A big thank you to everyone who donated a new toy to students in need at Westminster Elementary in December.
Their holidays were a little merrier because of you!
Thursday 8 January 2015
How to Use Affirmations
Affirmations
are positive, affirmative statements that you can use to change your
subconscious thoughts to help you achieve your goals. We have an
estimated 60,000 thoughts each day. The tone and content of these
thoughts is a conditioned by years of life experience, and beliefs about
ourselves we have developed from things we hear, infer, and repeat to
ourselves. By creating powerful affirmations we can begin to change
the beliefs we hold, and this change in thinking affects change in our
behaviors.
Use positive statements in the present tense. Avoid words like “don’t” “won’t” which trigger a negative response. Instead of saying “I will” say “I am”.
Repetition is important to rewriting the self-limiting thoughts we have. Repeat your affirmations at least three times each day. Write them down and place somewhere you will frequently see them like your bathroom mirror or dash of your car.
While there are many affirmations available online, the most powerful ones are those truly authentic to your goals.
Use positive statements in the present tense. Avoid words like “don’t” “won’t” which trigger a negative response. Instead of saying “I will” say “I am”.
Repetition is important to rewriting the self-limiting thoughts we have. Repeat your affirmations at least three times each day. Write them down and place somewhere you will frequently see them like your bathroom mirror or dash of your car.
While there are many affirmations available online, the most powerful ones are those truly authentic to your goals.
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
This delicious shredded chicken is perfect for topping salads, lettuce wraps, or rice bowls. So versatile and freezes great too!
·2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken pieces
·3 cups diced tomatoes in juices
·1 small yellow onion diced
·4 cloves garlic minced
·2 serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
·2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
·1 tablespoon cumin
·1 tablespoon chili powder
·2.5 teaspoons ground coriander
·2 teaspoons sea salt
·1/2 teaspoon each—black pepper and cayenne pepper
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to liquids for one hour.
This recipe would also work well for beef or pork. Having a great 2015 starts with nourishing yourself. Plan ahead and use meals like this one to make sure you’re eating well and taking care of yourself. A little planning once a week goes a long way!
·2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken pieces
·3 cups diced tomatoes in juices
·1 small yellow onion diced
·4 cloves garlic minced
·2 serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
·2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
·1 tablespoon cumin
·1 tablespoon chili powder
·2.5 teaspoons ground coriander
·2 teaspoons sea salt
·1/2 teaspoon each—black pepper and cayenne pepper
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to liquids for one hour.
This recipe would also work well for beef or pork. Having a great 2015 starts with nourishing yourself. Plan ahead and use meals like this one to make sure you’re eating well and taking care of yourself. A little planning once a week goes a long way!
Goals in 2015
Okay, so you have your goals for this
year. How do you go from resolutions to tangible change and success? The
answer is commitment…
*Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is making time where it feels there is none, and is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism.
*Attitude of “I can, I will, I must” not “I’m trying”. Saying you are trying opens yourself up to indecisiveness, uncertainty and hesitation.
*Remember that great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.
Make a plan, and execute!
Set Yourself Up For Success
How you
start your morning sets up the context for the rest of your day.
Getting a great start sets your day up for success. Imagine what you
could achieve with a year of great mornings!
When you hit the snooze button you are feeding an attitude of procrastination, telling the mind that you lack discipline and motivation to begin the day. That attitude will become the lens through which you see the rest of your day. Get up the first time the alarm goes off.
Embrace the idea that getting up on time (or a bit early) is a gift of time to yourself—time to dedicate to creating the life you desire.
Movement can be very energizing. Consider placing your alarm clock across the room so you have to move your body to turn it off. If you like to exercise in the morning, dress in your exercise attire before leaving your bedroom.
Drink water. After sleeping for several hours your body is dehydrated which can make you feel more tired.
We thrive on routine. Create a ritual for yourself. It might be preparing a cup of tea and going over your plan for the day. It might be finding a cozy spot to repeat your affirmations. A ritual creates a sense of calm and order and helps you go through your day with focus.
The night before prep what you can for the morning. It might be packing lunches, or laying out clothes—anything that helps your morning run smoothly and minimizes stress and panic.
Before bed set your intentions for the next day. The thoughts you have before bed can influence what you’re thinking when you wake up. Don’t go to bed dreading the morning, instead be excited about what you are going to do in the morning. Setting intentions and reviewing the plan for the next day can also help clear your mind of worries so you can fall asleep relaxed and feeling prepared.
When you begin your daily tasks, get the most challenging tasks out of the way first when you are most focused.
As with any goal associate a feeling with the outcome. How great will it feel to be calm and not rushed in the morning?What would it be like to wake up with a clear plan of how the day will go?How happy would you be throughout the day if you woke up with a smile?
Ask yourself, how many ways would your life improve if you were a morning person?
When you hit the snooze button you are feeding an attitude of procrastination, telling the mind that you lack discipline and motivation to begin the day. That attitude will become the lens through which you see the rest of your day. Get up the first time the alarm goes off.
Embrace the idea that getting up on time (or a bit early) is a gift of time to yourself—time to dedicate to creating the life you desire.
Movement can be very energizing. Consider placing your alarm clock across the room so you have to move your body to turn it off. If you like to exercise in the morning, dress in your exercise attire before leaving your bedroom.
Drink water. After sleeping for several hours your body is dehydrated which can make you feel more tired.
We thrive on routine. Create a ritual for yourself. It might be preparing a cup of tea and going over your plan for the day. It might be finding a cozy spot to repeat your affirmations. A ritual creates a sense of calm and order and helps you go through your day with focus.
The night before prep what you can for the morning. It might be packing lunches, or laying out clothes—anything that helps your morning run smoothly and minimizes stress and panic.
Before bed set your intentions for the next day. The thoughts you have before bed can influence what you’re thinking when you wake up. Don’t go to bed dreading the morning, instead be excited about what you are going to do in the morning. Setting intentions and reviewing the plan for the next day can also help clear your mind of worries so you can fall asleep relaxed and feeling prepared.
When you begin your daily tasks, get the most challenging tasks out of the way first when you are most focused.
As with any goal associate a feeling with the outcome. How great will it feel to be calm and not rushed in the morning?What would it be like to wake up with a clear plan of how the day will go?How happy would you be throughout the day if you woke up with a smile?
Ask yourself, how many ways would your life improve if you were a morning person?
Tuesday 2 December 2014
December Calendar
The holiday season is upon us! And while most of us are starting to feel stressed and as if there's not enough time to get everything done, remember: Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Getting checked regularly is an excellent way to make sure your body is well-equipped to handle stress, so here is our monthly calendar of events so you can plan your visits this month!
Happy holidays everyone!
Getting checked regularly is an excellent way to make sure your body is well-equipped to handle stress, so here is our monthly calendar of events so you can plan your visits this month!
Happy holidays everyone!
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