As much as we like to think we are invincible, we often forget that we can’t possibly take care of everything and everyone, if we neglect to take care of ourselves. Moreover, it’s important to nurture all aspects of our well being: mind, body and spirit.

Personally I’ve used all of the excuses “I work too much. I don’t have the time. I have too many other things to do.” The problem with these arguments is that if you don’t take care of yourself you’ll be spending more time sick in bed, too tired to finish your work or too stressed to deal with every day issues that occur. You’ll find that by taking care of yourself, everything else in your life will run more smoothly.

So how do you start? We all know today’s lifestyle doesn’t allow much room for health and wellness and if you’re like me it’s impossible to make dramatic lifestyle changes. Instead, make small changes about in your routine and see what those small changes will do to prolong your life. For example:

Watch your schedule. If you are overstretched, cut unnecessary activities out. Always remember you are not perfect and neither is anyone else. Have realistic expectations for yourself and others. Get plenty of sleep, relax and learn meditation and breathing exercises that can help your body respond well to stress and anxiety.

In order to be a happy, healthy and well rounded person, remember to care for yourself in mind, body and spirit. In doing this you will be able to handle your family obligations, employee and client concerns and day to day business operations more effectively.

So if you are ready to join me in taking the first step to a healthier life, body and mind then let’s get started! Make a few simple changes so you don’t feel overwhelmed and see if those simple changes make a difference and remember sometimes your body is smarter than you, take time out to listen to it.

Be healthy and live your life to its full potential!

Our September meetup will be at Faye Bass’ house (4077 Bridgehampton Lane, VB 23455) and we will be trading recipes so bring a few of your “can’t get through the holidays without” favorites. Please feel free to bring a sample of your recipe if you have the time. We’d love to try it! If you bring a recipe or food sample you’ll be entered for a special gift to be handed out at the meeting.

Faye will also be speaking about health and wellness as some of us tend to put this aside in the interest of our businesses. We’ll provide some tips to staying healthy and some relaxation steps you can use to stay balanced. I know I could use some more of these myself!

Advertising this group on meetup.com has been a great source for getting new members. In August we had several new faces that I hadn’t met before and it was refreshing to see new professions represented and new members continue to come in daily. If you haven’t signed up for your FREE account to meetup.com please do and LEAVE A COMMENT on your opinions, suggestions or idea. They are always welcome as are you! See you in September!

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Our first meeting for HRNL was held in July and I’m happy to say was a great success.  We had several ladies that were able to meet new faces and professions.  Several business contacts were made and everyone felt as though the meeting was fun as well as productive.

So we’re doing it again! This month, due to popular demand, the meeting will be held at the same location and time. We will hold the meeting on a Wednesday this month for those that had a scheduling conflict last month.

Date: Wednesday August 19th

Time: 6pm-8:30

Location: Glazenfyre Chesapeake

501 Kempsville Rd # A
Chesapeake, VA 23320-3642
(757) 436-9990

Next month our very own Faye Bass has graciously agreed to host the meeting at her home and will give us some information about health and wellness. We’d also like to do a recipe swap at this meeting to start planning for the holidays. They are coming whether we want them or not! I’m also accepting idea for future meetings. If you have an idea you think the group would enjoy please pass them my way and we’ll bring it up at the next meeting.

See you on the 19th!

Debb

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Ever wonder what makes people go to one persons blog and not yours? It might be what you’re writing about, or not writing about. Now I’m no expert to blogging as I’ve only been doing it for a couple weeks but I can pass this helpful information on to you. Then as always, take what you can use, leave the rest and leave a comment. I want to know what you’re thinking too.

Tips to writing a blog people will read…

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3. Write something newsworthy
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5. Write something that makes those who read it smarter
6. Write something controversial
7. Write something insightful
8. Write something that taps into a fear people have
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10. Write something that elicit a response
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12. Write something passionately
13. Write something that interprets or translates news for people
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15. Write something that tells a story
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17. Write something that gets a laugh
18. Write something that saves people time or money
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Here are some tips to help you protect yourself:

1. Walk
Sometimes it’s the last thing we want to do, especially after a long day at work, but it’s the most accessible and effective stress buster, both immediately and in the long run. Get your heart rate going, drink in the fresh air and remind your muscles that you intend to use them. Deadlocked muscles don’t perform well when they are suddenly called to task, so make sure you keep them in practice.

2. Swim
Swimming and water aerobics offer 12 times the resistance and 90 percent less gravity than a regular aerobics class. My friend calls it the workout that’s not a workout: a low impact exercise that is easy on your joints and helps you lose weight and tone. Swimming is unparalleled in it’s ability to relax the body and mind and ease you into a great night’s sleep.

3. Go for a Massage
Sometimes women get into the habit of thinking if they don’t have a partner to treat them to a much needed massage then they should just go without. Not true. With the proliferation of massage clinics and professional massage therapists, finding a relaxing rub can be as easy as grabbing a sandwich for lunch.

4. Acupuncture
This is a great example of preventative action for stress-related injuries. When life becomes hectic, a trip to an acupuncture practitioner can strengthen the entire body and provide mental clarity. Don’t be fooled by our western concept of needles; they may look menacing but they are mild.

5. Stretch
All too often we become totally disconnected from the body, especially those of us who sit at a desk all day. Make a habit of getting up at least every hour to stretch your muscles, paying special attention to your wrists, arms and shoulders. Some of the benefits of stretching include increased energy, better circulation, reduced muscle tension, and improved posture and relaxation. Stretching comes naturally, it can be done anywhere and it feels good!

6. Breathe
Stress can often result in digestive problems such as ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. Aside from maintaining a healthy diet, it is important to adopt good breathing habits. Practice breathing deeply through the nose, expanding the belly completely, and exhaling until all of the air is completely released. This not only calms a racing mind but circulates fresh oxygen throughout the digestive organs, helping them to function better. This means you can spend less energy.

7. Sleep
Our cells regenerate while we sleep, so that we can maintain a strong body and a sharp mind during the day. One big mistake many women make during stressful times is to sacrifice sleep for work or family. The results are never pretty: mood swings, difficulty making the right decisions and decreased energy, all of which exacerbate a high stress situation even more. Maintain regular sleeping patterns and your body will thank you.

8. Have Sex
It’s the one activity that incorporates all the top stress busters: deep breathing, touch and massage, physical activity, and intimacy. I won’t go into detail on this one.

9. Meditation
If sex isn’t an option then yoga, tai chi are all wonderful alternatives. These are physical activities that calm both the body and the mind. Regular practice will keep your limbs agile and resilient, with the added bonus of perfect posture and increased focus.

10. Take Care
The body needs daily care. Establish routines for regular sleep, exercise, stretching and relaxing. If you don’t take time to care for yourself, eventually your body will force you to take time out, with painful consequences.

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