Conscious Connections Coaching, LLC with Yjasming Kistner

Up until a few years ago, I took every minute I had to sleep in and then get straight to work. But, I love this newer rhythm of beginning my days with a slower, quieter more reflective pace.

Sometimes you just need to hit the pause button on the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and take a breath or two! Bringing my favorite furry friend along on a walk is always one of my favorite ways to reset. Hope you all resist the urge to keep pushing through the work and exhaustion and take a beat to take care of you! ✨🌲🐾⏸️

I just returned from the International ADHD conference in Kansas City where professionals from various fields (coaches, therapists, physicians, teachers and more) gathered to learn about some of the latest research and strategies to support people with ADHD. So fitting, as today marks 4 years since I began my career as a Certified ADHD Life Coach! I’m so thankful for the learning, inspiration, growth and connection I have in this community. ✨💫Time flies when you love what you do!! 🙌💗

How are you taking care of yourself today? Or this week? Today, I’m taking myself (not my kids lol) to the pool. Just me, my book and my earbuds. 2 hours of uninterrupted rest and me taking care of no one else but…me. ☀️💓

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000623633810

Are you looking for natural ways to improve your focus, mental cognition, thought life, mood, hormone fluctuations, stress and energy?

If you have ADHD, then my guess is a resounding, YES! And really, whether you have ADHD or not, many of us are wanting to experience better overall wellness.

The key is understanding how much our daily habits and choices impact our brain health. You have the power to change your brain! And when you do that...over time you will see huge differences in your mental, physical and emotional health.

This is a fantastic podcast hosted by the amazing Mel Robbins where Dr. Daniel Amen shares his scientifically based research on the simple things we can do to improve our brain function and ultimately lead a longer, healthier and happier life.

Take a listen!

‎The Mel Robbins Podcast: Optimize Your Brain: 3 Important Habits for Productivity, Memory, and Longevity (Based on 200,000 Brain Scans) on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Mel Robbins Podcast, Ep Optimize Your Brain: 3 Important Habits for Productivity, Memory, and Longevity (Based on 200,000 Brain Scans) - Aug 6, 2023

Many of us tell ourselves and others that “we don’t have time.”

No time to slow down and relax. No time to exercise. No time to enjoy a hobby or learn something new. No time to waste…

This powerful urge to keep going without a break…to recharge and restore…inevitably leads us down the path of overwhelm and ultimately burnout.

Take some time…

To slow down

And PAUSE

…to Nurture your mind, heart, body and spirit.

We can’t love, give, or serve others well,

if we don’t first nurture and give to ourselves. 💓

Rising from the Burnout: A Recovery Kit for Women with ADHD “Recognize that you are doing the best you can each day under your circumstances. Think to yourself (perhaps as you do a calming exercise): ‘Even though I’m feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out, I’m going to send myself some love. I choose to feel calm. I choose to meet myself wher...

As we open the door to 2023, consider taking some time to reflect on the past year and ponder what you'd like this new year to look like. Here are a few reflection questions for you...

1. What were your favorite memories or highlights of this past year?
2. Where did you make progress? What went well?
3. What was challenging or didn't go well?
4. What activities/tasks drained your energy? Which ones gave you energy?
5. What do you want to do more of this year?
6. What would you like to be different this year?
7. What new insight did you gain or what's the biggest lesson you learned last year?
8. What is one thing you are most proud of from this past year?
9. What are you looking forward to in 2023?
10. If you were to choose one or two words, what intention would you like to set for the new year? (For example, "Balance" , "Joy" or "Take Action" - Who do you want to be?