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January, 2010 – Komen Race for the Cure on Jan. 30th

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The 2010 Komen South Florida Race for the Cure on Jan. 30th

Where: On the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach. Activities also take place at the Meyer Amphitheater at 104 Datura St.

When: Jan. 30

Registration: At komensouthflorida.org; or in person at: Town Center at Boca Raton, Nordstrom Wing, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 26; Boynton Beach Mall, entrance to JC Penney. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; The Mall at Wellington Green, Fit2Run Store. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 27; The Gardens Mall, Center Court, 11-7 p.m. Jan. 23. For additional registration sites and more information, call 1-888-470-6374.

 

Our Vision – A world without breast cancer.

Our Promise – To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cure.

About the Komen Race

Today, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. Breast cancer is not predictable – it is a random disease. There are no boundaries – age, race, religion, socioeconomic status are not factors. It is the leading cause of death among women ages 40 – 59. Breast cancer strikes women during their most productive years – both personally and professionally. Everyone is affected by breast cancer – it’s a family disease. We don’t know what causes it, and we don’t have a cure. Early detection is critical, providing more treatment options and a greater chance of survival.

The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has a service area of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. We partner with many local nonprofit organizations to help raise breast cancer awareness and provide much needed funds to serve our community and save lives. Empowering people is important to us.

By supporting the local Affiliate and the Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®, you can make a difference right here in our community today as well as help fund research that is necessary to end breast cancer forever.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure has played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer over the past 25 years – transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease. We have helped turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. With more than $1.3 billion invested to date, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s single largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to curing breast cancer at every stage – from the causes, to the cures, to the pain and anxiety of every moment in between.

January, 2010 – Whole Foods Market Events

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Lauren Belinsky

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

561-904-4000

Lauren.Belinsky@WholeFoods.com

 

 

January, 2010 Events, Wellington

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted.  Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change.  Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited. 

 

 

Announcements:

 

Bring your own coffee mug, travel mug or tumbler (or buy one from our selection) and purchase the coffee of the day for only $.75!  Enjoy the finest coffee and help the environment. 

 

This is my year to…Remember My Bags

While many supermarkets are just starting to “get it,” we’ve been offering re-usable shopping bags for decades. And, to reward you, we’ve always given you money back every time you re-use a bag at the register.  Ask about our bag refund next time you are in!

 

Happy Hour!  Enjoy our hot bar and salad bar for only $5.99 per pound from 7:00pm to close every Monday-Friday!  Regular price is $7.99 per pound.

 

Specialty Saturdays 12:00-4:00pm
Enjoy tastings in our specialty department every Saturday!  Discover something new, exciting and delicious every Saturday.  No registration necessary.

 

Enjoy chair massages by My Massage Corner

Every Wednesday – Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm 

Barely Enough – 10 minutes, $15

A little better    – 15 minutes, $20

Getting There   – 20 minutes, $25

I’m in Heaven   – 30 minutes, $35

 

The longer you go, the less you pay (per minutes)

Seniors (60+) – 25% off

Juniors (<14)  – 25% off

 

 

Classes, Events, and Seminars:

 

Monday, January 11th

Make 2010 the year you get FIT! 6:30-7:30pm

 FITness is a necessity for long term healthy and well-being.  Join FIT studio to learn what exercises will keep you healthy and fit.   Please wear workout clothes and sneakers for participation. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

Tuesday, January 12th

Metabolic Typing 7:00-8:00pm

There is no such thing as a one-size- fits-all diet.  Everyone is unique, and so are their eating requirements.  Join David Sandstrom, Certified Nutritional Counselor and learn how eating the right foods for your metabolism can dramatically improve your health. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

Saturday, January 16th

Whole Body Fair 12:00-4:00pm

Join us in the Whole Body Department to meet vendors, sample products, and make this your year to be well.  Space is limited, so make sure to pre-register with Customer Service.

12:00-3:30pm Make-up Makeovers! 

Sign up for a complementary make-up application with Gabriel and ZuZu cosmetics by make-up artist, Nancy Fisher.  Applications will be done in our Whole Body Department, please check in with customer service when you arrive for your appointment. Space is limited: Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

1:00-2:00pm Aromatherapy

Indulge your mind and pamper your body by joining Tim Blakely, an Aura Cacia Herbalist & Aromatherapy Educator, as he teaches you to improve your wellbeing and invigorate your senses with 100% pure aromatherapy products derived from nature. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

3:00-4:00pm New Year, New You!

