For those of you who like a...One - Pot - Stop!
You will love this cider. Also makes a really wonderful aroma throughout the house.
I cannot recall where I got this recipe from, or if it is a recipe at all.
What I use:
4 cups water
4 cups apple juice
1 (12 ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 medium apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
1 cinnamon stick
How easy it is:
In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until cider reaches desired temperature. Discard cinnamon stick. If desired, remove fruit with a slotted spoon before serving.
Happy Holidays,
Selena
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Naturally Trade Fair October 23rd
Fruition will be at the Naturally Trade Fair on Sunday October 23rd at the Carriage House Inn - 9030 MacLeod Trail South. The Fair runs from 10am to 4 pm and is free to attend.
Drop by our booth and enter to win Fruitions "Me Time" prize package valued at over $150! Hope to see you there!
Drop by our booth and enter to win Fruitions "Me Time" prize package valued at over $150! Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Calgary Public Transport
Thrusting lightrail ticket into mechanical jaws seconds tick by. Finally gears engage, ink-stained paper emerges and I make a run for it. I've seen those 'peace officers" checking tickets. Embarrassed trespassers surrounded, rounded up, escorted unsmilingly off the train.
Toes clenched I leap down stairs two at a time, praying my sandals and I are going in the same direction. Eyes fixed firmly on gaping carriage doors my heart sinks as metal meets, and I breathe a wet mist onto the glass.
Index finger drills green target and the driver looks away as the train departs. I utter an obscenity knowing this will cost another ten to fifteen minutes already pushed for time.
Arriving downtown I ponder, “Sunday, do I risk waiting for the bus or walk really fast claw-toed uphill, burdened by excess shoulder baggage. I wait and say a quick prayer. Twenty minutes later inwardly berating myself I breathe a sigh of relief as the bus appears.
Four blocks from my destination, the bus makes a foreign right turn. “What???” “Road’s blocked, Lilac Parade” he says. “Where are you going?” “Not sure.” “Let me off, I Plead!” Three blocks later he sails past and waves.
Clinic phone engaged, sweating and ten minutes late I arrive with apology prepared and a crooked smile pasted on my face. Office manager looks up and says, “Relax, no rush, your client cancelled, couldn’t find a parking place.”
Terry Petersen
May 29th, 2011 ¸
Toes clenched I leap down stairs two at a time, praying my sandals and I are going in the same direction. Eyes fixed firmly on gaping carriage doors my heart sinks as metal meets, and I breathe a wet mist onto the glass.
Index finger drills green target and the driver looks away as the train departs. I utter an obscenity knowing this will cost another ten to fifteen minutes already pushed for time.
Arriving downtown I ponder, “Sunday, do I risk waiting for the bus or walk really fast claw-toed uphill, burdened by excess shoulder baggage. I wait and say a quick prayer. Twenty minutes later inwardly berating myself I breathe a sigh of relief as the bus appears.
Four blocks from my destination, the bus makes a foreign right turn. “What???” “Road’s blocked, Lilac Parade” he says. “Where are you going?” “Not sure.” “Let me off, I Plead!” Three blocks later he sails past and waves.
Clinic phone engaged, sweating and ten minutes late I arrive with apology prepared and a crooked smile pasted on my face. Office manager looks up and says, “Relax, no rush, your client cancelled, couldn’t find a parking place.”
Terry Petersen
May 29th, 2011 ¸
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Peachy Keen Smoothy
By: KENDRA (allrecipes.com)
"I invented this recipe when I started running out of smoothie components. I think it tastes like a cross between peaches and cream, and egg nog (there are no eggs in it though). The oats and/or wheat germ can be omitted for a smoother smoothie. If using frozen peaches, omit the ice cubes."
Prep Time:10 Min Ready In:10 Min
Original Recipe Yield 2 smoothies
Ingredients:
1 cup sliced peaches
4 cubes ice (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons wheat germ
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 cup vanilla soy milk
Directions:
Place the peaches, ice, nutmeg, vanilla extract, honey, wheat germ, oats, and soy milk into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.
"I invented this recipe when I started running out of smoothie components. I think it tastes like a cross between peaches and cream, and egg nog (there are no eggs in it though). The oats and/or wheat germ can be omitted for a smoother smoothie. If using frozen peaches, omit the ice cubes."
