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pending time in a place that makes you feel calmer and more relaxed can have a remarkable effect on your state of mind— and probably no one understands that better than Anita Yoder, president and owner of Heritage Design Interiors, Inc. Yoder grew up in an old farmhouse outside of Strasburg. Her mother was “constantly redecorating, hanging new draperies, rearranging furniture,” Yoder said. “And so by watching her, I developed a love of decorating and interior design.” Taking her first course in interior design at the young age of just 14 (and talking her mom and friends into taking the class with her), Yoder realized that there might not be a lot of career opportunities in this area, so she pursued a degree in the medical field instead. “But interior design was in my blood,” Yoder said. “I was helping family and friends with design and
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decorating ideas, and I realized that although I was calling it a hobby, people were really encouraging me to get into the business.” And so she took the plunge, starting her own business in 1990 at just 23 years old. “It was challenging at first, and the economy wasn’t great, but I was given a challenge and I rose to meet it. In fact, things were going well enough that after my first year, I was able to hire my very first employee, Pam Leisey,” she said. “It was a perfect fit; she’s still with me today. We complement each other. She leans more toward the contemporary; I lean more toward historical and traditional, with a little eclectic mix thrown in. We’re just a good match.” In June of 1991, Yoder participated in the very first Lancaster Parade of Homes. “I decorated a home and was thrilled when it won an award,” she said. “The following year, I was given two homes in two price ranges to decorate and won both price ranges. And now, for 19 years in a row, I’ve never missed a year participating, and my company has always received an award. It’s been very exciting.” Yoder does a lot of work with businesses and homeowners in local areas, including Lancaster, Chester, Berks, York, and Dauphin counties. “I also get down to Philly and northern Maryland to do some work for my local clients who own vacation homes in those areas,” she said. The personal attention her clients receive is what, Yoder believes, sets her company apart, and it’s something she’s very proud of.
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beautiful in a restaurant, but is it right for your home?” Donating her time and talents as a consultant is important to Yoder as well, and typically those opportunities arise through the suggestions of a colleague. She is happy to work with nonprofits and other organizations that make it their mission to help those less fortunate get back on their feet. Heritage Design Interiors has also been generous in their support of local fundraising events. “I like to keep it local,” Yoder said. “That’s important to me.” As a child, Yoder admits she was awkward and shy, but she always found that she had a great appreciation for the beauty that surrounded her. And she’s created the perfect way to share that appreciation with others. “If someone back when I was in elementary school would have given me a snapshot of my future, I would have looked at it and said, ‘No way,’” she said. “But now I so enjoy sharing the art of interior design with many different kinds of people.”
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“I really listen to my clients; I look at their homes and their lifestyle,” she said. “It’s their home. I’m not going to move in and live there, so it has to be about what they want, what makes them comfortable. I have no problem when a client tells me they don’t like something I’ve presented. I tell them fabric doesn’t have feelings—if you don’t like it, just tell me!” Some clients come in with very definite ideas of what they want, with every detail chosen. Others just need a little bit of help, so she’s happy to steer them in the right direction. Yoder likes to give her clients choices and to customize the service she provides to the unique needs of each client. “Sometimes I’ll go into an existing home and start from the ground up, suggesting colors and fabrics. And other times, we’ll be inspired by a piece of artwork, and so we can use that as a starting point for ideas,” she said. “I always try to remind them to think about the future—are you going to love it five years from now? An idea might be
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an you guess what skill these three people needed to master in order to change their situations? Paula was unhappy with her current job but didn’t know what to change. She had been operating from her domineering boss’s agenda for several years, lost her motivation, and felt stuck. How could she get herself out of the rut without quitting? Tamara was a supervisor who felt her boss was not hearing her. How could she change her relationship with her boss so she could accomplish more in her job? When Amy was promoted to team leader, her peers became her direct reports, and they were older and far more experienced than she was. How could she learn to lead them effectively? Believe it or not, all three of these people had the same problem: They needed know how to collaborate. Working with others comes easy for
some, but plenty of people struggle with building the relationships necessary for achieving results. But like most skills, collaboration can be taught, and with practice, people can get better at working with others in a way that makes everyone happier! So, what does it take to master the art of working well with others? Step 1: Know what you want to create. Remember Paula? Paula didn’t know what she wanted to create. The first step in being able to work well with others is having a clear sense of what you want to achieve—for yourself, for your team, or for your company. For example, you might want a better relationship with a coworker, or to land a big account, or to sell more products. Write down specific goals and create your own agenda. Once you know what you want, it’s easier to begin conversations with others about making things happen.
Step 2: Learn how to read people. Tamara, the supervisor who couldn’t get her boss to listen to her, experienced a clash of communication styles. Tamara liked to explain her reasoning in detail, but her boss preferred bullet points and the bottom line. While Tamara liked to stay focused on tasks and keep chitchat to a minimum, her boss was energized by interactions with people. Tamara had to zero in on what she wanted: a better relationship with her boss. She then had to “read” his communication style and adapt to it. Once Tamara did, she found it easier to connect and communicate with him, paving the way to achieve better results for herself and her department. There are four different communications styles: dominant, influence, steady, and compliant-tostandards (DISC). Educating yourself about these styles will have a huge impact on your ability to collaborate with others.