Whether you need to lose that last 5 pounds, or 100 pounds this is the workshop for you. Find out how to change your body – not just for the event, but for LIFE! Learn what food groups and types to add/remove from your daily meals and drop off the pounds. Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist, author and renowned speaker. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

Tuesday, January 19th

Deliciously Raw with Renate 6:30-8:30pm $20/person

Jumpstart your New Year right by getting on the road to good health!  Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle.  Each month, Renate will be sharing how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste!   Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant based ingredients full of nutrients!  This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!   Please make checks payable to Renate Wallner or cash and drop off at the customer service desk to register.  Pre-registration required with Customer Service; Payment Collected at Time of Registration

 

Wednesday, January 20th

Going Green with Carlos Ages 8-12 yrs. old 4:30-5:30pm

Join our Green Mission Specialist, Carlos Acosta, as he teaches children the importance of eating greens to be green!  This class will have lots of great info, healthy snacks, and an interactive activity with the focus on healthy eating.  Space is limited; pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

Thursday, January 21st

Gluten Free Cooking, 6:30-8:00pm

Chef Joe will be teaching us how to make a Gluten Free dinner that tastes great and is easy for anyone to put together.  Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions.  Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

Sunday, January 24th

Yoga for Kids by Moksha Yoga Studio Ages 5-9 yrs. old 

3:00- 3:45pm Free!

Join Moksha Yoga Studio for a fun filled yoga class for kids!  Your child will learn playful yoga movements that are fun and easy.  Classes will improve children’s strength, flexibility, and coordination using traditional and animal yoga poses.  Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own.  Pre-registration Required with Customer Service.

 

 

5% Day Tuesday, January 26th

8am – 10pm

Shop today and 5% of the day’s net sales will be donated to the Palm Beach County PTA Scholarship Fund & Healthy Lifestyles Grant

 

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 12.5 million children are obese today-that’s more than 17%! 

 

Help us to fight childhood obesity by expanding healthy programs in schools.  The money raised will help fund the implementation of sports, martial arts, dance, yoga, and equipment purchases in your local schools and aftercare programs.  The main goal is to empower children to develop healthy lifestyles and lifelong love of healthy eating and physical activity. 

 

Join our Boca Raton, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens stores as we combine our 5% Days to instill healthy habits in our future generations.  Shop at any of the stores on this day to make a difference for all children!

 

The Day’s events include:

•Kid’s Healthy Eating Education Tours by Tracy Mastandrea, RD,LD/N 3:30 & 5:00pm

 Ages 7-12 yrs. parents are encouraged to join in the fun!

•Healthy Kids Cooking with Dianne Morin 3:30 & 5:00pm Ages 7-12yrs.

•Tracy Mastandrea, RD,LD/N will also be available to answer your nutrition questions from 3:00-3:30pm and 6:00-7:00pm at her information table next to customer service.

•Kid Friendly Block Party with Healthy Samples Around the Store 5:00-7:00pm

Pre-registration required with customer service for Tours and Cooking Classes

 

Annual 5k & Fun Run to Fight Childhood Obesity

Saturday, January 16th at 9:00 am

Hosted by the Palm Beach County of PTA/PTSA & CoachRoudyFightsChildhoodObesity & Sponsored by Whole Foods Market, H2Organics, & Virtual Bank

Lace up your sneakers for a cause!  Sign on for the Annual 5k and Fun Run benefiting grants for health and sports programs in schools throughout Palm Beach County.  The event will be held on the campus of Florida Atlantic University and will also feature nutritionists and other health experts, martial arts and yoga demonstrations and fun physical activities!  See CoachRoudy.org for more information.

 

 

Wednesday, January 27th

Flavors of Asia 7:00-8:30pm $35/person

Enjoy an enchanting evening hosted by Master Chef Chris Paul from Wild Orchids Café.  The night begins with an introduction to the three wines that you will taste throughout the meal by our wine specialist.  You will then be dazzled by the chef as he creates the most delectable dishes you will ever taste!  Pre-registration required with Customer Service; Payment collected upon registration.

 

Thursday, January 28th

Healthy “Whole Deal” Cooking Class  6:30-8:00pm

Learn quick and easy recipes featured in The Whole Deal!  Chef Joe will teach you how to feast fabulously, yet affordably, with these recipes.   Registration Required.

 

Friday, January 29th

9:00-11:00am Moms Morning Escape

Calling all Moms!  You are invited to enjoy a free coffee or tea, and muffin of your choice.  Pick up your $5 Mom’s Morning Escape coupon from customer service, then make your way to the coffee bar to select your muffin and coffee/tea.  My Massage Corner will be offering complementary 5 minute massages in the café, be sure to sign up to reserve your spot!  Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

Saturday, January 30th

Five to Thrive…Learn the essentials to living a Maximized Life 2:00-3:30pm

Learn how to stop “winging it” when it comes to your family’s most important asset…health and join Dr. Matthew Symons and Tracy Mastandrea, RD,LD/N, as they lead you in a mini version of their “Health Makeover” that has changed the life of hundreds in our area. You will learn to create a Health Plan in 2010 to secure your families future, now. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.

