A Fashion Preview Designed by God Faith Virtue Praises Knowledge Temperance Patience Godliness SisStarly Kindness Charity
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SisStars Bible Class Helmet of Salvation Breastplate of Righteousness Gospel of Peace Sword & Shield Robe of Righteousness Meekness Quietness
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By Dr. Dorothy Dye
discover the beauty of God's amazing design
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A Fashion Preview "A SisStar of Holiness"
We’re going to preview a Designer who, although He uses the same materials over and over again ,designs each outfit as an original for the purchaser. The Designer can promise that if you wear His creation, you will be noticed, talked about, loved, hated, cheered and jeered. He can promise that you will create a sensation wherever you go. Notice our model, as she comes down the runway. She has been called to Glory and Virtue by the Designer. Our model is wearing the basic suit of FAITH, which has been obtained by the hearing of the word. She has given all diligence to choose her accessories very carefully, according to Designer specifications. She has taken great care to add to her lovely suit of faith, VIRTURE or PRAISES. And to her virtue, she has selected KNOWLEDGE, which certainly complements her very attractive outfit. Adding further to her suit she has put on TEMPERANCE which shows that she knows how to utilize And how to maximize the accessories that she is already wearing. And notice, if you will, that each accessory that is added highly complements the one to which it is added. And each one shows very distinctly. This is a unique layered look. To temperance, she has selected to add PATIENCE an accessory she tells me has been added as a result of the trying of her faith. To patience, she has chosen to add GODLINESS, which as, we begin to see her lovely outfit near completion, shows us her God-likeness. And if you look very closely, you will the beautiful broach of BROTHERLY KINDNESS that. She wears is so becoming to her entire outfit. And because the outfit would not be complete without it, she has carefully Added CHARITY. The hat that she has selected is a type of headgear called the HELMET OF SALVATION-which allows her protection as well as beauty. She has a lovely vest on under her suit which is called the BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS’ I must say, that this is a most unique outfit! Notice, if you will, her unusually wide belt-a belt of TRUTH, which is arranged skillfully Her lions. And her shoes! Her shoes are not just plain leather or any exotic reptilian material. Her feet are shod with the GOSPEL OF PEACE. And apparently. The fashion of the day is to carry a handbag on each arm. Our model has selected. One bag which resembles a SWORD, and the other, which appears to be a SHIELD of some sort. Our model says that she is able to quench fiery darts with this lovely accessory, and to protect herself with the other. Very functional, as well as lovely. And, as you will notice now, she is pulling on her outer garment. I’m trying to detect if it’s mink or ermine; or is it fox , or sable? No, friends- it’s a gorgeous garment that is much better and more exquisite than any fur, and much more costly. It’s a full-length ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Her makeup, which is so crucial to the completion of this entire outfit is applied flawlessly and matches her skin tone to perfection. The shade of her makeup is called MEEKNESS, and her lip gloss, which is a very subdued tone, (rather than the red-reds that are so popular today), is very appropriate to its name, and suits our model perfectly. It is called QUIETNESS.
By Dr. Dorothy Dye
Friends I am breathless as I describe this exciting outfit!! It’s the most fascinating fashion of all times past, present, or future. And not only does our model look good, but she has on a delectable perfume, chosen for its rarity. It is a fragrance that is unequaled-it is the fragrance of HOLINESS.
Don’t you agree that our model is outstanding, and her outfit can be worn at any time to any event, in any season? It can be worn throughout the ages and never go out of style. And now, friends, I have been informed that the Designer is here in our midst. The Designer who makes unique originals-and who charges no money for His creative designs. This beautiful outfit can be had by all who come to Him. You will never see yourself duplicated, even though thousands upon thousands may be wearing the same design. Stand with me, and greet our Designer, Give Him the standing ovation that He so richly deserves, for He alone is worthy…OUR DESIGNER AND MAKER,THE LORD JESUS!!
