Radiant Self Care

Speaking Your Truth: Volume II Book Launch Announced!

Radiant Self Care — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:42:16 +0000

I am SUPER excited to announce that I am going be a published author for the first time EVER!

I will be a contributing author in an upcoming anthology called Speaking Your Truth: Volume II. This is an amazing book of inspiring stories of courage & authenticity from women around the world will be available for purchase Tuesday, August 9th on www.Amazon.com.

To learn more about the project and the other contributors, click here for more information. AND, be sure to join the Speaking Your Truth Facebook Fan Page!

My story is the second to last chapter in the book & is entitled I Choose Love. In it, I describe how I overcame the pain of my past to LOVING my life & LIVING my passion & my purpose.

Be sure to buy a copy the day of the book launch & tell me if you think my story of going from “victim to victorious” is inspiring!

Please share this video that I made to promote the launch of this new inspiring book with all of your friends & family & be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 9th to buy the book!

Here is what others are saying about the book:

“Speaking Your Truth presents a powerful, honest, and raw insight into real lives. The stories remind us of the power of faith and hope. I found myself applauding the courage of the authors and celebrating their personal discoveries.”

~Reverend Carolyn A. Abrams, United Methodist Minister and community activist

“The lessons in Speaking Your Truth are many and profound. Stories of triumph over childhood abuse, illness, poverty and failure are mixed with reminders that we are braver, stronger and smarter than we know and that neither money, appearance nor our own pasts can define who we are or who we can become. The gentle beauty in this book lies in the heartbreaking, joyous and ultimately candid stories of everyday women and their ability to survive and, indeed, to blossom.”

~Diana DeLonzor, Author of Never Be Late Again, 7 Cures for the Punctually Challenged

“The voice of the universe speaks to us through these courageous women who share their personal, heartfelt stories of truth, wisdom and courage. I was deeply moved. This book speaks to our souls and will stir you to feel more passion, depth and meaning in your own beautiful life. Read and share this book! It is a treasure.”

~Diana Drake Long, Author, Speaker, Coach

90 Day Self Care Challenge – Week 4 & 5

Radiant Self Care — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:03:01 +0000

Week 4 & 5 updates are in!!

October was an incredibly busy month for me & I found myself over-committed in many areas. This prevented me from staying “on task” as much as I would’ve liked w/ my 90 Day Self Care Challenge AND oddly enough, I am still making rapid progress in ALL areas!

YAY, me!

Here are updates for each area:

Career – Progress on my new website & logo design are slowed down a bit due to over-commitment. I’m taking steps to alleviate the over-committment & plan to have this complete by the end of November!

Physical – Although I wanted to created DAILY routine, I’m finding that’s not what works best for me. I get far more benefit & see faster results when I do my core-strengthening when I’m INSPIRED vs. OBLIGATED. WOW! What an amazing concept! My back has been feeling amazing & I’m getting stronger every day.

Emotional – I’m reconnecting with an old friend from college who I’d lost contact with, deepened my connection w/ several family members, & am waiting to hear back about getting together for lunch/dinner with a few others. All in all, my relationships are getting richer & more vibrant! AND, I got to spend some much needed Soulie time w/ some of my favorite girlfriends over Halloween & we had a blast. AHHHHH, the power of women!

That’s all for now! Feel free to check out the video update I created for these 2 weeks below & if you’d like to learn more about how I can support you in embracing YOUR greatness, visit my website at www.Awaken-Within.com or call today for a complimentary exploratory session where you can experience first hand the benefits I can offer you!

90 Day Self Care Challenge - Week 4 & 5

Are you in hot water?

Radiant Self Care — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:23:40 +0000

Have you ever felt like you were in over your head…?

Or that you were reaching your boiling point & weren’t too sure how to gain back your sanity?

We ALL have times in our life where it feels like we have SO much going on that adding even one more thing to the mix is going to be the tipping point between sanity & pure chaos.

Over-committment is very common & can lead to feelings of chaos & overwhelm, but oftentimes, we aren’t even aware that WE are the ones creating the chaos with our willingness to commit to that which doesn’t serve us.

So, how can YOU handle staying calm & grounded during these times of chaos…?

It differs for each person but the key to maintaining that balance without going off the deep end, losing it emotionally, or being burned out by over-commitment is to allow time for yourself to decompress & unwind.

