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25.01.2022 It’s tomorrow!!!!! Only 3 spots left! Message or comment me for your FREE PLACE
24.01.2022 WHO ARE YOU? AUTHENTICITY IS KEY | People can smell bullshit a mile away... and social media is no different. So... I thought I would introduce myself - warts and all...... Mandy Merrifield (Amanda Jane Merrifield) 46 yo (I’m proud of the crows feet wrinkles you can see in this pic) Mum to 2 amazing and beautiful daughters (who have both estranged themselves from me at this point in our lives) Pupper mum to Ivy Olive (who hates having her photo taken) Corporate trainer and leadership coach Sydney sider Daughter, Granddaughter, Niece, Sister, Friend Ice cream lover Walker (wannabe hiker) Mental health and well-being advocate Part-time yogi Life and enlightenment coach Recovered alcoholic Student Crocheter Relationship builder (sales is not my forte - bugger ) Aunty (real and stand in) to many Favourite colour: duck egg blue Favourite drink: soda with a slice of lime Favourite food: could kill for a taco at the moment... Nice to meet you xo
22.01.2022 This magnet is on my fridge. No matter how strong you are No matter how resilient you are No matter self-aware you are... No matter how much personal development you have done No matter how much therapy you have had Sometimes you just need to know there is... Someone in your corner Someone who values you Someone you can lean on Someone who sees your true qualities Someone who loves you Someone who supports you My lesson to share: ASK FOR GODDAMN HELP. TALK TO SOMEONE. SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE. @mummalooga #onlinebiz #hustle #wellness #wellnesscoach #coach #coaching #enlightenment #bosssbabe #bossbabes #mindset #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #femaleentrepreneur #thefemalehustlers
21.01.2022 BALANCE Lessons from yoga this evening... What is holding you back from being the best version of yourself?... Ego Fear Guilt Shame Judgement Anger Sadness Hurt I have felt all of these emotions through my life; but at no time more so than when I was recovering from alcoholism. What will it take you to be the best version of yourself? What do you need to let go of? What do you need to push through? What do you need to accept? I have used many tools do help in this process; NLP Time Line Therapy being one of those. I was so relieved to have found something that worked so beautifully for me - that I decided to train in it myself to help other people. And I am now a NLP Master Practitioner. If you want to be the best version of yourself, to find balance... you know what you need to do xo
19.01.2022 What do you do for yourself for simple pleasure? I buy myself flowers for my apartment every week or so. They give me joy, and prettiness, and a little bit of luxury (there was a time not long ago I didn’t have 2c to rub together). Today, the little old Italian man at the fruit shop threw in an apple . His name is Luis and every week he asks ‘are the flowers for you?’ And I happily reply that they are ... #wellness #joy #gratitude #enlightenment #coach #coaching #nlp #nlpcoach #bossbabe #hustle #thefemalehustlers #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #mindset #happiness
18.01.2022 One of the many lessons of sobriety; and something that has rung very true for me. Moving away from something that is considered ‘the norm’ in Australian culture can be confronting for many people, and sadly - some will not have the maturity or emotional intelligence to understand and appreciate the new you. @sober_in_the_country ... #sobersista #soberisbetter #mentalhealth #coach #coaching #bossbabes #bossbabe #womenswellness
18.01.2022 FREEDOM Saying goodbye to alcohol nearly 4 years ago gave me the most insane amount of freedom I have ever experienced in my life. For me... alcohol complicated everything... my relationships, my kids, my career, my financial state, my health, my leisure time, any kind of decision making, my goals and dreams, and overall my day to day existence.... So... I took it out of the equation. #sober #sobriety #alcoholfree #boozefree #sobermindset #mindset #bossbabe #wonderwoman #coach #sobercoach #sobercoaching #thesobercoach
17.01.2022 #47monthssoba So goddamn proud of myself. It’s been hard work; but I am thankful for every minute of every day, and I the life I live.... Are you ready fo jump into a life that you love? Are you ready to be proud and of yourself? #enlightenmentcoach #enlightenment #wellness #wellnessforwomen #coach #coaching #nlp #bossbabe #thefemalehustler #entrepreneurlife #mindset #entrepreneurmindset #wonderwoman #sober #soberlife #soberissexy #soberliving