Step 3: Master listening. Amy’s first meeting as team leader was a disaster, so she reached out to the members of her team and asked, “What would you like from me in my new role?” Amy then listened, engaging in a skill vital for collaborating with team members. Listening effectively, however, is a more involved skill than many people realize. People listen through the filter of their communication style, which is why people who attend the same meeting hear entirely different messages. For example, a person who prefers the dominant style will listen for results, actions, and opportunities for power; a person with a compliant-tostandards style will listen for facts, details, data, logic, and research. Tuning into what people are listening for can help you avoid misunderstanding and conflict, which are the main barriers to collaboration. It also helps to remember that the best
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way to get people to listen to you is to listen to them. Step 4: Be inspiring. Paula, Tamara, and Amy all faced the same choice: remain victims of a negative situation or take heroic action to change. Recasting their own roles from victims to heroes changed their emotional wake with everyone around them. What’s emotional wake? Just as a boat generates waves as it moves through water, people generate emotions as they interact with others. Remember the characters from Pooh Corner? Eeyore’s sad demeanor has a negative emotional wake, but Tigger is bouncy and upbeat. Which one would you rather sit with at the lunch table? It’s no surprise that we all prefer to work with people who are happy and inspiring, people with whom we have positive interactions. Paula, Tamara, and Amy became successful collaborators because they changed their emotional wake with their bosses and team members. If you find yourself locked into a negative situation with someone you want to collaborate with, start turning things around with simple acts of kindness or gratitude. It takes five positive interactions to overcome one negative interaction. Use that formula to start building an emotional wake that leaves people awash in good feelings! Sure, working with others has its challenges, but working through them definitely has its rewards. The more skilled we get at understanding how to connect with others, the more we value the diversity of strengths and perspective that compensates for our own weaknesses and blind spots. Everyone needs to collaborate—and not just at work. Make a habit of practicing these four steps and you will create a happier, more fulfilling life with endless opportunities for success! • Shawn Kent Hayashi is a high-performing teams consultant and executive coach who shares her expertise with people all over the world as a speaker and author. She has written six books, including the Conversations trilogy: Conversations That Get Results and Inspire Collaboration, Conversations for Creating Star Performers, and Conversations for Change: 12 Ways to Say It Right When It Matters Most. www.theprofessionaldevelopmentgroup.com
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or women especially, the work/life balance is a delicate act, a constant pressure, sometimes even a constant guilt. Working women struggle every day with this and constantly ask themselves: • Am I working hard enough? • Am I working too hard? • Am I spending enough time with my family? • Am I short-changing my career? My family? Both? I believe that our overwired world has made this worse. Nowadays, we all move at lightening speed, all day, every day, with our plates piled high and little time to pause, reflect, and focus properly. Because we are always plugged in and always available, it seems like our work never ends. Because we can work from anywhere, we feel like we have to, or should, work at night, on weekends, during lunches, and social events. There is no balance because there are no boundaries. Being overwired means multitasking, multithinking, and never really being present with the task at hand or the people in our lives. It leads us to question ourselves and our choices. And, for women, this often leads to the never-ending battle of work/life balance. But there are two simple ways to correct this.
First, stop worrying about work/life balance and start focusing on doing more of what energizes you and less of what depletes you. Work/life balance is a tricky thing. We beat ourselves up for not being home more, or present more, or “there” for more people. I think instead of worrying about achieving work/life balance (whatever that is!), we should focus instead on doing the things we love and being with the people who energize us and doing fewer of the things that deplete us. Think of your time as precious (it is!) and, as much as possible, be critical and judicious with the activities and people who take up your time and attention. Learn to choose more wisely.
Ask yourself: • Who are the people, personal and professional, who are draining my time and attention? • If I have to deal with them, how can I do so on my own terms? • What are the commitments, professional and personal, that I do not enjoy or do not have to attend? • Whom do I love to be with? Who brings out the best in me? What do I love to do? • Whom/what should I say “yes” to and whom/what should I say “no” to? As much as possible, you want to shed the people and endeavors that negatively encumber you. You are letting them steal your precious time. As much as possible, fill your life with the people and activities that fulfill you, engage you, inspire you, and make your life better. Choose them, and you’ll never worry about work/life balance again. Second, stop being available 24/7 and start setting some boundaries. More than anything, being overwired—and that feeling of imbalance—is the result of not having good boundaries. Sure, it’s crept up on us, but we have done this to ourselves. We have made ourselves available 24/7. We say “yes” to everything. Very often, our friends, family, and our work have come to
expect this, so we have to retrain ourselves and them as well. You have to set strong boundaries, and it is imperative that you stick to them. If you tell clients and colleagues that you are not available after 5 p.m. or on weekends, but then you work and respond to them after 5 p.m. and on weekends, they will expect this, and you will have undermined your boundaries. People have to understand what your boundaries are and then you must be consistent in enforcing them. So: • Find out from your HR department or supervisor what the expectations are for your out-of-office availability. Some jobs require 24/7 availability (doctors, EMTs, PR people, crisis-management teams, top executives, etc.), but most of us do not need to be available 24/7; we just feel like we do. Find out, so you can establish boundaries for your work and home life. • Set your automatic email responder or voicemail to correspond with these boundaries. For example, when you leave for the day, use an email or voicemail responder that says: “I am out of the office for the evening (or weekend). I will respond to this when I return in the morning.” Let people know how you wish to be reached in an emergency. • Make it clear to colleagues, associates, and clients when you are available and when you will return
calls or emails. Then stick to it. And get the spouse, partner, loved ones, and family on board too. When you are together, be present with one another. This means setting some boundaries at home: • Establish computer-free, screenfree, phone-free times. • If you do not want people to expect you to answer their emails after 7 p.m., don’t check your email after 7 p.m. • Use your caller ID to screen calls and don’t answer unless you absolutely have to. • Be together without the distraction of screens, gadgets, phone calls, etc. The more present—really, truly, purposefully present—you are with your loved ones, the more you will enjoy your time together, and the less it becomes a balancing act. By rewiring our thinking and setting good boundaries, we can worry less about work/life balance and more about personal fulfillment, for ourselves and our loved ones. • Dr. Camille Preston is a virtual leadership expert, highly sought-after speaker, executive coach, and the founder and CEO of AIM Leadership. She is the author of Rewired: How to Work Smarter, Live Better, and Be Purposefully Productive in an Overwired World. For more tips and strategies to rewire your life for results, visit www.aimleadership.com.