Prep Time:10 Min Ready In:10 Min
Original Recipe Yield 2 smoothies
Ingredients:
1 cup sliced peaches
4 cubes ice (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons wheat germ
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 cup vanilla soy milk
Directions:
Place the peaches, ice, nutmeg, vanilla extract, honey, wheat germ, oats, and soy milk into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Acupuncture a Part of Your Health Care Plan
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Services - Acupuncture
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Benefits of Massage Therapy
A few good reasons to come into Fruition:
Massage increases blood flow to the muscles, which promotes healing. Everyone loves "massage brain", a welcomed break due to reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol while boosting the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine. These changes slow your heart rate, reduce your blood pressure, and block your nervous system's pain receptors. And of course to catch up with your Therapists.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Something for Everyone
All of our therapeutic services work synergistically together to optimize our client's state of well being.
We are a multidisciplinary clinic in Calgary Alberta. Our services include Massage Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Private Yoga Therapy, Reflexology, Thai Hot Stem, Myofascial Release Techniques, Craniosacral Therapy, Zero Balancing and Chiropractic Care.
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We are a multidisciplinary clinic in Calgary Alberta. Our services include Massage Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Private Yoga Therapy, Reflexology, Thai Hot Stem, Myofascial Release Techniques, Craniosacral Therapy, Zero Balancing and Chiropractic Care.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Botanica Organic Goji Power Bars
Thank you Christine for sharing these with me!
So delicious even if they don't make it into a bar :)
1 1/2 c Goji Berries
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup ground *flax seeds (I used already ground up)
1/4 c Agave syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
Water
*grind flax seeds and soak in water for 10 minutes. Put all nuts, seeds and 3/4 cup of goji berries into a food processor and blend for a few seconds (I did more as the almonds were still pretty big). In a bowl, mix these ingredients with the agave, water to moisten, cinnamon, vanilla and the rest of the goji berries. Shape the mixture into energy bars, cookie molds, or balls. Let sit for 20 minutes.
(I pressed into a baking pan and since it didn't firm up into a bar format, I put it into a container).
Share with us your results!
So delicious even if they don't make it into a bar :)
1 1/2 c Goji Berries
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw sesame seeds
1/2 cup ground *flax seeds (I used already ground up)
1/4 c Agave syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
Water
*grind flax seeds and soak in water for 10 minutes. Put all nuts, seeds and 3/4 cup of goji berries into a food processor and blend for a few seconds (I did more as the almonds were still pretty big). In a bowl, mix these ingredients with the agave, water to moisten, cinnamon, vanilla and the rest of the goji berries. Shape the mixture into energy bars, cookie molds, or balls. Let sit for 20 minutes.
(I pressed into a baking pan and since it didn't firm up into a bar format, I put it into a container).
Share with us your results!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Need a reason to get a Massage?
Book online at http://www.myfruition.com/ or phone 403-244-"911"1.
Fruition Therapeutics has many modalities that can help with your massage emergency.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year
I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.Les Brown
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2011!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Granola Bar Recipe
Thanks Jessie for this recipe. I really enjoyed the great stories that went along with my nephew sharing these with his friends.
(even for picky eaters)- This the original recipe I started with. The bold is the changes that I made. They were very yummy, even extremely picky Nephew loved them and kept asking for more.
By: PREGOCOOK
Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time:35 Min Ready In:50 Min
Original Recipe Yield 24 granola bars
Ingredients
1 2 cups rolled oats
2 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (reduced to 1/2c next time reducing to 1/3c)
3 1/2 cup wheat germ
4 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1tsp)
5 1 cup all-purpose flour (whole wheat flour)
6 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
7 3/4 teaspoon salt (1/2 tsp)
8 1/2 cup honey (or agave)
9 1 egg, beaten
10 1/2 cup vegetable oil (Canola Oil)
11 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-also added 1/2c craisins
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (20-25 mins for chewy) in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, and then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.
(even for picky eaters)- This the original recipe I started with. The bold is the changes that I made. They were very yummy, even extremely picky Nephew loved them and kept asking for more.
