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FROM THE EDITOR — From the time we are able to utter our first words, to when we speak our last, our voice is a crucial instrument of expression. We use our voice to communicate our needs, wants, and desires. We use it to achieve our goals. And yet, many of us struggle to be heard. I recently spoke with Denise Woods, one of the nation’s most sought-after vocal coaches. In our conversation, Denise shared lessons and exercises that we all can use to become confident, effective communicators. According to Denise, our voice is an instrument and we must learn to use it with a sense of command and power.
Denise has been the voice behind the voice for the last 20 years. She has trained executives for public speaking at major corporations, coached Hollywood actors and broadcast news anchors, and has prepared NBA and NFL athletes for on-camera commentary. She is committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to use their words, their thoughts and their stories in ways they never thought possible by dismantling fear, shame and insecurity. Her first book is, The Power of Voice. Listen to the conversation with Denise: www.cyacyl.com/shows/denise-woods
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THE SEC RE T TO HAPPINESS
One of my favorite movie scenes is the French lady telling Simon Pegg, in Hector and The Search For Happiness, that she wants “appenis”. With her thick French accent, however, it sounds more like she wants a male body part. It always makes me laugh and wish I was French, because you know – yes, that’s how I would forever pronounce the word “happiness”.
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Mark Twain said that humans have one effective weapon – laughter. It can improve your immune system, enhance your intake of oxygen, stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles, increase endorphins, relieve stress, and increase happiness. So why are we more stressed than ever before with suicide rates on the rise and a general decline in positivity and optimism for the future? One of the main reasons is because we are literally hard wired to look for the bad, and when we look for something, we usually find it. It really isn’t our fault. We are all born this way. Let me explain: First and foremost, our brains are circuited to be on the lookout for danger and pain. With any experience, our brain must first interpret what we see or hear and, to do this, it filters the incoming information through the amygdala to scan for anything that can cause pain and, only when no danger is found, does it then filter through a different part of the brain to scan for pleasure. If you need to fight or flight, then you need to have this information first. This obviously is a lifesaving mechanism when we are living in a cave in the middle of the wild and need to stay vigilant to stay alive. In modern day, however, this has become a ball and chain, tethering us to our pessimism and glass half empty attitude. We all know that where focus goes, energy flows, and what we give energy to, we create more of. So, the chance that our amygdala will always find some aspect that is dangerous/painful to us, has high probability causing an ever-self-fulfilling prophecy of negativity. It literally takes work, lots of work, to create a permanent positive outlook on life. We are required to override our animal brains to change our perspective and this is not easy to do but it is possible, and when done with dedication, can be achieved with relative simplicity. I was desperate to figure out how to increase happiness and reduce stress. I was determined to understand
happiness to help myself and then help those around me. I had retracted from life as it was too painful to be front and center and watch friends and family navigate heartbreaking circumstances. I felt totally impotent and couldn’t figure out how to help, so I removed myself from society to reduce the sadness and pain I encountered and indirectly to increase my happiness. This was not the result I achieved. I spiraled downwards to the point I could not see a way out. Luckily, I was conscious enough to grasp at a straw, and thankfully used it to propel myself forward to being the happiest I have ever been in my life. It became important to me to formulate exactly how this change took place. I discovered one fundamental error in our collective thinking. My whole life I’ve been told to find balance, as if this is the Holy Grail to happiness. I took note of quotes such as, “The secret to life is finding balance in everything you do,” and “Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” I would see those who were stressed beyond reason and note that they were not in balance – they were working too much or obsessed with this or that, and believed if they just found some form of balance they would be less stressed. When I began to research balance and its link