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My “FIND” For September


 
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So, now that I’m in my mid 50’s, I’m experiencing that sudden onset of the feeling of being on fire! I once had a hot flash so intense that I started  doing a striptease in a Chicago cab when it was 30 degrees and raining.  (Rest assured…I didn’t go all the way)

 

I’m always a little hesitant to go the “chemical” way before trying out natural remedies so I started doing some research.   I started hearing a lot about Ashwagandha, one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing.   It’s frequently referred to as the Indian “ginseng” because of its rejuvenating properties 

 

Ashwagandha also helps manage menopause symptoms by directly stimulating the central nervous system. Since it is an adaptogen, it works in your brain to reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is one of the stress hormones in your body, which in high levels causes a person to become increasingly anxious or depressed.

 

Not only with Ashwagandha help you with hot flashes, it will also help you with stress, inflammation, thyroid dysfunction and allergies.

 

I take this herb in powder form.  I mix it in with my coffee/smoothie.  I have to warn you that it doesn’t taste great but I’ve found it more convenient than taking yet another pill.  I get mine thru Amazon – here’s the link…


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You do have to use it for at least a month before you feel the results.  But once you do, you won’t want to skip it!  Mine got misplaced in the remodel and I felt “off” until I got my replacement.

 

Trust me, this works…

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CONNECTION:  Before You Hit That UnFriend Button...

 
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I love Facebook. 

Since I work at home and on my own, I usually feel a little isolated at times and consistently take breaks.  So, while I sip on my coffee, I go over and check out to see what my FB friends are doing.

 

It’s fun to check in on friends to see what they’re eating, what they’re doing and how they’re feeling. And the vacation pictures help remind me why I’m working so hard.  (You work to go on vacation too, right?) 
 

But lately, I’ve been hesitant to log on…

 

We’re living in such a different time now…

 

I don’t know about you, but my heart sinks when I read my Facebook Feeds these days.   There seems to be a lot of anger & confusion.  I understand the passion behind the different opinions but I don’t understand how it’s turned into threads of personal attacks and name-calling. Lately, I’ve shut my computer in disgust.

 

My teenager has the perfect solution for me.

 

“Look at this, Mom…you can just delete that person and never have to hear from them again.”

 

That is an easy solution, right?

 

But, I’m torn.

 

I’ve always been pretty selective about who I’m Facebook Friends with and I’ve made it a point to only connect with people that I really like and when there's a nice connection. 

 

I never felt that I always had to agree with all my friends.  In fact, I’m attracted to people who are NOT like me because it helps me grow as a person.

 

And, I believe this is reciprocal.  I am lucky… despite my irritating and quirky ways, my Facebook friends have always shown their support whether they agree with me or not.

 

Friends do that for each other.   We’re in each other’s corners and support each other as much as we can.  Even when we don’t understand or agree with a differing opinion.

 

So, I will be not taking my daughter’s advice...I won’t be “unfriending” anyone just because they don't share my views.

 

However, there is a caveat...

 

If I see personal insults and name calling when there’s disagreement on my threads, I will directly reach out to that person and call them on it…not on their opinion but the way they’re expressing their opinion.   If it’s in the heat of the moment and there’s an apology, then we both will move past it. 

 

Because that’s what true friends do.  We accept each other for who we are and work through disagreements.   

 

What if that person is insistent on expressing their views with disrespect to the opposing side on my page?  Then my decision becomes very clear and easy.  I'm pressing the Unfriend and Block button.     

After all, who needs that negativity in their lives?


 

Life is way too short…especially when there are puppies involved…

I'd love to know what you think...



 

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ACHIEVE:  When Life Gets Blurry...


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I feel like Allie “Van Winkel…”

 

Do you know how to make my God laugh?  …

Tell Her your plans…

 

I had so much "planned" for over the summer.  My very-doable TO DO List had very simple and easy things to check off while giving me plenty of time to enjoy the lazy hazy days of Summer…

 

Alas…it is now September and NOTHING got checked off in addition to being completely behind in publishing this Newsletter...

 

Of course, I beat myself up for being such a slacker but then again, I might have had some unexpected things going on…

 

·     A torn meniscus and the realization that I may have to slow down!

·     Nursing my 14-old cat who survived a cold but the prognosis isn’t good…

·     A “little” house remodeling project that went way too long…Note: NEVER work on your kitchen & bathrooms at the same time!

·     My daughter deciding that she wanted to make the Varsity Tennis Team as well as take a part time job to earn her trip to Europe…guess who got to drive her everywhere?

 

This was all in addition to my other regular obligations…

 

It felt that Summer was going to be a complete #Fail.

 

But again, my God has a great sense of humor.

 

Despite my many challenges, I managed to make a complete breakthrough.

 

In a strange way, the limited time helped me prioritize and clarify what I really wanted to do.

 

While recovering, I finally had the time to take a free workshop in Functional Medicine.   I happened to mention this to my doctor (who happened to be a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner) and he got very excited.  He’s been looking for Coaches that he can partner up with.  In this day and age, doctors have the challenge of directing their patients to create a healthier lifestyle but they don’t have the time and breadth to show them how.  That’s where Coaches come in. 

 

Long story short…I might have found myself a niche.  I was accepted and enrolled in a Functional Medicine Certification program with the intent to work with my doctor and his patients in the future, helping them adapt a healthier lifestyle!