And since that looks different for everyone, you might want to ask yourself the following questions to get clarity on what works for YOU:

FOR REFLECTION:

What relaxes me? Sometimes, just
taking a few quiet moments of reflection time can be enough to escape the hustle, bustle, & noise of everyday
life. As an example, NOT listening to the radio or music in the car is a great way to create that space!
What gives me time to feel & process any emotions associated with being overwhelmed? Are you angry, resentful, bitter, exhausted? Allowing yourself to actually feel & welcome emotions that are there in the moment can sometimes be enough of a release to bring some peace back into your day. Allow time & activities that will allow you to process emotions.
What rejuvenates & energizes me? The best activities are those that will fuel you for long periods of time. Learn what these activities are for you.
What can I let go of to create more time for myself? This can be a tough one to do because you might have to let go of something you really want to do, so be brutally honest & challenge yourself to only take on those tasks & activities that are going to support & enhance your well-being & peace of mind.

The answers to these questions can give you some healthy options for handling those times where conflict, chaos, & over-commitment are present. Be creative & start coming up with ideas of your own today!

And, for those of you struggling with ideas, here’s one to consider – take a bath!! Soaking in a nice hot tub or hot spring can be relaxing, allows time for processing emotion, can be extremely rejuvenating, & can give you time to think about what you can let go of so that you can create more space for sanity in your life.

Check out the Self Care for the Soul video I created below that outlines the importance of taking a bath for self-care & how to create that space in a way that works for you:

Self Care for the Soul – Bath Time

I had a great time making this video & hope you enjoy it too!

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Jess Bonasso, The Self-Care Goddess, supports & empowers you to embrace your greatness & have more FREEDOM, JOY, AUTHENTICITY, & ABUNDANCE in your life simply by taking better care of yourself in all aspects of your life (physical, mental, emotional, financial, & spiritual). Using self-care strategy sessions, emotional release tools, workshops, & seminars, she will support your in EMBRACING YOUR GREATNESS! To receive a COMPLIMENTARY 30-minute exploratory coaching session (valued at over $60!) & to receive bi-monthly articles on authenticity, self-care, & how to have a RADIANT mindset, sign up for her newsletter at www.Awaken-Within.com.

90 Day Self Care Challenge – Week 3

Radiant Self Care — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:11:29 +0000

Week 3 updates are now available!!!

Originally, I’d intended to post & email my weekly updatesout to everyone but I realized last week that creates quite a bit more work for me… not to mention the fact that it increases how often you receive email from me! Although I know everyone is interested in the updates they’re getting, I’d still like to honor everyone’s time on email so going forward I will be updating the Awaken Within community twice a month in my bi-monthly newsletter & then posting on my blog/Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter during the off weeks.

If you’d like be updated weekly, the best thing to do is to subscribe to my blog at www.TheSelfCareGoddess.com!

So here are my updates:

FINANCIAL HEALTH

- My new website design is near completion & I will be able to start updating it with content in the next week or so!

- I’ve gotten back rave reviews on the Self Care Goddess photo shoot I did a month ago about the pictures that were taken & am super excited to start uploading those to my new website. If you’d like to see these for yourself, you can visit my Facebook profile page & look for the post via Snapfish from Thursday October 14th.

- This week you’ll see a new Self Care for the Soul video on the importance of Bath Time!

PHYSICAL HEALTH

- Last week I mentioned not feeling well & this continued throughout much of this week. It wasn’t until Wednesday of this week that the pain in my chest, solar plexus, & heart subsided & my breathing returned to normal. What’s really fascinating is that it all disappeared when I did some emotional release work with a friend on Wednesday afternoon! I love that the pain in our body is always related to something emotional taking place! At any rate, this prevented me from working on my physical health the way I would’ve liked; however, the pain & discomfort led to some areas of awareness that were still extremely beneficial to me. Thank goodness for that!

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

- One of my family members was in the hospital this week & I left a very heartfelt message for them that allowed me to express myself openly, not something I’ve always felt comfortable with. This was a good push outside my comfort zone & resulted in this person giving me a very heartfelt thanks for my message.

- I’ve reached out to another person who is close to me & expressed that I felt disconnected & wanted to work on having a deeper connection. I am hopeful this will result in some beautiful sharing & time spent with one another in the near future!

Ok, that’s it for this week! For those of you that wanted a video update, my energy level was low because of the physical stuff I was dealing with last week. Please forgive me & know that I’ll continue to blog & post videos of my progress throughout the end of the year!