to happiness, I discovered that balance itself is the pesky problem. To be in balance we must have equal amounts of opposing things – not so? The definition of balance is: a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. So, for happiness to be in balance, we need to have equal amounts of things that bring us happiness and equal amounts of other things that bring something different, in this case, sadness, stress, worry or pain which all equates to unhappiness. This made zero sense to me! This would mean that to be happy, we should be unhappy 50 percent of our time. There is even a quote that states: “Everything in life is temporary. So, when things are going well, enjoy it, because it won’t last forever. And if things are going bad, don’t worry, it can’t last forever either.” This is just crazy to me. Why can’t we be happy 100 percent of the time? Who says happiness doesn’t last? Is there some centurion standing guard on our happiness and when you reach 50 percent happiness you’re cut off and must experience 50 percent unhappiness to be balanced and then ultimately happy overall? What poppycock we have fallen for?! In this new age metaphysical time, we are all learning that happiness is an inside job. It is not dependent on
what occurs outside of us. We are also learning that to create the life we want we must find the gratitude in everything, furthermore, to find the gratitude in a sad or painful situation, we must first find meaning to have gratitude follow. And with meaning, we understand the benefit of any experience or situation, and when we see the benefit and have gratitude for it, we create happiness. That’s the point! Happiness is the point! With this understanding we now realize that in any experience we can find the good and, therefore, the reason to be happy despite what we are going through. When you make this your perspective, you free yourself of the pain and happiness remains. I encourage you to make happiness your highest priority.
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TRACY WEBSTER Tracy was born in Zimbabwe and moved to South Africa when she was 6 years old. She has had a varied career path, and loves reinventing herself. She has worked in car rental, vehicle finance, import/export, holistic health and nutrition, bioenergetic therapy, been a restaurant owner and an author. Most exciting to her is her current vocation in Ontology - the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being. Tracy has a strong calling to help others improve their lives and find lasting happiness. She has been together with Steve for more than 30 years, and has two adult daughters. She is most proud of her Harley Davidson riding skills and loves being a biker chick. To Learn More Visit: www.steveandtracywebster.com
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July 2021 Issue
Stop Trying to Overpower What Disturbs You Written by Guy Finley
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It isn’t this world that threatens or disturbs us. We are dominated by our own thoughts and feelings. We are taken over by our own reactions. This is painful for us because our original nature, our true self, longs to be free and unencumbered by self-limiting, selfdefeating, compulsive thoughts and feelings. The problem is, at our present level, we believe that another person or event is causing our unhappy feelings. We want power over them in the hope that it will give us power over our punishing feelings. Can you see that this approach to self-command is doomed from its illconceived beginning? So where do we look for the power we need to be happy? Look for this power not in a person, place, possession, idea, or belief, but through the new understanding that your higher, permanent nature needs no power outside of itself in order to be in charge of an inner or outer attacker. Its strength is what I call the silent force. It alone can do for you what you have been unable to do for yourself. These huge inner shadows with all their howling may be present, but where is it written that they belong to you? The silent force is the understanding that you need not answer to any disturbance within you. Any form of response to a negative state, other than to silently observe it, is always a form of resistance to it. And what we resist persists. There is no self-power that can make light out of darkness. Remember this lesson the next time you feel
compelled to help yourself out of a dark inner thought or feeling. Remember the silent force. Go silent! Choose to watch, as quietly as possible, all the familiar thoughts and feelings calling for your attention … and dare to give them the silent treatment. This new order of silence and inner light will do for you what you have not been able to do for yourself. It will turn the dark inner skies into pleasant blue ones. Go silent, and watch the dark clouds of thoughts and feelings pass through you. Behind them is the sun.