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By ROSALBA UGLIUZZA Sapphire, the largest sapphire in the world. Cushion-cut gems come in various shapes, such as ovals, squares, or rectangles, but all have rounded corners. “It has a nice dome to it. It’s really sparkly,” Friedland said. “The rings are just beautiful. You get a maximum amount of brilliance added to the size of the diamond.” The most popular addition to an engagement ring nowadays is the halo. Characterized by a little circle of diamonds surrounding the center diamond, the halo setting gives the ring a bold look with a touch of sparkle and can really draw out the brilliance of the setting. White gold continues to be the No. 1 choice for diamond engagement rings, but Friedland said yellow gold is beginning to come around. “(Our store) has always had variety, and we are always looking for new and beautiful collections to offer our customers,” Friedland said. “We are packed solid in every case with beautiful jewelry.” If you love shimmer, you may want to consider sterling silver, perhaps pieces from the Elle Jewelry collection. These pieces are only crafted from 925 sterling silver and finished with layers of palladium and rhodium. This combination gives them shine and durability while being hypoallergenic. This finish also resists tarnishing! Another elegant collection of handcrafted jewelry is by the Italian designer Marco Bicego. The Marco Bicego Jewelry collection combines old-world tradition with contemporary designs. He uses a hand-twisted coil technique, passed down from his father, and a Blunio, a special tool for hand carving that also gives the gold a brushed texture.
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“He creates beautiful, beautiful jewelry for women that can be worn daily. They’re so pretty and different,” Friedland said. “Ninety-eight percent of the collection is carried in yellow gold.” Gemstones in any color are still a hit. Yellow-gold necklaces or beads can be paired well with any gemstone, like amethyst or garnet. The classic diamond-stud earrings are the top-
selling item in the store. An owner for more than 40 years, Friedland said his customers are fascinated by one-of-a-kind pieces, like opals or aquamarines from Africa. “Anything that’s different. That’s what we try to strive for,” he said. “People love our store because they find things they won’t be able to find in other stores.” Just as quality is important when
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selecting a piece of jewelry, customers also identify craftsmanship with brand names like Rolex, a popular watch company. “They are probably the most recognizable, finest-quality time pieces in the world,” Friedland said. As the holiday season lurks around the corner, keeping up with the trends can be a fun, enjoyable shopping experience for customers, jewelry
designers, and salespeople. However, no matter the style or the trend, every client can be knowledgeable about jewelry, thanks to information available online. “With the Internet today, you can go research about an item before coming into the store,” Friedland said. “Our sales staff is professional. We are here to guide [customers]and protect them.”
Let Your Trials Fall on the Trails By BRENDA LEE SIEGLITZ
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Island National Seashore in Virginia. The outdoors was our escape, and being there distracted us from some of our life’s dilemmas. Just over a year into our marriage, Kevin was diagnosed with a rare cancer, angiosarcoma, and my world was shattered. Our hopes were tested in months-long hospital stays. We dreamed of escaping to the shore and only made it there twice before he died four months later. When Kevin died, I didn’t know where to find my breath. I sought out Money Rocks County Park in Narvon, Pa., and it was the
first time in months that I felt I could breathe again. I let the loss of my husband seep out through my tears and onto the rock trail. On trips to the West Coast, on return trips to Assateague, and on local trails I found nature my escape from the pain. The pain of grief wasn’t gone, but it subsided in nature, and I could clear my mind and soul of the cloud that had overtaken my life. On drives through Middle Creek, walking a trail at Silver Mine Park, overlooking the banks of the Finger Lakes, climbing up the Smokies, setting foot on the Appalachian Trail,
I never have to go far to find a place where I can take a deep breath ... and renew my strength in myself and the world around me.
