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Well Being Newsletter
March/April 2008
Vol. 3 No. 2
WELCOME
This month's article, The (Wellness) Bucket List, provides you with a tool for becoming more aware of what fills you up and what depletes your levels of wellness. Why not print it (on paper you are recycling), make a cup of tea and take a few minutes to add to your wellness wisdom?
In joyful wellness,
Susan Tate, M.A.
Editor
www.wawellness.com
THE (WELLNESS) BUCKET LIST
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
~ Mary Anne Radmacher
This article is not to be confused with the latest Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman film, "The Bucket List." We will not be discussing things you want to do before you, as they say, "kick the bucket." Instead, this is about your own personal bucket of wellness--things that fill up your bucket and things that poke holes in it NOW.
Years ago as a university student in a stress management class, I was introduced to this concept of a wellness bucket. We actually took crayons and paper and drew our own personal bucket. Inside the bucket we wrote down the things that we do to keep ourselves filled up, nourished, energized and healthy. In other words, what we did to keep our level of wellness high and our wellness bucket full. Then we used our artistic talents to depict the life stressors that poked holes in our bucket or caused our wellness to spill out. It was such a strong visual that I remember it so many years later. The idea behind the concept is to be sure we are always adding to our bucket, always filling it up again. Daily life, by its nature, depletes our wellness stash. Some big life events completely dry up the inside of the bucket and these events seem to create cracks that take much time to heal. Fortunately, life also gives us the opportunity to overflow with health, happiness and joyful wellness. Constantly replenishing your bucket is the goal. It's like your wellness savings bank! You want to keep making deposits.
So, if you like, pull out some crayons and paper and create a picture of your own wellness bucket. What would you place inside? You may include things like meditation, walking, Nia, yoga, painting, reading, nourishing foods, listening to music, taking supplements, getting enough sleep, making love, praying, laughing, connecting with family, volunteering, bicycling, curling up with your pet, enjoying a bubble bath, playing or watching your favorite sport, talking with a friend, going out to lunch . . . the wellness list is endless.
Then gently observe and put on paper the things that make your bucket leak. You can make things pour out the top, leak out the sides or pierce through the bottom. It's YOUR bucket! Note things that deplete your wellness stores. They may include illness, work stress, the death of someone dear, family stress, money concerns, too many tasks/responsibilities, relationship wounds, traffic, long commutes, critical self-talk, too much e-mail, sugary or processed foods. . . and yes, this list is endless too.
To benefit most from this activity, take a moment to commit to choosing something you will do every day to keep your bucket filled or replenished. You have a lot of choices on your wellness journey. Enjoy them!
TEAM NORTHRUP
I'm delighted to announce the expansion of my business by partnering with Dr. Deborah Kern (my health education colleague, fellow Nia black belt instructor and wondrous friend) under the guidance of Dr. Christiane Northrup and I thought that you might like to know more about it. I love being involved because we get to apply the Laws of Prosperity and the Law of Attraction while supporting the health and wellness of others. It's filling up my "wellness bucket" and I'm having a blast!
What is Team Northrup?
Team Northrup is a group of women and men who are philosophically aligned with the work of Christiane Northrup, M.D., one of the country's most respected authorities on women's health, and author of the New York Times best-selling books Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional Health. Along with being a world-renowned author, Dr. Northrup is a women's wellness pioneer, one of the country's most respected authorities on women's health.
Interested in joining Team Northrup?
As a member of Team Northrup, you have the opportunity to:
- Enjoy the freedom of living the life of your dreams while helping others do the same
- Work with like-minded friends all over the world
- Experience the power of the mind/body/spirit connection
- Create prosperity, growth, freedom, and joy in all areas of your life
- Leave a legacy for others by making a difference now
- Transform your life both physically and financially
"What makes Team Northrup different from any other opportunity we have seen is that its partnership model fosters authentic teamwork and win-win outcomes for all involved."
- Dr. Karen Wolfe, MBBS (The Australian Physician) and Dr. Deborah Kern (The Health Scientist), authors of Create the Body Your Soul Desires.