 

And, it gets even better…

 

My meniscus tear required me to change up my exercise program.  Instead of cardio cardio cardio...I had to build up my strength and increase my flexibility.   I needed to be consistent and move every day as well as change my diet.

 

Now, I’ve been active for years and eat pretty healthy but my scale never moved and I was getting heavier as I aged.  I accepted this as part of “middle age.”    While I wasn’t “unhealthy,” I wasn’t where I wanted to be.

 

 

Within the last three months, I’ve lost weight and decreased my blood sugar and cholesterol levels.  Best of all, I feel fabulous!

 

These two things happened because I had to change up my usual routine and find different paths to where I wanted to go.

 

My BIG TAKE AWAY for this Summer:

 

If you find that you’re goals are getting "blurry,"  don’t get discouraged! 

Life has a funny way of working out.  Embrace what looks like obstacles and be open to different paths.

Who knows...it may lead you to your happiness faster...

Anyone else experienced this?  I'd love to hear your story...

  

 

 

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NURTURE:  Let It Go! – Getting Comfortable With Who We Are NOW …  

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“Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.”

 

My mom loved to quote Maurice Chevalier…And she’s right…given the alternative, getting older is not bad at all.  

 

I’m trying not to freak out too much when things go awry.  I’m reminding myself constantly to enjoy the Present.  I’m understanding the wisdom of not sweating the Small Stuff...

 

“So, does this mean you’re going to stop telling me how to drive?”

 

See?  I’m not going to even respond because I’m past that...Ommmmm....

 

With that said, I got a wake up call in the midst of all this peace.   It all started with me going down stairs.   Craaaaaaaaack went the knee!  

 

Seriously?

 

I’ve been active all my life!  Rock Climbing, Running, Tennis and Zumba have all been my passions without ONE injury.  I even took up Ballet this last year because I wanted to "challenge" my body.

 

I spent most of June, with my knee propped up, feeling terrible and coming to the realization that I might not be "Petra Pan" after all.

 

“Mom, you’re in your 50’s…things like this happen when you’re MIDDLE AGED.”

 

Definitely need to think of new legal ways to torture my child.

 

But, I digress…

 

I’ve been blessed and lucky enough to follow in my mother’s footsteps.  She learned how to ski when she was 60 and only reluctantly quit when she was in her mid 80’s.   I’d like to think that I share her zest for life.   


 
"Who's aging?  If I live like I'm 30, I WILL be just 30!"    

 

In hindsight, this seems a little silly and a bit delusional.  Of course, I’m aging.  I’m dealing with osteoarthritis, a high A1C and I’m definitely not running my 10 minute mile anymore. 


And that is the reality. 

I have to pay attention to taking care of myself differently. 

Adaption is the key

I have to eat less of my favorite foods, walk instead of run and put myself to bed instead of pushing myself harder.  And most of all, I had to stop looking at the “new” me negatively.


 

Trust me, this is a work-in-progress.

 

But, I think I’m on the right path.   I was describing to my daughter how I was finally able to do a pirouette without knocking anyone down.  I happily described myself as the Hippo with the Tutu in Fantasia.  And, I focused on the action, not what it looked like.

 

“Wow…Hippos can dance…who knew…”

 

“Who knew indeed?   BTW…posted your baby picture on Facebook…it was completely “adorbs!”  I know I'm gonna get A LOT of likes”

 

The best revenge is hearing a teenage anguished scream and knowing that every parent is LOL'ing with me right now. 

 

I’ll work on “letting go” my grievances next month...

 

 

 

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NOURISH: FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - A New Approach To Medicine

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I’m sure you’ve heard of Functional Medicine…

I have but I really had NO idea what it’s all about.  If you look it up on the Internet (which is my “Go To” source for everything), Functional Medicine’s definitions usually have the words “alternative” and “holistic”in it.


 

“Woah…wait a minute…I don’t want to get involved in any of that New Age stuff…you know, doctors go to medical school for a reason….”

 

Normally, I’d agree with My Guy.  I’m a firm believer in science and really do try to avoid any “woo woo” concepts.  And it doesn’t help that “alternate” and “holistic” methods had a bad rap up until a couple of years ago.

 

However, two years ago, I was introduced to Functional Medicine firsthand…

 

I’m a former fan of the “quick fix.”  Whenever my colds would get serious and refuse to leave, I’d automatically ask for the miracle,  Z-Pack.  In fact, my Ex and I affectionately called our Family Doctor, the “Drug Dealer,”  because he’d allow us to skip the visit to him  and just directly call the script in to the Pharmacy.

 
Getting rid of that pesky infection was completely worth the nausea and the stomach pain I’d get from using that Z Pack.  And, my doctor would just prescribe a stronger one when the old one didn’t work.  Unfortunately, for me, the cure was worse than the actual cold but I didn't care because I didn't know better.

 

Due to insurance reasons, I had to switch doctors.  Naturally, right after that, I caught the cold that would never leave.  I went to visit my new assigned doctor and we started playing the 20 Questions Game when I requested the Z Pack. What was I eating?  What was my environment?  Was I stressed?  Was I getting enough sleep?

 

I was annoyed at first but then he explained that he was a certified Functional Medicine Practioner and it was his job to see the complete picture.  This totally made sense for me.

 

Functional Medicine changed my life and the way I take care of myself…

 

This approach focuses on the underlying root causes of what may be happening within your body.  The body is viewed as ONE integrated system, not a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties.  It’s a Big Picture, Long Term focus, not applying just the short term cure.  And best of all, the customized patient-centered approach addresses & supports each unique individual.  Bio Individuality rules!

