Category Archives: You First

More heart healthy foods

In my blog post Eat Heart Healthy on 12/30/15 I list some heart healthy foods. This additional list below is from Secrets to a Healthy Heart from Time Inc. Diet and heart disease are clearly linked. Eat healthy fats such as those found in nuts and avocados along with colorful fruits and vegetables. Include daily […]
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Head off heart disease

Learn the lifestyle risks for heart disease and QUIT SMOKING! The five leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and unintentional injuries. Together they accounted for 63 percent of all U.S. deaths in 2010, with rates for each cause varying greatly from state to state. The […]
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Gather needed support

I started blogging this past Monday about the Seattle Seahawks exit from the playoffs. It was a sad day for all the 12s. The Wall Street Journal stated that “the Panthers rolled to a 31-0 first half lead against Seattle only to watch the Seahawks yank nearly all of it back.  A blowout was whittled […]
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Create measurable specific actions steps in writing

In my professional life, I have created and implemented thousands of Individualized Education Plans that targeted improving communication and social skills.   In addition, my experience includes coordinating teams of early intervention professionals to develop goals and clear measurable objectives for other teams to use as a “blueprint” for accomplishing change. One of the ways […]
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Resolutions for change

Making resolutions for change at the beginning of a new year is a common practice. According to statistic brain the top ten New Year’s resolutions for 2015 were: Lose weight Get organized Spend less and save more Enjoy life to the fullest Stay fit and healthy Learn something exciting Quit smoking Help others in their […]
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Positive Changes

A few years ago I completed training and was certified as a Wellness and Health Coach. During my coach training I had the opportunity to work on my own personal wellness foundation. A few areas of my life were negatively impacting my level of wellness. I made those areas a priority and took planned steps […]
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Get up and get started, it’s a new day!

Yesterday the Seattle Seahawks were knocked down and out of the play offs.  As the game against the Panthers progressed, the team continued to battle with the support of their coaches and the 12s.  They played with pride and the belief they would get back into the game in order to make up the deficit. […]
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Oh Joy

Have a happy and fun filled holiday season!

Schedule fun activities you enjoy during the holidays

For many, the holiday season is not a time of joy. I grew up in a family where holiday activities and celebrations were not overdone. My warmest, most positive memories were of family dinners and getting outside for some fun such as a snow ball fight, ice-skating or ice fishing on a frozen lake. Once […]
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Try something new that you have always wanted to do

As I was headed over to Leavenworth Washington to celebrate my daughter-in-law’s 30th birthday, I mentioned to her that I had always wanted to go on a sleigh ride and she agreed it would be so fun.  As we got off of the train, we stepped into a winter wonderland, which was the perfect setting […]
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