Text Time To Say Goodbye appearing behind ripped brown paper.

We are getting on the road this Saturday! Heading out for our year long vegan road trip!! #RVeganRoadTrip

I’ve had to say “see ya later” to most people, but honestly, to some I’ve said “this is good-bye.” 

One of the biggest lessons that I’ve had to learn the hard way is to let go of people that don’t deserve to be in your life.

That doesn’t mean you have to be mean or even obvious about it, but sometimes saying good-bye is the best thing for you!

Walk away from toxic relationships. Quit soul-sucking jobs. Say good-bye to the friend that never has time for you. Ditch the drama party that happens in the hall outside your kids dance class. Don’t answer the phone when your in-laws call to complain. Dump Debbie or Dave Downer. 

I mean seriously. Like WTF. Stress really is the BIGGEST contributor to illness so why hang out with people, or in places that cause stress? It’s just SO not worth it.

Let’s make a pact to breathe a little deeper, walk a little further, and avoid participating in things, people, or places that suck the soul out of us? You in???

You don’t have to sell your home and belongings and move into an RV to make this a reality. Just say “this is good-bye” to stress, drama, and headaches!

Are you willing to say good-bye to stress? Need help? Hit me up on Facebook or at my info below and don’t forget to follow our journey on YouTubeInstagram (@heatherparis) and Facebook!

Here we GROW……………

With love, gratitude, and inspiration,

Heather Paris
Call or Text: 607-592-6291
www.liveinspirednow.com 
Email me: heather@liveinspirednow.com
Follow me on YouTubeInstagram (@heatherparis) and Facebook!

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Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!

PR_492697Listen, if people don’t like how you talk about them in your story, then they should have behaved better!

I’ve said this statement at least 5 times in the past week so people must need this message!

You are NOT responsible for how your abuser feels, for how they think or behave, or for any consequences they experience as a result of you speaking your truth. 

A big part of processing your painful experiences is to focus solely on how YOU feel about them.

Abusers like to use “guilt” to continue to control their victims: “Well if you tell this story, how will I ever get a job? I can’t get better if I can’t support myself. No one will believe you anyway…” 

Let me define guilt because this too gets very twisted… guilt is a feeling of worry, or unhappiness that you feel when you’ve caused harm.

The ABUSER is the one who caused HARM yet they feel no guilt in trying to continue to manipulate you.

From this day forward, reserve your guilt for times when you actually cause harm…. like if you accidentally run into a person with your shopping cart and run over their toe.

Otherwise, you my friend, can tell your story without feeling any guilt, shame, or hesitation…. and when you do, you take your power back from the abuser!

***Abuse takes many forms… physical, mental, emotional, financial, sexual, psychological, etc. It’s any behavior or action that threatens, injures, manipulates or controls another person. If you think you might be in an abusive relationship, please seek help immediately.***

Need help? Contact me and let’s set up a free call! I’d love to help you work through any challenges you are facing. Coaching is always confidential, it’s fast and effective, and it works! 

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66197957_417623632167328_5631734562179514368_nPS: LAST WEEK TO GET TICKETS TO WIN MY PINK CAMARO!!!

How cool would it be to pick up your BFF’s in a hot pink convertible Camaro???

Imagine the two of you with the top down, wind in your hair, visiting your fav shops, and turning heads along the way! (And the Instagram pix… omg really?)

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YOU have a chance to WIN a Classic Camaro convertible custom painted in hot pink!

Raffle Tickets are $50 each.

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About the Camaro:
• 1996 Pink Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
• HOT PINK!?!? (That’s the most important right!?)
• Manual 5 speed transmission
• 101.000 Miles
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*Winner is responsible for their own vehicle registration and taxes.
*Delivery available within 60 miles of Port Byron, NY.

Don’t wait, get your ticket now!

Hit reply to this email if you have any questions or contact me at my info below!

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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,

Heather Paris
607-269-7815
www.liveinspirednow.com 
Email me: heather@liveinspirednow.com
Follow me on YouTubeInstagram (@heatherparis) and Facebook!


Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!

Having the ability to understand and share the feelings of another is NOT always a good thing.

When I was married to my first husband Donnie, who was (and still is) an alcoholic and drug abuser, I had a serious case of empathy bias…. showing favor for those who are suffering. 

Donnie was actually a really kind person but to cope with a horrible childhood, he turned to drugs and alcohol to alleviate his pain at a very young age.

During our brief marriage, I could feel his pain and it was soul crushing. I wanted to alleviate his suffering, so I did whatever I could to try and make things better….

  • I downplayed his drinking
  • I denied his drug abuse completely
  • I didn’t reach out for help
  • I’d constantly clean up the messes he made with his friends and family
  • I took responsibility for his bad behavior and mistakes

…. and it only got worse.

