Make Vacation Time a Priority! ~ by Guest Author, Jeanette Ortega

Benefits of Taking a Vacation!

We all become so involved and overwhelmed with careers, family, obligations and just the run of the mill daily life that we tend to push vacation aside and don't view it as a priority.  Why is that?  In other countries it's the opposite.  Vacation or "holiday" as they call it is their priority.  When we take some time away for ourselves we re-align ourselves with what truly matters most to us.  We give our minds and bodies permission to relax, to have stillness and take in the beauty and wonders of the world.  We allow our brains to shut off from the craziness and this in turn allows for new ideas, creativity and passion to flow.

I am a beach lover…I belong by the ocean!  For me, it reconnects me to just how precious and beautiful life is.  It calms me and reminds me that in the scheme of things my worries are merely my opportunity for growth, change and to evolve.  I am reminded of gratitude for this beautiful world, I feel overwhelming love and a peacefulness that I know God truly intended for all of us to experience on a daily basis.

Next time you question yourself whether or not to take some time away…JUST GO and see how it shifts your focus on what really is important to you in life.  Namasta! ~ Jeanette.

Jeanette Ortega has 15 years experience in the fitness industry.  She is ACE Certified, CPR Certified, and a Nationally Ranked Fitness/Bikini Competitor.  She has extensive training in dietary consultation, weight training, cardiovascular training, boot camps, boxing, core conditioning, injury rehabilitation, children's fitness, senior training and fitness competition training. 

"Every once in awhile we all need to be pushed, motivated and driven..these are all elements I am extremely familiar with and these are many of the reasons that inspired me to compete for Ms. Fitness USA. I was in a slump, unhappy with my body image, lack of energy and just plain tired of feeling uncomfortable. I have been in the fitness industry for over 15 years and still I needed a push, something more. I had always wanted to compete for Ms. Fitness since my early 20's but hadn't reached that mental state, one day it just clicked, I was tired of my rut and decided to make a change for the better and WOW, what a difference a year makes!

Your dreams can happen once you set your mind to it, my body shape and image changed so dramatically that I became my own billboard and my personal training grew to new heights. It's never been easy, I struggled and had many hard days but when it's your passion, the desire never dies."

Bold Living by Kim Somers Egelsee

I DARE you to post 5-10 of some of the exciting experiences that have made you BOLDER! 

Here are mine 

1. Swam and snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef on several trips 

2. Lived on a pearl diving boat for a week in Raffles Bay, Australia; had to yell when walking on the island so no ocean crocodiles would get us.

3. Performed dances at  large event venues.

4. Sang back up  in a rock group (  at House of Blues, Ujena Jam; Puerto Vallarta and more)

5.  Did a Tedx talk

6. Had two beautiful children and lost all the weight both times

7. Work out w a very tough personal trainer :)

8. Modeled bathing suits on a runway, in Puerto Vallarta, in Cabo while riding on a very fast banana boat and more.

9. Worked w adults with severe behavior problems such as schizophrenia in dangerous situations.

10. Planned, lead and spoke at over 100 of my own events, workshops and group meetings in just three years!

EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHILD DAILY

EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHILD DAILY 

By Kim Somers Egelsee

So many of us take life way too seriously. Life needs to be embraced, lived to the fullest, celebrated, and honored. Therefore, it is important to just let go, act silly, show and give love, do the things that you loved as a child such as building a sand castle, coloring, doing a cartwheel. 

I give you permission to embrace your inner child. Who made the rules that we have to be so proper, stuffy and serious? I guarantee you the ones who are jumping up and down at that concert, wearing a bit of purple in their hair, laughing hysterically with their friends, and going to the fun events are the happiest. They are the ones who others want to be with, learn from and hug.

Take this advice and use it in your work outs. Hula hoop in the grass, run through the sprinklers, and go dance at the exciting event you were invited to. You will not only get fit and burn calories, but will ease tension and stress too.

So make sure to spend that quality time with your parents, best friend or new connection. Go to that fun filled evening you were invited to. Take the time a few hours per week to volunteer at the local animal rescue. 

Speak up for what you feel is right. Love others without worrying what they think. Act silly, even if you get that feeling others think you are a dork. WHO CARES? 

You want to reallllllllllly LIVE! Embrace, hug and kiss life! Appreciate you! See the beauty, the good and the unique all around you. 

That's what it's all about!

A Message from Kyle Wilson about my Ten Weeks to Confidence Course

Tomorrow is a big day! It's the beginning of your journey to eliminating fears, insecurities, indecisiveness, negative self-talk and limiting self-beliefs about yourself, your future and those around you. Kim Somers Egelsee's 10 Weeks to Confidence is designed to help you break through barriers and set you on the path to reaching your full potential and ultimately your main purpose in life. Imagine 10 weeks from now being 100% confident, focused and fully pursuing your worthwhile goals (health, relationships, finances, personal growth, etc.); having taken control of your life by eliminating self-doubt, negative thoughts and attitudes and become a more confident, fearless you!  www.kimsconfidencecourse.com You still can get in today at the phenomenal special pricing and gain access to the same 50 PROVEN Training, Tools, Strategies and Exercises that have worked for CEO's, Entrepreneurs, Authors, Speakers, Celebrities and more! Hope you decide to join Kim and our amazing guest contributors including Jeffrey Gitomer, Amanda Russell, Erin Cottrell and more (including myself) for this amazing journey! To Your Unlimited Success and Confidence,  Kyle Wilson Founder of Lessons From Network, Jim Rohn Int'l. (Jim Rohn 18-year friend, mentor and partner) and Kyle Wilson Int'l. PS - Don't delay, act now for best pricing and bonuses. All 10 weeks of LIVE training calls, plus Group Q&A with Kim will also be recorded (if not able to make all of them) through the 10 Weeks to Confidence Membership site.  www.kimsconfidence.course.com

WHAT DO MEN WANT? by Andre Paradis

What do men want?