casting a line into the Atlantic Ocean, admiring the Saguaro cacti, hiking to a secluded beach in Antigua, stepping on the historic cobblestone at Harpers Ferry—in these moments I found healing. I never have to go far to find a place where I can take a deep breath, and with each step I meditate on my life, let the pain fall behind me, and renew my strength in myself and the world around me. A quiet respite awaits you at Tucquan Glen, Turkey Hill Overlook Trail or the Enola Low-Grade Rail Trail, Silver Mine Park, Susquehannock State Park, Gifford Pinchot State Park, Shenk’s Ferry Wildflower Preserve, Lake Grubb, or Gettysburg National Military Park. Our area and the nearby regions have a plethora of other parks that we can enjoy and in which we can find healing. • Brenda Lee Sieglitz is an award-winning writer from Mount Joy, Pa. Her book, Ebb from the Shoreline – Finding Cancer and Courage, is available at Aaron’s Books and brendaleefree.com. Visit her website for her current speaking engagements.
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ove over, Pilates and spinning. According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2014 survey on global fitness trends, those types of exercise classes—previously so popular among women—now have competition. Although there are benefits to many popular exercise programs, women are looking to make the most of every sweat session and want to see a noticeable payoff for their hard work in the gym. Here are five trendy ways women are making that happen.
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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). The term high-intensity interval training refers to any workout that alternates between quick bursts of intense exercise followed by fixed periods of rest. HIIT workouts are taking the fitness world by storm and with good reason: Research shows that interval training burns significantly more calories than
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exercising at a steady pace. High-intensity interval training is especially appealing to busy women because the workouts are fast and efficient. Even if you only have 15 minutes to exercise, you can squeeze in an effective HIIT workout. Give it a try: Replace your usual steady jog with sprinting intervals. After a brief warm up, alternate 30 seconds of sprinting at maximum effort with 30 seconds of walking.
2. Wearable Activity Trackers. Pedometers are nothing new, but today’s wearable activity trackers do so much more than count your steps. They can monitor your heart rate, calculate the number of calories you burn, track how many miles you walk, and even measure the length and quality of your sleep—giving you all the data you need to reach your personal fitness goals. The best part? Today’s devices are designed with women’s fashion in mind. Large, clunky fitness trackers have been replaced by sleek, chic
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bands that look as good with office attire as they do with workout gear. Give it a try: Wireless wristbands, such as the Fitbit Flex, are slim, stylish devices that track steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep quality. They even come in a variety of colors so you can personalize your look.
bone loss associated with osteoporosis, a condition that affects approximately 8 million women in America. Give it a try: Proper form is key to safe and effective strength training, so start by working with a certified fitness professional at your gym.
opposite is actually true: Women-only fitness centers are growing in popularity. Many women report feeling more comfortable—and therefore better able to focus on their workouts—in female-only gyms than in co-ed ones. What’s more, the benefits of a
3. Strength Training. A longtime popular form of exercise among men, strength training is finally starting to catch on with women. One reason? The connection between lifting weights and a lower number on the scale. When you increase your body’s lean muscle mass through strength training, you simultaneously increase your metabolism. That means you burn more calories all day long, even when you’re not exercising. Additionally, studies show that strength training can help prevent the
If you’re looking to mix up your exercise routine or challenge your body in new ways, one of these five up-and-coming fitness trends for women might be the perfect way to do it. Many fitness centers also offer group weightlifting classes.
4. Women-Only Fitness Centers. While the idea of a sex-segregated gym might seem outdated, the
women-only fitness center go beyond your physique. It can also be the site of valuable networking opportunities, serving a similar purpose as the traditional golf course for business dealings.
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Barre Workouts. Using ballet-inspired moves, barre workouts are intended to give you the long and lean body of a dancer. The exercises tone your muscles while challenging your stability, balance, and flexibility. Another bonus: Barre workouts— named for the customary handrail found in dance studios—rely mostly on your own body weight for resistance, meaning they don’t require any fancy equipment. Give it a try: Barre classes are becoming available at more and more fitness centers. You can also channel your inner ballerina at home through Barre workout DVDs—just substitute the back of a chair for the barre. If you’re looking to mix up your exercise routine or challenge your body in new ways, one of these five up-andcoming fitness trends for women might be the perfect way to do it.
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Facials and Body Treatments – Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul
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ou run three times a week, every four weeks is your haircut, and every six months your dental checkup. These regular appointments are important to keep you looking and feeling your best. You probably do not think of facial and body treatments as an integral part of a health regimen, but you may want to consider adding them as a regular routine in your schedule for your overall wellness. Glowing Results of a Facial Some women think facials are a luxury; however, many women have found them to benefit both their physical and mental well-being. Facials are not only an effective way to achieve glowing, vibrant skin, but they can also provide some downtime to relax and rejuvenate your inner being.
A professional facial provides the opportunity to work with an esthetician. This trained skin specialist can examine your skin and point out problem areas and give you advice on proper skin care. Currently in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 300 hours of esthetic training are required prior to taking the state board exam. However, continued education is essential to stay current in this industry. A facial is more than just cucumbers placed on your eyes to reduce puffiness, moisturizing cream, and a few hot towels to open pores. A good facial will include a mask that deeply cleans pores, moisturizers, toners, and a facial massage and serum that will leave your skin looking younger and healthier.
