Live Simply Bloom Wildly - Life Coaching with Corina Ann

01/02/2018

Surrender
I want to share a story with you when I had to surrender.
In 2017 my mum who is 70 told me she had booked a cruise for herself and a young lad (14) who she is a carer for, he has a mild intellectual disability. My mum had a few health scares that year and I began thinking I don’t know how much longer I will have with her.
I decided to book myself and my son (14) on the same cruise as a surprise. In the end I had to tell my mum she was over the moon and could not wait for this holiday together in January 2018.
Then in December 2017 my mum had a bad fall and broke her shoulder in 3 places. She had to have surgery and would not be able to drive or fly for at least 4 months. So mum had to cancel her trip lucky she had travel insurance. I could not cancel as I was not injured and had taken long service leave from work. I was angry and disappointed. I was now going on this cruise that was supposed to be about having a great holiday with my mum.
Anyway I began to get everything organised for our holiday. We had 2 elegant nights so new dresses for me and a suit for my son. 2 Themed nights Mexican and Hawaiian, so we got a poncho and sombreros, Hawaiian shirts. New bathers, a spray tan and lots of summer clothes all packed ready to go.
I logged on to the cruise web site to arrange all details and was notified that my sons passport would expire June 2018 and it had to be up to date for 6 months after the cruise.
Omg we leave in a week! So I had to apply for a priority passport for my son. After many attempts we finally got approval and was hoping the new passport would arrive in time. We received the passport on the Thursday and we were leaving Monday, relief.
Ok so I have everything printed itinerary, flight information, booking confirmation. Labels for our suitcase for the cruise CARNIVAL LEGEND room 50230 and names on suitcases, of to bed ready for our trip.
Up early 5 am my daughter picked us up at 5.45 to take us to the airport. We checked our luggage in, had coffee and boarded our plane. We arrived in Sydney no dramas. We got the train to circular quay, looked around at the opera, house the bridge and went for lunch. We still had so much time to kill before we could board the ship at 2pm so we had a snooze on the lawn.
We board the ship relatively quickly and easy. We find our room small but comfortable, the ship is amazing and so big, and I’m going to get lost walking around. We have to attend a compulsory safety meeting that went for an hour. I ring customer service as our luggage has not arrived yet. They tell me not to be concerned as they are still delivering them. An hour later I rang again, they tell me to come and have a look as they have some suitcases without the carnival legend labels. We go and have a look none of them are ours. I start to feel anxious now and I ask customer service to check with Jetstar. They do this via email and receive confirmation that our luggage is at the airport. However it’s too late to have it transferred as we are already pulling away from Sydney harbour. My heart sinks realising we have no luggage for the next 9 days, I begin to cry.
Customer service give me a small toiletries bag, which will last about 2 days. They give me a voucher for 20% of toiletries and clothes from the shop on board and 2 complimentary drink vouchers.4 large t-shirts that we slept in. We go to the on board shop all the clothes are so expensive $100 for a top for me, $55 for a shirt for my son, $30 for a t shirt for my son, $35 for a t shirt dress for me. $22 for shampoo and conditioner, $ 12 for deodorant. No underwear and no suitable bathers. I’m miserable and want to go home!!! We go to our cabin depressed and not sure what to do next.
Day 2 and I decide we are powerless and we just have to surrender and try and still have some fun. At breakfast I meet a lady called Lisa and I tell her my story, she takes me to her cabin and gives me some toothpaste, deodorant, foundation a dress, a pair of shorts and a t shirt and a sombrero. I begin to cry I can’t believe that this perfect stranger is so lovely.
We get a message to home and ask urgently for some money to be put into my account and we book our of shore excursions. That night at Dinner we meet a young man Josh and his mother Lilly. Declan and josh hit it off as they are both into gaming. I’m pleased that Declan has made a friend and we arrange to meet Josh again the next day in smoking area.
Wow then we meet two lovely young women from Melbourne Caity and Jazz . We begin to share the same table in the smoking area. Then we meet Corey, Alex , Nathan and Hayden all young people from different walks of life but all get on so well and our cruise crew began. Declan really enjoyed hanging out with these young people who were all older than him so I stayed close by. Next it was Borris and Jalana, then I met Natalie and Antonella. Natalie also lent me a couple of things. From strangers to friends just like that-Surrender!
Our favourite Island was Mare, Declan loved Billie’s piano bar. We went to a few productions 60-70’s show, Mo town show, Hypnotist and Declan went to a comedy show.
We didn’t have what we wanted but we had what we needed, great people, and lots of laughing, dancing, drinking and eating.
Sometimes you have to let go and just surrender

