Thursday, March 19, 2009

5 Secrets for a "Dolce Vita" Even if the Rest of the World is in Chaos

The "dolce vita" model I use to coach my clients is rooted in ancient Italian lifestyle habits, which the field of psychology has verified as a means to physical and emotional well-being. Most people come to me seeking a lifestyle makeover. A fresh new start, where all of the complications and entanglements of excessive overdrawn living, give way to a pure, authentic way of being. Wouldn't you like to be able to feel the joy of the little things again, and melt your worries until they dissapate into thin air? I can help . Here are five ways to start your journey, and if you'd like a mentor, write to set up a free 1/2 hour laser coaching session to get a taste of whether life coaching is for you. Info@dolcevitaseminars.com. Now let's take this step by step:
Step 1: Pare down to basics. Examine your bills and call companies to remove the extra services you don't need. Examine your wardrobe and sell or donate what you haven't worn for a year or more. Learn to say "no" so you can simplify your daily schedule. finally, cut "noisy thoughts" from your mind by substituing with long deep breaths.
Step 2: Cut out excess! We don't need 3 vacations a year, or to go to restaurants several times a week. You can save money by forgoing last minute items at the supermarket, and opting for freebies--like walking instead of going to the gym for exercise; brown-bagging it instead of buying lunch from the cafeteria.
Step 3: Keep your life balanced. Chaos comes from being overwhelmed with "to do " lists. 'Remember there is a time for work, and a time for play. Make sure your social relationships are healthy and positive, and that you also devote a certain amount of time to your spiritual nature.
Step 4: Use the One-Happiness-a-Day Rule: Make a list of things that make you smile. Then make sure you do one every day. Go out for coffee with your best friend; take a hot celtic salt bath with a few drops of lavender added to the water; work on a project you're good at so that you feel a sense of accomplishment.
Step 5. Project a Positive Energy. While most people are running around scared and confused, you be the one who keeps calm and draws like energy to you. No one wants to be around someone who is always complaining, crying, or expressing negativity. That only makes people more frightened than they are and they will try to avoid you, not hire you, not want to go out with you. Honestly, who could blame them?

Simplicity, modest living, and balance, are key to living a "dolce vita" in a world-gone-mad. And don't forget to take real joy in every small pleasure God graces your day with.