LOOKING AHEAD
Fall and back to school will be here before you know it!
Check out our Getting Organized for Back to School blog post
Are YOU Ready to Get BACK TO SCHOOL?
How CAN We Use Time More Efficiently?
I know it’s summer, and for many people, it’s likely the time
of year when you feel most lazy. If you’re on holidays, that’s
OK.
If you’re supposed to be working, it’s a different story.
How well do you manage your time?
Check out Lolly Daskal’s short article 7 Time Management Mistakes That Are a Complete Waste of Time.
Ask yourself, “How can I be more productive?”
Get Motivated to READ!
“I still think of summer as the best time to read for fun.”
– Margaret Haddix, American Author
Get motivated to read!
Let’s Get Started to Turn Over a New Leaf!
…IT’S AUGUST!
…It’s been more than a few months since my last
…newsletter. Life threw me another curve ball. This
…time, however, it was expected–for the most part.
In a span of five months, three family members had joint replacements and another major surgery. Countless hours were spent at the hospital, on the highway and caring for my mother. There are times in life when family and friends need to be first on the priority list. I am grateful for clients and business associates who are so understanding. I did, however, complete a very large client move which required me to be out of town for six weeks.
During times like this, I had to remind myself that there’s only one of me. As my business coach said recently, “I wish I could clone you!” If only it were that simple!
It’s important to take care of yourself when life gets to be overwhelming. Here are 106 Tips from Caregivers which may be helpful if you find yourself in that situation.
The past month has been busy, but it hasn’t all been work-related. We celebrated my niece’s wedding several weeks ago. I’d like to officially welcome Patrice to our family–as well as all of his family who travelled from France. It’s been the summer for weddings, as we’ve had the honour of attending two others as well–at beautiful locations.
I also managed to squeeze in six days of rest and relaxation at a friend’s cottage on beautiful Lake Temagami.
Have you been promising yourself that you’ll clean out the garage or have a yard sale this summer? Here are links to a couple of past blog posts–for our new readers and for those who asked for a repeat.
Get started and turn over another leaf!
Healthy Granola Recipe
Amy’s Best Ever Granola
This is easily one of my most favourite recipes! It is quick, easy and nutritious. Store bought varieties are often laden with a few different sugars. This doesn’t make them such a healthy choice after all. It takes only minutes to put this recipe together, and it should last you a few weeks.
3 cups rolled oats, not instant or quick
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
6 tbsp. sunflower seeds
6 tbsp. sesame seeds
3 tbsp. flax seeds
½ cup unsweetened coconut
½ tsp. cinnamon 3 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
6 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
Preheat oven to 225º F. Mix ingredients and spread out on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes stirring 4 times. You can add ½ cup dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, raisins or candied ginger) after granola has baked. Store in glass jars once cooled. Enjoy as a yogurt topping, with milk of your choice (cow, almond, rice) or nibble on as a snack. This also makes a lovely gift to share with others. Enjoy!
It’s never too late to make healthier choices!
Healthy Eating Starts With a Healthy Kitchen!
Do your kitchen cupboards need to be cleaned out in order to eat healthier? Check out our blog post Organizing Your Kitchen.
Check out these important tax deadlines.
Associate Scoop: Eat Better, LIVE Better!
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Let me introduce myself. I’m Amy Sonnenberg–a mom, nutritionist and small business owner. When Cathy asked
me to contribute to her newsletter, I was thrilled to be able
to chat with you. I love any occasion when I’m able to talk about nutrition, and this is no exception!
Cathy is all about inspiring and empowering you to live your ideal life. In many ways our vision for our clients is exactly the same. We want to see YOU live your best life yet. For Cathy, that may mean helping you find order and a sense of calm in your surroundings. For me, it often means helping people eat healthier in a way that is enjoyable, delicious and easy to do. Nutrition advice can be confusing and sometimes conflicting. I believe that we are all individuals, and our nutrition needs are as unique as we are. My mission is to help you figure out what works best for you and your lifestyle right now.
What are some of my top tips for healthier eating?
- Keep it simple. We aren’t all intended to be culinary celebrities with our own TV shows. There is beauty and freedom in simplicity. What are your favourite foods? Learn to cook them well in a way that is supportive to your overall long term health.
- Plan your meals. I plan for 5 supper meals per week, so that I can still be spontaneous. I don’t usually plan breakfasts because I tend to keep those types of foods in stock. Lunches are often leftovers of some sort.
- Make a grocery list. Check the cupboards before you leave home to make sure you actually have what you think you have. How many times have you gone to the cupboard to get an onion only to realize you are all out or they have spoiled?
- Most of your grocery dollars should be spent on fresh foods such as local produce, meats and cheeses.
- Avoid impulse purchases while at the store. Just because there is caramel sauce beside the apples doesn’t mean that it is a good idea to buy it.
- Drink water! For many of us, most of our day is spent in a dehydrated state. Caffeine is dehydrating. For every one cup of coffee or tea, drink 2 cups of water.
With these tips in mind, you will be well on your way to eating better and making the most of your time in 2015!
Amy Sonnenberg is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist located in the Clock Tower Wellness Centre in Elmira, ON. Life can be complicated. Healthy eating shouldn’t be! Some of the services she provides are personalized nutrition assessments, grocery store tours, wellness seminars and home cooking lessons. You can contact Amy at DesignedForYouNutrition, or call 519-503-7926519-503-7926 for more information.
Countdown to Tax Time!
…Whether you’re a small business owner or not, that dreaded
…time of the year is closing in–TAX TIME. Clients tell me that
…tax time is one of the most stressful times of the year. Don’t
…get caught scrambling to complete your taxes.
…Schedule time in your calendar or planner, and start
…gathering up your paperwork.
There are simple ways to keep your paperwork organized. Yes–even a shoebox is OK–especially if all of your tax papers are contained in that shoebox. And I’m serious when I say that. If your papers are scattered everywhere, it becomes difficult to complete your taxes and ensure that you have all of the receipts required for your deductions.
Nothing is more overwhelming than getting behind in filing your tax returns. Don’t wait for Canada Revenue to come knocking on your door. If you need assistance, start now. A New Leaf would be happy to provide assistance if needed.
On a completely different note, staying healthy is necessary in order to be productive. When was the last time you cleaned your phone or your keyboard? You probably don’t want to know how many germs are on those surfaces. David Caolo shares his tips for Keeping your tech gadgets clean.
Words of Motivation from Brian Tracy
..“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize
…..your life around it.”
-Brian Tracy
Get motivated to organize your life!
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