27/11/2017

5 | P a g e
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?
When did you get stuck? Women generally give their power away to their husband, to their children, their parents, their boss and each time they do this they lose a bit of themselves. They live their life with regrets and take those regrets with them to their death bed. I don’t want you to do this anymore.
What were your dreams, hopes and aspirations when you were younger?
What changed?
Did you take the career your parents wanted you to have?
Did you get married and all your energy went into supporting your husband’s goals?
Was it when you bought your home and all your energy went into paying the mortgage and the bills?
Were you in an unbalanced relationship?
Did you put your children’s needs first?
Take a moment to write down what comes into your mind when you read these statements.

15/11/2017

Simply manifest

Step 1.
What is the outcome you want to create? It really has to be something you truly desire, when we really desire something we are a little obsessed with it
Think about this outcome coming to you in the next 30-60 days
Write it down now. Be very clear and specific in the details
Is it a relationship outcome- with who what are the details?
Is it money related, how much do you need, by when for what
This relates to the law of clarity
Remember everything you want is already here and available
If you write your outcome down and become overwhelmed, it feels too big then chunk it down manifest it bit by bit

You also need to check in on your limiting beliefs-are you telling yourself you don’t deserve this out come
Change you’re thinking to positive thoughts of I am worthy
Step 2. Am I willing to claim this as already mine!!
Decide to receive the outcome claim it now. Focus your energy. This provokes your commitment to claiming it.
For example: you receive a phone call telling you, you have won one million dollars
Just really imagine this call what would you be feeling in your body
Would you scream for joy?
Would you cry tears of happiness?
This is the feeling, the energy you need to feel when you are claiming it the outcome you want to manifest like you already have it
This raises your vibration and lets the universe know you are committed and ready. Act like you already have it.
Step3.What do I need to let go of to have my outcome
It could be your belief that it’s not possible let go of that. It is possible
Surrender attachments as the outcome is on its way it may be delivered differently to how you expect. You may not win lotto for example but you may meet someone with an offer to help you make a lot of money or introduce you to that special some one
Step 4.Who do I need to be to attract this
What you project out is what you get back-How do you treat yourself and others
Are your thoughts, actions, behaviours –aligned with good energy high vibrations?
Until you change who you are being nothing will change – nothing will show up
Step 5. What is 1 opportunity that I already have to have this outcome I want?
Use your intuition
What were you not seeing before?
It may not be the whole outcome but the first step in the process
It could be something you need to ask for
Limits are your own perception
Step 6. Daily read aloud the outcome you desire morning and night with passion like you already have it
Daily say your affirmations this will raise your vibration
Every night state to the universe 3 things you are truly grateful for
Also state that you are grateful for what’s yet to come
Try to meditate everyday this will allow for clarity
Finally everyday do 1 thing just for you for self-care it might be having a bath, a facial, lighting a candle, eating a healthy meal, going for a walk but you have to like it

Another way to help raise the vibration is to create a vision board that’s aligned to the outcome you want. It does not have to be big. You can use pictures, words, phrases
Place it somewhere you can see it.

And most importantly, I hope that you have discovered that you truly ARE worthy of abundance and success.

06/11/2017

Everyone is psychic to some degree.
This is because everyone has chakras. Chakras are energy vortexes found in the body. Chakras, a Sanskrit term for "spinning wheel," are energy and information centres within the body which serve as links or channels for spiritual and psychic information. These centres have been found to have a direct relationship to ductless glands and to acupuncture points within the body. There is actually a bundle of nerve ganglions behind each chakra. The nerve ganglions interact at an electrochemical level with the body and act as an array of antennas in the body forming an electromagnetic vortex. Each chakra has a different set of psychic abilities and information. Chakras act as the interface between the physical body and the spiritual energy world. When a chakra is open, clear energies can be sensed through that chakra or energy can be acted upon via the chakra. When we are born, we want to find out as much as possible about our surroundings in order to ensure our survival and open these energy centres. By the time we reach the age of three or four, we may have been encouraged to close down some of our energy information centres.
Chakras also vibrate in octaves of energy. The crown chakra at the top of the head vibrates at the highest octave while the root chakra at the base of the spine vibrates at the lowest. A clairvoyant person will also perceive chakras as having various colours and vibrations. There is a myth about chakras having to be a specific colour. A colour is actually a note in an octave. A whole octave with only one note in it would be limiting.
1. Meditation - As mentioned earlier, a relaxed state of mind and body is required. The first way to improve your psychic ability is to implement the regular practice of meditation. Psychic ability, at its core, is attuning to the spirit. It is important here to train yourself to reach your centre without much effort. This will increase your psychic contact with the universe. Beginning with a focus point to keep your attention on, such as a candle, is effective at letting go of all of the mental wanderings of your thoughts. Just breathe naturally and effortlessly without strain or forcing in any way. You may even want to begin with open eyed meditations, such as looking at the trees swaying or the clouds floating by. Finding what works for you is a big key to success.