By: PREGOCOOK
Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time:35 Min Ready In:50 Min
Original Recipe Yield 24 granola bars
Ingredients
1 2 cups rolled oats
2 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (reduced to 1/2c next time reducing to 1/3c)
3 1/2 cup wheat germ
4 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1tsp)
5 1 cup all-purpose flour (whole wheat flour)
6 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
7 3/4 teaspoon salt (1/2 tsp)
8 1/2 cup honey (or agave)
9 1 egg, beaten
10 1/2 cup vegetable oil (Canola Oil)
11 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-also added 1/2c craisins
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (20-25 mins for chewy) in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, and then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Happy Halloween
Fruition was curious about what is happening in Calgary for Halloween.
Here are just a few ideas that we found:
Calgary Zoo: Boo at the Zoo Oct 26-31st
: other Zoo programs from Oct 16-30th
Heritage Park: Ghouls Night Out Oct 27-30th
Canada Olympic Park: Screamfest Oct 8-31st
Big Four: Cemetery of Sound Oct 29th.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
"Watch"
Watch your thoughts; they lead to attitudes.
Watch your attitudes; they lead to words.
Watch your words; they lead to actions.
Watch your actions; they lead to habits.
Watch your habits; they form your character.
Watch your character; it forms your destiny.
Unknown Author
Watch your attitudes; they lead to words.
Watch your words; they lead to actions.
Watch your actions; they lead to habits.
Watch your habits; they form your character.
Watch your character; it forms your destiny.
Unknown Author
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
GREATER GOOD - SUMMER CHALLENGE!
My Personal Challenges
STEP 4 – Spring Cleaning and Summer Fun! July 1st, 2010
Category 1: Living like a minimalist
• I cleaned out my closet this past weekend and realized I had a few pairs of jeans I no longer wear. Continuing with my last challenge not to buy anything new, I took the jeans and gave them as hand-me-downs, or turned them into capri's, just in time for summer. So, every other weekend I would like to try to clean out, get rid of or donate stuff from an area in my home. For example, last week I cleaned out my closet and the next time I will sort through my storage room. The following week perhaps it would be a good idea to go through my desk and so on....lets see how far I can get!?!?
Category 2: Healthy Living
• July is the month where we can hopefully anticipate summer weather. But more than ever, summer time is smoothie time! A smoothie is the perfect way to cool off and get quick nutrition. A healthy guideline is to try to drink a nutritious smoothie every day in order to get your nutrients in a complete liquid form that is easy to digest. Smoothies are also easier and quicker to prepare than other complete meals.
Category 3: Pay it Forward
• I have been coaching kids camps during the week as my summer job while I am off school and although I have been doing it for years, I still find it fascinating to watch children interact. The younger ones have so much innocence and without a fleeting thought, seem to naturally help one another (for the most part!). One of the sunny days that we had last week, we allowed the kids to get smoothies at lunch. Low and behold one of the youngest girls ends up dropping her smoothie on the ground and as you can imagine, devastation set in immediately for this little girl. Without hesitation - and just before the tears start pouring down her face - another little girl about 7 years old interrupts and insists that she will share her smoothie with the little child who no longer had one. Not only was this the cutest thing to watch as it unfolded, but I thought to myself...... that 7 year old didn't hesitate to make the situation better. She didn't stop and wager what was in it for herself and didn't expect anything in return.
Sometimes I think as adults we all too often forget that an act of kindness should come without a price tag and without wager. I believe in karma and truly think that what you put out you will get in return. Perhaps we should all be a little more like six and seven year olds?!?
‘Greater Good’ Tid Bits
For your health: Summer Time Meatless Grilling! (compliments of the food network).
Grilled pizzas topped with avocado, fresh spinach, and goat cheese are a California dream come true.
Stretch the dough to whatever shape fits your grill most easily: round, oval, or even free form. Flipping a large round of dough on a hot grill can be tricky, so we made two smaller pieces and turned them over with tongs and a spatula -- no sweat.
Prep: 25 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Serves 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• All-purpose flour, for shaping dough
• 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, fresh, or thawed if frozen
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
• 1 log (5 ounces) soft goat cheese, crumbled
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium. Brush a large rimless baking sheet (or an inverted rimmed sheet) with 1 tablespoon oil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll and stretch dough to two 8-inch ovals or rounds. Transfer to prepared sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon oil.
