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Inner Peace Time Launches

Children's Meditation, Mindfulness, Visualize Guided Imagery

During this time of turmoil and anxiety for our youth, a breakthrough app comes along to help children, tweens, teens and parents move from chaos to calm.

There has never been a time when it has been more critical to have a pocket-sized solution to the problems of isolation of our youth and our families. InnerPeaceTime.com is a series of guided imagery and mindfulness exercises that is geared towards helping children and families. With Inner Peace Time, children and parents will find a safe place in the world and follow a journey made rich with animal guides and healing waters. The meditations are soothing and calming in just around five minutes.

Reduce Anxiety and Pain

Just think of how helpful this could be to parents who need to calm down a frazzled child, or an anxious teen, or need a bubble of calm for themselves. InnerPeaceTime.com provides this oasis of serenity in an easy-to-use format that will delight both young and old. The app makes it easy for families to meditate together to the same guided imageries and then discuss them together to learn more about one another.

Feeling Bliss in Five Minutes

I personally use the meditations on a daily basis and find that I am completely refreshed after about 5 minutes of meditating. I Am Safe is my favorite as it lulls you into a blissful state where you feel at peace, serene and ready to calmly face the world. As an adult, you will be able to enjoy both the children and adult side of the meditations.

As someone who works with at-risk children, the guided imageries are perfect to use with your clients as well as providing self-care for you in your work with this special population of families. I wholeheartedly endorse InnerPeaceTime.com as the perfect pocket-sized solution to help families thrive.

Wishing you the best!

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News Flash for Kids

Children's Meditation, Mindfulness

Here’s a news flash! One of the largest Children’s Charity has been the first to preview our NEW soothing app for the whole family called “Inner Peace Time.” Each winter, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis hosts a winter camp for children with developmental and physical disabilities to boost their spirits and have fun. Yesterday, they included Inner Peace Time as Meditation Time. I taught a series of fun sessions to spread stress relief, soothing love and joy. The children liked learning the“Heart Breath”, experiencing relaxing guided journeys and other programs on the app. They also loved Lucy Llama who reminds us to open our hearts and dream big.

If you haven’t seen our welcome video. Please click on this image, or this link to the app and please share with others.

Inner Peace Time will launch on January 11, 2022.

We will be offering a Special Founder’s Launch that includes gifts and bonus. Join our tribe and be one of the first to experience the fun, soothing app for families.

Why Inner Peace Time?

The app is needed now more than ever. Our mental health has been affected on a global scale with studies revealing children’s rate of anxiety and depression having doubled. This pandemic also has taught us how precious life is.

Now, I realize I’ve created the Inner Peace Time App with my team because I want to help raise spirits, spreading more “Inner Peace” for people like me. Growing up, my dad died quite early when I was only 10 years old. How I wish there would have been Inner Peace Time programs geared for me and for other children going through difficult challenges. My mom and sisters would have greatly benefited, too. The app is geared for children, teens, and parents going through a serious illness or life challenge.

Wishing you and your family the very best and more Inner Peace in 2022. Let’s count our beautiful blessings and may we continue to grow stronger together.

Big Hugs and Happy New Year!

Vicki

PS: Join our tribe at InnerPeaceTime.com to help bring soothing comfort to families in need.

Vicki Atlas Israel is a Mindset and Meditation Coach, and the Amazon bestselling author of “Inner Power NOW.” The Foreword is written by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jack Canfield, co-creator of “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” High-achievers hire Vicki to improve their wellbeing to live their best life. Vicki is also passionate about bringing more inner peace to parents, children, and those who work with children.

Be the Light. Shine Your Light

Mindfulness, Mindset

For many people, the holiday season can be a mix of feelings. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) study shows more than half say the holidays make their condition worse. During this time, practice self-care and be compassionate and kind to yourself and others. Take time to breathe, be in nature, and do what you can to uplift your spirits. In fact, I want to share a special practice for you and your family. This process came from NY Times Bestselling author Marci Shimoff who wrote Happy for No Reason. I’ve been doing this with my family this past week and I definitely feel a shift.

