A Balanced Perspective Weekly
on Health and Wellness
December 30, 2006
1. Roadmap for Resolutions
2. Wellness Packages for New Years
3. What I Eat and How I Exercise on the Road - My Travel Blog
4. Cooking Classes - 2007
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1. Roadmap for Resolutions
I think New Year's resolutions are important because they
can help us define what we want for our lives and give us a
time frame for reaching our goals.
Many of us make New Year's resolutions without really going
deep in our hearts to find out what we really desire and need
in our lives. We make resolutions and then hope to achieve
them, but we never draw out a plan, let alone a realistic plan,
to guide us in getting there; when we don't achieve our goals
year after year we begin to question our ability to commit or
stick to things.
Give Yourself A Time Limit
Here is a simple exercise you can do to develop your
resolutions for this year. Get out a piece of paper and give
yourself a 5 or 10 minute time limit. Decide before you begin
how much time you want to have. Begin writing down
everything that comes to mind that you would like to
achieve, do, or have in or for your life and/or your future.
Once your pen hits the paper, start your timer and keep
writing until your time is up. Don't worry now whether
something is too little or too big to write down. We will filter
the list later.
While writing you can think about personal character traits
you want to develop, fitness and health goals, relationship,
family, work, intellectual pursuits, education, money, home
improvement or environment, things you want to do for
others, establishing personal time, places you want to go,
things you want to see, people you want to spent time with,
etc.
Freewrite Everything That Comes To Mind
Again, try to keep writing until your time is up. I recommend
doing at least 10 minutes because the longer you write, the
more time you will have to connect with the wants that are
truly genuine.
When your timer goes off you can stop. Take a 5 minute
break and then go back and look at your list.
The Most Important
Grab a highlighter and highlight the things that feel most
important to you. Then go back and star the top 3 -5 of
those highlighted items that you want to create a plan for
and begin working on this year.
I say to "begin" working on, because you may find that some
of your goals will take several years to accomplish...but this
year you may be able to accomplish the first couple steps for
achieving this goal.
Now that you have your 3 to 5 goals pulled out from your list,
take each goal and write down everything you need to do to
accomplish this goal. For example, if I wanted to find a new
job, I might write down: research companies I potentially want
to work for, update my resume, have someone knowledgeable
check my resume to make sure it's effective and meets current
resume standards, send resumes out, make follow-up calls, or
send thank you notes, etc.
Create A Roadmap
Then, create a plan for each of your goals. For instance:
week 1 - research 10 possible companies, week 2 - write and
perfect resume, week 3 - send resumes to companies, week 4
- research 10 more companies, week 5 - make follow-up calls
to first 10 companies, week 6- send resumes to second 10
companies, week 7 - make follow- up calls to second 10
companies, etc.
For a long term plan that you might not complete in one year,
say purchasing a home, you would want to write down all the
steps you need to take to purchase a home and figure out
what you need to do this year to move closer to that goal.
For instance: research and attend informational lectures, find
out about programs I qualify for, research neighborhoods and
communities I might want to live in, develop a budget to put
money away for the down payment, etc.
Use A Calendar
Always mark mini deadlines down in your calendar. Figure out
what you can reasonably achieve. When we break our goals
down in this way, they will be less overwhelming, more realistic,
and we will have set points to keep us on target.
If you want to go deeper with this or would like help developing
realistic guidelines, a coaching session will be effective for this.
Have a great New Year!!
Lots of love.
Melissa
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2. Wellness Packages
***Exciting New Programs***
The Lifestyle Makeover
I don't know what I'm doing with my life. I'm not satisfied
with my career, my relationships are not going anywhere.
I'm not really where I want to be.
Sound like you? This package will cover career, relationships,
spirituality, and health. You'll gain a stronger hold on your
identity, and find satisfaction moving forward towards
discovering and completing personal goals and projects.
6 sessions - $675
The Nutrition and Health Makeover
I don't eat what I should, nor do I stick to an exercise plan.
