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2019: Book Review

12/28/2019

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In this episode, Suzanne shares her favorite books from 2019. She explains how one positive book leads to another and how this can have such a positive impact on life goals.

Although her full book list is long, she chooses excerpts and quotes from her top five to share.

Top 5 List:
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields

These books have guided Suzanne both professionally and personally. She highly recommends each and every one of these.

Podcasts mentioned:
Rise Podcast with Rachel Hollis
Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield
The Mindful Mama Podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields
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Just BE!

12/21/2019

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In this episode Suzanne gives suggestions on how to "Just BE" during the holiday season.

She drops a whole bunch of "BE" bombs...

Be present.
Be patient.
Be prepared.
Be intentional.
Be flexible.
Be willing to see other points of view.
Be kind.
Be generous.
Be gentle.
Be understanding.
Be conscious of time.
Be traditional.
Be forgiving.
Be grateful.
Be graceful.
Be faithful to your beliefs.
Be a big kid.
But, be on your best behavior.
Be one with your breath.

She also invites you to test out BOX breathing. A technique that has been shown to enhance performance and concentration. It is said to aid in stress relieving too. It has also been sited as a treatment method for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

To do box breathing, also known as, four square breathing...
Begin with a full exhale.
Inhale through the nose for a count of 4.
HOLD for a count of 4.
Exhale for a count of 4.
HOLD for a count of 4.
Repeat...ideally for 4 full cycles.

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Fall Fresh Start - HAPPINESS

12/13/2019

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In this episode Suzanne discusses the Fall Fresh Start series. This is part three, HAPPINESS. 
HAPPINESS is being intentional about friends and family. It’s about creating connections. 

“We are hardwired to connect with others it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives and without it there is suffering.” -Brene Brown

The 7-part HAPPINESS series:
  • Family Meetings
    • Big Life Journal template
  • Family "Fun"ction
    • Making every day activities, like packing lunches, fun
  • Family Dinners 
    • Studies have shown benefits
  • Family Traditions
    • Have different traditions with different people: kids, significant other, friends, etc.
  • Family Fun
    • Game night, movie night, etc.
    • Game Pigeon App: Crazy 8s, etc.
  • Time for Friends
    • Establish traditions to avoid decision fatigue.
  • Feel the (Fall)
    • Connect with Mother Nature

​Have a PLAN. Plan to CONNECT with others.

Suzanne introduced bunny breath. Inhale 4-6 quick breaths through the nose. Exhale through the mouth with a long, smooth sigh. The quick intake of oxygen can help with focus. Although geared towards the kids, this breathing technique has helped her from having mommy meltdowns.
It is not selfish to focus on your own happiness. “One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.”  -Gretchen Rubin

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Want more details about this episode? Head over to the website, www.feelingsfitness.com. 
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Fall Fresh Start - HEALTH

12/6/2019

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In this episode, Suzanne discusses mindful strategies to stay healthy this fall season. Last week she focused on the HOME, this week she focuses on HEALTH and next week will be dedicated to HAPPINESS.

If you are a visual person, check out the Feelings Fitness Facebook and/or Instagram page  to see a picture of the seven HEALTH  categories for the week.

Below are a few highlights & resources for each category.

Plan 4 Productivity:
"If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." - Benjamin Franklin
Books:
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard + Planner
Do It Scared by Ruth Soukup + Living Well Planner
The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

Dress 4 Success:
When you dress better, you FEEL better
Less is more helps avoid decision fatigue
But, be sure to have what you need
Try out Stitch Fix...a shopping time saver.

Exercise 4 Emotions:
Use yoga for exercise(strength) and for emotions too.
Cardio - run and bike
Test out Peloton...not only great for exercise, but the instructors feel like life coaches too. You get off the bike feeling healthy in mind, body & spirit!

Eat 4 Energy:
Focus on fresh & seasonal produce
Use the Living Well Planner to help map out meals
Test out delivery services such as Blue Apron and/or Daily Harvest
Remember you are focusing on foods that fuel the mind, body & spirit.