 

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT FOR YOU?

 

·     There is a sharp increase in the number of people who suffer from complex, chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental illness and autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

 

·     For chronic illnesses, our current medical system addresses the symptoms not the cause…this is like putting a Band-Aid on the wound but not understanding why we keep getting the wound.

 

·     Other elements like environmental exposures, unhealthy lifestyles and genetic factors are not taken in account when considering diagnosis and strategies to get better.  We all know we’re different…why wouldn’t we have customized unique solution for each individual person?

 

·     Functional Medicine will be the evolution of the practice of medicine to better address the healthcare needs of the 21st Century.  It will integrate traditional Western Medical practices and create a focus of prevention through nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes.

 

 

By working with my new doctor, I realized that eating too much Dairy and Sugar created congestion and wrecked havoc on my immune system.   I also needed to move every day to “work everything” out.  My happy ending is that within the last 2 years, I only got one sinus infection.  And that was self-inflicted because I knowingly overdosed on ice cream while comforting Patient Zero.  (I’m waiting for the day when they find out why loved ones always want to share their germs) 

 

I want to know more!   Helping my clients develop natural and long term strategies to feel better and be healthier is what makes me spring out of bed each day.

 

I was recently accepted into the IFM’s (Institute of Functional Medicine) Coaching Program so stay tuned for more interesting ideas and approaches!

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ACHIEVE: Breaking Thru That Procrastination Cycle

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I would have written this article sooner but I was busy doing everything else.  I had to reorganize my closet, brush out a continually moving poodle and check Facebook a million times to make sure all 400 of my friends were doing okay.

 

Does this sound familiar? 

 

It is all too familiar to me!

 

So, I decided to hire myself as a coach.

 

“Hi  Client Allie, I’m Coach Allie…great name, by the way…”

 

“Hi Coach Allie…thanks!”

 

“So, what would you like to discuss today?”

 

“I’d like to find out why I’m such a bad procrastinator…I know I need to get certain things done but I keep putting it off.”

 

“Hmmm…what things do you keep putting off?  Why aren’t they on your list of priorities?”

 

And, that is the first step.  Understanding the What and Why of the Things You Keep Putting Off…mine fall in two categories.    

 

The first category is THE THINGS I JUST DON’T WANT TO DO.   For example, Cleaning the Litter Box…Getting Groceries…Doing Laundry.   Yet these things still need to get done and eventually I do them because my cat’s judgmental stare, my family’s complaints about nothing to eat and the fact that I can’t go and buy a new workout outfit every day are facts that compel me to fulfill these responsibilities. 

I’m mostly at peace with this.


 

The second category are THINGS I REALLY WANT TO DO BUT DON’T.  Some examples here are Losing Ten Pounds…Finishing Up My Book…Working On My Business.

I don’t get it. 

I’m EXCITED to DO these things.  I look forward to doing these things.  Motivation isn’t the issue. 


 

“So, Allie, what do you think is holding you back?  These things are important to you…why are you finishing up everything else but not these things?”

 

“Hmmm…I’m not sure.  I’m known in my professional world for always meeting my deadlines, sometimes even getting it done before the deadline.”…Under promise and Over deliver has always been my mantra.

 

“What are your deadlines for these?”

 

BINGO!

 

Although I work hard on my goals,  I don’t have hard deadlines.  I’m easily distracted or something comes up in the week and I get off track.  Which is normal, I know, but for some reason, I lose momentum and then spend most of the time anxiously fretting that I’m not moving forward.    

 

So, the obvious solution is to place a deadline on these goals, right?

 

Been there…done that…and let me tell you, by this time, I should have been able to fit in my old wedding dress (over 15 years ago), started on my second book and hiring employees to meet the high demand of my business . 

 

“Ummm, Allie…didn’t you just start your business last September?  From where I sit, eight months is an awfully short time to complete all those goals?”

 

My coach is very very wise…

 

I constantly have to remind myself that I am a product of a Tiger Mom and sometimes my unrealistic deadlines and overwhelming expectations are not always positive motivating assets.

 

My deadlines did me in this time. 

They overwhelmed me and made me more anxious.   They didn’t account for “every day life” and the unexpected events.  Like Writer’s Block.  Or, when my Teen was anxious about taking her AP exams and needed her Mom (a extremely rare occurrence) to help her study and be the cheerleader.   Or, when your guy wants to take you to Tuscany.    I do have my priorities in order…Teen and A Romantic Trip to Italy win EVERY time.


 

So, the first step for me this time around was placing realistic deadlines of when I want to complete these goals. 

 

“Very good, Allie!  Now what’s the downside of not meeting your goal within your deadlines?”

 

“If I don’t lose the weight, I’ll be unhealthy which is a real turn-off for future clients since I’m a Health Coach…If I don’t complete the book, I’ll have these ideas bursting internally inside me and I won’t be able to share information that I think would be helpful to others.  And, if I don’t keep working on my business, then I will lose my sense of purpose.”

 

Step One of Placing Realistic Deadlines and Understanding the Real Consequences of Not Getting It Done is completed.

 

My deadlines are much more realistic now and I know what will happen if I don’t get it done.

 

“Thank you, Coach Allie!  I think I’m good to go….”

