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About a year ago, I’d given up on ever losing the weight I had put on over the past 10 years. I tried everything out there and nothing worked. One day I saw an ad for SuperVision Weight Loss in Castleton. I called them and decided to try their HCG Weight Loss Program. Before I started the program in September of 2012and was amazed how easily the weight came off. The staff at SuperVision Weight Loss were very supportive and helpful. They were always available to answer my questions. They even called me to help with my accountability. Yes, I had to follow the program, but with their direction I was able to lose weight and keep it off. I completed two rounds and lost 52 lbs. Losing the weight made me realize – I wasn’t as old as I felt! My blood pressure is down, my cholesterol is improving. My health, overall, is significantly improved from a year ago. It was absolutely worth it! I feel alive again and it’s all because I walked into SuperVision Weight Loss, Castleton and let them get me started on a new path.
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Shelly Aristizabal Business Women Connect
Trust Your Gut...Go For It!!
by Shelly Aristizabal
What kind of decision-maker are you? Do you get paralysis from analysis? Or do you fly by the seat of your pants? With some new strategies, you can learn to become a skilled, quality, and informed decision maker.
through a decision.
The bridge that leads from analysis to action is effective decision-making -- knowing what to do based on the information available. While not being critical can be dangerous, so too can overanalyzing or waiting too long for more information before making a decision. Being able to take in the scene and respond quickly and effectively is what separates the doers from the wannabes.
Research shows that people who make decisions quickly, even when lacking information, tend to be more satisfied with their decisions than people who research and carefully weigh their options. Some of this difference is simply in the lower level of stress the decision created, but much of it comes from the very way our brains work.
Which job should you take? What car should you buy? Should you ask him to marry you? Are you ready for another baby? Is this house right for you, or should you keep on looking before you make an offer? Life is full of hard choices; the bigger they are and the more options we have, the harder they get.
The conscious mind can only hold between five and nine distinct thoughts at any given time. That means that any complex problem with more than (on average) seven factors is going to overflow the conscious minds ability to function effectively, leading to poor choices.
As is happens, our brains are fairly binary. They can react very quickly when presented with two options, especially when one is clearly better -- stay here and drown in the rising waters or climb onto that big rock and be safe? Easy choice, easy decision.
Our subconscious mind, however, is much better at juggling and working through complex problems. People who “go with their gut” are actually trusting the work that their subconscious mind has already done, rather than second-guessing it and relying on their conscious mind’s much more limited ability to deal with complex situations.
When presented with more options, though, we choke up. Jump onto the rock or climb the tree? We don’t know which is clearly better, and research shows that most people will not choose at all when presented with several equally good options. Practice, experience, and rules of thumb can help us to make those split-second decisions. Fortunately we don’t normally face immediate, do-or-die decisions-we usually have the luxury of working
Simply knowing that every decision is a choice, and taking the responsibility for our choices -- accepting the consequence, whether a benefit or a price -- is the freedom and liberty all humans desire. You can trust your instinct when faced with a decision - ask yourself, “How can I make this happen?” Your subconscious mind will go to work to find the way to make it happen!
Shelly Aristizabal is the author of This Is Your Year to Design & Live the Life of Your Dreams, a leader in the Community Commerce Industry, Motivational Speaker and the New President of Business Women Connect. Visit www.BusinessWomenConnect.com for details on our upcoming events in the Indianapolis area! 6
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Do I Need A Will?
Many people often wonder if it’s necessary to have a will. The answer to this question is almost invariably “yes.” A will can help you accomplish many goals including designating who will receive your assets and determining who will take care of your affairs after your death. If you have minor children, a will also allows you to designate who can take care of your children once you pass away. Without a will, you leave these decisions in the hands of others. When an individual dies without a will, Indiana law determines who will inherit her probate assets. Probate assets include property which is not held jointly with another person or for which death beneficiaries have not been established. If you are married with children of the marriage, for example, the law provides that your 10
By: Ann Schneider spouse will inherit half of your probate assets and your children will inherit the remaining half. A will allows you to make these decisions instead. It also allows you to put special provisions in place to help take care of your heirs. Parents of minor children may include trusts which allow them to decide how their assets can be used for their children’s benefit and at what age their children should be before they receive the assets outright. Similar trusts can be used for any heirs for whom restrictions on their inheritance may help preserve the assets and protect the heirs from their own spending habits. Getting a will done is often much easier than people think and the peace of mind you gain by knowing your wishes will be fulfilled is well worth the effort!