2. Transfer dough to grill. Cook, without turning over, until undersides are firm and begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs and a large spatula, place crusts on baking sheet, grilled side up.
3. Scatter crusts with tomatoes, scallion whites, and cheese; season with salt and pepper, and slide back onto grill. Cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and cheese begins to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
4. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, avocado, scallion greens, vinegar, and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Pile mixture onto pizzas; halve, and serve.
STEP 4 – Spring Cleaning and Summer Fun! July 1st, 2010
Category 1: Living like a minimalist
• I cleaned out my closet this past weekend and realized I had a few pairs of jeans I no longer wear. Continuing with my last challenge not to buy anything new, I took the jeans and gave them as hand-me-downs, or turned them into capri's, just in time for summer. So, every other weekend I would like to try to clean out, get rid of or donate stuff from an area in my home. For example, last week I cleaned out my closet and the next time I will sort through my storage room. The following week perhaps it would be a good idea to go through my desk and so on....lets see how far I can get!?!?
Category 2: Healthy Living
• July is the month where we can hopefully anticipate summer weather. But more than ever, summer time is smoothie time! A smoothie is the perfect way to cool off and get quick nutrition. A healthy guideline is to try to drink a nutritious smoothie every day in order to get your nutrients in a complete liquid form that is easy to digest. Smoothies are also easier and quicker to prepare than other complete meals.
Category 3: Pay it Forward
• I have been coaching kids camps during the week as my summer job while I am off school and although I have been doing it for years, I still find it fascinating to watch children interact. The younger ones have so much innocence and without a fleeting thought, seem to naturally help one another (for the most part!). One of the sunny days that we had last week, we allowed the kids to get smoothies at lunch. Low and behold one of the youngest girls ends up dropping her smoothie on the ground and as you can imagine, devastation set in immediately for this little girl. Without hesitation - and just before the tears start pouring down her face - another little girl about 7 years old interrupts and insists that she will share her smoothie with the little child who no longer had one. Not only was this the cutest thing to watch as it unfolded, but I thought to myself...... that 7 year old didn't hesitate to make the situation better. She didn't stop and wager what was in it for herself and didn't expect anything in return.
Sometimes I think as adults we all too often forget that an act of kindness should come without a price tag and without wager. I believe in karma and truly think that what you put out you will get in return. Perhaps we should all be a little more like six and seven year olds?!?
‘Greater Good’ Tid Bits
For your health: Summer Time Meatless Grilling! (compliments of the food network).
Grilled pizzas topped with avocado, fresh spinach, and goat cheese are a California dream come true.
Stretch the dough to whatever shape fits your grill most easily: round, oval, or even free form. Flipping a large round of dough on a hot grill can be tricky, so we made two smaller pieces and turned them over with tongs and a spatula -- no sweat.
Prep: 25 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Serves 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• All-purpose flour, for shaping dough
• 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, fresh, or thawed if frozen
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
• 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
• 1 log (5 ounces) soft goat cheese, crumbled
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium. Brush a large rimless baking sheet (or an inverted rimmed sheet) with 1 tablespoon oil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll and stretch dough to two 8-inch ovals or rounds. Transfer to prepared sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon oil.
2. Transfer dough to grill. Cook, without turning over, until undersides are firm and begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs and a large spatula, place crusts on baking sheet, grilled side up.
3. Scatter crusts with tomatoes, scallion whites, and cheese; season with salt and pepper, and slide back onto grill. Cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and cheese begins to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
4. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, avocado, scallion greens, vinegar, and remaining tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Pile mixture onto pizzas; halve, and serve.
Monday, May 3, 2010
A Mother's Day Gift Solution
Procrastinating causes stress, but we have the answer.
You have less than a week to do right by Mom. She doesn't need to know that you've never really overcome your last-minute tendencies.
An Online Gift Certificate for relaxation is sure to make her feel great, and you look like you planned well. It's a solution that works for everyone!
After all, no harm, no foul.
Happy Mother’s Day.
You have less than a week to do right by Mom. She doesn't need to know that you've never really overcome your last-minute tendencies.
An Online Gift Certificate for relaxation is sure to make her feel great, and you look like you planned well. It's a solution that works for everyone!
After all, no harm, no foul.
Happy Mother’s Day.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
A Little Update For Spring
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.
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
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.
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