New Family Tradition

During this holy time of the year, light a special candle now through the end of the year or get one of those LED lights to turn on. As you light the candle, look at the flame and ask the flame to be transferred to your heart. Then, bring loving awareness to inside your own heart. Cherish that light…be grateful. Ask the light in your heart to dissolve any darkness that may be lingering. Sit with the light and allow in these feelings of receiving for a few moments.

Then, ask the same light of presence in your heart to shine and dissolve some darkness in the world. Stay present as you share your light and blessing with Mother Earth.

Even during these challenging times, may you be filled with the light within. May your radiant heart be a blessing to you and to all those you touch. And may your spirit continue to shine in this world.

I wish you joy in whatever holiday you celebrate – Hanukkah (belated), Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa. You may also download a special gratitude meditation.

Peace and Many Blessings!

Vicki

PS: Please share this practice with your friends and family and keep shining your light!

Help Spread Inner Peace

Mindfulness, Mindset, Visualize Guided Imagery

As a parent, caregiver, or special teacher, I know you would do anything for a child. Since the pandemic, studies show anxiety and depression have doubled in children. We are looking for special ambassadors who will help spread the news about a new soothing app for families called Inner Peace Time. Please play the video below to learn more.

We have a gift for those who become Inner Peace Ambassadors. It’s a beautiful guided imagery to open your heart spreading more loving kindness. Our aim is to reach as many families as possible in the new year, when the app launches in January. That’s why we are offering a special “Founder’s Launch” that includes the app, a gift and bonus.

Background Inner Peace Time App

Inner Peace Time provides a magical enchanting solution to the chaos of the outside world. Through guided meditations and breathing exercises, you and your child will be taken on many fun, relaxing, and healing journeys.

How would you like: Breathe for Calm, Feel Better Now, Less Stress Add More Joy. One side of the app is for kids and teens. The other side is for parents and adults and can also be used by professionals who work with children. Our app is designed for children and families going through challenging times. Intertwined throughout is a colorful animal guide Lucy the Llama who reminds us to open our hearts in gratitude and dream bigger. Here are some testimonials from our beta users.

Look at what others are saying…

Michele Magner is a Behavior Facilitator, formerly with the Special School District St. Louis County. “Children can let go of their worries or challenges as Inner Peace Time carries the message of positive coping strategies, such as Balloon Breath, and self-regulation, ” says Magner, “Developing an Inner Peace Time healthy practice, children can enhance their positive outlook, choice-making, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, independence, and focus.”

Another mom and beta tester, Tina, was amazed at how the app prevented major struggles and emotional outbursts with her son’s homework. As Tina said, “I could not believe the difference after we played one of the breathing exercises, especially with his math. He was so calm, which normally doesn’t happen.” Her son has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)

Social Worker Casey Limmer, Founder of Gateway to Wellness, beta tested the app as a therapist. Impressed with the results, Limmer says she plans to use the app in her practice with children, teens, and parents. “The app shows what I teach my clients about mindfulness. What I like is that it is especially built for parents. They don’t have to go looking through thousands of meditations to find the right one, and it’s so colorful.”

Be An Inner Peace Ambassador

Now is your opportunity to help families in need by sharing a social media post like this one below when the app launches.

***Lucy Llama Illustrations by Artist Catharine Magel***

Please send me a message if you’d like to be an Inner Peace Ambassador to Vicki@InnerPeaceTime.com or have other ideas to share.

Wishing you peace!

Vicki

Stress Relief for the Holidays

Mindfulness, Mindset, Visualize Guided Imagery

Worries over the pandemic can feel overwhelming. Especially since this is supposed to be a “happy” time of year, what to do if you feel unhappy and depleted? Although the holidays may feel different at this time, it is possible to find some peace and even joy.

During this time of year, many of us feel stressed. According to a survey in Consumer Reports, here are the top “Holiday Stressors”: crowds and long lines, gaining extra weight, getting into debt, gift buying, and seeing certain relatives. While stress may seem unavoidable, you can change your response to these stressors with a few simple mindful and meditation tips.

Here are a few tips for coping with stress during the holiday season this year.

