling. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Make the Choice that Works for You</h3><div>There are many reasons why I made the choice. But that was the point. It was MY choice. It isn't always easy and there are days I doubt my choice, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It is a learning opportunity and there is a lot of growth associated with it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have you considered starting a business? Are any of the five reasons I mentioned your reasons? Let me know in the comments!</div><div><br /></div><div><br />
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</div>Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-69751313004638298892021-04-18T08:43:00.001-04:002021-04-18T08:43:30.499-04:00Life is an Adventure | Finding My Voice <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEVvJ-NR6iRJvC_H_aXGafP4E-Y0DekpCmxQmmu8gHADql-WsVdF854QLL1MTnjzBg5w-P_eHccSJnWx6-KGAmLgX9B6q6E1weF1ycTBD8lGgdlYuQMnthtzwlyvusGKDKj4wsBTfj-s/s2048/Life+is+an+Adventure.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEVvJ-NR6iRJvC_H_aXGafP4E-Y0DekpCmxQmmu8gHADql-WsVdF854QLL1MTnjzBg5w-P_eHccSJnWx6-KGAmLgX9B6q6E1weF1ycTBD8lGgdlYuQMnthtzwlyvusGKDKj4wsBTfj-s/w640-h360/Life+is+an+Adventure.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I stayed pretty quiet in 2020. Not because I had nothing to say, but because I needed time to sort some things out. Nothing is ever as it seems and remembering to honor that is important. Looking at my last post in September, I can tell I am on the right path. This will be a sort of follow up. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am going to ramble on for a few minutes here, so bear with me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have thought about all of the things I have done with my life up until now. I wouldn't call my life boring for the most part, I would mostly call it growth. </div><div><br /></div><div>When I started blogging in 2014, the blogging space was very different. I started to blog because it was a fun way to connect with people and share glimpses of my, at the time, very mundane life. It worked though. I had a lot to say and it was a lot of fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>By doing so, I have been able to pinpoint what was going on in my life by looking back to my blog. I noticed that even when I slowed down posting here, I always came back when I needed to say something important. </div><div><br /></div><div>I now realize, that this space is how I used my voice. I shared glimpses of my life: my struggles and my happiness, here, for the world to read if they should choose to. </div><div><br /></div><div>Over the years, many people have read my blog. I used to fly under the radar with people I knew. I didn't really want them to read my words, but I learned several times, that isn't realistic. I have been found by people who know me. I have made people angry. I have helped people though hard stuff. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had a blog post once go viral on Reddit. People I didn't know made fun of a post of mine. It was crazy, scary, and exciting all at the same time. So many interesting twists and turns happen when you are blogging, that's for sure. </div><div><br /></div><div>The landscape has changed a whole lot since I began, but I still come back here when I have something to say. While I have been quiet, I have learned a whole lot about myself and why this blog will always be an instrumental part of my life. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have a feeling this blog is about to come back to life fulltime. There has always been a reason I didn't let this space go. I had plans. I knew this. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am working out a content plan, but I have lots I want to share. I think I will be back to the 2-3 times a week schedule by May. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will be talking about my new adventures in entrepreneurship, my new journey to becoming a spiritual life coach, and life sprinkled in. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm excited to be back and I can't wait to connect again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Namaste and love, </div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Trish List signature" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SFEtNsNV-Soq415TTBgRf-3VmafHQA3sOVSwPGeoT3bzSYSJDkCcYNey-AT20ns9SLwantcOqipEDcR3_rEuBgGjwvSNhL12nzA8DW2zTCN2HEzF41XBSF5PpoE23cXzNgyZ-9uueMo/s1600/Trish+%25283%2529.jpg" width="160px" /></div></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-39713956509501389782020-09-03T10:47:00.001-04:002020-09-03T10:47:15.168-04:00Being Relatable with a Twist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They say to be successful you need to be relatable. I say be relatable with a twist. Finding your "thing" or purpose and matching it with your people is key.<br />
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Being relatable doesn't mean being duplicatible. We aren't all the same. We can take duplicatible actions and apply them to our own unique style and make it our own.<br />
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I have really thought about my purpose during quarantine and what I really l want to be doing with my life.<br />
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I know I want to be successful but I also know I want to make an impact. I want to know that I made a positive life changing impact on those I work with.<br />
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I also know I NEVER want to be in competition with others. That has always felt icky to me. I think we all have a purpose, we just relate to different people. That has taken me a long time to realize.<br />
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A favorite quote that reminds me of this every day is "When the teacher is ready the students will appear..". It can also go the other way, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear".<br />
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I have heard these quotes so much in the last 4 months in several different situations. When you show up, others will too. Mindset is everything.<br />
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If you read my last post, you know I've been working pretty hard on myself and where I'm heading. I have taken steps to educate myself on the next steps.<br />
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I am that much closer to revealing my new adventure, but I wanted to remind all of you that you are a beautiful unique being. Be you. Shine your own light. The right people will show up.<br />
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More on the way soon. New direction. New look. New content.<br />
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Namaste.<br />
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Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-76955937663080183932020-08-24T10:09:00.001-04:002020-08-24T10:29:16.068-04:00Pandemic Musings of Self Discovery<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZ2i2AmteVViYsWlywJ1SE_buxc96x5MCgYNuusEpGIM8wASw7B_5wWswY9UFV1Fbubzi7RBJqlqKRDMZBcBroBwCj1wPso9IWhJNNFRzau7slIYMQkk_bzq4B-yjGhmiwkKckZh1PRM/s564/clicks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZ2i2AmteVViYsWlywJ1SE_buxc96x5MCgYNuusEpGIM8wASw7B_5wWswY9UFV1Fbubzi7RBJqlqKRDMZBcBroBwCj1wPso9IWhJNNFRzau7slIYMQkk_bzq4B-yjGhmiwkKckZh1PRM/s0/clicks.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">What does self
discovery mean to you? For me, it means challenges, darkness, and sometimes
pain. That doesn't sound so fun does it?</p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Change is messy.
