April 10, 2024

Happy April Everyone! I am so glad to be firmly in spring!! Yay! More daylight does me happy. When this newsletter goes out, I’ll be on vacation with hundreds of other Avett Brothers fans at Avett Brothers at the Beach. It’s my third time going, and I am absolutely over the moon to be attending again this year. I yearn for the connectivity I feel when swaying and singing to the vulnerable, real life lyrics and energy filled americana-folk-bluegrass-rock fusion of TAB with hundreds of other fansone! I am so glad to be firmly in spring!! Yay! More daylight does me happy. When this newsletter goes out, I’ll be on vacation with hundreds of other Avett Brothers fans at Avett Brothers at the Beach. It’s my third time going, and I am a, all of us bonded with that “SAY LOVE” vibe. Brene Brown writes, “...music emerged as one of the most powerful conveners of collective joy and pain.” (see full article here) and I believe that 100%. However you do it - May you experience collective joy, or even collective pain, and the connection to one another that is found in both.

The day will come, the sun will rise, and we’ll be fine!
Amy

Healthy Life Health & Wellness Coaching
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The OFTEN-MISSED-KEY to cultivating spirituality

I chose to explore spirituality this month in all the content I share on my socials and podcast and upcoming LIVE speaking event in Hickory, NC on April 23! Lots and lots of thoughts on spirituality. AND YET, I’ve felt a little disconnected lately from my spiritual side. And then I realized what was missing, what always helps me reconnect to the deepest spiritual place in me – unscheduled time. I’ve written about this before in a different context, but not in how it impacts spirituality. The universe keeps handing me this lesson of how important unscheduled time really is, and I keep having to relearn it. So try it out, and notice the effects on your peace, serenity, creativity, productivity, motivation, sense of self, confidence, connectedness, and the deep, deep knowing that is our spirituality.

Top 10 Rules for Unscheduled Time:

Nothing is pre-scheduled during unscheduled time- your friend’s backyard BBQ, that movie you want to go see, even getting ahead on work emails. Nothing, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, is scheduled during unscheduled time.
Have no expectations of unscheduled time
Self check in- Ask yourself, “What in this moment is the best thing for me to do for myself?” Let any answer come that comes.
Trust the answers that come- It might be to wash the car, get my nails done, lay around and watch Netflix, go exercise, meal prep, call a friend, go to the beach, and do nothing. Trust that whatever your body tells you is the right thing for you during your unscheduled time.
Stop when your body says stop- If you do something during unscheduled time, check in often and listen when your body says to stop. Maybe you started the laundry, and it felt good for a while, but you're beginning to get tired. Then your body says, well, maybe a nap would be good, and that’s okay.
See number four
Do not trust old thoughts- They sound like “I should be doing more”, “I could get ahead on my work right now”, “I can’t believe I’m just resting” or any other thought that starts with “I SHOULD” or “I HAVE TO”. This also applies to emotions of old patterning such as guilt, unworthiness, anxiety about what’s next on your calendar.
Set an alarm for the end of unscheduled time- So you do not feel anxious and constantly check the time. Relax, the alarm will go off, and that's how you will know it’s time.
Let your thoughts swim– not spin, mind you, swim. Like flowing through water. It’s the perfect time for new ideas, connections, observations, and solutions to problems that conscious, forced thinking don't solve.
Pay attention to all these things- peace, serenity, creativity, productivity, motivation, sense of self, confidence, connectedness, and the deep knowing- for the rest of the day and the couple days after your unscheduled time.

Cool Tool, Tip or Resource

Join Port City Power Yoga for guided, in-person 10-minute meditation sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Reserve your spot at portcitypoweryoga.com and enjoy a free 10-minute meditation session anytime on YouTube here.

“Amy brings an energy that is genuine, passionate, and captivating. She is an exceptional listener and she CARES.” -Ray R.

Healthy AF Podcast

I'm so happy to be changing up the podcast for a bit! We've started recording shorter tidbits and dropping them weekly! I hope you will find time to make tuning in part of your weekly routine. These shorty-shorts bring health-coach-approved tips and tricks, common questions and roadblocks experienced by my clients and friends, and A LOT of grace for growing pains. Watch here! Or Listen here!

Upcoming Events

April 23, 2024 --- Ladies of Hickory, NC, and beyond! 🌷

Get ready to embrace the POWER of Self-Love at our Women's Empowerment Event – "Living AWAKE and ALIVE!"

🌈 Mark your calendars! 📆

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 🌟

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 🌟

Location: Hickory, NC (Episcopal Church of the Ascension)

This is your invitation to a morning filled with inspiration, connection, and empowerment. We've got an incredible lineup of vendors, soul-stirring conversations, and activities that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and empowered. And guess what? I, Amy Chang, will be there, sharing the stage with the amazing Karla Woggon from Soul Sauntering! Together, we'll dive into the art of Self-Love and how to live every day with intention and joy. 💕 Don't miss this chance to join a community of women who are all about lifting each other up. Let's awaken our spirits and live life to the fullest! See you there, beautiful souls! 💃✨ Buy your ticket now and respond to this email for more details!

Support the Women's Resource Center by donating here, where all proceeds directly empower women in need. Explore their impactful work at wrchickory.org.

April 16, 2024 ---Healthy Life Health and Wellness is proud to sponsor "Buy Boone Lunch!" at F.A.R.M. Cafe in Boone, NC, in memory of my Dad's service spirit. In honor of my Dad's life and the commitment he had to serve others, we are partnering with F.A.R.M. Cafe (Feeding All Regardless of Means) to provide lunch to the people of Boone, NC! Join us in nourishing the community—enjoy a meal, cover a neighbor's, or volunteer. Experience the joy of giving at F.A.R.M. Cafe, where healthy, inclusive options like gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan meals are served, supporting true health EQUITY. Your heart and stomach will thank you! 🍲❤️" Click here to find out more and support F.A.R.M. here.

Coach Amy Chang

Amy Chang, MS, RN, NBC-HWC is a health coach who works with people struggling to lose weight, have enough energy, and choose better health to create healthy bodies, feeling more confident and empowered with peacefulness and ease.

Amy knows that people can accomplish more than they think they can, and with a little coaching people can have the health they really want to do all the stuff they want to do with all the people they love.

Amy is a board-certified health and wellness coach through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching

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