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What have you forgotten?


In my previous post I was talking about the idea of transformation.  The evolution of self.

What does an ADHD & Nutrition Coach care about a persons internal messaging system?  What does any of this have to do with the other?  Lets explore that a minute...

I want you today, to take notice of your thoughts.  When you are trying something new or perhaps don't do something as well as you hoped, I want you to listen to the inner dialog you have with yourself around that.

What are you feeding yourself?  Are the messages negative?  Do they call you stupid or do they say things like, "There you go again, delving into something you had no business trying...".  Maybe you feel a great deal of fear in trying something new?  Perhaps the inner story is one of doubt and feeling incapable to even try.

Many times we allow these inner stories to play and re-play without any acknowledgement of them being there in the first place.  They are so comfortable.  These stories come from our past, fed to us by the environment around us.  If we have a big event in our lives it leaves its imprint on us in a very lasting way.

Part of my work with clients is to figure out what they've forgotten about themselves.  Too many times the ghosts of the past get in the way of all the good we've done on this planet.  It gets in the way of all the shiny nuggets you are entitled to remember about ourselves.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ~ Maya Angelou


The reason we sit and explore your amazing history is to show you what you already have in you, that which you may have forgotten.  It is your proof.  I help keep the waters clear so you can see yourself perfectly.

What would happen to one of my clients, wanting to make change in terms of diet or life functions, armed with the understanding of WHO they truly are?

In a word, EMPOWERMENT.
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To the over worked adult... give yourself permission to STOP and read this.

To all the working, exhausted, trying to do 100% of all things people out there, please take this minute and read.

There will likely never be another time when you are so busy as you are right now.  You are potentially juggling a job or a business you own, children, home demands, money challenges and the stress of making it all happen. 


The reality is something has to give and I know many people unknowingly make their nutrition and exercise the sacrificial lamb. By that I mean, these are the areas in our lives we let go by the wayside because other things are deemed more important.  I'm not going to sit here and suggest that our life's work, whether that is raising our children, starting a business or advancing our career is unimportant and shouldn't have a priority. 

The question becomes though:

Can you contribute to your life in all it's forms when you are sick and exhausted?


What stories are you telling yourself that hold you back?
  1. I'm too tired
  2. There isn't enough time in the day
  3. I have way too much to do
  4. My kids come first
  5. I work too much overtime
This list is not exhaustive but it hits on some key areas of challenge, that are not made up, but are very real in all our lives.  How do we include ourselves in this list of challenge to ensure our health and wellness?

When looking at ways to change the story you may have to alter your expectations of yourself. Perhaps rather than thinking working out needs to be at a gym lifting iron, just get out for a 20 minute walk each day.  Or maybe join a Zumba class and enjoy the laughter and music for an hour a week.  You don't need to train like an Olympic athlete.  Find something - anything - you can do at home like exercise band workouts or fun movement based video games to connect and enjoy with your family.


 Give yourself the GIFT of movement to ensure you can manage the obligations of your daily life.  Movement is a stress reliever and can be as good as many antidepressants available on the market today!


Another dropped area is Nutrition.  Put your meal and snack times in your CALENDAR!  If you are like me and get so hyper-focused that you forget to eat, PLAN FOR IT!  Pack snacks daily so you have a constant supply of foods picked for you, by you.  I will tell you right now you can't operate a business or create a life of abundance without making your health and wellness a priority.

Lousy Nutrition = Lousy Performance
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Are You At Risk For a Shorter Prime Time?

First, let's define what Prime Time means.  Prime Time is defined by Dr. Sears as "the second half of your life".  As he puts it, "it's a time when the 'want to dos' start replacing the 'must dos'".

Now does Prime Time just focus on the people who are retired or close to retirement?

Prime Time health is for all adults who want to enjoy the later years of their lives.


So what exactly is this all about?  Well, like anyone wanting to have a great retirement life we (hopefully) save for our financial future.  You may be looking years down the road or perhaps retirement is close at hand, but either way you make the effort to ensure you will have enough to live on once your time in the working world is done.

So the question I ask you, and one that Dr. Sears routinely asks his patients is:

How many of you have setup your Health Retirement Savings Plan?


This plan is the one where you have taken your health into account and plan on enjoying all the years of planning and saving you did in your working life.   

Think about it...   The more you put into your "Health Retirement Savings Plan", the more time you compound to enjoy the monetary savings you so diligently save(d) for.  When you start taking your health on as a hobby you start to build up your health account.

When planning for your Prime Time you want to focus on  
Dr. Sear's Fabulous Four!
  1. Save enough money.
  2. Save enough time.
  3. Nurture your relationships.
  4. Maintain your health.

This can seem like a daunting task, can't it?  There are many reasons why you may be finding the task overwhelming:
  1. It maybe that you are feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start.  
  2. Perhaps you or your significant other is resistant to change as they like the way things are now.  
  3. Maybe you think that you can't afford the time or money you perceive this change in lifestyle would need.
  4. Or you feel that you are feeling fine at the moment and you'll get to it when you feel there is a problem to address.

Well I am here to tell you that your health and the changes you can make are possible.  You can clear the confusion and make changes, you can take small steps to better your health, you can continue shopping where you do with little change to your grocery bill, and you can make changes to your habits so that you don't experience problems later.

These changes will result in a few things:
  1. Clearer Thinking
  2. Healthier Gums & Teeth
  3. Better Breathing
  4. Leaner Body
  5. Good Gut Feelings
  6. Healthier Skin
  7. More Energy
  8. More Confidence (physically and mentally)
And best of all... A long retirement life, filled with health and doing the things you dream of doing without physical limitations.

The vital ingredient of your Prime Time plan is your health.  What are you investing in your Health Retirement Savings Plan?




For more information on the Prime Time workshop contact me and we can get started investing in your Health Retirement Savings Plan.

Sources:
Book: Dr. William Sears, MD., Prime-Time Heath
Image: http://www.baannithan.com/high-deductible-health-plan-2015-limits/
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