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Stress Management, Acupressure, Relaxation
Energy Therapy
Janet Hogeboom AFSC, CMT, RT, CYC, CAT
January 2012 Newsletter 705-875-8856
Helping People Untie the Knots in Their Lives
In this Issue: Change * Resolutions * Empowering Yourself * New Years Fun
Change:
the inevitable - what life is about unpredictable - transforming
making a difference or replacing variance from routine
fresh set of something
transition - alter -adjust – modify
Revolutionize!
"Change your thoughts and you change your world."
~ Norman Vincent Peale
Are you ready for the changes that are going to ultimately come into your life this year, this season or this month?
Many changes have come into my life this past year – some expected – some not. Learning to roll with the punches hasn’t been easy and has been sometimes downright frustrating, I must admit!
The one that I need to share with you, my clients and readers, is that I am moving my office – yes once again! ARGG! The building has sold and the new owners are moving in.
Do I choose to be negative or positive about this CHANGE in my life?
Would I be able to find just the right space for my unique style of therapy?
Well – I did! My new address as of February 1st, 2012 is 469 Water St. (3 buildings north of Water St and Brock St.) across from Victoria Park, in front of the Court House. The blue/grey building is a beautiful renovated old home that is now residence to several quiet offices. I am on the second floor and you can park free on the premises!
I am looking forward to seeing you at my new office February 1s, 2012.
My phone number remains the same 705*875*8856
NEW LOCATION as of February 1st, 2012
469 Water St. Peterborough
Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it” Lou Holtz
“You become what you think about.”
Change Leads to Success
There's a little change that you can make in your life that will leadto tremendous success.
What is it? It's how you see things... or how you interpret what you see.
If you're not living the life you want it's only becauseyou're not seeing what you want... and as a result you don't believe you canhave what you want.
Change the way you see things, change what you believe and you'll
change your life.
So just how do you see the world?
How do you view your friends, family, colleagues, associates,strangers, sales people, etc?
Do you see them as positive or negative influences?
Do you think some of them are a pain, annoy you, are difficult,frustrate you or out to get you?
Or do you see some of them as friendly, warm, caring, affectionate,loving, understanding, positive people?
How you see people is what you bring out of them.
How you see the world is what you attract into your life.
For example: if you see a family member as a pain - you're alwaysgoing to bring out the worst in that person. You'll only see themas a pain and miss their positive qualities completely.
If you see your colleagues as jealous, competitive or vindictivethen you're always going to bring out those qualities in them -because that's what you see in them and that's what you believe is their character - so that's what you'll always get. You'll miss outon their friendly nature and their positive qualities – onlybecause you don't see them - or you choose not to see them.
Change the Way You see Your Life
Do you complain about your life or do you focus on the positivethings?Do you look for the positive things or always point out what iswrong?
Do you think the world is a terrible place or a wonderful place?Do you think you're life is terrible or do you think life is greatand getting better everyday?
Do you always think about what you don't have or do you appreciatewhat you have?Do you look at what you can't do instead of looking at what you cando?
Do you think about your problems or do you always look for solutions?Do you think you can accomplish your goals? Or do you feel thatyou're doomed to failure?
Do you come up with reasons why you can't do something or do youlook at ways that you can do what you want?
Your answers reveal how you see life... they also explain how and why your life is the way it is.
What you believe is what you get.
Now I know you might say: These people are that way - I'm not making this stuff up. They really are nasty." And you keep bringing out the worst in them by only seeing the dark side of their character.
Everybody around you has some redeeming qualities - look at thepositive qualities within them and you'll begin to attract the best out of those people around you. If you see them as good, positive,caring people, in time you'll attract people who display thosequalities or you'll get the people around you to display thosequalities, ask yourself: "Is that really the way they are?"
When you look closely - most people are not as mean and unkind as you think.
They probably think that they're being very nice but since you only see their negative qualities - no matter what they do and say - you'll only see what you dislike. You'll always get what you see.
When you look for and focus on their good and positive qualities you'll actually see them displaying these qualities more often... because you'll attract more people with good and positive qualities.
You'll also attract positive situations into your life -and that's when your life really begins to improve and change for the better.
Look for the good in someone and you will only attract good things to you.Focus on the positive things in your life and you'll attract more positive situations in your life.
Change the way you see people. Change the way you see life.Begin to believe that good things can happen and you begin to seethe positive in everybody and all situations - then you'll createmagnificent things in your life.
Come to Transition Town’s Re Skilling Institute - Tuesday February 21st – Sadler House on George St. 6:30-8 pm, to share in learning more about Self Acupressure and Energy Therapy with me!
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2012
Why We Make New Year’s Resolutions
It’s well known that New Year’s resolutions don’t have a high success rate. While many people opt to ditch the annual goal-setting event, about 40 to 45 percent of American adults set at least one resolution come New Year’s.
Unfortunately for many, the results turn into a pattern: January 1, we start off determined to follow through on our goals. Excited and energized, we think that this year will be different from the last, when our resolutions went by the wayside. But come February or even mid-January, the majority of us have abandoned our goals altogether.
So why do we continue to make resolutions every year even though so few of us follow through?
One reason is the allure of starting from scratch. “The beginning of the year offers a fresh start and a clean slate,” according to Nona Jordan, a coach who’s known as the “business yogini” and helps female entrepreneurs improve their business.
