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January 20, 2023
by Helen Macmillan
Two myths that keep you stuck.
There are a couple of great myths we tell ourselves about being human and change. The first is that there are ‘good’ emotions and ‘bad’ emotions. This is not the case, emotions are neutral - we don't have to work...
May 31, 2022
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The Confidence to Make a Change
As I lay down on the yoga mat, dripping in sweat from the heated room. A familiar sense of ease washed over me. I remember this. This is home. Today I chose to go back to Bikram yoga after a...
May 13, 2021
by Helen Macmillan
Acknowledgement Vs. Acceptance
You’ve probably heard me talk about the ‘H’ in the SHIFT process being ‘to Honor’ - which is to acknowledge what is, without judgement. Acknowledging where you are and how you feel is a key action in the process of...
May 12, 2021
by Helen Macmillan
Wielding Her Power
She’s been waiting all day. They need another CT Scan to determine the cause of her difficulty breathing. It’s tiring. Waiting… Struggling to breathe…The pain and discomfort. When it’s finally her turn, she says “No. I’m too tired. Too uncomfortable....
April 21, 2021
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Do you trust your intuition?
Back in September 2020, I saw an invitation to an in person retreat in Sedona, Arizona posted on a FB group of which I’m a member. Curious, I clicked on the link to the info page and my whole body...
April 14, 2021
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When Life Pushes you beyond your limits…
I spent the first 3 weeks of 2021 in Jamaica, where I was born and where my immediate family still lives. I hadn’t seen my 91 year old Mom for almost a year. My spirit said it was time to...
March 23, 2021
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The Power of Self-Care
What is self care? It is caring for yourself deeply and deliberately. It is taking care of yourself by making choices and decisions that honor and reflect the true nature of your soul. It’s about recognizing and meeting your own...
March 15, 2021
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Follow Your Inspiration, hit the JACKPOT!!
One Febuary morning a few years ago I had an urge to change the decor in my office. I felt like I wanted more color in the space and the accumulated clutter was starting to annoy me. It was just...
November 18, 2020
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The Things We Run From
Have you ever noticed how much time and money we spend distracting ourselves? The multi-billion dollar “entertainment industry” solely exists to cater to this desire. God forbid we should feel bored, disappointed, confused, angry, sad, afraid, or overwhelmed (which is...
September 4, 2020
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The Power of Taking Action
“And… ACTION!” The director shouts and people start to speak, move … DO! This is what most of us think of when we hear “take action”. Doing. Being busy. We all know that nothing changes without some kind of action,...
August 24, 2020
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Finding your Joy, when ‘the going gets tough’
I’m here in California snuggling with my 3 month old grand daughter, Emilia. As I sink my nose into her neck, deeply inhaling that oh-so-sweet baby smell, I am deeply grateful to finally hold her in my arms. My heart...
August 12, 2020
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The Power Of Focus
By Matthew Gordon-Martin Focus is a word that I’ve heard constantly since the age of 5. If you are like me and have an inner rebellious spirit, then it is the word that you’ve deviously made your enemy. If not,...
June 10, 2020
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The Power of Acceptance
I hosted a call on zoom last Saturday which was meant to be an informational call about our new coaching program: Project Me First. I had planned to open the call by sharing a short personal story of how I...
May 5, 2020
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My S.H.I.F.T Breakthrough Intensive Experience
Resistance to change, the one thing we all battle with and have to work through when it comes to facing anything new. Resistance (and with that fear) are inherent traits we’ve maintained from the dawn of the human race to...
June 7, 2023
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The Power of Play
By Matthew Gordon-Martin BA MFA Play is a powerful resource.Psychologists and global researchers have discovered that play is vital to the development of children. This is widely accepted and we champion play for children all the time!But why only children? In recent times innovative global companies...
February 28, 2023
by Helen Macmillan
My 7 truths
Hi, I’m Helen MacMillan. In case you are new to me or my community, here are a few things to know about me… I love the magic of transformation. I have been leading personal development retreats for over 30 years....
February 21, 2023
by Helen Macmillan