What an amazing time of year it is, to see the winds of change weaving through our surroundings yielding new beginnings and blossoming growth. March turned out to be a month of workshops and learning learning learning, I can't wait to see you in the clinic for a Thai massage! I'd also like to thank all of the beautiful moms-to-be for participating in my maternal massage practicum, it was a great experience.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
THE GREATER GOOD CHALLENGE! Refocus
STEP 3 – Refocus: April 5th, 2010 – April 26th, 2010
Category 1: Living like a minimalist
A Calgary couple didn’t buy anything new for a year and so I am willing to try my best at this challenge for the next 21 days and see if it is doable in my life. If something breaks that is non-essential I can either a) fix it b) buy it used/on sale or c) barter to get a new one.
Category 2: Healthy Living
I drink a lot of coffee and I want to see if I can minimize my caffeine consumption and have switched my coffee from regular to decaf and will only allow myself to consume a maximum of 2 coffees a day....this is my intervention!
Category 3: Pay it ForwardI was coming out of the grocery store following a woman who was walking with her lunch in her hand that she had just purchased. A homeless man standing outside the store asked if the lady had any change. Without any hesitation, she instead handed him her lunch and continued on her way. I don’t know what she ate for lunch that day, but I thought what she had done was admirable.
‘Greater Good’ Tid BitsFor your health: Straighten up your posture
Sitting and standing up tall helps you look lighter, leaner, and more confident — and it’s much healthier for your neck, back, and shoulders. Keeping an upright, aligned posture also forces you to continuously use your stomach muscles, which will strengthen your core and tighten your tummy!
Category 1: Living like a minimalist
A Calgary couple didn’t buy anything new for a year and so I am willing to try my best at this challenge for the next 21 days and see if it is doable in my life. If something breaks that is non-essential I can either a) fix it b) buy it used/on sale or c) barter to get a new one.
Category 2: Healthy Living
I drink a lot of coffee and I want to see if I can minimize my caffeine consumption and have switched my coffee from regular to decaf and will only allow myself to consume a maximum of 2 coffees a day....this is my intervention!
Category 3: Pay it ForwardI was coming out of the grocery store following a woman who was walking with her lunch in her hand that she had just purchased. A homeless man standing outside the store asked if the lady had any change. Without any hesitation, she instead handed him her lunch and continued on her way. I don’t know what she ate for lunch that day, but I thought what she had done was admirable.
‘Greater Good’ Tid BitsFor your health: Straighten up your posture
Sitting and standing up tall helps you look lighter, leaner, and more confident — and it’s much healthier for your neck, back, and shoulders. Keeping an upright, aligned posture also forces you to continuously use your stomach muscles, which will strengthen your core and tighten your tummy!
Life Happens
Well, it has been a bit since I last wrote. Life happens and when it gets busy its hard to accomplish all the little tasks that I have set out for myself because as we all know sometimes it feels like there are just not enough hours in a day. So when it feels as though I am not able to accomplish the goals that I have set for myself, I still maintain a few basics:
a) exercise - even when I don't feel like I have the time, a quick work out at least a few days a week allows me to be more productive throughout the day with my studies. A walk at lunch or a quick 20 minute workout is better than nothing at all.
b) i still try to pack my lunch as often as possible from home so I avoid spending money and have complete control of what I am consuming.
c) rest - not only do I try and get a good night sleep, but I take one evening off a week where I don't open my books to study, go on my computer, or work. This is actually hard for me to do as a full time student and working part time.
d) be thankful. when stress kicks in, it is hard to focus on how fortunate I am. Regardless, of how chaotic some months get, my life is still pretty darn good!
Most importantly, re-grouping and re-focusing are all part of the journey. Embrace it and learn from it and make necessary adjustments to help you accomplish your goals!
Erin
a) exercise - even when I don't feel like I have the time, a quick work out at least a few days a week allows me to be more productive throughout the day with my studies. A walk at lunch or a quick 20 minute workout is better than nothing at all.
b) i still try to pack my lunch as often as possible from home so I avoid spending money and have complete control of what I am consuming.
c) rest - not only do I try and get a good night sleep, but I take one evening off a week where I don't open my books to study, go on my computer, or work. This is actually hard for me to do as a full time student and working part time.
d) be thankful. when stress kicks in, it is hard to focus on how fortunate I am. Regardless, of how chaotic some months get, my life is still pretty darn good!
Most importantly, re-grouping and re-focusing are all part of the journey. Embrace it and learn from it and make necessary adjustments to help you accomplish your goals!
Erin
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