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GUY FINLEY Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling self-help author. He is the founder and director of Life of Learning Foundation, a nonprofit center for spiritual self-study located in Merlin, Oregon. He is the best-selling author of The Secret of Letting Go and 45 other books and audio programs that have sold over 2 million copies, in 30 languages. Guy holds regular in-person classes at Life of Learning Foundation including two free talks each week that are live-streamed. To Learn More Visit: www.GuyFinley.org
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A few days ago, I was looking through photos from my childhood and I started reminiscing about family members who have passed or with whom I’ve lost contact. One memory was front and center because it jarred strong emotions within me. My father’s cousin was a wonderful man who was a high level production executive for the ABC television network. He started as an elevator operator and worked his way up to a vice president. When I was in high school, on a few occasions, my sister and I would travel into New York City and he would bring us on a tour of the soap opera sets while shows were being filmed. I was an avid ABC soap fan - from Ryan’s Hope to General Hospital - so this was a fantastic experience for me. At the time I didn’t understand the magnitude of his role with the network, but I do recall that no matter where we went people stopped what they were doing and made sure to say hello to him, and to greet us. While in college, I studied communication and any time I was in his company, he always took an interest in me and my studies. He asked questions about what I learning and if I enjoyed the work. At the end of every conversation he said, “Call me when you’re ready.” Growing up, I was groomed to believe that I would get married after college and settle into the role of wife and mother. No place in my frame of reference was the thought that I could, or would, have a high level career, such as what could have developed from what he was offering to me. To be honest, the thought of travelling into New York City and working at a place like ABC television terrified me. And so, I ignored his instruction and played it safe. I did what was expected of me. I married my college sweetheart and took a job that would help pay the bills until I started a family.
After I graduated from college and didn’t reach out to him, he never made the offer again. He was always loving and supportive of me, but he didn’t suggest that I call. I guess he figured I wasn’t interested and that was okay with him. The irony of the story is that many years later, after I got divorced, I launched a career in media production. Everything I have built has been on my own, and was done the hard way. I often think about what my life would be like today if I made that call. I love the work and I’m good at it, so I know I would have gone far. He obviously saw something in me that I didn’t know existed. But, for many years, I allowed fear and the expectations of others to keep me small. And now, I regret not having a conversation with him. So, my advice to everyone is to make the call. No matter what opportunity is being presented to you, whether you think you want it or not, learn the details, weigh your options, and then make an informed decision. Don’t be closed minded or allow your fears to keep you trapped. Sometimes you don’t know what you think you know.
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July 2021 Issue
Six Steps To Help You Bounce Back From Burnout Written by Linda Mitchell, CPC, LMT
I It’s easy to burnout when you’re a go-getter, rarely stopping to refuel for fear of missing opportunities or falling behind schedule. But what if a healthy pause isn’t just part of the cure but a way to revive your creativity and contentment? The sooner you recognize the signs of burnout the easier it is to remedy. If you’re fighting fatigue, feeling unmotivated, constantly in motion yet feeling unproductive, it’s important to change things up. Schedule some relaxation, give your left brain a break and engage in some fun, creative or physical activities. Do diverse tasks, switch locations and break out of familiar routines. Take time to just be still, breath, meditate, play or let your imagination soar. If you’re thinking that’s just a waste of time, you’ll be happy to learn otherwise. Most people can conquer burnout using a combination of the following six tips: Give yourself some grace. Take a break! You’re burned out because you’re a hard worker, motivated and goal oriented. Would you chastise your best friend for taking a breather? A pause is precious and rejuvenating. Intentional downtime, enjoying activities or hobbies you’ve deferred is uplifting and boosts your creativity and joy.
Focus on being versus doing. When constant action doesn’t bring desired results, you can get discouraged, stuck or sullen. Get re-motivated by focusing less on results and more on the joy of the journey. For a change, focus more on the new things you’re discovering rather than on meeting goals. You may feel restless at first but stay the course. Take time to sit in stillness, explore new ideas, walk in nature - stop pushing for answers from outside yourself and tune in to your own inner wisdom. Recognize that meditating, breathing and listening to the still, small voice inside is also a form of productivity! Silence and stillness are healing, restorative and productive.
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“Exhaustion is never cured by working harder!”
