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?

January's Office Calendar

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!

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Christmas Donations (Yes, it's almost that time of year already!)

Baked Garlic Mushroom Chicken

from againstallgrain.com

· 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed

· 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced

· 1 cup chicken broth

· 8-10 large cloves of garlic, peeled & smashed

· 2 tbsp. ghee or butter

· 1/4 tsp onion powder

· 1/4 tsp sage

· 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

· 1/4 tsp black pepper

· 1/4 tsp sea salt

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  In a small bowl combine all spices, then use to season the chicken thighs.

In an oven safe frying pan heat 1 tbsp. of the butter or ghee.  Sear the chicken thighs, about 2-3 minutes per side.  Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter or ghee and the garlic.  Sauté 2 minutes or until fragrant.  Add the broth and mushrooms and simmer a few minutes .

Add the chicken back to the pan and place in oven.  Bake 15-35 minutes (depending on bone/boneless) until chicken is fully cooked.

To make the sauce, remove all liquid, garlic and half of the mushrooms.  Puree in blender and spoon over chicken.