 

“Not so fast, my little grasshopper…we still have to figure out a plan for when you meet some resistance or experience a setback.  What will you do then?”

 
Hmmmm…
 

The Coach is right.  I may have planned more realistically but nothing guarantees that this attempt will be any different.  I might hit a wall again and go back to my old patterns.  Planning better may not be the one solution because life happens and unplanned things will get in my way.  Like that stupid Writer’s Block…

 

“So, Allie...you’ve just told me what happen the last time you hit Writer’s Block.  And it’s great that you’ve designed a new workspace as well as redecorated your daughter’s room, but aren’t you running out of home projects to do?  And, I don’t recall those being on your List of Goals?”

 

Ahhhh…the light bulb finally switched “on.”  Realistically planning is not only essential in the beginning, it also helps in the middle. 

 

Back to the drawing board…

 

Now, I have an Action Plan for when I get blocked or something else comes up. 

First thing is to be more cognizant of what is going on inside of me when the unexpected comes up.

Do, I just want the Distraction (usually, The Teen) to go away so I spend more time “putting out that fire” instead of determining the urgency level?

Am I feeling overwhelmed? 

Is Anxiety overwhelming me? 

More importantly, what is the root cause behind these feelings?


 

Once I’ve identified the What and Why, I need to confront my feelings and keep moving forward!  

 

I need to teach myself (and the Teen) what is urgent and how to prioritize what needs attention and how much time it will take.

 

If I’m overwhelmed, I need to be a little nicer to myself and remember that I have a weakness for unrealistic deadlines and overwhelming expectations.  I need to adjust my daily schedule and timelines with some breaks and room to breathe.

 

And finally, if I’m anxious and afraid to fail,

I need to get over that. 


Am I really that arrogant to think that everything I attempt should work out the first time?  Of course not!  I’m going to learn by my mistakes and this experience is why I’m going down this adventurous path.  I want to learn how to be comfortable in taking risks.   I know I will fall flat on my face sometimes  and I need to make myself get up, tend to my bruises, learn my lessons, make the necessary adjustments and get right back to it. 


 

And when I’m really blocked, I need to think of potential ways to work through that block.   If I keep it on my mind, I can think of creative approaches and I really won’t be procrastinating at all…just doing the work mentally in my head.

 

Step Two:  Creating a Plan of What To Do When The Unexpected Comes Up and then Doing It…check!

 

So, have I completely conquered my Procrastination tendencies? 

Of course not…I just started. 

But, I can tell you that I have hit those blocks already and this time, instead of taking on another house project or berating myself for not producing anything, I’ve broken my usual Procrastination cycle.  Now, I let myself have a Pity Party or take care of the interruption and set a time limit of an hour. 

Then, I go back to what I set out to do.  

 

And, I'm beginning to see the progress. 

 

The key to this success was to break my Procrastination Cycle.   No more working without realistic deadlines.  No more of allowing myself to take extended breaks because I’m discouraged or disengaged when I hit resistance.  No more of unexpected distractions that take priority over my daily goals…

 

I must remember to buy my Coach a glass of champagne… 

 

Now, if only she could help me figure out how to get the laundry to do itself…

 

Till next time!

 

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NURTURE – The Post Vacation Blues – If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Might As Well Join ‘Em…

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I just got back from Italy last Thursday.  The jet lag got me for at least three days and today, I’ve finally stopped waking up at 3 a.m.…I wake up at 6 now…

 We had a wonderful time.  We slept in for most mornings, had Prosecco and wine with lunch every day (as well as dessert) and spent most of our time exploring hilltop “provincales” and fantasizing about retiring to Italy. 

 Pure bliss…
 
And now it’s Tuesday morning.  I had great excuses yesterday for not getting back to work.  I had to pick up my teen and spend some quality time with her since I hadn’t seen her for two weeks.  I also had my household chores as well as returning emails and phone calls.  Oh, and I also had to do EVERYTHING ELSE except go back to my computer.

This block surprised me.  While I was on vacation, ideas were flowing like crazy…and believe it or not, I was actually looking forward to going home and turning these ideas into brilliant blog posts.   I even scheduled time to write them in my daily work calendar.     But now…proprio niente….nothing at all…

“How’s the blog going?

“YOU KNOW…you can’t rush the creative process!”

 “Ok, but I don’t think you’re going to get creative by binge watching the second season of Dexter!”

 Everyone is a critic…

 Whenever I hit blocks, I always hit the gym.  For some reason, I’m able to not only work out my body but my mind.  As I was on the treadmill, listening to 70’s Disco Jams, I came to realize that I was focusing on missing Italy instead of taking away the experience of Italy. 

In other words, mourning the loss instead of celebrating the joy I got to feel while on vacation.

 Realizing that shift got me going again.

 I can be quite the robot sometimes.  I put my mind to something and I rarely let anything or anyone get in my way to accomplishing it.  This is how I was able to get my MBA while going through a divorce, selling the house and taking care of my little one.  This is the how I was able to hire sixty people in thirty days.  This is how I make sure that four dogs, one cat, one teen and one stubborn man are healthy, happy and moving forward. 

 Total focus….

 Vacation messes that up...

 Our wonderful Italian host offered to cook us an authentic four course Italian meal.  He inquired about what we liked to eat.  I dutifully recited that I ate a LOT of vegetables with lean protein.  He looked at me, puzzled, and asked,

“Why you not-a eat-a the wonderful pasta, here?  What-a is-a wrong-a with-a you?  I make-a special dish for you!”

