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The Bliss Movement

The Bliss Movement

hi there, i'm michelle

certified life coach

registered social worker

writer

traveler

I’m a registered social worker and certified life coach in my 30s, living on beautiful Vancouver Island after relocating here two years ago. I live in an old 1950’s house with its original hardwood floors and a kitchen straight out of a 50’s magazine.

I have a deep love of hearing peoples stories and helping them bring their goals to life. My expertise is working with people who find themselves at a crossroads. A little bit lost, feeling stuck, feeling like something is missing – even if they can’t quite pinpoint what is missing.

For as long as I can remember I’ve been intrigued by places far away, trying on different lifestyles and different places as though I’m swapping hats. Now that I’ve found a place that feels like home, I enjoy spending my free time down by the water, swimming in the ocean, reading books on the beach, exploring the forest trails, trying out new hobbies like pottery and dance and gardening, volunteering and spending lots of time with my rescue cats.

professional background and credentials

Certified Holistic Life Coach and Mind-Body Practitioner with a Diploma from MindBodyFood Institute Australia

Registered Social Worker in Active, Good Standing with the BC College of Social Workers with a Degree from University of Calgary

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about the bliss movement

The Bliss Movement began under a different name, a place to document my backpacking adventures when I was a wee 18 year old. I didn’t bring a cell phone with me (I couldn’t imagine doing this now) so it was one of the only ways to see what I was up to. It grew from just my family reading it to building a small community and making friends with other women traveling the world on their own. 

As I kept traveling  this space has grown and expanded with me. 

We all deserve to live a life that fills us with that I can’t believe this is my life feeling, we all have unique gifts to share with the world, and we are all worthy of living a life we love.

Today, The Bliss Movement serves as a place where you can come to reconnect with who you are, find tools to support you in reaching your goals, and connect with me for undivided support to enhance your life. 

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So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
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So it turns out you do start forgetting your own age once you push thirty. Despite that, thirty four has been pretty good to me so far.
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what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
what a summer it’s been ☀️
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what a summer it’s been ☀️
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chapter 33 ✨
chapter 33 ✨
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chapter 33 ✨
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It’s been a year since I moved to the comox valley - and almost as long since I posted on here! I look back on the intentions I was calling in at the end of 2022: to live by the water, to have more female friendships, more love, simplicity, a fun + flexible routine - and I find myself exactly where I wanted to be. At that time I was in Mexico after being laid off, life coaching and having a good time, planning out my next move and spending a lot of time thinking about moving to Vancouver or Vancouver island. By the end of January I had a job and a week later I was on the island. This past year has been a practice to learn how to live in and enjoy just being here before racing off to the next thing. We can be so quick to jump from one big goal to the next that we don’t take time to slow down and actually sit in it and appreciate it for a while. So what have I been doing since I moved here? I’ve been playing with rescue cats and kittens every weekend I’ve been racing to the ocean with binoculars to try and see the whales when someone mentions they’re nearby I’ve been waking up, pouring a coffee and walking in a cozy hoodie to the shore literally across the street I’ve been checking out waterfalls, watching sunsets from my kayak, eating brunches, writing in cafes, walking through forests of old trees, taking ocean dips even in winter, making friends, trying out pottery, dancing, reading on beaches, going to shows, and generally just learning to be present and slow down long enough for me to catch up with myself. I’m thinking that this year is going to look much the same and I’m pretty okay with that 🌊
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It’s been a year since I moved to the comox valley - and almost as long since I posted on here! I look back on the intentions I was calling in at the end of 2022: to live by the water, to have more female friendships, more love, simplicity, a fun + flexible routine - and I find myself exactly where I wanted to be. At that time I was in Mexico after being laid off, life coaching and having a good time, planning out my next move and spending a lot of time thinking about moving to Vancouver or Vancouver island. By the end of January I had a job and a week later I was on the island. This past year has been a practice to learn how to live in and enjoy just being here before racing off to the next thing. We can be so quick to jump from one big goal to the next that we don’t take time to slow down and actually sit in it and appreciate it for a while. So what have I been doing since I moved here? I’ve been playing with rescue cats and kittens every weekend I’ve been racing to the ocean with binoculars to try and see the whales when someone mentions they’re nearby I’ve been waking up, pouring a coffee and walking in a cozy hoodie to the shore literally across the street I’ve been checking out waterfalls, watching sunsets from my kayak, eating brunches, writing in cafes, walking through forests of old trees, taking ocean dips even in winter, making friends, trying out pottery, dancing, reading on beaches, going to shows, and generally just learning to be present and slow down long enough for me to catch up with myself. I’m thinking that this year is going to look much the same and I’m pretty okay with that 🌊
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Everyone needs alone time - not just your introvert friends! I know not all of us LIKE spending time alone - but all of us NEED some regular alone time. And check out all the epic perks of spending time alone. Who doesn’t want to know themselves and trust themselves more? Who doesn’t want to feel centered and grounded? I’d argue that prioritizing time alone is one of the key contributors to living a life that feels good - without it, we lose access to this sacred, deeper connection to ourselves. And when we lose that connection, we lose our way. My hope is that this can be a space where you can learn how to and be inspired to spend more quality time with you, yourself and you. Because after all, you shouldn’t be enjoying yourself ONLY when you’re with other people. Enjoying the time you spend alone means MORE happiness in life, MORE contentedness, MORE peace. ➡️If you’re someone struggling to enjoy spending time alone, scroll on down to my post from March 13th to find 14 ways to spend quality time with yourself. ➡️If you know your relationship with yourself has taken a hit and you want to work with a life coach to get it back and build a relationship with yourself that’s better than ever before, you’re in the right place. Send me a dm at @michellebelair_ to find out more!
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Everyone needs alone time - not just your introvert friends! I know not all of us LIKE spending time alone - but all of us NEED some regular alone time. And check out all the epic perks of spending time alone. Who doesn’t want to know themselves and trust themselves more? Who doesn’t want to feel centered and grounded? I’d argue that prioritizing time alone is one of the key contributors to living a life that feels good - without it, we lose access to this sacred, deeper connection to ourselves. And when we lose that connection, we lose our way. My hope is that this can be a space where you can learn how to and be inspired to spend more quality time with you, yourself and you. Because after all, you shouldn’t be enjoying yourself ONLY when you’re with other people. Enjoying the time you spend alone means MORE happiness in life, MORE contentedness, MORE peace. ➡️If you’re someone struggling to enjoy spending time alone, scroll on down to my post from March 13th to find 14 ways to spend quality time with yourself. ➡️If you know your relationship with yourself has taken a hit and you want to work with a life coach to get it back and build a relationship with yourself that’s better than ever before, you’re in the right place. Send me a dm at @michellebelair_ to find out more!
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life hack: get outside for a walk✌🏼
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life hack: get outside for a walk✌🏼
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