 

About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 11 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP.  Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

 

Lauren Belinsky

 Marketing and Community Relations Specialist

 Whole Foods Market| Wellington

2635 State Road 7 | Wellington FL 33414

P 561.904.4015 F 561.904.4001

January, 2010 – Maltz Jupiter Theater’s Award-Winning “Academy”

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January, 2010 – Maltz Jupiter Theater’s Award-Winning “Academy”

ACADEMY’ RECEIVES HIGH MARKS AT NYMF,
HEADS TO SOUTH KOREA

(Jupiter, FL) – Sometimes good theater is simply about numbers.

Take the show Academy, for example. Simple math reveals what it took for the show to become a winner at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, or NYMF:

Combine two talented people, Andrew Kato and John Mercurio. Give them 10 years to develop and write a show. Add a talented cast and director, and you have a musical that wins two awards at NYMF and gets to be performed in Seoul, South Korea.

Maltz Jupiter Theater at the NYMF Awards Gala
Maltz Jupiter Theater at the NYMF Awards Gala

“You can’t imagine how gratifying it is for us to take Academy from Jupiter to New York to Korea,” said Andrew Kato, who conceived and developed the show and is artistic director at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, where Academy was seen in October 2008.

Academy won the Daegu International Musical Festival Production Award on Nov. 22 at the NYMF Awards. The prize: an opportunity to present the show, with the original cast, in late June in South Korea. The award was presented by Sung-il Shin, a Korean film star and the chief chairman of DIMF. Academy also won awards for Excellence in Writing and for Outstanding Ensemble Performance.

At NYMF, the buzz for Academy grew, and the show sold out, forcing organizers to add two shows.

Critics raved.

“John Mercurio and Andrew Kato’s Academy is one of the most impressive of the 28 full productions,” The New York Times wrote. “It has a cast of handsome, personable young men; poignant, funny lyrics; and a plot that addresses morality and character when a bet between two older boys over which one can influence a classmate more has devastating consequences. All this show needs for the big time is a set and a larger theater.”

“The audience and critical response has been a dream come true for us,” said Mercurio. “We’ve been receiving calls and e-mails from so many people, so we’re grateful there will be life after NYMF.”

The initial successes are encouraging, but they’re all part of a larger stage for Academy, which got its start in Jupiter.

“Every regional theatre needs to contribute to the national stage with new works,” said the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s Kato. “Mounting a musical is both time-consuming and expensive. We are continuing to learn about the show as it evolves to the next level.”

It all adds up: Academy equals a significant contribution to the national theatre landscape.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is an award-winning professional not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and is located east of U.S. Highway 1 at 1001 East Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter.

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January, 2010 – This is the Year . . .

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January, 2010 – This is the Year . . .

Pet Talk

Frances Goodman
Frances Goodman

 

 

This is the Year to Do More with your Dog

 

By Frances Goodman

 

 

Happy New Year!

As resolutions are being pondered, the American Kennel Club urges pet owners to remember the family pet!

According to the AKC, 81 percent of dog owners buy gifts for their dogs. But the best gifts would be consistent exercise, training and stimulation.

That’s why they are promoting the concept “Do more with your dog in 2010.”

So if your beagle isn’t being walked briskly, your terrier getting trained, or your Rottweiler racking up ribbons in the ring, consider getting involved in a mutual activity with your dog this year.

 

Getting Started

Most really rewarding mutual activities require a foundation of basic obedience. My area of specialty is in-home training with owner and dog together, in the dog’s own environment. I consider this the ideal scenario for owner and dog to get started.

Then, once you have learned to communicate properly and your dog is responding nicely to your direction, it’s time to join a group class. Group lessons are good for socialization and fine-tuning obedience skills under distracting circumstances.

In the West Palm Beach area, Tailwaggers Learning Center Obedience Training Club offers both obedience classes and agility lessons, and they host sanctioned agility competitions at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Okeeheelee Park. Their phone number is (561) 804-9247.

Until you see it with your own eyes, it’s hard to imagine how much dogs enjoy all levels of group classes, provided the classes are taught using positive methods. They actually look forward to “class time.”

 

Helping Others

Another really rewarding mutual activity for pets and their people is helping others. Dogs are invaluable in providing service to humans, such as visiting the sick or serving as “listeners” in reading programs with children. Dogs are good at such things because they are accepting and non-judgmental.

If a dog has the correct temperament, there are many ways dog owners can put their special skills to use in service to their community through approved volunteer program such as Delta Society or similar “therapy dog” groups.

All in all, be sure not to overlook the terrific potential you and your pet have for doing more together in rewarding ways in 2010.