 I ate pasta EVERY day after that.  It was my obligation as a good citizen representing America.  We must be a good example.

 I learned to let more things go.  I didn’t work out every day like I do at home.  I didn’t schedule anything except for the Cinque Terre tour (which of course, was planned two months in advance)  I felt so relaxed because I wasn’t stressed out trying to keep to my schedule.  I had great broken Italian-English conversations with anyone that could understand what I was trying to say.  I smiled all the time.

It was heaven…

 But, as we all know…we can’t be on vacation all the time.  At least not for me…

 Even if I had all the money in the world and could travel all the time, I would need some sense of purpose whether it was a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world or eat the most sinfully delicious dessert and then report my findings back to you.

However, is there anything that prevents us from taking some of that joy from our vacations and somehow incorporating it into our daily lives?

 What about….

 
Exploring a place that we’ve never been to before?

Trying different dishes or indulging, once in a while, in pasta or dessert?....

 What about having casual conversations with people that we don’t know?

 Smiling more often than not?

 
I’m now declaring two Sundays out of the month as my “vacation” time...

I will drink Prosecco with my Sunday Brunch dish that’s off my Daily Diet List at the new fabulous restaurant and save time to explore the new neighborhood that it’s in. 

I’m going to strike up friendly conversations with people who look friendly.  (Another upside is I will completely embarrass my Teen!)

And, I’m going to smile A LOT!

 

Who’s with me?  Where are we going to go?

'Till Next Time...


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NOURISH: Eat THIS not THAT! Savory & Sweet Substitutes That BEAT My Cravings….


5.9-You've put on a little weight..

Last January, during my annual checkup, my doctor voiced her concerns after reviewing my annual Lab Test results. 

“Something is really weird…your levels have always been pretty good but this time you’re really high in your cholesterol and your A1c (blood glucose) levels.  I know you’re a health nut and I’m suspecting that this is probably genetic but we still have to do something about it.” 

This was a complete surprise to me. 

I’ve always been pretty active and tried to eat well but years of eating cookies for breakfast and the mindset of running five miles and being able to eat anything I wanted has failed me at this point of my life.  Further more, now that I’ve transitioned into being a Health Coach, I need to “Walk the Talk.”    

I was determined.   

I only allowed myself one “treat” a day.  I tried to eat healthy meals most of the week and would only allow myself a “splurge day” one day a week.   

Note: I would never advocate a strict diet without foods that gave me some pleasure.  It may work for some people, but it has never worked for me.  My usual pattern is to be good for 2 weeks and then binge on whatever I was trying to eliminate from my diet. 

I’d also be cranky and very hard to be around. 

In my mind, I was doing the best that I could.  I was making an effort to change my diet a little at a time.  I was moving every day and felt like I was making good choices. 

Three months later, I was very hopeful.  I took the tests again and went in for the results.  This visit, my doctor was running late and had her partner step in.   (Let’s just say, he needs to work on his Bedside Manner.)

“If you keep going in this direction, I’m going to put you on medication.” 

YIKES! 

Although, my feelings were a little hurt... the lab tests don’t lie.  Even though I thought I was “trying,” in reality, I really had only made small adjustments. I still had bad eating habits but for some reason, I thought if I did this less, it would make a difference. 

“Hey Mom…do you know the definition of insanity?"

Now, I had to come up with a new eating plan while I daydreamed about what I would say on the day my daughter comes to me with this same issue.   

But I digress…back to my new plan… 

I’ve eliminated added sugar and white flour from my diet and been sticking with lean proteins (fish) and veggies (non starchy) for most of my meals.  And, I’ve been feeling good and mostly satisfied. 

Until that time of the month…    

Please let me know that you go through this too!  You know...when your hormones are ruling your brain and stomach and your cravings make you an obsessive maniac. 

“Hello, my name is Allie and I’m an Obsessive Maniac who needs a sweet or savory snack right now…. seriously… NOW! 

Talk about being between a rock and a hard place… 

If I give into these cravings, I’ll have to start taking medicine.  What’s makes it worse is I might do lasting harm on my body and develop heart and diabetes-related diseases.  This would be worse than denying my cravings. 

But, what’s a girl to do?… 

I decided to experiment.  I’m going to try to train my body (and my hormones) to accept a healthier “treat” when those craving hits. 

Here's what I've come up with, so far.  The following ideas should take you less than 10 minutes to make …  

Savory Snacks

When I want something salty…
5.8-bbq chips









   like BBQ Chips, 

I'll make THIS instead...

5.8-BBQ Popcorn   It's really easy!

Air pop some popcorn, sprinkle some olive oil, sprinkle some BBQ seasonings and some sea salt and there you go! 

Another savory (and healthy) treat is

5.8-Rosemary Garlic Almonds  Rosemary Garlic Roasted Almonds...


These are also easy to make!  Melt some ghee or olive oil.  Use 1 tsp of chopped garlic and let it cook in the oil for about 1 minute.  Add 2 cups of natural raw almonds and brown for about 5 minutes (watch it carefully…it can burn fast!).  Sprinkle dried rosemary along with sea salt.  Spread out hot almonds on foil and let it cool. 

Sweet Treats 

Everyone who knows me knows I have the biggest sweet tooth ever!  These are my “go-to’s when I’m craving something sweet!.    

When I’m craving a milkshake…  I make this instead!     