16.01.2022 UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS ... is looking for a response, a reaction, a behaviour from someone... when you KNOW that it is not in them, that history and past behaviour shows that it is not the way they roll... I see this so often - in my family relationships, friendships, acquaintances, colleague - past and present. ... The point is : THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL PHENOMENA. We all WANT people to respond in a way that might restore our faith, give us what we want, shows that our hope wasn’t in vein. But - in waiting for something that is not going to happen - you are wasting YOUR time, YOUR energy, YOUR power. Accept that not all people have the same values as you, that they may not have the same goals as you, do not wish for the same outcomes as you, do not have the level of emotional intelligence you have. It is ENLIGHTENING It is FREEING It allows you to LOVE without expectation It removes DISAPPOINTMENT, ANGER, RESENTMENT. Reach out if you need help with this concept. Much love Mandy xo #wellness #healthyboundaries #coach #coaching #bossbabe #bossbabes #mindset #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #growth #growthmindset #emotionalhealth #emotionalintelligence #knowledgeforgood
15.01.2022 How dare you think that you DESERVE to be happy? . . . .... . Should you ever enjoy your life again? . . . ‘Not deserving to be happy’ was something that was levelled me at me as I recovered from alcoholism; as I was building my coaching business to help other woman who had been through what I had experienced. While I was putting myself on a platter with therapists, counsellors, a GP, psychologist, allied health professionals, and alternate and holistic practitioners - all to build a better life for myself and those I love. To become the best version of myself. To make it up to myself and others. . . . . . And worst of all, this was levelled at me by someone I had considered my best and closest friend for most of my life. . . . Do you think you deserve to be happy? Or do you think that you don’t? . . . Everyone makes mistakes, that is part of life. And yes - those mistakes can hurt the people in your world. Those mistakes can cause yourself and others shame, anger, guilt, sadness and much more. . . . In my mind it is those who learn and grow, and those who implement the lessons... I think that it is these people who deserve happiness. *there are obviously some exceptions to this thought process....
14.01.2022 A very unusual sight in my grocery trolley One of the great things with the way I recovered from alcohol addiction - is that I don’t have to AVOID it! Mum is coming to visit, and she likes a glass of wine... so off I went into the bottle shop (must admit - I did feel a bit like a deer in the headlights...) and picked some up.... For me - it’s knowing what aligns with how I want to live my life; and alcohol is simply not a choice I choose. Choosing soda instead gives me the life I want - the health and wellbeing, the career, the financial stability, the hope that my girls will one day find their way back to me, the wonderment and joy at simple pleasures. Choosing alcohol would negate those things; and I have no desire to do that.
14.01.2022 Please, please... read this xo https://www.soberinthecountry.org//oh-dan-that-wasn-t-idea
13.01.2022 Back to yoga What tools or rituals do you use to centre yourself?
12.01.2022 Choosing yourself, honouring and loving yourself - these things give us a sense of peace and contentment. You feel strong, enlightened, empowered. These are common themes I see when working with my beautiful clients.... Join me for this FREE webinar series Participant numbers are limited. Comment for the deets. Much love, Mandy
11.01.2022 I used to sneak out of the house and buy wine, and then hide it in my shoe cupboard. And then drink it in a black coffee cup, so the kids would think it was black tea (I am sure they weren’t that stupid). Refilling the coffee cup from the cupboard when I thought they weren’t watching. And then only take the empty bottle out of the shoe cupboard to the recycling bin once they had gone.... Shame & Guilt Shame & Guilt Shame & Guilt How I wish I never got to that point. Don’t let yourself get to where I was. Reach out I have several levels of programs that can catch you at where you are at right now. The Sober Coach #sober #sobriety #sobercoach #thesobercoach #soberlife #soberissexy #soberjourney #recovery #alcoholfree #af #boozefree #boozefreelifestyle
11.01.2022 HELLO SUNDAY MORNING Just imagine if you can wake up on a Sunday ... no headache, no hangover, no brain fog, no lethargy, no wanting to hurl, no wasting the day... Hello Sunday Morning is an FREE online resource. Whether you have a BIG problem with booze, or whether you are just wanting to cut back.... Check it out. #sober #sobriety #sobermindset #mindset #coach #coaching #sobercoach #alcohol #alcoholfree #booze #boozefree