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Calendar of Events Tuesday, August 5, 7:30 – 9:00am Indianapolis Business Networking Event at Comfort Suites Fishers at 9760 Crosspoint Blvd. Join for a business networking event that will make you new connections, grow your business, and learn of new ideas and technologies on how to effectively network in Indianapolis, Indiana. These events generate hundreds of business opportunities and there is no cost to attend. www.tipclub. com Wednesday, August 6, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Southside Lunch Special Interest Group at Jonathan Byrd’s in Greenwood. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib. com Wednesday, August 6, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Indianapolis Sales Career Fair at Embassy Suites North Indianapolis. This FREE career fair is a great opportunity for you to meet local recruiters and decision makers who are hiring right now for open positions. Below is an example of position available at previous events. A complete list of participating companies will be emailed 1 week prior to the career fair date. Wednesday, August 13, 6:00 – 9:00pm Network After Work at 6 Lounge 247 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN. Join Network After Work and 150+ professionals. Upon entering, guests will receive a name tag color-coded by industry which allows for easy navigation. Network After Work events give guests a chance to get their name and brand in front of some of Indianapolis' top business professionals while visiting the city's best After Work destinations. www.networkafterwork.com Thursday, August 14, 9:00 am – 10:30am Successful Women Made Here Monthly Event –Join the monthly events with a notable businesswoman, training, and mastermind session to help solve your challenges and share your triumphs at 250 W. 96th St. www.SuccessfulWomenMadeHere.com Thursday, August 14, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Northside Lunch Special Interest Group at Champps, 8711 N. River Crossing, Indy. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib. com Thursday, August 14, 6:00pm National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Circle for Learning & Networking at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, 300 North Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN. This is guaranteed to be a fun and informational Circle. Get ready to meet more great business women and begin conversations aimed at growing your business. Don't forget to bring your business cards! www.nawboindy.org
Sunday, August 17, 12:00 – 5:00pm Taste of Indiana 2014 at The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN. Dig In presents the 5th Annual Taste of India where they bring together Indiana farmers, the best chefs in the state, and YOU for a one of a kind experience in Indiana agriculture and culinary arts. We source premium Hoosier ingredients from all over the state, and ask chefs to come up with a culinary creation to delight your taste buds. Nowhere else will you find this unique collection of restaurants-from Evansville to Valparaiso, Terre Haute to Roanoke-all in one place at one time, and all dedicated to buying local ingredients in their businesses. Tuesday, August 19, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Downtown Lunch Special Interest Group at Tavern On South, 423 W. South St, Indy. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib. com Thursday, August 28, 7:45am National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) F.U.E.L + Monthly Lunch at F.U.E.L. encourages and prepares woman business owners to seek new levels of involvement in government and politics. No matter your political affiliation or current scope of involvement, this training series covers all topics and levels of political navigation. From current issues, new laws, regulatory and administrative matters to policy and policy makers, F.U.E.L. educates participants to allow them to formulate and advocate for change! Join us for a half day event and gain insights about how to run for office, discuss why and how we can get more women on boards and hear first hand from Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann.www.nawboindy.org Saturday, September 6, 7:30am Special Olympics Indiana presents The FedEx Plane Pull Challenge at Indianapolis International Airport. The FedEx Plane Pull Challenge raises funds and awareness for more than 11,000 Special Olympics athletes in Indiana. Don’t miss the fun as teams of up to 20 people compete to pull a jumbo jet a distance of 12 feet across the tarmac in the least amount of time! Looking for a great team-building event for your co-workers, friends or family? The 2014 Plane Pull Challenge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana! www. soindiana.org Saturday, September 20 St. Vincent Cancer Walk Scenic 10 Mile Challenge Walk and 3 Mile Family Walk through Zionsville Indiana. 100% of the funds raised benefit cancer patients at St. Vincent, inspiring hope right here at home. Funds raised at the St. Vincent Cancer Walk provide programs and services to support cancer patients and their families, as well as improve access to life saving screenings for the poor and underserved in our community. www. StVincentCancerWalk.org
Are you a woman’s organization or having an event just for women? Are you a non-profit organization with a special event? Email info@indymetrowoman.com and send us the details for our monthly calendar by the 5th of each month for the following month’s issue. You can also go to www.indymetrowoman.com and post your event on our community calendar.
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Months after the delivery of her big bundle of joy, Laura continued to have pain when sitting and during intercourse. Things were not the same. Frustrated by the results of her outcome, she looked for answers on the internet where she found Dr. Brillhart’s web site. She discovered and consulted with the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of Indianapolis. Dr. Brillhart’s surgical option uses a laser to bloodlessly tear down the scarred layers and reassembles them correctly. Laura opted for this procedure and just days later things had already significantly improved and that nagging pain was gone. Erin loved to ride her bicycle but she was tired of the pinch that would suddenly come from sitting the wrong way on her bike seat. Besides that, her favorite swimsuit bottom never fit or looked quite right. She consulted Dr. Brillhart at LVRI of Indianapolis and scheduled a laser labial reduction. Soon she was back on her bike and riding without the pinch. After four babies, Melissa knew sexual relations were just not the same. She
couldn’t feel anything anymore and was afraid her husband might be experiencing the same. The birth canal was no longer holding him as snugly as it did before her first baby. James Brillhart, MD Leaking urine when laughing with friends or exercising at the gym was getting old fast. Dr. Brillhart’s Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation (LVR) surgery brought her hope. Melissa was thrilled with her results after surgery. Mini pads are now a thing of the past and she and her husband are enjoying that “hold me tight” feeling they both missed. Call 317.621.2400 to schedule your free consultation. For more information, visit our website at lvrii.com.