5.9-my peanut butter shake

This is my version of the Peanut Butter Shake that I used to get with my daughter all the time.   I loved it but after drinking it, I’d feel weighed down and really lethargic.  Plus, the dairy didn’t help me either  (I curse my lactose intolerance almost every day!) 

So, I made a healthier version…here’s how… 

Get the glass that you want to serve it in, fill it up halfway with coconut/almond milk.   Put 1 Tb of Peanut Butter (natural & crunchy is the best) as well as frozen banana pieces (I cut up bananas ahead of time and keep them in the freezer every week).   We use our Single Serving Ninja blender (which I highly recommend to have) which makes it fast and easy clean up. 

You can also add chia and flax seeds for more fiber as well as any protein powder to give it more nutritional punch.  It’s fun to change it up too…I’ve made matcha (with a little of vanilla extract) , chocolate (using Chocolate flavored coconut/almond milk) and a variety of fruit flavors.  Just remember, coconut milk and bananas will be your base.   

Sometimes, you might just want a bite of something sweet.  I used to have chocolate kisses on hand all the time.    

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After all, one wouldn’t hurt, right? 

The big issue was one would turn into two or five (depending on the day I had)… 

Now, I reach for these instead… 
 
5.9-Dates
These are dates filled with nuts and so easy to make!

Take a date, slice it open, remove the pit and insert your favorite nut in it’s place.  I used almonds, walnuts and pecans. 

This really has done the trick and has train my taste buds.  I actually had a leftover Almond Kiss (waste not want not) and it was TOO sweet! 

Can you imagine?

 I’m going to be honest…

I will never give up BBQ Chips, Milkshakes or Hershey’s Almond Kisses. 

Life is way too short.  

However, what I've learned from this experience is that I don’t have to eat them all the time and these substitutions have done wonders for my body and my will power!   

I hope you try these and let me know what you think.  If you have other ideas, please feel free to share them…I need all the help I can get...

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CONNECT: Happily Ever After….and then some….


4.17-Blog - Connect



My guy and I just celebrated 8 years together!  However, our “meet cute” story was certainly not so cute and nothing like I had imagined it would be. 

 We met at a Brunch Meetup.  At that time of my life, I was happily “playing the field” as well as traveling a lot for work.  I’m not sure why but I was a Dude Magnet during that time...(Who knew that traveling cross country and surviving on 6 hours of sleep would do wonderful things with my personality and complexion?)  I embraced my “magnetism” and thoroughly enjoyed myself.  All the guys at the table were bending over backwards to make sure I was comfortable and my champagne glass was full. 

Except for the guy across me with the striking blue eyes.

 
My boss had recently raved about the “Eric” omelet (apparently, he was at this restaurant so much they made this special dish for him) and knowing I was a fellow foodie, strongly urged me to “drop his name” and they would make it for me… which of course, I did.
 

“WHO ARE YOU?  Why do you think you’re so special?  Do you think you’re a celebrity or something?”

 I was taken aback.  I never thought I was better than anyone else and the accusation stung.  I immediately went into a long detailed explanation about my boss and his omelet. 

CHIRP…Chirp…chirp… 

What a GREAT first impression that was…

 
We got our food…

 
“That looks interesting…can I have a bite of that?”
 

“Ummmm…..are you talking to me?  The “celebrity?” 
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“Yeah…your omelet looks good” 

 

I finally noticed the twinkle in his eye…

 
Fifteen minutes later…

 
“That omelet was really good…are you going to finish that?”

 
Eight years later, he’s still finishing up my food…

 
Who knew that I would end up with a Star Wars/Trek (is there REALLY a difference?...) Geek whose idea of a great weekend away is an isolated cabin with no good restaurants or museums and can happily spend hours and HOURS playing volleyball in the hot sun?


My past relationships were never like this.  Rather, it would be different versions of the “meet cute” and go through the customary dating period, moving in together and two times, making it legal.  And I’d be happy ever after…for a little bit. And then like my pup that doesn’t want to take a bath, I’d look for any and every way out.

 
But, not this relationship…even after eight years, I still feel giggly and mushy inside when his eyes twinkle at me.  He has my back and still makes me laugh all the time.   He’s “my person” and I want to be with him as well as find out more about him every year that we’re together. 

 
He also frustrates the heck out of me.  I’ve never had anyone press my buttons as much as he does.  It hasn’t been smooth sailing all the time.  I remember when we tried to break up with each other…

 

“Well, I guess we should call it.”

 

“Yeah…I’m going to miss you.”

 

“Oh, no…I’ll still be around…in fact, I think we should get together at least twice during the week and the whole weekend to spend time together.  After all, I might starve.”

 

“Hmmm…should we just not live together?”

 

“Well, yeah…but it would be weird not living with you.”

 

“I don’t think I’d like that either.”

 

“So, what’s the issue again?”

 

“I forgot…”

 

That next Spring, we got each other commitment rings from Tiffany’s.  And, we never had THAT conversation again.
 

There are so many variables why this relationship works when all my other relationships didn’t.  I could spend hours and hours disseminating every little detail with my girlfriends over brunch but I need to start packing for our special anniversary trip to Italy.  I’ll leave you with this…

 

Our Relationship is REAL…

 

From the very beginning, this relationship was real in every way.  He showed me who he was at the very beginning and I showed him who I was.  We certainly didn’t put our best foot forward and have always been honest and upfront with what works and what doesn’t.  I didn’t pretend to love our “weekend away,” in fact, we moved to a nicer place the next night.  He doesn’t pretend to enjoy my fascination with American Horror Story and Gilmore Girls. 