Sleep 4 Synergy:
Sleep helps reset the body
Book: The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington

Hair, Skin, & Nails:
Take note of these, they reveal a lot about what is happening internally 
Look fresh, FEEL fresh, be more productive
Schedule these things not only as maintenance, but as pampering as well

Yoga & Mindfulness:
Although these could go into Exercise 4 Emotions, they deserve a category of their own. 
Yoga is a tool for mindfulness/meditation

Suzanne introduced lion's breath as a tool to release tension, relieve stress, and alleviate anger. Be sure to test it out.

Use Fall Fresh Start as a way to work towards a new mindset well before the new year begins.

 Use the Facebook and Instagram community as an accountability partner.  

And as Marie Forleo says, "PROGRESS  comes from ACTION  not THOUGHT." Don't just think about starting fresh, get out and take action! You'll be happy you did.

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P.S. Don't forget to always be checking in with your breath…
-yogic breathing - inhale belly expands. exhale belly sinks back towards the spine
-nadi shodhana - alternate nostril
-ujjayi - victorious breath, ocean breath, darth vader. 
-lion's breath
YouTube if you need a visual guide. 
Connect the mind & body via the breath.

FEEL Fit. Mind, Body & Spirit.
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Fall Fresh Start - HOME.

12/1/2019

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In this episode, Suzanne revisits one of her favorite strategies, Fall Fresh Start. It's a MINDFUL way to freshen up your HOME, HEALTH, and HAPPINESS.
Don't wait until the new year to create a new MINDSET. Use the FALL season to START FRESH. 

New season. New school year. New you.

Part One. HOME.
“Outer Order, Inner Calm” by Gretchen Rubin has lots of FRESH HOME ideas...
-Abandon a project
-Toss unnecessary papers
-Do you need more than one: paper clips, rubber bands, crayons
-Mock move
-Beware of buying souvenirs
-Assign each day a task
-Stay current with child’s interests
Or test out what Suzanne likes to do...
Imagine your home is your favorite bed & breakfast
What does it FEEL like. Warm, fuzzy, clutter free...
Visualize that cozy space - 
What can you do to create that FEELing in your own space?
Many of us have families and quite possibly kids to contend with, so it may take some family meetings and perhaps even a family boot camp to keep your HOME FEELing like your favorite bed & breakfast. 

Being mindful of the way we FEEL is the first step in finding a way to create a space that FEELS peaceful!

Week one of the FALL FRESH START...
-deep cleaning: car detailed, etc.
-declutter: suggestions from Gretchen Rubin's book
-detox: using norwex and young living products
-papers shredded & files organized
-patio & flowers: mums & a cozy tabletop fire pit
-sights(mums), sounds(football) & scents(bonfire, grilling)
-finances: financial peace university with dave ramsey

Join the three week challenge leading us out of fall...
-revisit the fall fresh start challenge on FB and Instagram
-fine tune things already done
-launch into winter and the holiday season with a clutter-free space & a positive mindset
Something to look forward to...Winter Wonder, Home, Health, and Happiness Challenge. A way to avoid the winter blues(if you live in a part of the world with winters). It is a way to peak our curiosity, warm our hearts, and create memorable moments in a season that often times leaves us feeling cold.

But for now, we wrap up week one of FALL Fresh Start focusing on HOME. Next week we will look and HEALTH. And the final week will address HAPPINESS.

Did you enjoy this episode? Do you want more? Be sure to subscribe & leave a review on iTunes or Spotify.

Want more details about this episode? Head over to the website, www.feelingsfitness.com.

Want more connection with Feelings Fitness? Join me over on the Feelings Fitness Facebook page, www.facebook.com/feelingsfitness/. You can also find Feelings Fitness on Instagram too, www.instagram.com/feelingsfitness/!

P.S. Don't forget to always be checking in with your breath…
-yogic breathing - inhale belly expands. exhale belly sinks back towards the spine
-nadi shodhana - alternate nostril
-ujjayi - victorious breath, ocean breath, darth vader. 
YouTube if you need a visual guide. 
Connect the mind & body via the breath.

FEEL Fit. Mind, Body & Spirit.
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