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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.

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

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.

Who’s the Silent Watcher?

Mindfulness, Mindset

Expand Your Awareness-Be the Observer

You are not your thoughts. You are not your feelings or emotions. You are really the observer. You are the “Silent Watcher.” You are the one that’s really looking behind your eyes… observing your environment and looking at your life without judgement. To expand your awareness in life and in a meditation practice, this is very important to remember. As the observer, you experience more of an open focus. This is the real you–your higher self. And your higher self loves you unconditionally and wants only the best for you.

When you begin your journey into higher consciousness, you are really tapping into that higher part of you. The silent watcher is the one who is looking behind your eyes observing. This can be a real eye-opener. You may also think of this observer as a “Little You” who sits there on your forehead. You’re watching the world.

Step Away from Your Thoughts and Feelings

This can be very helpful when you are meditating, or when thoughts come up or feelings make you uncomfortable. You can always step away, step back from the stress and turmoil. This is very helpful in life, as well. I want you to connect with that observer throughout the day. Be this observer. What does that feel like looking at your world? This will help expand your awareness, your consciousness. It will open you up to the higher part of you.

My coaching clients have always enjoyed coming to understand this separation and helps in dealing with negative thoughts. We become so absorbed in our problems. We are not our problems; we are not our thoughts; we are not even our feelings. We are this precious one that is observing all of this from a higher perspective. We are witnessing the ups and the downs, the learning opportunities, and is full of love for you and love for others.

If some problems come up and the situation is really driving you crazy, remember step away from the conflict. I learned this from a meditation teacher Michael Singer who wrote the bestselling book The Untethered Soul. It’s great to always think you can step away from what’s happening in your life and the turmoil. Singer also calls the negative inner critic “Your Awful Roommate.” As you know, we can have this roommate that’s just driving us crazy. That’s how the inner critic can be.

Let’s Practice Being the Observer

Back to being the observer, the silent watcher. We can practice this during meditation. Close your eyes. Begin the deep breathing and then maybe after a minute of very deep breathing and letting all the tension out of your body. Then, try to imagine the observer that’s observing your life. You can even have the observer seeing things from above or from side to side or whatever. It’s like an opening of the focus. That is really who you are. Experiment a little bit during your meditation time when you’re quiet. You really are a beautiful infinite being that is full of love and is doing your best throughout the day. I hope you enjoyed this activity.

I invite you to go to our website for the app InnerPeaceTime.com Learn more about the app, grab a gift. Be the first to know when the app launches. It’s for the whole family. There’s a side for kids and teens and another side for parents and adults. Our goal is to make meditation time family time and to build strength as a family. Feel free to click on the image below to learn more

Visualize and Magic of Believing

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Play the Video above on “Visualization and the Magic of Beliefs

Today I want to talk to you about the power of visualization. The latest research shows that visualization is great to use. As you may know, a lot of professional athletes and successful business people meditate and visualize to achieve their goals. They picture that goal as already achieved.

The latest research shows you also have to have a positive expectancy—meaning you must believe it’s really possible. In essence, you get what you expect. For example, you can visualize and imagine all you want, but in your heart-of-hearts, if you don’t feel good enough, or you don’t feel worthy enough, or you have these limiting beliefs and doubts. Guess what? You’re blocking all the great visualizing you’re doing to have this goal come true.

Try These Tips For Results

One thing you might try is when you visualize, spend at least a minute or two getting into that big powerful feeling in your heart, like joy, pride, or just feeling free and appreciating life. If you have a big goal that you want to achieve. Also, keep reminding yourself to expect it to happen, you’ll have a greater chance of it coming true.

Try this technique to prove you can do it. You may want to jot down what you really want as your goal and then a few obstacles that may happen that could get in the way of your goal. In your mind or on paper, you work out a way that you’re overcoming those obstacles. This is going to get your positive expectancy revving up. For children, you can say, “Your big wish is going to come true, if you really believe.” Believe it in your whole heart that all of this will come true.

There’s so much we can do with our imagination to visualize that beautiful outcome. We also have to believe that it’s possible. So write down a few obstacles and what you may do to challenge that. That’s going to start you in action that’s going to help you believe that you really can make this happen. It’s a great winning combination if you visualize overcoming the obstacle and expect your big dream to happen. Then take action.