Life is messy. The "self" is messy. </p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Some of you may know
this already, but I have been on a path of self discovery for quite a few years
now. I may not of said it out loud, but you could probably tell by my blogging
patterns or style changes. Maybe you didn't notice at all. That just means, I
am so good at hiding it, you had no idea. </p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Either way, this
morning I saw that quote up there and realized how much I have changed in the
past couple of years and that this pandemic has really helped me see some of
that.</p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Sometimes we don't
know why we started on the path to self discovery, and sometimes we get those
'ah ha' moments along the way. For me, I realized I was looking for something to heal
trauma from an abusive relationship. <span style="font-size: 14pt;">At the time I lived in a city where I knew barely
anyone and because of that, I found a yoga studio who was just starting out who
accepted me. </span></p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This studio started
me on my journey to heal myself. I took many classes and workshops there for a
few years and then decided to become a teacher myself. Going through a yoga
teacher training changes you. You work a lot on yourself without even realizing
it at first. Some people go through the training for themselves and never
intend to go on to be a teacher. I was that person. I never thought I would
want to teach.</span></p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">What most people don't realize about these types of journey's is they can often be dark, challenging, and lonely. Some of these lessons I have learned along the way have been some of the hardest moments of my life.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">I graduated the program a different person and knew I needed to keep on the path of this journey. I decided I wanted to teach. Help others along the way. Shortly after getting my first teaching job, I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I became dis-interested in teaching and stopped all together. No biggie. </p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Fast forward to 5
months after I had my son. I quit my
job. I declared breastfeeding wasn't for me and quit. My cat disappeared. All
in the same week. I was beyond devastated and emotional. It was all a part of
my self discovery journey. I didn't see that then, but I can see it now. It
brought me back on the path. </p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">I started practicing
yoga again little by little. It had been a year since I last tried. I became
certified in Reiki because I loved working with energy. In this time we started
looking to buy a house. We bought
the first house we looked at (We did look at 3 total) and moved in a year ago.
I feel like I manifested this house. That is a story for another day. <span style="font-size: 14pt;">I live in a log
cabin. A real one. It is all wood and I have never felt so grounded in a space.
I realized this past fall that I had the best space for a small <a href="https://www.thetrishlist.com/2020/04/my-yoga-space.html" target="_blank">home yoga studio</a>.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">The months leading
up to the pandemic I was doing some deep self work with a coach. He helped me
realize the yoga space and had me face a lot of truths. I began working on my relationships as well. Looking at my own interactions with those around me. Came to the realization I was not happy in my job. </p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">I started a plan of
what I wanted to do next. This was years in the making. I had ideas and dreams
and it all seemed to be coming in at the same time. I started teaching small
classes in my home. I was offering free/donation classes to moms who needed a break.