11.01.2022 This past week I have had MANY people contact me with addiction issues. Not just one person... MANY! The common themes (and I experienced this myself, and still do sometimes)... shame guilt overwhelm suicide don’t know where to start desperation anger sadness ready to give up don’t know how it got to this know that there is more to life than this There is NO ONE WAY. What works for one person, does not necessarily work for another. This is what worked for me: I couldn’t take it a day at a time; not even half a day at a time. For me - it was 5 minutes at a time. And if necessary - I distracted myself by going to the toilet (that takes a couple of minutes!) a cup of tea was too hard. A glass of water was a go-to going for a long walk was too overwhelming. Just walking out the door (with the shoes I had on at the time)... even if it was to the mailbox and back. put myself to bed. a cold facecloth on my forehead. Meditation, yoga, reading, baths, long walks, breathing exercises, eating well.... these things came later. REMEMBER THIS... NO EXCUSE IS EVER GOOD ENOUGH TO HAVE A DRINK NEVER EVER EVER NEVER EVER EVER In our culture, we drink to celebrate, commiserate, relax, reduce stress, catch up with friends, date, because we are bored, because other people are, to fit in, to look and feel sexy or sophisticated or fun. Because it is 5pm somewhere? Because it is the norm. If you need help with this... PLEASE - FOR GOODNESS SAKE - reach out. This time 4 years ago I was drinking up to 6 bottles of red wine a day. Today, I am getting ready to celebrate 4 years sober. And loving life. There is a better life out there for you.
09.01.2022 You don’t need to have a problem with the booze to want to give it a break for a bit. #sober #sobriety #alcoholfree #boozefree #coach #coaching #sobercoach #sobermindset #mindset #bossbabe #wonderwoman #freedom #enlightenment
06.01.2022 I have been taking small steps everyday to reclaim my power, to set a routine that gives me peace, contentment, fulfilment. This has included: going for 1/2 hour walk every morning cutting out sugar and eating healthy meals regularly (not reaching for the lollies )... listening to a podcast on my walk turning off my phone at 8:30pm drinking more water (I’m not quite at the 2L a day, about 1 and a bit... but man! Do I need to visit the bathroom more ) turning off the TV during the day (putting on relaxing music rather than the constant media feed) cleaning my teeth every night (this might seem completely weird - but anxiety works in mysterious ways...) But I didn’t start with all of these at once... NO WAY!!! One small tiny eensy thing at a time. What I have realised is that IT IS HARD WORK. I always thought that giving up the booze was the hardest thing I have ever done... but you know what? Holding yourself accountable to the life YOU WANT TO LIVE can be just as challenging. But I KNOW that I GOT THIS. Reach out any time; much love Mandy x
06.01.2022 FOUR SPOTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SNAPPED UP! Comment below for details as PLACES ARE LIMITED. This is a FREE 3-part webinar series.... Webinar series commences Tuesday 22nd September @ 8pm.
06.01.2022 Some really good tips when you are starting your AF journey - The Sober Coach
04.01.2022 Sometimes I ponder whether to go down the path of non-alcoholic wine or beer... I have been sober for just over 4 years - and I have always erred on the side of caution. Soda soda soda soda Today in the supermarket, I stood in the aisle - right in front of the picture you can see - and asked myself if I would like to give it a go.... My gut still came back as a resounding ‘NO’... ‘that slope is too slippery for you’. The uncomfortable, scared feeling of letting myself slip was far too great. I have worked too hard, and have a life that I love , I have ZERO intention of throwing that away. If you are someone who decides not to drink for whatever reason... you may have a different take than me on non-alcoholic options; and I certainly do not preach to my clients that this is a ‘definite no-no’. I work from the heart space - for myself, and for my clients. So what works for you, what your gut tells you is right, what you know in your to be the right path for you xo
01.01.2022 Yesterday I was introduced to this person by my great friend @christianegancoaching I am always learning - and have had many life lessons over my years. Life truly can give you more learning and knowledge and experience and skills than can a degree, a school, a University. Sometimes I can find it difficult to sum up my lessons... @jayshetty does it very well.... Choose a coach who has the life lessons and the experiences. They will be the one who can hold your hand and support you through your journey of growth. #coach #coaching #nlp #nlpcoach #bossbabe #bossbabes #wellness #wonderwoman #onlinebiz #hustle #hustleandmotivate #selflove #selfcare #femaleentrepreneur #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #mindset
01.01.2022 DAY ONE ... or one day??? I’m sure you have heard this saying before right?... It really HIT HOME to me this week. I am in the midst of a health concern - and I don’t know which way it is going to go. *this post is NOT to garner sympathy or well-wishes... it is to make a point!!! I can put off till next week: - living the simple healthy life that I want to live ... no added sugar, having green tea in the morning instead of coffee, less meat, healthy meals, daily meditation , daily exercise (walking Ivy not just driving her to the park) and so on - journaling what I am grateful for every day - starting to write my first book ... I have SO many ideas! - building my coaching business... it’s gonna take hustle! - building financial security and stability... having a large EMERGENCY fund at the ready Or... I can do it today. AND I HAVE. What are you putting off until later? Later may never happen.