I'm not even sure if I know what I should eat! I find myself
snacking on junk food and eating poorly when I'm at work or
traveling. I want to have more energy and be fit. I want to
grow old healthy!
This package is for the typical New Yorker. You want to be
conscious about your health, but you are not making it happen.
You want more energy and to eat better. In this plan we'll get
down to the nitty gritty about what is getting in the way for
you, and how you can achieve a healthier you without
cramping your lifestyle. We'll create a therapeutic lifestyle
plan that works just for you!
3 sessions - $375
The Weight Loss Makeover
I'm tired of not sticking to my diets. I'm ready to make a
commitment to my health. I want to see my real body
underneath this cushion. I want to feel good when I walk down
the street and enter a room.
Sticking to a weight loss plan is hard. No doubt about it! This
program is designed to get you off the dieting cycle and get
you on a plan to achieve results. It's for individuals who are
ready to make a change and commit to giving this gift to
themselves. No more quick fix attempts. This is the real deal!
10 sessions - $1125
I Am - Strategic Solutions for Women in their 20's
I love working with young women! It's a time in life where you
are testing your own identity and power in this world, yet
sometimes you feel conflicted by the pressure of your parents'
and peers' ideas about what track you should be on. You have
your own mind and you want to use it...but sometimes you're
not sure about your different opinions. This program deals with
self-image, self-respect, confidence, and effective decision
making.
5 sessions - $575 (sliding scale available for this program...
please call or e-mail me for details)
All programs can be adjusted to fit your specific needs.
Number of sessions can be increased or decreased based on
your goals.
Payments plans available.
Contact me with any inquiries
melissa@myheartdances.com 917-689-6530
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"For whatever reason, people are so inclined to spend
money on a health club membership and working out
their body, but when it comes to working on the mind
and emotions, people are more hesitant. I remember the
session that we had together and all of the advise and
direction that you provided was truly excellent. You really
made a very positive impact on my life and I can tell that
you are exceptionally gifted in this area. You have a very
intuitive sense and are able to put all the pieces together
very quickly and correctly. These are very good skills for
the type of coaching that you do, and I hope that more
people will see how they can benefit from the coaching
that you provide." - J.R.
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3. Find Out What I Eat and How I Exercise on the Road -
My Travel Blog
I've been out on the road for one week so far. I haven't
been able to post everyday because my internet access is
limited. But you can get a glimpse of what I'm eating and
how I'm exercising while traveling and living out of a semi.
http://myheartdances.blogspot.com/
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4. Cooking Classes - 2007
(located on the Upper West Side)
Organic Food, Organic FUN, and Good Company
Thank you for sharing you home, knowledge, great recipes, and
warm friends. There's something very intimate about creating
and sharing a meal with others. It was interesting to learn about
your holistic health background and cook with new ingredients.
I look forward to taking more classes with you. - Heather
January 13 - Chamberlins - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 20 - 6:30
Vegetable Casserole
Red Wine Vinaigrette Potatoes
Peppered Buckwheat
Apple Crumble
Monday, January 22 - 6:30
Vegan Scramble w/ tofu
Chunky Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Delicata Squash
Gluten-Free Flat Bread
Monday, February 19
Vegan Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Herbed Green Millet
Sweet Potato and Green Apple Salad
All Natural Fruity Shake
Pre-Register Today – Only $40 per class
All classes are held on the Upper West Side
Class is from 6:30 until 8:30p.m.
And includes all of the following
*Hands-on instruction
*Meet new people
*Learn cool facts and tips about the food you’re eating
*Get healthy tips
*Receive a copy of the recipe to take home
*Enjoy a DELICIOUS meal at the end of class!
Made by The Fabulous You!
Please contact Melissa at Melissa@myheartdances.com for
more details and to register or call 917-689-6530
**Classes are fun, relaxed, and not intimidating! They are
great for beginners!
**Private classes are also available, more details at:
http://www.myheartdances.com/services/cook_class.htm
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