Isn't that a loaded question???

Let me give it to you straight and to the point.
Men are looking to be winners in life all together, moment by moment, day by day, all the time. Compete, conquer, win is the agenda on some level… always! Just notice the men in this group for instance.
That's what men do.
A good man, a man of character, already has his life "working" which makes him a winner. What he wants then, is to add to his already working life… which is usually… a good woman. Men want to be in relationships but not for the reasons women want a relationship.
This is what men want:
A good man is looking for someone to enhance his life, to empower him on his mission and to support him in living his life’s purpose…. BAM !!! That’s it !

A good man's life is already working, so why would he want to give that up??? He doesn't want to feel trapped, made wrong, nagged, pushed to change or be emasculated…that’s ridiculous! These are all signs that he’s losing, Completely going against his nature.
He is looking for a woman who will help him live his purpose, build a future and a life and often, a family. That’s what a good woman looks like to men.
Yes!! a woman who gets that, a woman who "gets him", respects him, loves him and supports him on his journey....whatever that may be , will give him the power to win in life. Her support will help him built, conquer and WIN! It’s good for him and it’s good for her.
So obvious to him...maybe not to her but here it is,..That’s what good, healthy men want…and, these men are everywhere!!! You just have to see them for who they are…not what you want them to be. A version of your best girlfriend he will never be.

If you know and do what works for men….everyone wins and… he will cherish you for life!

Andre Paradis
Project Equinox

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Project-Equinox/272490668761?ref=bookmarks

10 Empowering Words to Get You in Shape!

I wanted to share an inspiring article from a dear friend of mine and fitness trainer, Dani Lau.  I am an advocate in the power of our words and how it can affect our state of being.  I love how this article exemplifies how our words can either empower or disempower the mind into whether we decide to work out or not.  

Your fitness is 100% mental…your body won’t go where your mind doesn’t push it!

As a personal trainer, hearing negative or disempowering words or self-talk is a pretty regular occurrence. When the workout gets challenging, I start hearing things like, “this is too hard” or “I can’t do this”. When people say these things, it automatically puts their brain in a negative state and makes the physical seem harder than it really is. Your body hears everything your mind says. It is quite amazing how the power of positive thoughts and words really makes a difference in performance. The things that a person says, makes it a reality for them. If someone says “I can’t”, then in their mind they have already given up. If they have already mentally given up, then of course they won’t accomplish the physical task at hand. 

The mind controls the body, and you control your mind! That is the beauty of being human; we hold the power to make a change. It truly is mind over matter! We as humans have the ability to consciously change our mental state and therefore control the outcome of our own lives and accomplishments. Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right. The body achieves what the mind believes! 

I have clients of all different fitness levels, but it is the ones with enthusiasm and positive self-talk that get the best results. One of my clients in particular, when our workouts get difficult, she says, “Ok Dani, let’s do this!” She revs herself up and gives it her all. Given her fitness level, she may not be able to do as much as others, but because of her drive and positivity, she goes above and beyond what we both thought she could handle. She always ends our workouts saying, “That was pleasantly challenging, I liked that workout!” Because of her positivity, determination, and desire to improve, she is getting great results and is feeling better and more confident every day.

Using empowering words truly makes all the difference when exercise gets challenging. If you can change your wording from negative to positive, you will be surprised how quickly you can change your attitude and state of mind. Believe you can and you’re half way there!

Here are 10 examples of empowering words or phrases that can be used instead of disempowering ones:

1. I can’t = I will
2. This is hard = I’m capable
3. I’m too weak = I’m getting stronger
4. I have no energy = I’m a hard worker
5. This is heavy = I’m powerful
6. I’m not in the mood = I’m determined
7. I’m too sore = I’m closer to my goal
8. I’m out of shape = I’m a work in progress
9. It burns = It’s working
10. I’m too self-conscious = I’m driven to be better

Try to use these power phrases in place of all the disempowering thoughts that squeeze their way in. In order to transform your body, you must transform your mind. Just remember, you may not always love the workouts, but you will ALWAYS love the results! Patience is key when it comes to getting to your fitness goals; greatness doesn’t happen overnight. I’ll leave you with a powerful saying that can boost your confidence on a daily basis… “I may not be perfect, but I’m better than I was yesterday!”

Dani Lau         Mind Over Matter - Disempowering/Empowering Words         facebook.com/dani.4.fitness

Check Out This Confident & Conscious Rebel Mama!

I have a dear friend that I have known since high school (who is actually currently taking the 10 Plus life coaching training from me) that was just recently featured in a cool blog called Rebel Mama. I am sharing this as a perfect example of an empowering woman and conscious mama who is confident in her own skin. 

Check out the interview here.