And when it comes to those all-important daily walks together, be sure to follow a consistent schedule so your dog can anticipate the arrival of “walk time.” Oh, yes, they can tell time!

 

Frances Goodman is a professional dog trainer and pet care writer who lives in Royal Palm Beach. Got a question? Email her at fhpettalk@hotmail.com. Or click her ad to visit her website, www.mypetnews.com.

For Obediance Training, call (561) 792-8224.

December, 2009 – New Horizons High Honor Roll

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December, 2009 – New Horizons High Honor Roll

Congrats to New Horizons’ High Honor Roll Students

 

New Horizons Elementary honored their High Honor Roll, “straight A”, students by hosting breakfast with the principal. Students enjoyed breakfast with our principal Betsy Cardozo and their parents. They also received a Principal’s High Honor Roll medal. High Honor Roll students include: Second Graders- Jesse Blecher, Nicholas Borges, Ahmed Elgouhary, Charlene MBaeri, Carissa Neal, Tomas Bengolea, Isaac Girgis, Santino Ramos, Rodrigo Gomez, Morgan Saurez, Bautista Tapper, Ca’Morris Peterson, Kailie Cardenas, and Alexis Margiotta. Third Graders- Michael Eichner, Christian Linton, Sophia Mecca, Jilian O’Leary, Frank Olivera, Ameya Scindia, Sam Watson, Christopher Berrios, Katie Tolman, Elijah Albright, and Dominique Olivo. Fourth Graders- Alberto Alfaro, Kristina Wantman, Juan Aguirre, Jesus Pimental, Isabella Resmondo, Gina Sieli, and Ben Fleurimont. Fifth Graders- Angelica Abrego, Daniela Sanchez, Andrew Hansen, Megan Ihle, Samantha Taliercio, and Bryce Wilson. Congratulations to New Horizons students for working hard and achieving High Honor Roll.

 

Pictured here are the New Horizons High Honor Roll breakfast attendees.

 

New Horizons High Honor Roll students
New Horizons High Honor Roll students

 

 

 

Students receiving honorable mention by achieving Honor Roll, all A’s and B’s, and awarded a certificate include:

 

Grade Two- Kianna Donaldson, Gabriel Garcia, Zachary Perkins, Ca’mya Peterson, Jaden Wehby, Shenieca Brown, Andrea Cano, Dylan Nottingham, Mia Palomba, Yasmin Zuniga, Damien Lopez, Josue Soto, Luke Danik, Carlos Gayton-Lopez, David Reyes, Daniella Balducci, Matthew Granaroli, Caitlin Ocasio, Yarivelis Cintro, Jagger Ruiz, Isabel Sherman, Aaron Chang, Elizabeth Ragoo, Faith Campagnuolo and Xavier Cruz. Grade Three- Katarina Alvarez, Jadzia Milan, Wilaisha Brockman, Natalia Cano, Chris Conlin, Vitto Giudicy, Javier Guerra, Hannah Havell, Amber Letherbarrow, Alison MacCloud, Matthew Mauck, Kyle Palmer, Robert Reyers, Trevor Scanlon, Ben Schor, Nanakow Thompson, Lucie Valdov, Bridget Kozlowski, Veronica Barnes, Madelyn Cox, Melissa Gonzalez, Kalena Miles, Dylan Persad, Rebecca Terry, Elijah May, Dawson Proodian, Breanna White, Lauren Bickford, Zachary Inwald, Kelly Mark, Tighe Morgan, Agatha Rivera, Marcus Rosier, Nicholas Winte, Alexandra Torregrosa, Matias Galguera, Rebecca Mintzer, Joshua Gill, Alize Edgar, Oliver Sherman, Isiah Jackson, Juan Salinas-Bentley, Veronica Garcia-Parra, Marina Gonzalez, Ana Saenz, Gabriela Robledo, Claudia Lucena, Santiago Vilegre la Madrid, Tamon Elortondo, Trident Nottingham, Emely Rodriguez, Agustina Roldon, Andrea Saenz, Luis Timana, and Faheem Uddin. Grade Four- Ian Barlett, Shelby Calloway, Bryce Cole, Amaris Fairchild, Joshua Green, Maggy Hessler, Mark Kay, Thomas Mecca, Dylan Moreno, Daniel Perez, Christian Pope-Guerriero, Augustina Romero, Bernard Scott, Ingrid Tavera-Cambana, Aaron Taylor, Kaitlyn Tibbetts, David Wang, Angelo Giudicy, Javier Baliarda, Gayle Clarin, Chabella Diaz, Zachary Eckstein, Beatriz Gonzalez, Juliana Romero, Steve Ruiz, Tomas Tapper, Jose Villanueva, Brayan Cano-Parra, MacKenzie Meegan, Felicia Pisacano, Anthony Reynoso, Kenley Ruiz, Diana Saenz, Brandon Schloss, Victoria Ver, Madasen Bloodworth, Katelyn Eastep, Nicholas Osborne, Nicole Peden, Tinquisha Shaw, Mariam Atieh, Ru-daejah Atkins, Shardonnay Beckford, Alejandro Delgado, Julio Ezcurr, Lauren Howell, Kayla Brower-Govsky, David Davis, Stephanie Garza, Taylor Greco, Rebecca Hartstein, Jaylyn Mangaroo, Danielle Morris, Devon O’Neal, and Briante Phillips. Grade Five-Jamie Elzinga, Catalina Aguirre, Capryce Browne, Mikey Chamizo, Brandon Georges, Claudia Gunderson, Garbiella Hernandez, Brenda Joffre, Trevor Lenzi, Patricio Pinedo, Remy Suarez, Eli Garcia, Lucas Zavalia, Oriann Bell, John Campagnuolo, Kassidy D’Amico, Daniel Diaz, Connor Dragone,  Logan Dragone, Gabriella Feliciano, Immanuel Girgis, Nicholas Letherbarrow, Brody Lonbardo, Casey Mangini, Patrick Mark, Shyanne Saunders, Brett Weissleder, Wyatt Boswell, Jeremy Braga, Donique Byfield, Julius Cruz, Victoria Cruz, Akai James, Ellen Reinhart, John-Carlos Rivera, Michael Santi, Corey Thrasher, Daniel Brouwer, Angel Frazier, Dajae Solomon, Matthew Harter, Jayson Colon, Allyson Farrel, Daniel Francoeur, Kristen Johnson, Briana McEntee, and Daniel Ocasio. Congratulations to New Horizons students for their hard work in achieving Honor Roll.