Feel free to email susan@wawellness.com for more information about the Team Northrup opportunity.
FREE TELEGATHERING WITH DR. NORTHRUP
Dr. Northrup is hosting a free telegathering Tuesday, March 4 at 5:00 pm PST. Her topic is "Nutritional Truths: Are there any?" She was recently on Oprah and was asked numerous questions about nutrition, food choices and weight loss issues. You'll have the opportunity to hear her discuss this topic at a more intimate level. As a member of Team Northrup I have the opportunity to invite you to this free call. The dial in number is below and you'll need to e-mail me for the access code. I think you'll enjoy this opportunity.
DATE: March 4, 2008
TOPIC: Nutritional Truths: Are there any?
SPEAKER: Dr. Christiane Northrup, best selling author of Women's Bodies: Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Mother-Daughter Wisdom. (She also endorsed my most recent book!)
TIME: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST)
DIAL-IN NUMBER: 512-225-9415
PARTICIPANT ACCESS CODE (PIN): E-mail me for this number
NOURISHMENT COACHING
I love supporting people who want to live, eat and move with grace. Through Nourishment Coaching, I provide innovative solutions and soulful support for highly motivated clients who want to:
- eat with pleasure
- shape shift (lose weight)
- move for fitness and fun
- enhance energy
- manage stress
- cultivate overall wellness
Telephone and in-person appointments are available. Please call me for an appointment (425) 238-2885.
VISA and Master Cards accepted.
You can learn more at www.wawellness.com/nourishment.htm.
LOSE THE CRAVINGS
If you crave carbohydrates or sugar, you are not alone. When we consume high-glycemic foods, it causes an over stimulation of the release of insulin. The more we eat, the more we crave. Medical studies show that over 85% of the carbohydrates we consume in the Western world are foods that have a high-glycemic value. If you love bagels, breads, crackers, pasta, potatoes, rice and sugar--did I say, you are not alone? Fortunately, there is a way to reset the body at a cellular level to break the cycle.
I eat a good variety of wholesome foods, but for the last five years I have over-used chocolate to sooth my soul. My chocolate habit was clearly associated with the sweetness missing after experiencing a very painful divorce. I still LOVE chocolate, but I no longer need to eat it daily or in the amounts I was consuming. I finally realized that as high as my blood sugar spiked, it fell to a matching low and it did not fit in with my overall level of health and fitness. I was eating well, doing Nia several times week, enjoying a great spiritual practice and was still chasing down many meals with my favorite chocolate! It also kept me feeling constantly hungry.
Last April, I discovered a program that has successfully reduced my craving for high-glycemic foods. This clinically tested 5-day behavior modification program, recommended by Christiane Northrup, MD, has totally reset my metabolism. It's been four months now and I am sustaining its benefits. It is also proving to be successful in jumpstarting healthier eating habits in my clients. Please email me at susan@wawellness.com if you would like to know more.
WELLNESS WISDOM
Thank you for your wonderful response to my latest book, Wellness Wisdom: 31 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body & Spirit. I am appreciative of the support at the book signing events and through your email messages. The book is available at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com and www.iuniverse.com. You can also order it at your local bookstore. Let me know if you want a signed copy to give to someone as a gift.
NIA CLASS SCHEDULE
My teaching schedule is available at:
www.wawellness.com/Nia
Nia classes worldwide: www.NiaNow.com
Seattle classes: www.NiaSeattle.com
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL CLASSES
Complete descriptions available on our website.
Intro to Nia (Seattle)
Saturday, March 1, 2008
The Dance Space
1:00 - 3:30 pm
Transformational Wellness:
How to Feel Really, Really Good (Charlottesville, VA)
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Studio 206
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free Nia & Learn About the Cruise Presentation (Seattle)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Dance Space
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cruise to Learn - Western Caribbean
March 1 - 8, 2009
Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas
I welcome your comments and would love to hear how this bi-monthly newsletter supports your wellness journey.
Please email me at susan@wawellness.com.
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is meant to support and guide you as you make choices to enhance your well-being. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you need medical assistance.
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Washington Wellness Associates.
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