2. Take Psychic Classes - Psychic abilities are not just for the gifted ones. Psychic classes
developed by Certified Professional Psychics offer classes where you can train at home, at your own pace. There are a lot of psychic classes that are offered online. They cover a myriad of subjects, so with a little research, you will be able to
find one that suits you.

3. Take Care Of Your Body- Your diet, exercise, and overall physical condition affect your psychic ability. Keeping in a good state of health will help to improve your psychic ability. That includes no smoking and no consumption of alcohol. Implementing some type of exercise program would go a long way in helping to improve your
psychic ability.

4. Working With Your Guides - We all have Guides that are there to assist us in our daily life choices and experiences. They are always around... but a thought away, whether we are aware of their presence or not. Learning to connect with them more consciously can give you a powerful and effective tool to develop your abilities. The more you work with them, the clearer and more effortless the connection will be. Allowing these connections to happen rather than making them happen will give you more trust with the information and insight shared by your Guides. They will work with us, just ask!

5. Trust - Psychic ability increases when you take chances with your perceptions, accepting them such that you boldly state them. You can do this by using affirmations on a daily basis until you feel that you have accepted the fact subconsciously that you indeed have psychic abilities and are capable of implementing them successfully. Trusting the information is a huge key in allowing more effective accuracy. The more you do it the better you become!

6. Open Your Seven Chakra Centres - You can create a better future for yourself by developing a spiritual understanding which gets you close to your divine attributes. Part of developing psychic ability is opening up your chakras. These centres of focused energy within your body, are different ways of receiving psychic information. Opening up your third eye is very beneficial and can be accomplished with some practice on opening up your chakra centres. These energy centres are always on and receiving information, just like the gut feeling you may have about something or someone and realizing it was right.

7. See Auras- Another beneficial extra would be to train yourself to see auras, especially if you are in a healing
profession. You don't have to be born with the talent to see auras, as with any other psychic phenomenon, but this is another ability that can be developed with time and patience. Some people, after practicing a few days, may see auras and colours right away, and others may take a little longer to see them. The most important key to seeing
auras is keeping your chakras clean and practicing!

8. Use Psychometry - Implement the practice of psychometry, which is the ability of reading a person's energy by touching a personal possession. Practice by getting to touch objects that belong to someone that you know, and
try to see if you sense any impressions of that person. This type of interaction will go a long way to help increase or improve your psychic abilities. This is a practice that can be implemented immediately, and you may be surprised at how fast you begin to receive impressions.

9. A Variety Of Tools - Tarot cards and pendulums are easy to learn and help improve psychic abilities. Learn about the tools you'll use: angle and divining rods, pendulums, and even your own hands and body can be used as tools. When you use any modality, you are involved in a dialogue between your higher self and spirit guides, who are helping you get the information to a question that you have asked.

10. Keep A Dream Journal - Become aware of your dreams. Your dreams are a doorway to the subconscious, and you can keep a dream book/diary/ journal that will lead you to answers that could unlock the mysteries of your daily life or even future events. Make sure that you pay attention to your dreams to see whether or not your dreams come
true.

31/10/2017

10 Tips to Surviving Your First Christmas after the Separation
Emotions experienced before, during and after separation are those of grief. It can be hard to comprehend not only losing a partner but losing the family unit as you have known it. This can really be amplified at times like Christmas. So, with the silly season hot on our heels here are some tips that helped me get through my first Christmas after the separation.

1. Don’t dwell on the past. Too much thinking is never good, so don’t spend too much time reminiscing on past Christmas’ that you had together as a family and how great things were. This will only make you feel depressed/angry/sad. Try to focus on being in the present moment and enjoying it with your family and friends.

2. Put your children first. If you share kids with your ex the first Christmas is particularly tough. Come up with a fair and equal system so they don’t get caught in a tug of war between you and your ex. Some families will take it in turns – Mum might have the kids Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, then off to Dad’s for Lunch/Dinner and then switch the next year. This is great because the children get to see everyone and also means both parents and the kids know what is coming each year.