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A relaxing and rejuvenating experience, Pevonia uses stem cells from the Argan tree to improve skin elasticity while stem cells from European comfrey root speed up skin cell renewal.
“Although it is very important to follow a home care regimen recommended by an esthetician, a professional facial uses deeply penetrating and more concentrated products to achieve more effective results,” explained Jamie Garland, esthetician at Emerald Springs Spa in Lancaster and Hershey. A professional facial will protect the skin as well as prevent and correct imperfections. Such facial treatments increase circulation and hydration, which speed up the cellturnover process, resulting in healthier skin. Also, a regular facial has the obvious outward benefits of youth and vitality with psychological effects of improved self-esteem. Facials can also enhance the effects of your anti-aging products because facials deeply exfoliate, improving the rate of absorption of the product into the skin. Two of the more popular facials at Emerald Springs Spa are the hydropeptide brightening facial, which uses the latest peptide technology to successfully treat hyper-pigmentation and acne
scarring. It also brightens uneven skin tone. The Pevonia phyto stem cell facial is an advanced biotechnology treatment. It utilizes Argan stem cells and comfrey root stem cells in a corrective facial to boost your own stem cells, thereby reversing the effects of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. There are facial treatments based on skin type and skin conditions. For example, Pevonia’s customized European plus facial will address oiliness or dryness in the skin, whereas Pevonia’s RS2 facial is specifically designed to treat rosacea. According to Garland, facials are beneficial at least once a month. Between facials, it is important to take care of your skin by following a regimen recommended by an esthetician, which includes daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. You should also use sun protection to diminish the negative effects of the sun down the road. “It’s best to start having professional facials at the time of adolescence to help establish
healthy skin habits for the future,” noted Garland. Body Treatments … Like Facials for the Whole Body Like your face, it is very important to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate the skin on your body. At Changes Salon and Day Spa in Mechanicsburg, Pa., owner Marla Gibson says their mission is to promote wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. “We believe each individual has the right to look good on the outside and feel good on the inside. A well-balanced body and healthy skin keep you in harmony with life. At Changes, there are highly qualified and professional massage therapists and estheticians to provide you with a variety of treatments,” says Gibson. One type of body treatment is Ashiatsu massage, also known as barefoot massage. It utilizes deep compression effleurage strokes that glide over the body. The practitioner uses their feet to walk through the muscle layers with light and deep pressure to alleviate stress and tension. This is a therapeutic massage that promotes good health. “A therapeutic massage has many benefits,” added Gibson. “It helps to relieve stiffness and tension, improves flexibility and movement, boosts immunity, releases toxins, brings out mental clarity, and provides overall relaxation.” Another type of massage is Mu Xing therapy, a treatment that incorporates a variety of massage strokes designed to address ischemic tissue while providing a deep sense of overall well-being and relaxation. Heated instruments created from the purest form of woods (rosewood and bamboo) are combined with a custom blend of oils for ultimate relaxation. Additionally, Chinese medicine technique known as cupping uses suction cups to lift tissue. Cupping improves blood circulation, softens wrinkles, drains sinuses, reduces puffiness, breaks up adhesions, and tightens skin. Chinese cupping is used for both body and facial treatments.
Terri Keeney, licensed massage therapist, giving a client a deep tissue Ashiatsu massage.
Terri Keeney, licensed esthetician, providing a client with a Chinese cupping treatment.
“If you are looking for immediate results that will lift and rejuvenate your skin through non-surgical treatments, try a series of facials with galvanic and micro-current therapies,” says Gibson. At Changes, estheticians also offer clients state-of-the-art galvanic treatments that utilize galvanic currents to deeply penetrate customized serums into the skin, leaving it refreshed, plumped, and glowing. Another treatment is microcurrent therapy, a nonsurgical, antiaging face, neck, and eye-lifting treatment using micro-currents that help to tone and firm the skin by exercising the muscles. This treatment helps muscles regain vitality, lifting the features to a spectacular effect. It targets antiaging, acne/scars, pigmentation, skin tone, elasticity, hair loss, and wrinkles. So why not immerse yourself in a calm retreat from your everyday life? Treat yourself to a facial or body massage and you will bask in the relaxation and benefits of being pampered. Not only is it good for your outward appearance, but it can also do wonders for your mental well-being and overall health. BusinessWomanPA.com
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By MERIDITH ELLIOTT POWELL
here is so much talk today about women and success, what leadership opportunities need to be created, what training and development opportunities need to be offered, and what in general needs to happen to help more women succeed. Well, while all of those are important, the problem is that those require women to wait for someone else to step to the plate and do it for us. Now, I don’t know about you, but while I appreciate those opportunities, the waiting on some else feels a little uncomfortable and disempowering. Like many women I know, I am not one to sit back and wait on opportunity to come to me; I prefer to make it happen. So, one afternoon this week, my friends and I did just that: We took the bull by the horns, practiced what we preach, and we made the time to invest in ourselves and each other. Why? We firmly believe it is one of the best actions we can take to ensure our professional and personal