 

He also accepts the fact that I will usually look up the recap before I watch a movie or television show…(to my credit, I NEVER reveal the spoiler…) I accept the fact that he will urge me to stay up to watch that same television show and then immediately nod off within the first five minutes.   And we both happily admit that we would rather order food to be delivered instead of getting “presentable” to go out on a date.  (Thank you, Postmates and Amazon Video!)

 

For me, this is Nirvana.  I don’t have to pretend to be anyone that I’m not and there is no bubble bursting when I realize, in mock horror, he actually likes the Star Trek pajamas that I gave him as a joke and wears them regularly during our Postmates & Amazon Movie date.   

 

We Focus on The Big Picture…

 

One thing that I’ve learned while in this long-term relationship is that this is NOT Burger King.  Having it MY way or His way doesn’t work in the long term.  What DOES work is focusing on the big picture… here are our priorities….

 

Health - I tell him all the time, “We need to be able to ‘torture’ each other until we’re ‘old,’ so we have to take care of ourselves so we’ll be around.”    No more cookies for breakfast (damn those blood tests!) and gourmet dinners with all the fine wine.  And yes, we’ve now reached that point where we will talk about our ailments within the first five minutes of our conversation… SWELL…

 

SecurityWe don’t want to scramble financially in our twilight years so we need to live within our means NOW.  This means we don’t have a big house and unfortunately, cannot travel to every place on our bucket list.  Although, to be honest, I’m still working on the Hot Tub justification because I think it would also improve our Health…wouldn’t you agree?

 

ConnectionI have to admit, this is our most challenging task.  Both of us are driven and we make ourselves so busy that it would be easy to just focus on our goals.  But, we’ve made a pact…Time in the morning with our coffee and some snuggling at night. 

 

“I love you sweetie pie….”
 

“Yes, we're on Good Terms."
 
“Seriously?”

“What I really meant was I love you too...Sweet Dreams...”


 

We Learn Together

 

I will be 55 years old in a week.  I’ve been around the block (several times) and I know stuff.  My guy just turned 50 last month.  This isn’t his first rodeo…he knows stuff.  We both know stuff.  And, the most important thing is we both know that sometimes, we don’t know anything and we will never know everything.

 

And honestly, this is what keeps us going.   

 

“Why is the teen (aka Darth) so grumpy in the morning?  I’m trying to have a conversation with her and she seems like she’s mad?”

 

“Try asking her about what music she’s listening these days…”

 

“Wow…it worked!  I actually got four words this morning…I like this song.” 

(TINY, Tiny, tiny steps...)


 
I’m also always amazed how much I learn from My Guy.  Some stuff is quite humorous and does make me laugh out loud (usually, at his expense) and some stuff is quite valuable…although, I can be very reluctant to admit it to him face to face.  And, what’s really interesting is that I learn a lot about myself through his honest (and sometimes very blunt) observations and perceptions.  And believe me, this is reciprocated in our relationship.

 

This keeps us moving forward…

 

So, to My Guy…

 

Here’s to the life we built in the last eight years.   Our home, our community of friends, the Kid (now Teen) and our “Zoo.”  I will happily travel the world, taste the wines, dress up in elaborate costumes and even overcome my anxiety of zip lining with crazy Thai guides for you. .

 

Thank you for a fantabulous (MY word) eight years!   I look forward to more adventures and lessons and lots of laughter…




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NURTURE: Are You Your Own Priority? Why Not?

4.4-Blog - Putting Yourself First




I have a client who is a full time working mother with a busy family.  She also has an active social life as well as volunteering at the local Veteran’s Group.  We chat at least once a month.   Last month, I noticed her voice was pretty raspy.


 “Hey…are you feeling ok?”


 “Oh sure, I’ve had this cold for two weeks now…I keep meaning to go to the doctor but my plate is so full right now.   I’m sure I’ll feel better soon”



 Three weeks later, we connected again.  Now, she sounded like a boy who was going thru the “change.”


 “Soooooo…how’s that cold of yours?”


 “I can’t believe I still have this!  We’re going to the doctor because my daughter is now sick and I don’t want her to get worse.”

 
Those of you who know me really well will say this client has the ALLIE  modus operandi because I WAS that client five years ago.

 
I remember when I was traveling for work and had that pesky “cold” for three months.  I finally went to the doctor and after she checked me out, she started to roll her eyes.   She asked me…   

 “Why has it taken you so long to come see me?  Is it really SO hard for you to put yourself as a priority?

 
How many of you out there feel this?

 
From my warped perspective, here’s what would happened if I took time off to take care of myself…

 

I would be so behind.

 

Stuff won’t get done right.

 

People would be let down.

 

 
Life has a funny way of working out.  Because I waited so long, my cold turned into Walking Pneumonia.  Guess what?

 

I got really behind because, inevitably, I had to reschedule everything.

 

Stuff didn’t even get started.

 

People were let down anyways.

 

I’m not sure why putting myself as a priority is such a hard concept for me to grasp.  Why am I in such denial?

 

“I have TOO much to do!...

 

“It will all FALL APART if I don’t take care of it!”

 

“I HATE telling people no!”

 

Let’s give each other an “IRL (In Real Life) check” for these above statements…

 

TOO MUCH TO DO!