To understand more about visualization and guided imagery I invite you to go to our website InnerPowerMindset.com. I am certified in Guided Imagery which means I teach clients how to use their imagination to help attract what they most want in their life. You may also book a Complimentary Breakthrough Session with me to stress less and add more joy. Understand about the power of visualization, belief, and taking action.

Wishing you and your family 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 and to live their best life. Vicki is also passionate about bringing more inner peace to parents, children, and those who work with children.

Rising Up from Fear

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In this time of turmoil and discontent, it is easy to get into fear-based thinking. We may overreact to all the bad news. When we are in a state of fear, we have a hard time sleeping. We become more vulnerable to stressors and feelings of anger and depression. Sometimes we take these feelings out on the people closest to us, which makes us feel guilty. This starts a cycle of panic, then anxiety and round we go on an emotional roller coaster–all fueled by fear.

We can choose to see ourselves as victims of this pandemic or as powerful creators. We can see our world as total chaos, or our community rising above challenge. That is where I am choosing put my focus–acting as a powerful force to move us towards health and wellbeing.

One way to break this cycle of fear-based thinking is by working with a coach who can help support you to be your best. Sometimes having someone who sees you in your highest vision and holds you accountable can be empowering. I just spoke with a former client the other day and she mentioned how much using my coaching tools and guided imagery have helped her through the pandemic and a painful divorce.

If you or someone you know could use some coaching, please forward this blog post. I believe that my coaching provides just the right combination of self-empowerment, exploration, and the tools you need to turn chaos to calm.

Discover how to live with more ease and flow
Learn how to listen to your wise inner power
Invest energy into what you most want to create
Trust the universe has your back

I only have a few sessions left for my complimentary Inner Power Breakthrough Sessions. Contact me today to book yours. Can’t wait to hear from you soon. Below I have a few testimonials.

“Highly Recommend. I did a coaching program with Vicki, and all I can say is WOW. My guided meditations helped me explore the inner depths of my soul and consciousness. I was able to satisfy my reason for taking the program – a better connection to spirit. Thank you, Vicki, for sharing your gift with me.” — Anita L.

“What I like best about working with Vicki is that I see results. I am addressed in a very compassionate and gentle way when I work with her. I can count on having something I can leave a session with and continue to use in between our sessions and there’s a flexibility there to try new things. –Pam

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Warm wishes,

Vicki

PS: If you know someone who could use my coaching, please forward this blog post! Thank you!

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 and live their best life. Vicki is also passionate about bringing more inner peace to parents, children, and those who work with children.

Ready to Rise Up from Depression?

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Combining Meditation with Exercise Reduces Depression

People suffering from depression may have a more holistic approach to try for treatment. Neuroscientists at Rutgers University have discovered a breakthrough combining Meditation with Aerobics. Apparently mixing the two shows better results than either done alone.

The clinical intervention is the first of its kind to combine silent meditation with physical aerobics exercise. Brain health and fitness, as well as psychological exams are given before and after the training program. The research team is led by Professors Tracey Shors and Brandon Alderman. Having completed two clinical studies with MAP training—Mental and Physical Training—researches found scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) decreased by 40 percent in depressed students. The participants also showed increases in neuron activity in the brain and reported they were less likely to ruminate about the past or a trauma.

This is how they conducted the study: participants would practice 20 minutes of silent meditation, followed by 10 minutes of walking meditation, and then 30 minutes of aerobics. This was done twice a week for 8 weeks, or a total of 16 sessions with these results. They found depressed students felt much less depressed and more hopeful about their future.

This sounds like a great approach to consider if you suffer from Depression or the blues and see if you find improvement to your symptoms, as well.

Want to empower your best life? Discover the four things that may be holding you back and the one thing that will help you move forward. Schedule your complimentary Inner Power Breakthrough Session.

Wishing you Peace!

Vicki

P.S. Below is a great meditation to combine with aerobics! Get this guided imagery today! And share this blog article with your friends and family.

Vicki Atlas Israel is a Certified Guided Imagery Practitioner and Meditation Coach. Atlas is passionate about bringing more peace and well-being to you and your family. You can connect with her at Vicki@InnerPowerMindset.com