01.01.2022 Taking your POWER back POWER in women can be associated with shoulder pads, aggressive ball-busting corporate antics, spiked stilettos, stand-offish demeanour, always on the go - busy, busy, busy. I have recently discovered that for me... power has given me peace.... Taking back my power - not allowing judgement or expectation in, not worrying about things I cannot control, not trying to forcefully steer outcomes, and of course - having healthy boundaries.... I have settled into a beautiful space of contentment, joy and serenity. As a lovely side note - I find myself more productive, more active, happier with my nutrition choices, spending more time in nature, and centered around what is right for me. #coach #coaching #nlp #nlpcoach #bossbabe #wonderwoman #power #healthyboundaries #nature #peace #contentment #joy #serenity
01.01.2022 Christmas Party 2020 Tonight I went out for a beautiful Christmas dinner with my gorgeous work team... it was divine... the food was amazing, the company was ‘the best Eva’, and of course - as with most Christmas parties... the wine was flowing. I sat and watched and reflected. Five years ago - I would have been getting louder and louder as I sat and drank with my team mates. I would have been concentrating more on the wine than on the food, or on the beautiful setting, o...r on the fact that I was at a super sophisticated restaurant, or even the company. God knows how I would have gotten myself home; and I would have been absolutely worse for wear come morning and my 7am class that I will be teaching. I also sat and reflected on what my anxiety would have looked like; the fear, guilt and shame that I would have been feeling. Deep down I would have known that I was the one at the table who was drinking too much (I was well known for this), I would have been worried about how to get there and how to get home safely (obviously driving was not an option back in my drinking days), and I would have also been planning my escape... ‘what was a reasonable time for me to leave, so that I could go home and drink the amount of booze I wanted to drink in the secrecy of my own home?’ Where no one was watching or judging me? Fear was one of the biggest emotions I felt as an alcoholic. Tonight - the emotions were joy, wonderment, happiness, gratitude, freedom, love Heartset has built my mindset to be able to confidently navigate events such as tonight; it’s not always easy, but MAN... it is worth it! And it does get easier... tonight in fact... was a breeze; I didn’t feel on the outer, I didn’t feel like I had two heads, I didn’t feel like I wasn’t part of the gang. I am an important part of this work family; and I enjoyed every single minute of the evening. Tonight I am so thankful for the life I have chosen and that I work on every day xo
01.01.2022 ‘Change the liquid in the glass’... this was a saying I used a lot in the early days. One of my village people said it to me one day... and it stuck. One of the hardest things about giving up the booze is the social aspect. You meet friends for a drink, you have a date - you meet for a drink, you relax with a glass of wine or a beer, you have a nice red with dinner, the ‘long lunch’ still exists here and there, we celebrate and commiserate with a drink, we have fun when ...we go out for drinks with friends, it is seen as sophisticated and sexy. How the FUCK do you continue to function in a world without booze? SIMPLE Change the liquid in the glass Soda water Soda and lime Soft drink (this was never a go to for me because of the sugar - but if it does the job for you... go for it!) Lemon lime and bitters Ginger beer Flavoured mineral waters Good old simple water Today, there are so many options you can buy on the supermarket shelves in single serve bottles or cans that you can take with you to BBQ’s or parties. Comment below or message me if you want some recommendations. In the early days, I also opted to put my liquid into a wine glass so that I still ‘felt’ part of the gang. These days I need this less and less. Nearly 4 years sober... and I have so many helpful hints if you are wanting to cut back, give up, or if you deep down - know you have a problem. You got this, Mandy xo #sober #sobriety #addiction #alcohol #booze #recovery #soberlife #soberliving #soberissexy #coach #coaching #mindset #sobermindset