The idea of bettering ourselves is another motivator. “Most of us have a natural bent toward self-improvement,” said John Duffy, Ph.D, clinical psychologist. It “gives us time and a goal date to prepare for the change, to fire up for the shifts we plan to make.”
Wanting to make resolutions is a good thing, Jordan believes. “The fact that people keep making resolutions even when they don’t always follow through ultimately means that they have hope and a certain level of belief in their ability to change and be more of who they really want to be,” she said.
Some research confirms that setting a resolution can get you closer to your goals. One study found that 46 percent of individuals who made resolutions were successful compared to four percent who wanted to achieve a certain goal and considered it but didn’t actually create a resolution.
by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.
These 10 ideas help you figure out why resolutions often are unsuccessful. If you know that, then you can figure how to make them successful instead.
Failure has nothing to do with willpower or lack of effort. It has to do with things that you can likely and readily change in how you approach resolutions.
Set intentions, not “musts“ An intention is an aim — a direction in which we are moving. There is no set point or date by which to achieve.”
Connect with your “why “ Why do you want what you want? If your answer includes a “should” or a “have to,” scrap the goal.
Get out of your own way. Just setting an intention isn’t enough if deep down you don’t think you can accomplish it in the first place. If you think you can you will, if you think you can’t you won’t!
Think of a theme Create a theme, or a one- or two-word mantra that supports you in moving towards being more of the person you want to be. For example – I want to be more honest with myself concerning why I eat.
Set goals that are in line with your values Identify your core values, then prioritize them and use them to create a personal mission statement. For example - To participate in enjoyable physical activities three times weekly in order to feel strong, boost my mood and improve my overall sense of health and wellbeing.
Ditch deprivation. People tend to approach New Year’s resolutions from a place of deprivation, restriction and punishment. “If we want to feel healthier, maybe we’ll start moving our body in ways that feel good to us and paying attention to what foods make us feel energized and healthy – if we are wanting to loose weight.
Check in with yourself Set weekly intentions, and assess at the end of each week. Compassionately look at what went wrong and celebrate successes.
Chop up each goal Sit down and make mini goals or baby steps towards the bigger goal. This makes them more attainable.
Pitch perfection Too-high expectations paralyze people, ensuring that you’re too overwhelmed to start or maintain your goals.
Create a goal-friendly environment. Create the settings and circumstances that will cultivate them.
New Year’s goals get a bad rap mostly because we set restrictive resolutions that don’t honor our values or ourselves. We set resolutions hastily, minutes before the ball drops, without considering what we truly want. This year, let the above tips help you create nourishing, positive and lasting goals.
New for 2012
Early Spring - Touch for Health – reduce pain, stress, release physical & emotional effects of trauma, improve coordination and balance, reduce risk of injury and enhance sensory perception
Workshop for Anxiety and Daily Living – keep tuned in
Empowering Yourself
LIFT YOURSELF UP
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Begin to lift yourself up, not put yourself down.
If you don't like something about yourself, work to change it.
If you can't change it, simply accept it. Don't beat up on yourself with negative self-talk.
You're not likely to change for the better when you fill yourself with negative thoughts.
GIVE YOURSELF POSITIVE REWARDS
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Give yourself positive rewards.
When you do something that you are proud of give yourself a small reward.
Try not to wait for others to praise you because you may grow resentful if the praise doesn't come.
Pat your own back, it is a great feeling that can stay with you for a long time.
FORGIVE YOURSELF
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Forgive yourself. Don’t scold yourself over and over! Give yourself the gift of forgiveness when you make a mistake.
After that, work to figure out what lesson you can learn....
and use it to make better choices the next time around.
ENJOY YOUR SUCCESSES
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Enjoy your successes.
Most people can remember all of the details of depressing, painful or even embarrassing events
that happened many years ago. What if you did the same thing with all of your wins?
Try to remember all of the triumphs and accomplishments that you've made and
keep that memory with you and think about it at least once a week.
CELEBRATE YOUR WONDERFUL QUALITIES!
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Always remember to celebrate your wonderful qualities!
You will soon discover that the more you love yourself,
the more you will be able to give love to others - and the more others will be able to love you!
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Begin to lift yourself up, not put yourself down.
If you don't like something about yourself, work to change it.
If you can't change it, simply accept it. Don't beat up on yourself with negative self-talk.
You're not likely to change for the better when you fill yourself with negative thoughts.
GIVE YOURSELF POSITIVE REWARDS
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Give yourself positive rewards.
When you do something that you are proud of give yourself a small reward.
Try not to wait for others to praise you because you may grow resentful if the praise doesn't come.
Pat your own back, it is a great feeling that can stay with you for a long time.
FORGIVE YOURSELF
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Forgive yourself. Don’t scold yourself over and over! Give yourself the gift of forgiveness when you make a mistake.
After that, work to figure out what lesson you can learn....
and use it to make better choices the next time around.
ENJOY YOUR SUCCESSES
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Enjoy your successes.
Most people can remember all of the details of depressing, painful or even embarrassing events
that happened many years ago. What if you did the same thing with all of your wins?
Try to remember all of the triumphs and accomplishments that you've made and
keep that memory with you and think about it at least once a week.
CELEBRATE YOUR WONDERFUL QUALITIES!
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Always remember to celebrate your wonderful qualities!
You will soon discover that the more you love yourself,
the more you will be able to give love to others - and the more others will be able to love you!
Some New Years Fun