Temporarily pare down the to-do list. Limit yourself to your top three priorities daily, weaving in time for relaxation and reflection. Forced prioritization has many benefits and you’ll get more comfortable holding firm, healthy boundaries by politely saying no. Break goals into bite-sized increments. Things feel more manageable and you’ll stay motivated by celebrating each small success along the way. Each of these tips help reduce overwhelm and boost confidence. The longer you resist a pause, the longer you’ll feel depleted. Exhaustion is never cured by working harder! Serve up some self-compassion and discover the benefits of a reset. You’ll bounce back faster, feel refreshed and defeat burnout.
Nix the negativity. Beating yourself up is counterproductive. Treat yourself with the same consideration you’d grant a loved one. Positive uplifting thoughts lead to better outcomes. Thoughts are like boomerangs. What you put out, comes right back to you. Negative, disempowering thoughts are defeating and just create more doubt, fear and scarcity. Positive thoughts create excitement and encouragement and plant seeds of possibility. What you focus on expands – choose your thoughts wisely! Engage your imagination. As Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.” Create time to engage your imagination. Play with new ideas. See where they take you. You may even find a solution to a problem without focusing on it because the imagination is held hostage when you spend too much time in the logical brain pushing for answers, action-steps or results. Change the mood. It’s a whole different energy when you say, “How can I handle this” versus “I can’t handle this.” Feel the difference between I can’t and how can I? This simple change switches you from victim to victor. Instead of staying stuck, you’ve opened a creative, empowered space in which you can problem solve with greater ease. Speaking of spaces, change your environment. Get outside or work in a new space. Changing perspective and scenery boosts creativity and productivity.
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HOW ABOUT AN EXERCISE SNACK? Written by Lorie Gardner, RN
O Our fitness and exercise routines have been significantly altered during this pandemic. The decline in COVID-19 cases has got me thinking about what our post-pandemic exercise routines will look like. Yes, I am remaining cautiously optimistic that the pandemic is nearly over. For many of us who had gym memberships, a Peloton bike became our new gym. Many others got resistance bands, weights, and kettlebells and used workout apps at home. So, what is an exercise snack? It is a short burst of exercise that you do periodically during the day such as climbing stairs, doing some squats or wall sits, jumping jacks, yoga moves, stretching, dancing, and more. Scientific studies have shown that this exercise snacking done several times a day can have a big impact on your health. Why not have an exercise snack when you start to get hungry between meals. Add a big glass of water and you may just avoid having that high-calorie treat your mind was driving you towards. As we gain more freedom in a post-pandemic time, it is a good time to evaluate how you like to move and design a movement regimen that works for you. Certainly, getting vigorous exercise is important for your health and wellbeing. Regular exercise has numerous health benefits that are well known but sustaining an exercise regimen can be hard. Here are some coaching tips to keep in mind as you learn how to enjoy moving your body and designing a “movement” regimen for yourself. If it’s not fun, avoid it. Chances are you might not sustain a regimen if you don’t enjoy it. When the pain starts, stop. Pain is an indicator there is
a problem. Listen to your body, it will warn you. Avoid imitation. It is easy to model yourself after someone else, it may be perfect for them but not for you. Find your own way. Deal cautiously with competition. Competition can be a great motivator but can cause frustration and bad feelings. Look for your own sense of accomplishment. Reward every effort. Set realistic limits for yourself, avoid being hard on yourself, and congratulate yourself on any efforts. Breathe. Make sure you are maximizing the use of your breath by inhaling as your movements expand and exhale as they contract. Love yourself. Acknowledge what you like about your body and how your body supports you every day. Come up with a mantra to say as you get yourself inspired to move such as, “I am moving with grace and beauty,” “I love myself as I grow in strength and agility,” or “Look at me, I’m beautiful.” Being open to new ways of moving your body and tweaking your exercise/movement regimen is good for the body, mind, and soul.