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success, and that self-indulgence is the professional woman’s key to success. At just about 3 p.m. last Thursday, we cut out of the office, met at the spa, indulged, and then followed up with dinner and some smart conversation and plenty of laughter. The point of the day was simply to reinvest in ourselves, so we have the energy to invest in our families and our careers. My friends, all successful professionals in their own right, are as busy (if not busier) than I am. Our “crew” (which we proudly call the bossy women’s club) consists of the CEO of a healthcare organization, a financial advisor with her own firm, a medical doctor specializing in ophthalmology, and me: a businessgrowth expert, keynote speaker, and author. We not only have demanding careers, but we also have a check in every box: families, aging parents, and more volunteer and civic responsibilities than we should. In addition, we all suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out), so we
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are constantly struggling with an overbooked calendar and a very tight schedule, all of which (like many women) is focused far more on helping others than investing in ourselves. So with all of that going on, what are we doing at the spa in the middle of the week during working, or more importantly, billable hours? Because we realize that in order to have what it takes to achieve what we want to with our careers and our lives, we need to take time out to invest in ourselves. Taking the time to self-indulge is really far more about taking the time to invest in our relationships and our mental health. That while managing our time, our schedules, our families, and the needs of our patients/clients is not something over which we have much control, the depth of energy we have to meet those demands is. And we are committed to keeping our energy replenished so we can continue to overachieve! Believe this: A few hours in the middle of the week to focus on yourself and your friends produces a
far greater return on investment than more hours in the office, and as women, we need to begin seeing this as an investment, not an indulgence. While I was all in from the moment my friends and I started doing this, the truth is that when I think about what I gain before, during, and after an afternoon like this, that makes it, in my mind, one of the most important strategies I implement for success—both professionally and personally. So what is the ROI from selfindulgence, and why is it key to a professional woman’s success? Stress Relief — Face it; we are stressed! Everyone I know has more to do than they can possibly accomplish, and the demands of family, aging parents, and career are becoming more and more difficult to handle. Every day can feel like a reactive rush to fit it all in and get it all done. Taking time to invest in ourselves eases the stress and gives us the ability to step away and breathe, all of
which greatly reduce our stress. And for me, managing my stress is critical in terms of keeping me energized, motivated, and most importantly, healthy. Before, during, and after a night out with “the bossy women,” I feel my anxiety level decrease and my perspective get the reality check it needs. Laughing at myself and at my friends gives me the opportunity to realize I do not have to be perfect, and if I do not get it all done, as long as my clients are happy, my family is fed, and my aging mother is safe, I have done an incredible job. Connection — Relationships and connection are everything. And while I love my family and my coworkers, they just cannot relate to how busy or crazy my life is (nor can I relate to theirs). Having the time to sit down with good friends, whose lives are so much like mine, is invigorating. Having the opportunity to share, to listen, and, most importantly, to laugh gives me the energy to both deal with and appreciate my crazy life. It is through connection and relationships that we have built amazing trust and created a safe place to vent and blow off steam. Most importantly, it is through this connection that I have found strength in good friends who want to share this journey with me. Focus — One of the most beneficial results of self-indulgence is the increase in ability to focus. Time spent away helps give me the space to gain perspective and stop reacting to my life and start being proactively engaged in it. Any professional today knows that focus plays a huge role in overall success, and getting it is hard enough, but maintaining it is a constant struggle. A day spent “self-indulging” helps you with your ability to gain perspective and reset what is important, what you want to accomplish, and probably more importantly, what you don’t need to.
I always return to my desk with renewed focus, new ideas, and the motivation to make it happen! Energy — I gave up a long time ago trying to manage my time. The calendars just never worked for me. But energy, that is a different matter. I noticed years ago that some days I could get it all done and others (no matter how much time I had), I accomplished nothing. The difference was directly related to how much energy I had, how tired I was, and how stressed out. Taking time off makes us more productive — I love that! Investing in myself and being with people I enjoy refills my energy and gives me the ability to not only get more done, but to also be more present for my family and my clients. The amount of energy I have to give provides me with the ability to focus on others and their needs, all because I have first taken the time to focus on my own. Yes, self-indulgence works. It is the one strategy that professionals (women and men) should invest in if they want to take their professional and personal lives to the next level. So how do the “bossy women” feel about this idea? Well, we have already scheduled our next adventure, and I am guessing that all this self-indulgence translates into more successful careers, better marriages, and healthier families.
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A Higher Risk Although gallstones and urinary tract infections are rarely life threatening, they can be painful. And women are far more susceptible to these illnesses than men.