Empathy is a beautiful quality until it turns into codependency. Then it hurts both people. 

Codependency is when you rely on other people for your own identity so you enable their poor choices, bad behavior and addictions.

I was codependent on Donnie because my identity was reliant upon him getting clean and sober. I lived only to make sure he was OK, and that our marriage appeared successful.

Now, after almost 30 years, 3 kids, education, therapy, and training…. I truly am grateful for my experiences because I get to help so many people in a formal way without losing myself to an unhealthy relationship!

Do you have empathy bias? Is your big heart and desire to help turning into a codependent situation? 

Contact me and let’s talk.

You CAN break free from the codependent merry-go-round and find true happiness that isn’t reliant on other people….. and life is exquisite when you can enjoy it fully without bearing the weight of the world. 

Contact me and let’s set up a free consultation call.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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With love, gratitude, and inspiration,

Heather Paris
607-269-7815
www.liveinspirednow.com 
Email me: heather@liveinspirednow.com
Follow me on YouTubeInstagram (@heatherparis) and Facebook!


Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!

toxicDo you know what the lymphatic system of the body does? 
 
It’s basically your body’s waste removal system and it only works on movement. So if you don’t move, it doesn’t move, then you get toxic because your body isn’t moving all the garbage out.
 
This is true with everything… relationships, family, business….
 
If your family is struggling, you HAVE to take action to get help otherwise the family becomes toxic and stops functioning… just like your lymphatic system.
 

Here are a few tips to get you into action so you can tackle family issues head on:

 

* Ask for help
* Read books by experts
* Have a family meeting and get input from all family members
* Come up with a plan WITH your kids 
* Spend more time together doing activities that don’t involve screens
* Plan something together: vacation, daycation, celebration, etc
* Hire a coach: I am always happy to offer a free consultation! Send me a message now!
 
Whatever you decide to do, it will always be better than doing nothing! Even if it doesn’t work at least you know what not to do and can course correct. 
 
There is NO possible way that you are the only one going through your specific challenge. It’s something that MANY people have struggled through. You are not alone. Don’t isolate yourself and ignore the problem.
 
Take my hand, let’s walk through it together! 
 
With love, gratitude, and inspiration,
 
Heather <3
www.liveinspirednow.com 
Email me: heather@liveinspirednow.com

Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!

static1.squarespaceDo you know the difference between self care and self medicating? If not, that could be the reason your “self care” isn’t working!

Self care is preventative. Self medicating occurs during emotional crisis.

Self medicating happens when you’ve become exhausted, resentful, or upset. You’ve taken care of everyone else and no one cared back. Now you are “rewarding” yourself with something destructive because you are pissed off, sick of it all, or determined to give a giant middle finger to the world as pay back and you feel completely justified in doing so!

I’ve been there too. There is a better way.

Self care happens BEFORE you give every ounce of yourself. In fact, it happens before you are even the slightest bit uncomfortable. And if you do it preventatively, you are FAR less likely to ever self medicate again.

Self medicating is trying to make yourself temporarily feel better at the expense of your health or well being. It’s like trying to fill your cup with an eye dropper while allowing everyone else to drink out of it! There’s never enough!

These are some examples of self medicating especially when done in excess:

  • Gambling
  • Drinking
  • Drug use
  • Sexual deviance
  • Spending money aka retail therapy
  • Going outside of your relationship
  • Stealing / Lying
  • Eating

If there is a chance that you’ll feel terrible after, you could get arrested, you could lose your job, relationship, or integrity, you are self medicating.

Self care is identifying your needs and meeting them in positive and healthy ways. It’s keeping your cup full and allowing others to have whatever flows over the edge. 

Some examples of self care:

  • Meditating
  • Yoga or exercise
  • Taking a walk
  • Deep breathing / fresh outdoor air
  • Visiting people you love
  • Calling a lifeline: friend, coach, parent, etc.
  • Body work: massage, facial, mani/pedi
  • Taking a bath
  • Trying something new / adventure
  • Smiling (totally under-rated)
  • Snuggles with a pet or loved one
  • Cup of tea
  • Reading a book / learning something new

When you take care of yourself, you teach others how to care for you too! You’ll feel better about any challenges that come your way, and you give other people permission to care for themselves as well… especially your kiddos who are watching and modeling everything you do! 

Self care is not a luxury, it’s mandatory if you want to live your best, healthiest, and happiest life!

What is your favorite thing to do for self care? Comment below and let me know! 

Follow our adventures on Instagram (@heatherparis) and Facebook!

With love, gratitude, and inspiration,

Heather Paris
607-269-7815
www.liveinspirednow.com 
Email me: heather@liveinspirednow.com


Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!