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Patti’s Success Story

I want to tell you about true bravery and share a coaching success story. A dear client of mine Patti Z. recently had a serious health scare.

Just days after her daughter’s wedding, Patti collapsed from Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection or (SCAD.) Patti survived the trauma but it can be fatal.

Patti said a few miracles saved her life that day, including her husband being home when she fell, instead of being at work.

What is SCAD?

According to the Heart Foundation’s website, SCAD is a rare life-threatening condition which affects a tear in the coronary arteries. SCAD happens suddenly and without warning. The symptoms can resemble a heart attack, so it’s important to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Since the incident, Patti has been recovering and is becoming stronger daily through cardiac rehab and other therapies. She also has experienced some memory loss, but she is hopeful these will return.

How Patti Uses Meditation to Cope

Through all these health challenges, Patti has kept up her mind-body practices almost daily. She either meditates, uses guided imagery, or pauses to breathe to remain calm and centered. Being a coaching client of mine, Patti has learned that overreacting to stress can impact her health.

The Mayo Clinic says extreme physical or emotional stress can be triggers to SCAD. But the large majority of people who have experienced SCAD go on to live healthy lives without further problems.

The good news is that Patti is learning to let go and take a vital PAUSE in her life as needed. Patti’s story is truly AMAZING—a miracle–and I am so proud of her!

Wishing you the best!

Vicki

PS: Please book a complimentary Breakthrough Session if too much stress is affecting your health and happiness.

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.” (R) High-achiever women 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.

Stressed, anxious, can’t sleep?

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Would you mind if I shared a little bit about my own journey with you? To be a bit vulnerable, the reason I got into this work was because a while back, it was me who was struggling with stress, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

I felt a constant lump in my throat and tightness in my gut during those years. Being over-stressed, I had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Then, one day I finally said, “Enough is enough. There’s got to be another way!” So, I drew a line in the sand and started looking for support. I knew that I could only take myself so far, and I wasn’t willing to go another day feeling so awful inside. So, even though it was really scary, I invested some time and money into getting results. And, I’m so glad I did. Now, I’ve been doing mind-body practices daily for over 15 years and what a difference these have made.

Today, my life is amazing. I wake up most days feeling grateful for a good night’s rest, ready to take on my day with a soothing meditation and guided imagery. And often I go to sleep at night and experience a peaceful rest. My life is not perfect but it is SO much better that I want reach those who may be suffering, especially with all the chaos going on in the world. Let me know in the comments below if you can relate.

So, even though I’ve come a LONG way, I know the struggle that so many moms and high achieving women face, especially in mid-life and beyond. I want to help them overcome adversity and feel loved and safe. That’s why I do the work I do… because I don’t want anyone to feel constantly over-stressed and burnt-out. I want them to feel more inner power and inner peace.

You know what they say, “You teach what you most need to learn.” If you or someone you know is suffering, share this blog and or book a complimentary Stress to Peace Breakthrough Session. In the meantime, enjoy this Stress Buster meditation freebie download.

Wishing you the best!

Vicki

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.

Healthy Mind-Healthy Heart

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Thanks to the NEW founding members of Inner Peace Time. It’s a breakthrough app for you and your family to build healthy minds and bodies. You still have time to join. Click play to watch the highlights reel from this month’s launch.

Look how others are loving Inner Peace Time

“I would highly recommend this app to other parents and children. It’s like hitting a reset button to feel calm and centered. My child also loves Lucy Llama character.”

–Jasmine, Mom of a Special Needs Child

“I would recommend this app to a parent because it is for them. They don’t have to go searching through hundreds of meditations to find the right one. It’s so colorful and includes the skills and techniques I teach about mindfulness and guided imagery.”

–Casey Limmer, MSW, Owner, Gateway Wellness Associates

“Children may let go of their worries or challenges with the app. Inner Peace Time carries the message of positive coping strategies, such as “Balloon Breath,” and self-regulation. With a healthy practice of Inner Peace Time, children can enhance their positive outlook, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, independence, and focus.’

— Michele Magner Former Early Childhood Behavior Facilitator,

Special School District, St. Louis County

“The Inner Peacetime App contains beautiful, warm meditations that make you feel hugged. Vicki Atlas Israel has created an app for families with separate meditations for kids, teens, parents and adults. Having listened to all of the meditations, I can confidently say these meditations are among my favorites. Vicki has a beautiful, peaceful voice which lends to calming your heart and mind.”

—Pam Wilson, MSW, Social Worker, Facilitator Group Support and Mentoring

Hurry! Founders Launch Ends Monday, January 31st

Despite all of the challenges and the pandemic, are you ready to find more calm in the chaos? This is an opportunity to empower you and your family to live a more fulfilling life. Stress less and add more joy.

With Inner Peace Time, be part of the solution. Calm breathing and doing guided healing journeys. It’s like a vacation for your mind and body. Feel deep relaxation so you can perform at your best.

Wishing you and your family the best!

App Founder 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.

Inner Peace Time Launches

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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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Help Spread Inner Peace

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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

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.

Stress Relief for the Holidays

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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.