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ost health-conscious women are well versed in current preventative approaches to reducing the risk of developing major, life-threatening diseases, such as heart disease and cancer. But unless you’ve suffered a urinary tract infection or the symptoms of gallstones, chances are you don’t know much about these medical conditions. Statistics suggest, however, that maybe you should. “Gallstone disease is one of the most common of all digestive diseases,” says Sadiya Cheshty, M.D., of Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster. “Recent data has estimated that more than 14 million women aged 20 to 74 in the United States have gallbladder disease. That is more than double the number of men with the condition. “The higher rates of gallstones in women are almost certainly a result of female hormones and pregnancy,” Cheshty says. “Pregnancy is a major risk factor for the development of gallstones. One study showed that the chances of having gallstones increases in a woman from about 1 percent if she has not had children to 12 percent after multiple pregnancies. “Ultimately, female hormones are the underlying cause. Use of oral
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contraceptives and estrogen replacement will increase a woman’s risk for gallstones.” According to Cheshty, other potential factors in increased rates of gallstones among women include obesity, rapid weight loss (especially following weight-loss surgery), lowcalorie diets, and the presence of other medical conditions, including high cholesterol, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, and liver disease. Family history of gallstones also is a risk factor and accounts for more than 30 percent of gallstone-disease cases. When it comes to UTIs, Ani Stull, D.O., a physician with May-Grant Associates, an obstetrics and gynecology practice, reports that an estimated 8 million women experience a UTI each year—about four times the number of men who are afflicted. The primary reason, she says, is anatomy. “Urinary tract infections are caused when bacteria enter the urethra and travel into the bladder,” Stull says. “Women have a shorter urethra than men do. This cuts down on the distance that bacteria have to travel to reach a woman’s bladder.” Although gallstones and UTIs may not be entirely preventable, understanding the symptoms, treatments, and preventions can help ensure that their effect on your overall health is manageable.
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Sadiya Cheshty, M.D., of Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster.
When Gallstones Present Symptoms The gallbladder is a small sac located just beneath the liver that stores the bile the liver produces to digest fats. Bile moves from the gallbladder to the small intestine through tubes called the cystic duct and common bile duct. Gallstones are small, hard masses that form in the gallbladder. Not every person with gallstones experiences symptoms. However, symptomatic gallstones cause pain in the upper abdomen, often the result of stones escaping the gallbladder and lodging in the bile ducts. “The pain from gallstones can be sporadic and unpredictable,” Cheshty says. “It tends to occur in the upperright quadrant of the abdomen, sometimes radiating to the back or
right shoulder blade. The pain comes on after eating and often is described as intense and dull, typically lasting one to five hours. The pain increases steadily, and then gradually wanes. It sometimes is accompanied by sweating, nausea, and vomiting.” In addition to abdominal pain, symptoms associated with gallstones include indigestion, dyspepsia, belching, bloating, and fat intolerance. Cheshty points out, however, that these same symptoms also can occur with cardiac disease, pneumonia, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, peptic ulcers, hepatitis, reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, esophageal spasm, and appendicitis. “These symptoms are very nonspecific and occur in similar
frequencies in individuals with and without gallstones. Having these symptoms warrants seeking medical attention,” she advises. Blood tests and ultrasound imaging are the first steps in determining the course of treatment for gallstones. Surgery usually is required if the patient has experienced recurring painful episodes. The procedure to remove the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy, and it usually is performed laparoscopically by inserting a tiny video camera and special surgical tools through four small incisions. It typically is an outpatient procedure.
Ani Stull, D.O., a physician with May-Grant Associates.
UTIs: Risk Increases with Age The symptoms of a urinary tract infection, according to Stull, are pain or burning with urination, the need to urinate often, the need to urinate in a hurry, blood in the urine, and discomfort in the lower abdomen. If the infection has traveled into the kidneys, symptoms may include fever, back pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Other conditions with symptoms similar to a UTI include yeast infections, vaginal bacterial infections (bacterial vaginosis), painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis), and kidney stones. She advises anyone experiencing these symptoms to seek medical care. Ignoring them could lead to a kidney infection, which can require hospitalization and treatment with intravenous antibiotics. Urinary tract infections are treated with oral antibiotics, Stull says. Sometimes a medication called Pyridium may be prescribed to numb the bladder and decrease associated pain. Women who have gone through menopause are more susceptible to UTIs than younger women. “As a woman’s estrogen levels decrease with menopause, her risk of urinary tract infections increases due to the loss of protective vaginal flora,” Stull says. “Risk factors for developing a UTI include recent sexual intercourse, spermicide use, and a history of UTIs.”
Preventative Measures Help guard yourself against gallstones and UTIs by following these simple steps provided by Cheshty and Stull. Urinary Tract Infections
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• Drink plenty of fluids. • Urinate immediately after sex. • Wipe from front to back. • If you are a woman who has been through menopause and you have frequent UTIs, ask your doctor about vaginal estrogen treatment. • If you’re susceptible to UTIs, consider a birth control method other than spermicides. Gallstones • Exercise – 30 minutes of endurance-type training five times per week. • Make sure you’re consuming adequate amounts of vitamin C. • Drink your coffee – moderate coffee consumption can reduce symptoms of gallstones. • Limit poly- and monounsaturated fats in your diet. • Eat more vegetable protein and nuts. • If you are planning to lose weight rapidly or you are scheduled to have weight-loss surgery, your doctor can prescribe a medication called ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) to reduce your risk of getting gallstones. • If you are being treated for high cholesterol with a statin medication, this can protect you against gallstone disease.
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Watch Kristin L. Lombardi has joined Mid Penn
Sarah DiPaola has joined Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF) as a staff accountant. DiPaola is part of their property and casualty insurance audit team in addition to the employee benefit plan audit practice. She is a recent graduate of Messiah College.
Bank as vice president and commercial loan officer. Lombardi previously served as a relationship manager at M&T Bank. She is a member of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce mentor committee and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber/CREDC Catalyst Awards committee.