It’s okay to feel your feelings. Perhaps you have lost someone close to you or you can’t be with your friends and loved ones. Realize that it is normal to feel sadness and grief. It’s OK to take time to cry or express your feelings, even the uncomfortable ones. You can’t force yourself to be happy just because it’s the holiday season.

Reach out to your community. If you feel lonely, seek out contact with your community or religious groups. Many may have websites, online support groups, social media sites or virtual events. They can offer support and companionship.

Be realistic. The holidays don’t have to be perfect or just like last year. Even though your holiday plans may look and feel different this year, find creative ways to celebrate.

Release expectations. Let go of buying the perfect gift, or decorating the perfect house. We are a blend of perfection and imperfection. Appreciate the meaning of the holidays, and be grateful for the beauty of family and friends. These are true gifts!

Take mindful breaths. When feeling stressed, stop and take a breath. Notice the present moment. Take 4 deep cleansing breaths, hold for a count of four and exhale on a count of four. You will become more present. You can do this anywhere. Waiting in long lines or at a holiday gathering. Remember to just stop and take a breath. This is a small way to stay mindful.

Meditate or do Guided Imagery during this time. Sometimes it can be peaceful spending some time alone, relaxing to music. Or Meditate on the words, “I am calm. I am relaxed.” Remember your own self-care during the holidays! See below my “Stress Buster” Guided Imagery program–perfect during the holidays or anytime! Please share with family and friends!

Enjoy the holidays and give the gift of wellness!

Vicki

Vicki Atlas Israel, CGIP

Your Mindset and Meditation Coach

PS: We’re excited to say the Inner Peace Time app will be launching in January! Learn More and grab your free gift.

Practice Attitude of Gratitude

Mindfulness, Mindset

Play Video Above for Group Gratitude Meditation

Happy Thanksgiving! Having an attitude of gratitude remains one of the best ways to boost health and happiness. Despite the hardship of the past two years, we still have so much to be grateful for our blessings. Please pay it forward and share this gratitude meditation with family and friends.

As you make a regular practice of gratitude, an increase in well-being improves. Simply believing you are grateful for all of your blessings does not bring more happiness. You have to make it a practice of gratitude. The beautiful thing about practicing gratitude, it’s a reminder of what’s going right in your life. When you focus more on what’s going well, you will notice and attract more good in your life. As bestselling Author Deepak Chopra says, “Gratitude opens the door to the power, the wisdom, the creativity of the universe. You open the door through gratitude.” — Deepak Chopra

Three Ways to Practice Gratitude:

Gratitude Box or Jar– Liz Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love has written about her personal practice of gratitude. For years she has kept a jar where she would jot down on scraps of paper things that made her happy that day and put them in a jar. This could be a fun practice that you could do with your children for feeling happier. Another bonus is that the jar can serve as inspiration when you want to feel more alive and connected.

Gratitude Meditation –Settle into a quiet place and get comfortable and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths and begin to release any tension in your body. Now place your attention on your heart. Breathe in and out a golden light in your heart. Be thankful for your heart center. Keep breathing in love and breathing out gratitude. Feel your heart expand to someone you love or loves you unconditionally. Stay here for a few moments. Now feel in your heart some of the things you are grateful for: like the abundance of nature, the beauty of life, so many blessings. Just breathe in love and breathe out gratitude. While in this stillness, spread gratitude to your loved ones… then expand out into the community. Continue to sit in stillness for a little while, saying “thank you.” After several minutes gently bring your body back to the room where you began. Remember to carry this gratitude for yourself and to all you meet throughout your day.

Gratitude Journal –I remember how Oprah Winfrey had shared this practice on her popular TV show and how this one thing shifted how she viewed herself and the world. Keep a special journal of gratitude. Write down three things you are grateful for every day. You may include a loved one, a beautiful sunrise or sunset, appreciation for material possessions, opportunities that came to you, gratitude for yourself and others. Include things that may have touched your soul or made you smile and appreciate. Some believe you should write down new things each day, but others say that’s not necessary to reap benefits.

Please try these and let me know how it goes or share what ways you have found to practice gratitude. I am so grateful to you who continue to read my blog posts.

Wishing you and your family the best!

Vicki