January, 2010 – Save the Tatas Competes

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Flag Football News…

Come out to the Community Park in Loxahatchee on January 6th at 6pm  to support the Mom’s flag football team “Save the Tatas,” sponsored by Dr. Kishore Dass and raising funds for breast cancer research. The Moms teams will play again at Okeeheelee Park on January 9th and 10th (starting at 9am on both days) to benefit the Komen Foundation.  Call with any questions – Cathy DeStefano RNC OCN 561- 795-9845 3343, South State Road 7,  Wellington, 33414. 

January, 2010 – Create a More Productive Business

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January, 2010 – Create a More Productive Business

Ultimate Productivity

 

Create a More Productive and Fulfilling Business (and Life) Next Year

 

By Claudine Motto

Claudine Motto, Organization Expert
Claudine Motto, Organization Expert

 

As the end of the year approaches, our thoughts turn to what we need to do to make next year better and more productive.  The problem is, when we think productivity, we tend to forget that true productivity is the result of many different factors, different links in a chain that are interconnected and affect one another, and go beyond your “gadgets” and “systems.”

 

When clients tell me they know they need to make changes so they can become more productive and organized, I take them through my “7S Business Productivity Checklist,” which gets them thinking about all the not-so-obvious pieces that affect their ability to reach their goals.  Use it to craft your very own “Ultimate Productivity Plan” for the year coming.

 

Surroundings – take a look at your office – or wherever it is you spend most of your time working.

 

This is the time to take an objective and realistic inventory of the essentials every business owner should have: a desk spacious enough to work on comfortably, sufficient filing and storage space so that files are easy to access and look organized, pleasing wall colors, proper lighting that isn’t too harsh or too low, working equipment well suited to your needs, and a comfortable chair.

 

Take your working space seriously – spending hours in a crowded, uncomfortable, or unattractive space saps you of inspiration, makes you less productive, and can affect your well-being.

 

Self – take inventory of your habits and beliefs – list the habits that worked well for you in the last year, and how they benefitted you, and those that did not work well for you, and how they kept you from growing.  Then do the same for your beliefs – list the ones that encourage you and push you forward, and those that you’re using as crutch and keep you from doing what you know you need to do.

 

Your habits and thoughts affect the choices you make, the possibilities that present themselves to you, and the results you can get – being aware of them can help you reinforce the positive ones and eliminate the ones that keep you from being your best.

 

Schedule – take inventory of how you spend your time – look at your general work schedule, as well as activities you participated in.

 

Be selective with your commitments – see if you can eliminate any meetings, networking events, or volunteer activities that don’t leave you feeling energized, or are no longer providing any benefit.  And if you’ve been wanting to make changes in your general work routine (for example, taking a pre-determined afternoon break and then putting in a few hours in the evening, perhaps because that’s when you feel most alert) now’s the time to see how you can make the switch as slowly as you need to.

 

Social – take inventory of the people in your life – who has made a positive impact on you by encouraging and believing in you? Who has made you feel less than great?  Who can you count on to be truthful with you when you ask for advice? 