Cieara Thompson recently joined Swartz Kitchens & Baths as the corporate business developer. Thompson has a corporate communications bachelor’s degree from Central Penn College and will be overseeing new business development in the Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, and Allentown offices.
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Kimberly Turner has joined Metro Bank as senior vice president and deputy chief operating officer. Turner will manage customer relationships, engage in business development, and assist in credit approval and risk management. She has more than 25 years of financial, legal, and consulting experience.
Lindsay J. Reisinger has joined Mid Penn Bank as assistant vice president and commercial loan officer. Her community work includes serving as vice chair of the board for UCP of Central Pennsylvania and as an executive committee member for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk.
Diana G. Williams has been promoted to marketing and communications director for United Way of Lancaster County. Previously she was a graphic designer and traffic/production manager in Lancaster and a freelance graphic designer in Lewistown. She served as an AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteer.
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Tara Houser was named to the York Chapter of Credit Unions’ board of directors. Houser is the vice president of marketing at First Capital Federal Credit Union. Her community service includes serving on the York Hospital Auxiliary’s Book Nook Bonanza steering committee and she was a founding board member for Capital Area Girls on the Run.
Tara Mashack-Behney, president of Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Conrad Siegel Actuaries, has been named to Employee Benefit Adviser’s inaugural list of The Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising.
Amy McEldowney, CPA at Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP, has earned the professional designation of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) from the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals.
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American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Camelot Chapter 6 p.m. 3rd Monday of the month The Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, Camp Hill Debra Yates, President 717.763.7814 dyates7870@aol.com www.abwacamelot.com Lancaster Area Express Network 7:15 – 9 a.m. 3rd Wednesday of the month Lancaster Country Club 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Jennie Weinhold 717.715.2595 info@LAEN-ABWA.com www.LAEN-ABWA.com Lebanon Valley Chapter 6 p.m. 4th Wednesday of the month Hebron Fire Hall 701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon Penny Donmoyer 717.383.6969 www.abwalebanonpa.com Penn Square Chapter 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month Hamilton Club 106 E. Orange St., Lancaster Donna Anderson 717.392.8285 donnatroptan@yahoo.com Wheatland – Conestoga Chapter 6 p.m. 1st Tuesday of the month Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Kimberly Warner, President kwarner@murrayins.com Women @ Work Express Network 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Beth Lovell blovell@comcast.net www.abwalancaster.com
Central PA Association for Female Executives (CPAFE) 1st Wednesday of each month Refer to the website for the meeting location Cathy Jennings, President 717.713.7255 info@cpafe.org www.cpafe.org
Red Rose Chapter 6:15 p.m. 4th Tuesday of the month Woodcrest Villa 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster Tamara Coleman tcoleman1123@comcast.net www.iaaplancaster.com
Executive Women International Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday of the month Rotating location Kathy Lacomba klacomba@pa-fsa.org www.ewiharrisburg.org
White Rose Chapter of York 6 p.m. 3rd Wednesday of the month Normandie Ridge 1700 Normandie Ridge Drive, York Dorothy Keasey 717.792.1410 djkeasey@comcast.net
Harrisburg Business Women 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – July Best Western Premier Central Hotel & Conference Center 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg Lynne Baker, President 717.215.2327 info@harrisburgbusinesswomen.org www.harrisburgbusinesswomen.org Insurance Professionals of Lancaster County (IPLC) 5:45 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – May Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Krista Reed, President kreed@gunnmowery.com www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org/ group/117 International Association of Administrative Professionals Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m. 3rd Monday of the month Holiday Inn Harrisburg East 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg Helen E. Wallace, CAP-OM, President Jodi Mattern, CAP, Webmaster jodi4psu@gmail.com www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org
Mechanicsburg Business Women 11:30 a.m. 3rd Wednesday of the month Giant Super Foods Community Room 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill Abeer Srouji Allen info@mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org www.mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org Pennsylvania Public Relations Society 5:30 p.m. Last Thursday of the month Joan Nissley, President pprshbg@gmail.com www.pprs-hbg.org Shippensburg Women’s Area Networking (SWAN) Noon 1st Wednesday of the month Rotating location Lisa Mack, President shipswan@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/shipswan
Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO) 11:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month Sept. through April Mary Meisenhelter Debra Goodling-Kime Yorkview Hall Willman Business Center York College of PA 441 Country Club Road, York jsternerwbco@ycp.edu www.wbcoyork.org Women Inspiring Success Express Network 7:15 - 9 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month Knickers Pub at Heritage Hills 2700 Mt. Rose Ave., York Wanda Stiffler 717.891.7808 wls1211@hotmail.com Women’s Independent Networking Group (WING) Noon 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Heritage Hills 2700 Mount Rose Ave.,York Lisa Barshinger 717-747-6393 info@wingofyork.com www.wingofyork.com Women’s Network of York 11:30 a.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month Out Door Country Club 1157 Detwiler Drive, York Theresa La Cesa Jennifer Smyser, President happydayus@yahoo.com www.wnyork.com
Hershey Chapter 5:30pm 2nd Tuesday of the Month Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey 717.508.1710 mbair@hersheypa.com www.hershey-iaap.org
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