3. Don’t forget it all. Christmas is a pretty big time for most families and a lot of memories centre around this time of year. Make sure you stick with some of the traditions you have done with the children and family in the past but, make sure to put effort into creating some new ones. Things in life change all the time, and the kids get older. Making new traditions and memories is never a bad thing.

4. Be honest. Make sure you let people know how you’re feeling leading into the day so they can offer the best support. However, you don’t want to be talking about your ex on Christmas day if you can avoid it. What you want is some enjoyment so, do things that make you laugh and feel loved and supported.

5. Don’t be alone!! I can’t stress this enough, especially as your kids get older and will be attending separate functions to you. You need to be around people that make you feel loved and supported and not alone. I had an ‘open house’ the first year on my own and I invited any friends or family who had nowhere or no one else to be with for Christmas day and it was great fun.

6. Relax and enjoy yourself! BUT, try not to drink too much alcohol as that can lead to the negative stuff creeping back in and ruin the day for you and maybe even for others. It is not a time to drown your sorrows. Know your limits and pace yourself.

7. Ask for help. If you are having Christmas at your home ask a friend or a relative to help you set everything up as it is a lot of work on your own, especially the first time. It’s easier to get in the spirit with someone else around. If you need, use this as an opportunity to vent your feelings before the day kicks off.

8. Lighten the mood. Play charades, cards or have a water fight (perfect for Aussie Christmas). This is a great way to bring the family together; young and old. Each year my family do a funny Kris Kringle – everyone buys a random $10 gift and places it in a box. The first person gets their gift and shows it to everyone. Then, the second person shows their gift but they have the choice of taking the first persons gift or keeping theirs and so on. This can be a really fun experience.

9. Don’t think about your ex. Try your absolute hardest not to think about how your ex is spending their Christmas or who they’re spending it with. Be patient in regards to the dropping off and picking up of the kids – keep in mind how important this day is to them. Don’t get into a competition on who gave the best presents or had the best day - the kids want to feel safe and secure so, make sure you let them know they are not a burden and that you are fine when they are not around.

10. Indulge! Pamper yourself, have a massage, get your hair done, buy a new outfit get out with your girlfriends. Christmas is the time of giving, so why not give to yourself too!

I hope these tips help you survive your first Christmas after the separation. It will be hard no doubt but, you can do it! Remember, life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Until next time, Corina Ann 

10/04/2017

In the last 2 years I have watched several women between the ages of 45-55 become widows this is way to early! It made me relect on
Recently I read a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware. Bronnie is an Australian nurse who has spent many years caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She originally kept a blog recording their dying epiphanies, then following the popularity of this blog, she ended up writing a book that detailed the top 5 regrets of the dying from those epiphanies.
In this module, I want to present the 5 regrets of the dying and how you can learn from these 'end of life' epiphanies.
Regret 1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
According to Bronnie, "This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled." The eye-opening thing to note is that most people that Bronnie observed had not honoured even half of their dreams, and had to die knowing that they could have achieved these if it were not for choices they had regretted making.
The thing is, when we are healthy, we have enormous freedom and time that very few people can properly appreciate, until we no longer have it.
Letting your life meander on, or putting more emphasis on achieving others' expectations of you could mean sacrificing your dreams, and your destiny that you were meant to fulfil.
Regret 2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard.
"This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship”, Bronnie says in her book. Bearing in mind that most of the patients that Bronnie nursed were from an older generation where the breadwinners were often males, women who did work also spoke of this regret.
Being a single mother of 4, I can see how this can easily happen. Kids grow up very fast, and when you are trying to save for many different things (the next house, children's schooling, etc.), it's easy to find yourself putting aside family time in favour of getting things done at work.
That is unfortunately the way of life for many people and it can be challenging to move outside of this. Just remember though... The time for happiness is (and always was) NOW. You can put a price on a house, on food, on education, but you can't put a price on time missed with your partner, your children and other loved ones.
Always find time. Some way. Somehow. Don't let work/family life fall out of balance.
Regret 3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
Bronnie writes; "Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result."
You were put on this earth for a reason. If you don't live true to yourself and speak up for yourself, then while you mean to keep peace, most of the time you'll actually be stunting the growth of your relationships with yourself and with others.
Regret 4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
"Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying", Bronnie recalls.
I, personally, don't necessarily advocate living every day as if it were your last. But, make sure that from time to time, you look at your life and ask yourself the question, ‘if I were to die tomorrow have I been spending as much time with my family and friends as I should have, or will there be regrets?’
Several different research studies have proven that the number one factor contributing to human happiness is the strength of your close friendships as they create a sense of belonging.
There have been many studies that back up what I've been saying about the importance of strong social connections on human health and wellbeing. For instance, in 2007, the American Journal of Public Health published the results of a survey of 24,000 workers. Their results showed that the men and women with the weakest social ties were the most likely to suffer from major depressive symptoms.
It doesn't seem to matter whether you have one or more close friendships, what matters is the strength of the connections that you do form with friends and relatives and how often you spend time cooperating in activities and sharing your personal feelings with them.
Just to reiterate, it's not the quantity of your interpersonal relationships, it's the quality that counts.
Regret 5. I wish I had let myself be happier.
Explaining the fifth regret, Bronnie says, "This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again."
We need to remember to find time to play, to laugh out loud, and to nurture our inner child.