It was an amazing feeling. It was happening.</p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enter Covid-19. </span></p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">"You need to go
home and work there. We can't work in the building.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> "You can't teach yoga, you can't even be near people."</span>
"This is only going to be a few weeks, you can teach again soon."<span style="font-weight: bold;"> "People are dying, you can't live out your dream
anymore, sorry."</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Everything came to a
screeching halt. Wait what? I can't do this anymore? I was just getting
started! NOOOO! Now what?</p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">This is how
journey's go. You never know what is going to happen next. You are never 100%
prepared for the road blocks, but you are prepared to deal with them. </p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">This is just the
roadmap. You never know what you will come up against on the road. I will be
writing more about what I have learned and what I am doing now to keep going
with what I am after. My dream. </p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">I will say, even with all of the crazy going on, I am proud of myself for doing the work. I am so happy I get to share it with all of you. This got long pretty quick, so stay tuned for more of what I learned and what I am working on next on my journey.</p>
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<p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">I appreciate you reading.</p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Namaste.</p></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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Last year we bought a house. Before we really started seriously looking I joked it had to have a space for a yoga studio. My husband always just laughed at me. I think he knew deep down I was serious, but he humored me anyways.<br />
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When we got down to it, I forgot about the yoga thing because we needed to find a house. We told our landlords we would not be renewing our lease. We looked a several houses and put in an offer pretty quickly. We got that house. We moved in over the summer of 2019.<br />
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One evening in October it hit me. This house has a yoga studio! The house has a finished basement that has exits into our garage. There is an entrance to the outside world. This could work.<br />
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Over the past several months I have worked on building it up as a space that works. I was inspired by a paint color called Mosque Blue. I painted one wall. I cleaned out all the clutter and agreed that the space could be a multi-use space. It is my yoga studio and a family room. It has been working out pretty well.</div>
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I taught a couple of classes in the space before Coronavirus took us by storm. Now I look at my hard work and wonder what to do now. It is time to join the world and offer virtual online classes. It had always been a plan of mine to do. I have lots of friends and family all over the world who want to take my classes. This situation pushes that plan quicker then I thought, but not out of the question.<br />
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The mostly finished space.</div>
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I am currently working on streaming classes to my Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/refreshyogabytrish/" target="_blank">Refresh</a>. If you want to join in please send a request to join. It is a space just for women where we can support one another in wellness, mental health and overall support in this challenging time. <br />
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I was struggling to keep up with everything I had planned, but this week I was furloughed from my job so I will have more time. I did take on doing another 200 hour yoga training this week. It is virtual and with the same studio I took my in person 200 teacher training back in 2017. This training is a great refresher and is focusing on some virtual training tips which is great for the current situation.<br />
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That being said, I am proud of the space I built and I hope you enjoy the photos and will join me in some classes in the group. Maybe give some inspiration to turn a room into some form of multi-purpose space that works for you and your family.<br />
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Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-59123751886031749342020-04-01T07:30:00.000-04:002020-04-01T07:30:52.252-04:00Pine Tree Tea and Vitamin C<div>
Vitamin C is a hot topic these days. Many people look to vitamin C to keep them healthy during the cold and flu season. What is your go to source to get your vitamin C?<br />
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I used to be a huge Emergen-C drinker many years ago. I stocked it like crazy, and it actually seemed to help me not get sick. One of the first things I asked my husband to get when everyone was panic shopping was a box of it because I left mine at work and didn't know when I would be back to get it. It actually took him a few stores to find it. </div>
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While I was waiting for Emergen-C to be found, I started eating oranges. There was one lone bag left at the grocery store, so I figured I might as well go straight to the source. I found I loved the orange but also forgot that citrus can give me little breakouts around my mouth. Not my favorite thing to deal with.</div>
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That's when I remembered another natural source of vitamin C. Pine needles. Did you know that some pine needles have 5X more vitamin c than an orange? It is also full of vitamin A. I use White Pine in my tea, but many pine species are good to use. Do your own research on your pine before doing this as there are a few variations of pine that are poisonous. Pine needles are not recommended for women who are pregnant.<br />
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So how do you make this tea? It is SUPER simple. All you need is a handful of needles pulled form the branch and boiling water. You chop the needles up into smaller chunks and pour the boiling water over them. Let them steep for 20 minutes covered. I place a bowl over my cup to keep the steam in. Using a mason jar with a lid is also useful.<br />
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I drink at least one cup of this everyday. It makes me feel good. It is a little weird at first, but it is for your health right? Let me know if you try this out and what your thoughts are!<br />