 

Surround yourself with those who inspire you to succeed and be your best – go out of your way to make sure they’re always in your radar screen by putting them into your calendar and staying in touch.

 

Situations – take inventory of the situations in your business that you are you tolerating but know you need to do something about.  Perhaps you have employees, partners, or vendors, who are not coming through the way you expected.  Or perhaps you have not come through and need to clear the air and make right. 

 

Unresolved issues take up mental space and energy, and are bad for business – pursue the solutions.

 

Structures – take inventory of the major “structures” of your business – like your customer service, products, and marketing.  What processes are wasting time, or are overly complicated?  Where do you need to improve?  Which structures have you neglected?

 

Simplify and standardize whenever possible – and listen to feedback from your customers, who can tell you which processes take too many steps or seem disorganized.

 

Skills – take inventory of your skills – what do you need to learn, or get better at, so that you can create better results?

 

List the big skills (like becoming better at sales, or speaking in public, for example) but don’t forget the every-day skills that so many business owners put on the backburner – like mastering the software you rely on, learning how to process emails and paperwork quickly and effectively, or learning how to keep your space and files accessible and organized.  These skills affect not only how much you can accomplish, but how in control you feel.

 

Now that you have your master plan, don’t let it overwhelm you – it is meant to inspire you and remind you of what’s important to you.  Prioritize it, starting with the change that you most need to make, or the one that will make the most impact for your time and effort.  And then work through the list – even if you make just one significant change this coming year, you will be better than you were the year before.  And that’s something to celebrate. 

 

Happy Holidays, and may this coming year bring you productivity in your business, and happiness in your life.

 

2010 Claudine Motto, All Rights Reserved. 

Productivity Coach and Professional Organizer Claudine Motto helps home office geniuses, entrepreneurs, and independent professionals get organized and in control of their workload so they can reach their goals with less struggle and less stress. She offers one-on-one coaching and group training programs – please visit http://www.vistalnorte.com or call 561-641-9500 for more information, to sign up for her monthly newsletter, or to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation.

 

January, 2010 – The Parrot-Ox

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January, 2010 – The Parrot-Ox

Winner of the Goodreads December 2009 Poetry Contest

Jane Ellen Glasser
Jane Ellen Glasser

 

 

 

 

The Parrot-Ox

 

 

The parrot-ox

is clearly confused,

as evidently

so were his parents.

 

Being both heavy and light,

he can neither

fly nor root,

which makes his life

 

a kind of hovering

between two things

that cross each other out.

All play is work,

 

all drudgery is sport,

and so he spends his days

busily doing nothing,

circling square

 

fields of thought

like a practical idealist.

At night he holds forth

in a neighborhood bar

 

in his undertakers suit

and Indian headdress.

He drinks to sober up

and tell again

 

the sad joke

of how we die at birth

into opposites.

And then he laughs

 

till he cries and cries

till he laughs,

sorrow and joy

mixing it up in his blood.

 

–Jane Ellen Glasser. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

Jane Ellen Glasser’s works have been published in the Hudson Review, the Georgia Review, and the Southern Review. Her second book, Light Persists, won the Tampa Review Prize for Poetry in 2005.

January, 2010 – New Year’s Resolution Number One

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Cheryl AlkerHealth & Fitness

 

New Year’s Resolution Number One

 

by Cheryl Alker

 

As the clock strikes its last chime, so will come countless New Year’s resolutions.  Across America, millions of people will promise themselves and others that they are going to get fit and healthy in 2010. Unfortunately, by the end of January a significant proportion of those well-intentioned folks will have quit their New Year’s regime. By March, 2010 anywhere between 50% to 75% will no longer be exercising regularly and will have quit their healthy eating habits.

 

So why do we find it so difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle? 

 

We know that regular exercise combined with healthy eating will not only give us the body shape we desire, but more importantly in most cases will improve our overall well-being.

 

Here at Around Wellington we would like to take the “Commitment to be Fit and Healthy” pledge in 2010 and provide you with as much information as we can to keep you focused on your goals.

 

So let us begin at the beginning, where and how do you start?

 

Exercise

 

The first question you have to ask yourself is what type of exercise you think you might enjoy?

 

  • Do you love to swim?

 

  • Will you be happy just running or walking on a treadmill or do you need the latest machines to keep you motivated?

 

  • Is yoga, stretch or pilates your thing?

 

  • Are you the outdoor type?

 

  • Would tennis or golf be something that could keep you motivated?

 

Answering the above questions is vital for success. Your enthusiasm may be high at the moment, but unfortunately, even with all the best will in the world, this will wane. The right choice must be made now.