Hugs, love, & light…

Jess

90 Day Self Care Challenge – Week 2

Radiant Self Care — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:10:07 +0000

Check out my Week 2 newsletter update for my 90 Day Self Care Challenge!!

90 Day Self Care Challenge – Week 2 via #constantcontact.

90 Day Self Care Challenge – Physical BEFORE Snapshot

Radiant Self Care — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:38:03 +0000

Hi all!

As promised in my Week 1 video update, I said I would post BEFORE pics of my abdominals before taking on the 90 Day Self Care Challenge of strengthening my core!

For those of you that didn’t know, I was 35-40 lbs overweight just 5 short years ago & although I love everything about me now (inside, outside, the dark, the light, the good, the bad, etc…!), I am not usually one to show off my midriff. Blogging this snapshot is definitely stretching me to grow, so I hope you’ll support me in my vulnerability!!

"BEFORE" pic

In 90 days not only I will have more definition, more importantly, I will know what it’s like to have a pain free back. I can’t wait!

Hugs, love, & light…

Jess

90 Day Self Care Challenge – Week 1!

Radiant Self Care — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:55:25 +0000

I hope this finds you well & I wanted to let you know that…

Week 1 updates are NOW available!

As you may or may not know, I’m working on 3 main areas of my life over the next 90 Days:

FINANCIAL HEALTH:

Implement a new Self Care for the Soul video & social media marketing series
Launch new website & Facebook Fan Page
Unveil & embrace The Self Care Goddess!

PHYSICAL HEALTH:

Strengthen my low back, abdominals, & hips

EMOTIONAL HEALTH:

Deepen my connection with loved ones

This week has been intense, catching up from my week-long camping/soaking vacation, yet I STILL managed to make progress toward my 90 Day goals! YAY for me!

To hear more about the progress I’ve made, check out the video I just posted to my new blog site!

And… keep track of my progress by subscribing to my blog, subscribing to my newsletter at www.Awaken-Within.com, or becoming a friend of mine on Facebook!

Here’s to embracing your greatness!

En-JOY!

Hugs, love, & light…
Jess Bonasso

“The Self Care Goddess”

…commited to HONOR & COMPASSIONATE AUTHENTICITY!

My 90 Day Self Care Challenge!

Radiant Self Care — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:02 +0000

Starting October 1st, I’ve decided to take on a 90-Day Self Care Challenge, one that is going to challenge me in 3 primary areas – financial (via my business), physical, & emotional.

Interested in hearing the details…? Click on the video below that outlines what I’m going to be holding myself accountable to!

AND, because I really want support & accountability during this time, I’ve decided to PUBLICLY journal my efforts with weekly blog updates via my new blog site – www.TheSelfCareGoddess.com!
In addition to that, I will be posting updates on Facebook over the course of the next 90 days.

So, here’s the deal. I would really love YOUR support! Subscribe to my blog, become my friend on Facebook, post comments, & give me words of encouragement.

AND if it feels like something you’re up for… I would love to hear about any self care challenges YOU might decide to take on over the next 90 days!

If you want support, call today for a *complimentary* exploratory session to learn how I be of benefit to you! No delays… call today! 720-333-6796.

Who is the Self Care Goddess?

Radiant Self Care — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:03:32 +0000

Jess Bonasso, also known as the Self Care Goddess, specializes in empowering individuals to live life the life of their dreams… with FREEDOM, JOY, AUTHENTICITY, & ABUNDANCE in ALL aspects of their life. All of this, simply by taking better care of themselves!

After having worked in the corporate world for 13 1/2 years, Jess was no stranger to hard work. Unfortunately, by putting a greater emphasis on her career for much of that time, she had neglected other important key areas of her life including her physical & emotional health, relationships with her friends & family, AND most importantly, her relationship with herself. No longer willing to put herself last, she left the corporate world & started her own business inspiring others to embrace their greatness & achieve abundance in ALL areas of their life by having a deeper, healthier relationship with themselves!

She believes strongly that in order to be there for others, you must first take care of yourself. She uses this philosophy with clients & the results have been astounding. Jess achieves these phenomenal results with clients through the use of self-care strategy sessions & emotional, cellular-release sessions that eliminate self-sabotaging behaviors & beliefs… all at a cellular level!

To learn how YOU can embrace YOUR greatness call 720-333-6796 today for a 30-minute *COMPLIMENTARY* exploratory session or visit her website at www.RadiantSelfCare.com OR www.TheSelfCareGoddess.com!