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Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-90652213688998511162020-03-27T09:14:00.002-04:002020-03-27T09:14:27.265-04:00Books I'm Reading During QuarantineI have officially made it 2 weeks in my house without going crazy. That should entitle me to a medal right? Just kidding. But seriously, it wasn't as hard as may people told me it would be. I say it that way because I am already an introvert with a full-time job and a toddler. I don't get out much outside of my job. Also this time of year I tend to work from home more often due to my little guy being sick with a cold or something. So far this still feels normal to me.<br />
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I do have to admit there are some things that are keeping me sane. I started reading again. I had really started to cut back on reading once Ben was born. Who had time? Now I have a stack of books, both physically and digitally, I have been wanting to read, so might as well start right?<br />
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Most of my books have a yoga theme. I kind of went overboard when I realized it could be awhile before I could leave my house. I ordered 4 books and all 4 were yoga related. 2 were actual novels and 2 were non-fiction. Needless to say, if yoga interests you, I got you covered. Here is my stack of books for quarantine so far:<br />
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<li>Yoga Bitch - Suzanne Morrison <b>(Currently Reading)</b></li>
<li>Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses - Claire Dederer</li>
<li>Perfectly Imperfect - Baron Baptiste</li>
<li>Meditations from the Mat - Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison</li>
<li>The Gifts of Imperfection - Brene Brown (Started reading a few months ago. Never finished)</li>
<li>Dare to Lead - Brene Brown (Started reading over a year ago. Never finished) - Digital copy</li>
<li>American Royals - Katharine McGee <b>(Currently Reading) -</b> Digital copy</li>
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So I have 7 books I strive to get through during this time. I started reading 2 of these. One is a library digital copy so I have to read it before they take it away. The other was from my yoga haul. Two books on this list I have wanted to read and even started but never found time. I will finish them after the 2 I am currently reading.</div>
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I never did set a reading goal on Goodreads this year because I haven't had much success. Last night I set my goal to 25. I think it is a fair number for the year. We shall see where I end up. Now if you'll excuse me, I am going to curl up in my rocking chair and get to that list. </div>
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Trish @ The Trish Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00060804026257302506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773756561065365921.post-90621812570240091062020-03-26T08:41:00.001-04:002020-03-26T08:41:12.929-04:00The Meaning of SeptemberI woke up this morning and instantly opened Facebook. This is nothing new I do that every morning. What stuck out to me today was a Facebook memory from 2 years ago that seems to fit perfectly with what's going on today. The quote is<br />
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<i>"Ships don't sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don't let what's happening around you get inside you and weigh you down."</i></blockquote>
It reminded me of the journey I started so long ago right here on this blog. I got on here everyday and I worked on something that was personal to me. I let this be my saving grace when the world around me felt like it was crumbling.<br />
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The last time I wrote here it was Friday the 13th.. in September of 2019. Funny thing is, I haven't left my house since Friday the 13th.. in March. I was sent home that day because I had a cough. The beginning of the Coronavirus here in NY. When things started to really become a reality that we were in a very scary time.<br />
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The only thing I could think of to help in these uncertain times was to help keep people grounded. I started my spiritual journey back in 2016 when I signed up for my 200 hour yoga teacher training. People told me going through that training changes you. It is such a personal journey within, that no matter if you decide to teach or not, you are a better person because of it. You can help guide people to a place that is more calm in a time of chaos.<br />
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I fully intended to do that and never thought I would teach. What changed in me is I got pregnant shortly after graduating in 2017. I did teach the poses and I really did love it. I got pregnant and I got tired. I didn't want to teach anymore. I got further and further away from the poses and more involved in the spiritual side of it.<br />
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Fast forward to now. A lot of change had happened for me since I took that training. I was very recently married (September 2016) when I started. I got pregnant right after and gave birth to my son 5 weeks early (April 2018). I struggled immensely with breastfeeding, thus having a tough time bonding with my son. I gave up breastfeeding and my job (September 2018). I took on a new job a month after quitting my job, a leadership position that I never thought I would get. I struggled with my weight, balancing work/mom life and being a leader in my community. I applied for a leadership program in my county and was accepted (September 2019).<br />
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It was when I got accepted into that leadership program that I realized I was worth it. I began to seek out someone to speak to. I wasn't looking for a therapist per say, but I was looking for someone to unload some of the hard things on and talk through them and see them in a different light. That is when I found my spiritual mentor. In October 2019 I had my first session. I went through 12 weeks of 2 hour sessions each week discussing things in my life that brought me hurt, brought me knowledge and clarity. I deeply looked at relationships, specifically ones that did not bring me joy. I was able to identify why those people were in my life and what they were teaching me.<br />
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I learned so much, but most importantly it brought me back to yoga. All of yoga. The poses. The guidance. The ability to talk to people in a time of uncertainty. It inspired me to work on my own studio in my basement. I started teaching again. Both in my own studio and out in the community. I don't believe in coincidence. This all lead me to now.<br />
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It all lead me to what is happening in our world today. I finished my program with my spiritual mentor just 1 week before things started to get really bad in New York. I have felt called to help those who need it. I am now offering support and daily offerings in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/refreshyogabytrish/" target="_blank">group I created for women</a>. Join me if you feel called. I feel like I finally found my purpose in life.<br />
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I felt like someone needed to hear this today. Namaste friends.<br />
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