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Dental Training in High Gear
Next Sessions: August 11 and November 17, 2014
12 Week
Dental Assistant Program Limited Enrollment Personalized Training Latest Technology Digital Radiography Software Training Advanced Products & Procedures
317.585.9015
9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 130 Fishers, IN 46037
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With post high school education in high gear throughout the country, now is a perfect time to investigate the medical/ dental field. You can become a highly skilled dental professional through an Intense Hands-on 12-week Dental Assistant Training Program. Indiana University’s record Spring graduating class is indicative of the national surge in education pursuits. Dental Office Training by Lynn has led the way in providing a tremendous opportunity for those wishing to enter the medical field. As a licensed dental hygienist with over 25 years’ experience in dentistry, Lynn Uptgraft established Dental Office Training by Lynn for the training and development of dental assistants. Her program provides intense, hands-on training, as well as the study of terminology, anatomy, and technology that is vital in obtaining employment in the dental office today. The Dental Office Training program offers a great curriculum including personalized training, limited enrollment, ISDH accredited digital radiology and software training in the latest technology. Lynn’s course has a maximum enrollment of TWELVE students so that more personalized training can be given. The course is outlined with a Practical Curriculum, as well as Classroom Lectures on Classifications, Anatomy, Tooth Descriptions, Armamentarium, Cavity Preparations, How to Place Varnish, Liners & Bases, Wedge Placement and Matrices of all types for the anterior and posterior. It covers resin materials in completions from the different generations of etch/prime/bond, to how to work with shades in the posterior and anterior area of the mouth. Lynn is now very proud to be accepting VA benefits for her classes. The Department of Labor states that between the years 2004-2014, dental assisting is projected to be one the fastest growing occupations. Dental assisting is a great family-oriented career. Most dentists work a 32-hour workweek and have weekends and holidays off. This is a career that you can use as a stepping stone to higher paying occupations.
To learn more about this great opportunity you can reach Lynn at 317-585-9015 or visit DentalOfficeTraining.net. This institution is regulated by: State Workforce Innovation Council Office of Career and Technical Schools 10 N. Senate Ave, Suite SE 203
Indianapolis, IN 46204 317 234-8338 or 317 234-8339
This institution accredited by: Indiana State Dept. of Health Radiology Department 2 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46204
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Tools for Improving Your Relationship Do you wish there was more intimacy in your relationship? Would you like your spouse to cuddle up, be more affectionate or talk to you about feelings? When I talk to women about their relationships, they report a change from great initial romance to no romance at all. IN THE BEGINNING: Couples spend hours talking over the phone or in person. Both people are eager to explore their lives together. They frequently go to movies and out for romantic dinners. They play golf together or take walks through the neighborhood hand in hand. Each partner inquires about the other’s day and has that look of real interest on their faces. ONCE THE NEWNESS WEARS OFF: Life becomes sedentary and partners no longer have the energy or the drive to explore new places. For some clients, going out becomes nonexistent. Spouses complain that the look of interest has faded into a “comatose state”. They feel lucky if their partner answers them, let alone inquires about them. If this sounds familiar, you may wonder how this happens. First, it’s important to realize that all relationships change (in one way or another). Relationship theorists believe that people put their best foot forward when they are in the “pursuit mode”. This ensures that they will captivate the person. Secondly, it is normal for people to put less effort into a relationship once it is attained. That’s why women commonly complain that there is less romance and men complain that there is less sex. Knowing that this is a natural process, the next question may be what you can do to resurrect the old relationship. Nothing! You have to create a new one. Try following these steps: • Communicate. Talk to your partner and ask if you can add some romance to your relationship. • Negotiate. Maybe your partner is no longer willing to go out for candlelight dinners, complaining that they are too
expensive. Negotiate on a behavior that is Carol Juergensen Sheets mutually satisfying and if worst comes to worst, do something your spouse wants. • Create positive synergy. This is a tough one to follow. Pretend that your spouse is behaving exactly the way you need. Make a comment that builds their ego. Tell them that they are sexy. Pass them in the hall and steal a kiss. Brag about them to your mutual friends. If you become angry or sullen, you won’t get what you want. If you want more love, then part of the plan requires giving more love. • Strategize and change your expectations. Figure out what would make it more fun for them to participate. Include another couple, go to a restaurant that features their kind of food, or go to an event that they enjoy and tease them about wanting to please them. Use your sense of humor and creativity and replace that resentment with a new form of closeness. • Organize your life. Spend time meeting your own needs. Can’t get your spouse to go out to that rotating restaurant to look at Christmas lights? Call your girlfriends and end your shopping spree with appetizers and Christmas lights on the Circle. I believe that we are all 100% responsible for making ourselves happy. It may not be the perfect relationship, but it will make you feel better about being committed to your partner if you work on these skills and figure out what your needs are so that you can safely meet them and raise your happiness factor. Put this column somewhere close to remind you to use them and watch your relationship prosper. Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317 218-3479. You can watch Carol the Coach segments on WTHR’s Channel 13 Wednesdays @ 12:50PM.
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