 
We have too much to do because we, ourselves, have made it that way. 

 

It’s BIG thinking at it’s worst!  And really, how much are you really getting done?  What’s the quality of your solutions?  Do you ever feel relaxed?   Are you ever at peace?   Or, do you feel like you’re on a treadmill and it’s going too fast?   

 

I found that the treadmill doesn’t stop until I press “OFF”   There will ALWAYS be something to take care of.   And once you’ve set the expectation that you take care of everything 24/7, it’s hard to “shake” that reputation.  You will be the “go to,” ALL the time, whether it’s an emergency or not.

 

While this is flattering, it’s exhausting!  You’re not a machine…you’re a human that needs to eat, rest and shut “OFF” once in a while. 

 

 

IT WILL ALL FALL APART IF I DON’T TAKE CARE OF IT

 

Heard in my household…

 

“Hey, can someone load the dishwasher, please?”

 

“Why, Mom?  You’re a control-freak-a-holic…we all know that you go back and reload it anyways!”

 

My mom was married to Leo, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Army.  The first week of their marriage, he tried to teach her how to make the bed the “military” way.  I wonder if my mom even tried because housework was never one of her favorite things.  Not surprisingly, her bed never passed inspection.   And my stepfather made the bed for the next 25 years. 

 

Based on these two examples, I’m going to guess that our control issues have backfired on us every time.

 

The need to have everything done “our way” leads us to a faulty perception...  If we don’t do it, then it won’t be done right and everything will fall apart.  I call it my Wonder Woman Complex.   

 

This theory might have served me well when I was just starting out in my career.  In graduate school, I had to make sure that everyone did their part in our group projects.  When I was in my first Recruiting Manager job, I had to make my recruiters followed the company process.  And as a single working traveling mother, I had to make sure that bags were packed with everything we needed.  Lots of detail management that was quite challenging for the non-detailed me.

 

This mentality doesn’t work as well for me now.  I have more responsibilities with even more details, players and impact to consider.  And although I’d like to think I’m still able to be Wonder Woman, I don’t necessarily want to be the lonely superhero anymore.

 

I like it when people help me out.  It helps me feel like I’m part of the world and not just running around saving the world by myself.

 

Look back on something that you’ve insisted on doing all yourself?  What was sacrificed?  Was it really worth it, in the long run?

 

Life as Wonder Woman can be exhausting …I’d much rather be snuggling with my "Lieutenant Trevor"…4.4-emoji - kiss

 

 I HATE TELLING PEOPLE “NO!”

 

Hello…my name is Allie and I’m a people pleaser.   There, I said it.  

 

I really like helping people and if I have a free hour, instead of doing yoga or taking time for myself…I would pick someone up, help them move, go to their child’s first violin recital (not recommended if you have a headache)…etc.   I love the intrinsic “warm fuzzy”  that  warms my heart when I know I’ve helped someone…hence, my career choice.

 

What I don’t like is when other things fall through the cracks because I was so busy focusing on someone else’s priorities instead of mine. 

 

How many times have you skipped your workout because you were helping someone else?  (Guilty!) 

Or, realized that you haven’t eaten anything all day because you promised to help a panicked coworker with a work crisis?  (Guilty!) 

My most recent embarrassing situation is when I was so busy getting my daughter ready for our party, I forgot that I needed time to get myself ready.  There is nothing like greeting your guest in a robe and turban and excusing yourself abruptly so you can get dressed in five seconds.   


 

All in all, this gets tiring.  And, I hate to admit this, but after some point, I become resentful.  I walk around with the biggest chip on my shoulder and develop the perception that people don’t appreciate me enough.  Then, it gets very very quiet in my household.  During our "snuggle time after the party, my partner commented, 

 

“You know…your daughter is now fifteen…I think she can get ready on her own now.”

 

“But, she asked me.  I liked helping her…”

 

“Oh, I see…What if I “asked” you to take care of yourself first and not walk around like a martyr?…Would this put me in front of the Priority Line?”

 

You know,…there’s some smarts underneath those adorable blue eyes of his.

 
It’s good to help people.  It’s also good to help yourself.  And as the flight attendant will tell you, you must make sure that your oxygen mask is on before you can help anyone else.  End of story…there is no way around that.

 

So, tonight, I’m taking the night off for myself.  The door is closed.   I’m doing a nice 90 minute Yin Yoga session and listening to Miles.  There’s a sign on my door that says, “Unless you’re bleeding or dying, do not disturb.”  My “zoo” is anxiously pacing outside my door (because they can’t read) ... eventually they give up.  There is a sense of calm in my house and it's generating from ME!

 

After my “ME” session, it's back to business.  My daughter proudly recites five minutes of Mandarin Chinese to me.  (Since I don’t understand Mandarin Chinese, I’m going to pretend it’s a poem honoring her wonderful, generous mother.)  My partner comes in happily announcing that he has advanced to the next level of his video game…We all have goals.  Each member of the "zoo" has demanded their nice belly rub and snuggle.  I have voicemails and emails to respond to.    

Yes, I'm still in demand and still have my responsibilities.  However, I'm in a much better state of mind now.   

 

There is too much to do but again, there will always be too much to do.

 

Things probably will fall apart but it’s not my responsibility to make sure that everyone is happy and everything is done.

 

People still love me when I say “No.”…in fact, in this house, they might even love me more now…

 

So, what about you? 

When are you going to start being your First Priority?


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