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!
Monday, April 5, 2010
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
Monday, March 1, 2010
Spring Rejuvenation!
Teased with warm weather one day then shivering flurries the next, enduring Calgarians know to expect the unexpected when it comes to weather.This is a great opportunity to get a head start on spring cleaning. Clutter depletes your energy and sabotages your efficiency. It's time to clean, refresh and renew!
Here are 5 easy tips to help you start the process.
1. Start a general household cleanse. Get all members of your family together so you can work faster.
2. Be ruthless! Establish categories of what's overflowing in your home. We always hang on to stuff "just in case". Chances are if you haven't used it in the past year, you won't this year. Either donate or recycle items.
3. If you get something out, put it away. Putting an item away as soon as you are finished with it is key. This one habit consistently followed, will help straighten up other habits.
4. Make a small step right now. Set your timer. Just 15 minutes a day adds up! You won't feel overwhelmed and if you do this six days a week it adds up to 90 minutes of de-cluttering.
5. We typically buy too much stuff. So make a new rule. If you buy something get rid of two things to make room.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
What Does Your Posture Reveal?
Whether we are driving, working at a desk, or even just standing still, poor posture can contribute to a number of physical aches and pains.
With a consistent program of massage therapy, the painful points in muscles are loosened and relaxed, joints have greater freedom, and pressure points are relieved. This allows the body to position itself in a healthy and natural posture.
The full article can be read here.
We hope to see you soon, to facilitate your goals to come
INTO FRUITION!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
THE GREATER GOOD CHALLENGE! The next 21 days
STEP 2 – Maintaining a Good Start: February 1st, 2010 – February 22nd, 2010
Category 1: Living like a minimalist
· I often stress out during times of the year when birthdays and Christmas comes around because of the expense of presents. I have done this in the past and need to start again... So all of the change that I accumulate goes into a piggy bank instead of spending it and is used for Christmas and birthday gifts throughout the year. Let’s see how much change I can collect in 21 days?
Category 2: Healthy Living
· This is one many of us can improve on I’m sure – Eating out!! I will allow myself one cheat day per week to eat out. Other than that I challenge myself to make my meals at home. This takes planning. So what I have done is sat down and come up with 4 full weeks of meals on a spread sheet. When I go to the grocery store on the weekend, I take a look at the menu and make a list for just that upcoming week. In addition to the weekly menu, I have a “bare minimum” shopping list that never changes. This is a list of groceries that I have come up with that contains all of the staples that we keep in the house on a regular basis to facilitate breakfasts, snacks and dinners. For example, basic fruits and veggies, pasta, rice, breads, milk, juices, granola bars etc. If I always have these in the house and something has come up where I can’t make what was originally planned on the menu for that night, or if the budget is a little tighter for that week, I always have the staples around to cook a decent meal. Further, instead of making 2 portions for dinner, I make 4 so that lunch is ready to go for us for the next day! This will hopefully minimize the urge to eat out and spend money on those quick fixes!
Category 3: Pay it Forward
· I have to take a moment to share my gratitude for the kindness that someone has given me this past week. I came into Fruition last weekend to start my shift and I was handed an envelope with a note in it. The note was anonymous and had said “Erin, please accept this gift for your schooling.” While I will choose not to share what the gift was, I can’t begin to tell you how overwhelmed I was to know that someone had thought of me and my education. To the very kind and thoughtful person(s) who did this for me, your gift has humbled me, and has served as a reminder of how blessed and fortunate I am, even in the most unexpected moments. Now, while I’m not sure I can return the favour personally (because I don’t know who or where this gift came from), what I can do is accept it graciously and promise to pay the gesture forward to another deserving individual one day. Thank you.
‘Greater Good’ Tid Bits
For your health: BENEFITS OF ALMOND OIL
· Almond Oil: is a wonderful emollient. When applied to the skin it is a fantastic moisturizer, keeping the skin soft and hydrated. Further, it is a great natural alternative to synthetic moisturizers that contain chemicals and best of all it is inexpensive! I use choose to use Almond Oil as my facial moisturizer, but it can be applied anywhere. A medium sized bottle costs approximately $6-$8 at health food stores and it lasts me a few months for my face! Be sure to store it in the fridge to extend its shelf life.
Erin
Category 1: Living like a minimalist
· I often stress out during times of the year when birthdays and Christmas comes around because of the expense of presents. I have done this in the past and need to start again... So all of the change that I accumulate goes into a piggy bank instead of spending it and is used for Christmas and birthday gifts throughout the year. Let’s see how much change I can collect in 21 days?
Category 2: Healthy Living
· This is one many of us can improve on I’m sure – Eating out!! I will allow myself one cheat day per week to eat out. Other than that I challenge myself to make my meals at home. This takes planning. So what I have done is sat down and come up with 4 full weeks of meals on a spread sheet. When I go to the grocery store on the weekend, I take a look at the menu and make a list for just that upcoming week. In addition to the weekly menu, I have a “bare minimum” shopping list that never changes. This is a list of groceries that I have come up with that contains all of the staples that we keep in the house on a regular basis to facilitate breakfasts, snacks and dinners. For example, basic fruits and veggies, pasta, rice, breads, milk, juices, granola bars etc. If I always have these in the house and something has come up where I can’t make what was originally planned on the menu for that night, or if the budget is a little tighter for that week, I always have the staples around to cook a decent meal. Further, instead of making 2 portions for dinner, I make 4 so that lunch is ready to go for us for the next day! This will hopefully minimize the urge to eat out and spend money on those quick fixes!
Category 3: Pay it Forward
· I have to take a moment to share my gratitude for the kindness that someone has given me this past week. I came into Fruition last weekend to start my shift and I was handed an envelope with a note in it. The note was anonymous and had said “Erin, please accept this gift for your schooling.” While I will choose not to share what the gift was, I can’t begin to tell you how overwhelmed I was to know that someone had thought of me and my education. To the very kind and thoughtful person(s) who did this for me, your gift has humbled me, and has served as a reminder of how blessed and fortunate I am, even in the most unexpected moments. Now, while I’m not sure I can return the favour personally (because I don’t know who or where this gift came from), what I can do is accept it graciously and promise to pay the gesture forward to another deserving individual one day. Thank you.
‘Greater Good’ Tid Bits
For your health: BENEFITS OF ALMOND OIL
· Almond Oil: is a wonderful emollient. When applied to the skin it is a fantastic moisturizer, keeping the skin soft and hydrated. Further, it is a great natural alternative to synthetic moisturizers that contain chemicals and best of all it is inexpensive! I use choose to use Almond Oil as my facial moisturizer, but it can be applied anywhere. A medium sized bottle costs approximately $6-$8 at health food stores and it lasts me a few months for my face! Be sure to store it in the fridge to extend its shelf life.
Erin
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Kendra, B.Sc, R.M.T., R.Ac.
Fruition Therapeutics is pleased to announce!
Kendra Heck will be seeing patients for both acupuncture and Tui Na massage therapy on:
Monday 1-5
Tuesday 7-3
Wednesday11-7
Thursday 11-7
Friday11-5
Alternating Saturdays 9-2
For information on the role acupuncture can play in your health and wellbeing, call us at (403)244-9111.
Monday 1-5
Tuesday 7-3
Wednesday11-7
Thursday 11-7
Friday11-5
Alternating Saturdays 9-2
For information on the role acupuncture can play in your health and wellbeing, call us at (403)244-9111.
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