 

If you have decided that joining a gym is the answer for you, then consider the following:

 

·         If variety is your thing, you’ll need a gym with lots of group classes, maybe a pool, a racquetball and basketball court and many different types of machines.

 

·         If you just need to get in and out, find a facility set up for a “quickie workout.” This way you won’t be paying for all the classes and amenities you won’t be using.

 

·         If your daily life runs at 110 miles per hour, maybe you need to consider some balance; therefore, a mind/body studio that offers yoga, stretch and pilates would be more beneficial.

 

The good thing is they are all available and will no doubt be close by; although, convenience is a priority. It will be far too easy not to go if your travelling time is too great. Decide when you’re going to work out most of the time. If it’s in the morning or on weekends, a facility close to home may be more suitable; however, if you want to fit your workout in during lunch or after work, choose a gym close to the office.

 

When you are checking out gyms, besides researching the facilities and amenities they offer, ensure that you ask what type of credentials the staff has. Also check the facility’s emergency procedures; not only should their staff be able to coach you through a safe and effective exercise program, they should know how to handle a medical emergency.

 

Of course a gym may not be what you are looking for; perhaps outdoor pursuits are more up your alley, like walking, cycling, tennis, etc. If this is the case, you’ll need to consider how the weather variations throughout the year will affect your ability to adhere to your program regularly and long term. A back-up plan may need to be put in place. For instance, when temperatures soar, swimming or walking may be your first choice and in the cooler months cycling, tennis or jogging. When the storms arrive you may have to consider working out first thing in the morning when it is cooler − and you’re less likely to be hit by a thunder bolt on your run!

 

No matter what your preference, consider finding a “workout buddy.” Making an appointment with someone, whether it’s a friend or a trainer, ensures a greater chance that you won’t cancel on yourself. No matter how you feel on your workout day, make yourself a promise that you do at least ten minutes. If, after that first ten minutes you are still not up to the challenge, then you may stop and go home. You will often find the most difficult part of your workout is getting there; once you have started it really is not that bad!

 

As we all know regular exercise is only half of the equation for success you have to couple it with a healthy eating plan. Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all of which can be achieved by learning some nutritional basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you.

Choose the types of foods that improve your health and avoid the types of foods that raise your risk for such illnesses as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Expand your range of healthy choices to include a wide variety of delicious foods. Learn to use guidelines and tips for creating and maintaining a satisfying, healthy diet.

Healthy Eating

Here are some tips for how to choose foods that improve your health and avoid foods that raise your risk for illnesses while creating a diet plan that works for you.

 

Eat enough calories but not too many. Maintain a balance between your calorie intake and calorie expenditure. That is, don’t eat more food than your body uses. The average recommended daily allowance is 2,000 calories, but this depends upon your age, sex, height, weight and physical activity.

Eat a wide variety of foods. Healthy eating is an opportunity to expand your range of choices by trying foods − especially vegetables, whole grains, or fruits − that you don’t normally eat.

Keep portions moderate. Especially high-calorie foods. In recent years serving sizes have ballooned, particularly in restaurants. Choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend and don’t order supersized anything.

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Foods high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat and free of cholesterol. Try to get fresh, local produce.

Drink more water. Our bodies are about 75% water. It is a vital part of a healthy diet. Water helps flush our systems (especially the kidneys and bladder) of waste products and toxins. A majority of Americans go through life dehydrated.

Limit sugary foods, salt, and refined-grain products.  Sugar is added to a vast array of foods. In a year, just one daily 12-ounce can of soda (160 calories) can increase your weight by 16 pounds. 

Don’t be the food police. You can enjoy your favorite sweets and fried foods in moderation as long as they are an occasional part of your overall healthy diet. Food is a great source of pleasure, and pleasure is good for the heart – even if those French fries aren’t!

 

One step at a time. Establishing new food habits is much easier if you focus upon and take action on one food group or food fact at a time

Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart.” It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Paying attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet.

 

Ø       Take time to chew your food. Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors.

Ø       Avoid stress while eating: When we are stressed, our digestion can be compromised, causing problems like colitis and heartburn. Avoid eating while working, driving, arguing or watching TV.

Ø       Listen to your body: Ask yourself if you are really hungry. You may really be thirsty, so try drinking a glass of water first. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best.

Ø       Eat early, eat often. Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating the majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off. Also, eating small, healthy meals throughout the day, rather than the standard three large meals, can help keep your metabolism going and ward off snack attacks.

 

Exhausted? Don’t be – now you have made this important decision. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Get it right at the outset, and this will be the last year you make “Getting Fit & Healthy” your Number One New Year’s Resolution.

Happy New Year!

Cheryl Alker specializes in flexibility training and postural alignment, working with a select clientele across Palm Beach County. Her company, Stretch Results International, certifies health professionals in her results-based stretching program, educates consumers through public speaking and offers private or class consultations to clients who wish to lose their muscular pain and gain flexibility to achieve full and active lifestyles. For more information, please call Cheryl at (561) 889-3738 or visit www.stretchresults.com.