03/04/2017

Julia Morris the comedian said –Menopause was driving her nuts!!
Julia said she felt absolutely overwhelmed and was thinking what is wrong with me I have a great job, a happy marriage, healthy children, so why do I feel so furious all the time. I am furious with every one my husband, my friends, my work colleagues and definitely other drivers. I felt like I was out of control and had never really thought that she was a control freak previously. A friend suggested that I try CBT(cognitive behaviour therapy)it helps change behaviours and habits and unhelpful thoughts.
Julia stated that she had nothing to lose so she gave it a go and it was the best thing she had invested in.
This is what I mean ladies we all need something different to help us with this crazy change that is happening to us called menopause!!

28/03/2017

ok Ladies here is a small request after my last post. Could you please provide some information from your own experience with peri menoupause and menopause. What helped you as we are all different so the more information and choices we have the better. What is one thing that you wished some one had told you?

23/03/2017

Hi Everyone on 20/2/17 I wrote a few words about menopause..I have been doing my research and talking to other women to see what works. I found a lot of women have been put off HRT due to a report that was published in 1998. However with the help of a great female doctor we have found the latest research. It is perfectly safe for a woman who still has her womb and is under the age of 60 to go on HRT for 4 years. If you want to learn more please look at Jaen Hailes work and Australian Menopause society. If you would prefer to try some of the natural remedies give Happy hormones ago some of my friends have had good results just google www.HappyHormones.com.au. You could also see a homeopath for a remedy. We are all different and have to do what is right for ourselves and trust me our partners and families. Many marriages end at this phase of life. I have added some of the symptoms women experience

35 Symptoms of Perimenopause
• Hot flashes, flushes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, clammy feeling
• Irregular heart beat
• Irritability
• Mood swings, sudden tears
• Trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)
• Irregular periods; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding; phantom periods, shorter cycles, longer cycles
• Loss of libido
• Dry va**na
• Crashing fatigue
• Anxiety, feeling ill at ease
• Feelings of dread, apprehension, doom
• Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion
• Disturbing memory lapses
• Incontinence, especially upon sneezing, laughing; urge incontinence
• Itchy, crawly skin
• Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons
• Increased tension in muscles
• Breast tenderness
• Headache change: increase or decrease
• Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
• Sudden bouts of bloat
• Depression
• Exacerbation of existing conditions
• Increase in allergies
• Weight gain
• Hair loss or thinning, head, p***c, or whole body; increase in facial hair
• Dizziness, vertigo, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance
• Changes in body odor
• Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head
• Tingling in the extremities
• Gum problems, increased bleeding
• Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, change in breath odor (despite sticking with your regular brushing routine)
• Osteoporosis (after several years)
• Changes in fingernails: softer, crack or break easier
• Tinnitus: ringing in ears, bells, ‘whooshing,’ buzzing etc.

Happy Hormones is a completely natural program to balance your hormones. Rather than focusing only on your hormones, our program rebalances your endocrine system – which is the real cause of the imbalance.

09/03/2017

Here is a poem that I think feels like it was written for women who have separated

If there’s empty spaces in your heart,
They’ll make you think it’s wrong,
Like having empty spaces,
Suggest that you’re not strong.
But, I’ve learned that having empty spaces,
Means there’s room enough to grow,
And the people who once filled them,
Were always meant to go.
Then all those empty spaces,
Create a strange sort of pull,
That attract so many new people,
You’d never meet if they were full.
So, if you’re made of empty spaces,
Don’t ever think it’s wrong,
Because maybe they’re just empty,
Until the right people come along