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LORIE GARDNER Lorie Gardner RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, founded Healthlink Advocates, Inc., to assist people with all aspects of their healthcare. As private nurse patient advocates and nationally board-certified health & wellness coaches, they partner with clients seeking assistance navigating the complex healthcare system and those seeking self-directed, lasting health improvements aligned with their values. To Learn More Visit: www.healthlinkadvocates.com
Too Much Information Written by Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD®, CVPO
N Newspapers, journals, and snippets of information. Websites and podcasts and spreadsheets that just grow. Blog posts that tell me how much my life stings. These are a few of my favorite things. When the stack falls. When the desk caves. When I read an ad. I simply remember the pleasure it brings, and then I don’t feel so bad. This tune is amusing, but the subject is quite serious. Given the age of access in which we live, it is a slippery slope to easily become addicted to information, known as infomania. Various sources define infomania as “excessive enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge,” “the debilitating state of information overload,” and “impairment of concentration caused
by frequent response to text messages, e-mails, and other forms of digital communication.” There can be deep underlying reasons for the desire to acquire and keep information. People with brain-based conditions may have short-term memory issues and may not be physically able to retain knowledge. Aging individuals may fear cognitive decline and doubt their ability to access what they know. Some may have a scarcity mindset thinking they might need it someday. Others may have anxiety disorders that manifest in the obsession and/ or compulsion to gather information. Infomania can be considered a form of hoarding; the hoard can be either physical or digital. Information is easy to get, increasingly abundant, and there is little to no cost to access it. The temptation to acquire as much of it as possible can be difficult to overcome. We are also living in the age of interruption, constantly bombarded by pings and dings that let us know something worthwhile is going on and we must pay attention right now or we might miss out. We stop what we’re doing and divert our attention to the latest and greatest notification. It can take 25 minutes to shift our focus back to what we were originally doing. Then the next ding comes, interrupting us yet again and wasting yet more time. The cost is measured in terms of lost productivity, added stress, greater frustration, feeling pressed for time, and increased effort. While being informed is admirable, too much information can lead to the inability to make decisions, i.e. analysis paralysis. Impaired decision-making can yield other forms of clutter due to the inability to choose one thing over another and allowing both (or more) to enter one’s life. Some organizing solutions can ease the discomfort of having too much information and not being able to part with it. A strong paper filing system identifying a few major
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“While being informed is admirable, too much information can lead to the inability to make decisions.”
categories and more specific subcategories can contain physical bits of information. A similarly structured digital filing system is equally as effective. Scan articles clipped from larger sources and create a tagged digital archive. Consider searching for information online only when the need arises. If your desire to acquire information is debilitating to the point where it affects your ability to function on a daily basis, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional.
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GAYLE M. GRUENBERG Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD®, CVPO is the chief executive organizer of Let’s Get Organized, LLC, an organizer coach, and the creator of the Make Space for Blessings system. To Learn More Visit: www.LGOrganized.com
July 2021 Issue
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Written by Anant Joshi, DPM
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment that involves delivery of shock waves to injured soft tissue to reduce pain and promote healing. The waves stimulate metabolism, enhance blood circulation, and accelerate the healing process. Damaged tissues gradually regenerate and eventually heal. Shock wave therapy was originally used to treat kidney stones. Orthopedic uses for shock wave therapy have now been
developed to treat soft tissue injuries and some bone conditions. This is the most advanced and highly effective, non invasive treatment cleared by the FDA. This procedure represents a breakthrough treatment option for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. ESWT benefits patients because their condition can be treated extracorporeally (outside the body). ESWT can also be used to treat heel spurs, neuromas, fractures. Shock wave therapy involves no incisions and no down time. Patients can receive treatment in the office and return to work immediately and be fully recovered in as little as two weeks. The internal healing process can take up to six weeks for some people. Compared to surgical treatment, ESWT offers some significant advantages. Because the procedure is done outside the body with no need for an incision, the risks and expenses of surgery are eliminated. The primary complication associated with this non-
surgical method is bruising, which is much better than surgical complications like infection and scar problems.
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