 

 

 

January, 2010 – Resolution #1 – Manifest Happiness

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January, 2010 – Resolution #1 – Manifest Happiness

Lighten Up with Lisa

 

Resolution #1 – Manifest Happiness

 

Lightworker Lisa
Lightworker Lisa

By Lisa Dawn Wax

 

“The time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”    Anais Nin

 

Happy New Year everyone! Congratulations! You made it through another year.  Now is the time to leave last year in the past and focus on today.  It’s time for the New Year ritual of writing resolutions; things that you will change, improve, and/or accomplish this year.  First on your list should be to manifest your own happiness.  So, I’m going to use some hardcore, nitty-gritty coaching tools to give you direction and focus so that you can take the risk to blossom and successfully achieve your goals. Think of it as Lightworker Lisa’s Boot Camp for Happiness as I ignite the light in your life.

 

The first step to manifest your dreams is to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!

 

Answer honestly:  Are you your own worst enemy???  Stop self-defeating thoughts and actions immediately.  When you catch yourself thinking or doing something that is not in alignment with your desires STOP and say, “I deserve to be happy.” Say it again and again until you believe it. Then with that thought in mind you can proceed to the next steps.

 

The second step is to be clear on what you really want. Sometimes this is easier said than done. In order to focus on that which you really want, think about what excites you and what makes you smile. Pay more attention to your feelings. If it feels good… roll with it.  If it doesn’t feel good, put on your list as something to change or eradicate. Also think about what’s important to you right now and what outcomes you would like to see or what unmet needs require fulfillment?  The more truthful you are with your answers the better you will be at determining your goal.

 

Once you’ve established your goal, then ponder and clarify your reality of the current situation. Is what you’re thinking and feeling really true?  Is there any possibility that it might not be true?  Is what you want doable?   Don’t try to lose too much weight too soon or expect to make too much money overnight. Cliché or not: Rome wasn’t built in a day and even God rested on the 7th day. In other words, don’t set yourself up to fail.

 

The fourth step is to uncover your options. This is where lists again come in handy. If you had more money, more time or more choices, what would you do differently or how would you do it better?  What magic would you create if you were Harry Potter with a magic wand?  Examine alternatives to what isn’t currently working and identify which option is your best choice. Then visualize already having successfully achieved your desired outcome to fuel your enthusiasm.

 

The last step is to establish your willingness to achieve your success. On a scale of 1-10, how committed are you to this plan? If you’re not at 10, what would it take to get you there?  Try not to let fear get in your way and hold you back. (Remember step #1 – Get out of your own way.) Next, determine your game plan? Put it down on paper with little boxes to check off as you complete the steps. You can include a timeline in your game plan, but allow room for flexibility. The most important part of the timeline should be your START DATE. Try to avoid deadlines that may be counterproductive to your success of reaching your goal at the right time. If obstacles pop up as they usually do, figure out what else you need to do to successfully complete your mission. 

 

Throughout this 5-step process keep in mind, “There are no problems, only solutions!”  That being said should Murphy’s Law rear its ugly head, be sure to have a support system in place. You might be able to handle small tasks on your own, but for the more challenging resolutions be sure to have friends and family who will encourage and support your efforts. In my September column, I talked about “No man is an island.” This is especially important when undertaking new projects. As an individual you must find the courage to believe that you can have what your soul really wants.  You must be proactive, committed and willing to do whatever it takes to make your dreams happen. However don’t rely exclusively on your own ideas and energy. Be open to feedback and support from those who love and care about you and don’t hesitate to reach out to others or accept help that is willingly offered. 

 

Ultimately, after you have followed the steps above, let go of the end result, and have faith that the highest and best outcome will occur. 

 

At the end of the day there are three types of people:

 

Those who MAKE things happen-

Those who WATCH things happen-

And those who sit around wondering what the heck happened!

 

As you start 2010 make a commitment to which type of person you want to be.

 

Until next time, may your days be brighter and your lives be lighter.

 

Lisa Dawn Wax, aka Lightworker Lisa, has been certified in Massage Therapy, Fitness Training and Reiki Healing for over 15 years. In addition to being a born Lightworker she is a certified Angel Healing Practitioner; both of which basically confirm her intuitive abilities to help, heal and teach. Using reiki (energy healing), divine messages and intuitive readings, she has helped many people to identify the source of their pain, clarify current life situations, and successfully redirect their focus into positive channels.  If you’d like to share comments about this article or if you are in need of affordable healing and/or life coaching with immediate results, please call her at 561-594-3948 or visit her new website www.lightworkerlisa.com. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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