Retreat Welcome & Purpose The mission of SHEnergy is to Energize, Educate, Emotionally Engage & Empower women to take their lives to higher levels of excellence through building mutually beneficial alliances with like-minded women of excellence. SHEwellness is an integral part of SHEnergy's core Mission. We work to enhance the "Whole Woman” in all aspects of her life. Wellness is the pursuit of continued growth and balance in the seven dimensions of wellness. (spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, occupational, social, and environmental) Optimal Wellness is a full integration of Spirit, Mind, and Body. SHEnergy has created a SisStarhood Bible Class to help women put the puzzle pieces together that lead to the optimal quality of life for each woman. This will be the first opportunity that many of us will physically meet the lifelong friends we have gained throughout the past year. It will also serve as a reunion for women who have not connected in a while. It will truly be a “Love Fest!” The SHEnergized SisStarhood Wellness Retreat will be a high energy, motivational, inspirational and self-reflective EmpowerHer Experience designed to help you enhance your Optimal Wellness (SHEwellness)!! During This EmpowerHer Experience we seek to help you: • Value Yourself: This includes appreciating yourself; having healthy emotional, cognitive, and physical habits; and engaging in meaningful and rewarding activities. • Find Balance and Purpose: This includes having a sense of balance, meaning, and purpose in life; having meaningful spiritual beliefs and practices; and being able to adapt to change and cope successfully with adversity. • Connect with Others: This includes having compassion for others; identifying with a community; and having meaningful, rewarding, and supportive relationships. Mama D, Camille, Tiffany and I look forward to guiding you through this growth experience that will allow each of us to Relax, Release and Rejuvenate ourselves for the journey ahead. SisStar2SisStar, Roxy Hall SHEnergy Founder
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Retreat Program & Agenda SisStar2SisStar Friday, January 21st 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Power of Your Presence – Roxy Hall
We will lead informative and interactive discussions that are designed to provide enterprising women with real life strategies and tools to help in their professional development and success. 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Resort Check-In *Hotel Check-In – Begins at 4pm - check-in early if villa is available *Island Exploration *Shuttles from Jacksonville Airport to Jekyll Island
5:30 PM
Retreat Registration Begins – Conference Center
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Meet & Greet Dinner – Conference Center
7:00 PM – 7:20 PM
“Friday Night Live” – Hosted By Roxy Hall, Camille Wilson & Tiffany Tunsil
7:25 PM – 8:00 PM
“What’s Your FLAVA?” – Roxy Hall
8:05 PM – 8:20 PM
Retreat Purpose – Dr. Dorothy Dye
8:25 PM – 8:50 PM
SisStarmonials– Tiffany Tunsil, Mikita Bush, Leontine Seynor, Renee West, and Delores Grimes
8:55 PM – 9:40 PM
SisStar Breakout Sessions
9:45 PM – 10:15 PM
“Gaining, Growing, and Glowing” – Camille Wilson
10:20 PM – 10:25 PM
Reflections – Renee West
10:25 PM – 10:30 PM
Prayer – Tiffany Tunsil
10:30 PM – 11:30 PM
SisStar Social
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Retreat Program & Agenda SisStar2SisStar Saturday, January 22nd 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Meditation & Sunrise Reflection – Tiffany Tunsil
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM
“Super Woman Saturday” – Hosted By Roxy Hall
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Reflection – Dr. Dorothy Dye
10:05 AM – 10:45 AM
"Optimal Wellness" Session - Roxy Hall
10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
Living Life Without “Limb”its – Merlyna Valentine
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
“Am I My Sister’s Keeper? – SisStar Discussion – Camille Wilson
12:20 PM – 12:25 PM
Reflections – Delores Grimes
12:25 PM – 12:30 PM
Prayer – Roxy Hall
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM
SisStar Afternoon Affirmation – Hosted by Roxy Hall
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Spiritual Reflection – Dr. Dorothy Dye
4:35 PM – 5:15 PM
SisStar Breakout Sessions
5:20 PM – 5:25 PM
Reflections – Leontine Seynor
5:25 PM – 5:30 PM
Prayer – Tiffany Tunsil
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner
8:00 PM – 8:20 PM
SisStar2SisStar Vision – Tiffany Tunsil
8:25 PM – 9:45 PM
SisStar Vision Board Extravaganza
9:50 PM – 9:55 PM
Reflections – Mikita Bush
9:55 PM – 10:00 PM
Prayer – Camille Wilson
10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
SisStar Social
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Retreat Program & Agenda SisStar2SisStar Sunday, January 23rd 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Sunrise Reflection – Camille Wilson
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
“SONshine Sunday” – Hosted by Roxy Hall
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
SisStar Bible Class – Dr. Dorothy Dye
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
SisStar Breakout Sessions
9:55 AM – 10:05 AM
SisStar Breakout Reflections
10:05 AM – 10:15 AM
Retreat Reflections and Wrap-Up
10:15 AM – 10:20 AM
Prayer – Roxy Hall
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Worship Service
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WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST JESUS Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:” One of the problems with Christians is that they do not know who they are in Christ Jesus. The enemy wants you to look at yourself through your own eyes, or the eyes of someone else – but God wants you to look at yourself based on His evaluation. He thinks differently of you than you do of yourself. When your assessment of self is different than what the Word says, then you must change that assessment, and begin to look at self through the eyes of the Truth. If you are a Christian, then the first thing that you need to realize is the Truth of II Corinthians 5:17: Read and write II Corinthians 5:17: You are no longer who you were, but now you are who God says you ARE. Everything that was a part of your old life – those sins, those disappointments, those things that were done to you that have been causing you pain, things that others said about you, the abuse that you may have suffered – all of that is in the past. Those things do not dictate who you are, nor how you respond. It might have been that way then, but since you are a Christian, you are on a different road. Read and write Isaiah 35:8 You don’t have to be in a place of shame any longer because you have been delivered out of the place of darkness, into the Kingdom of God. You are no longer a person of shame, but you are a child of God. You have been forgiven, and you are precious in His sight, and He considers you a jewel of great price. Read and write Colossians 1:13-14 You are who God says you are – and not who you or anyone else says you are. If what you think about yourself does not agree with the Word of God, then get rid of those misbeliefs in your mind, and focus on what the Word of God says. Your past is in the past – it is dead and buried. Don’t keep resurrecting the things that are dead. Let them stay buried – and go on with your life. You have made a 180-degree turnabout. You are going another direction – the direction which leads to Heaven. Don’t allow the enemy to keep you focused on the past. God knows everything that you have ever done, or thought about doing. He knows what you will do in the future. God knows you – for He created you. The enemy doesn’t know you. He only knows what you have done in the past, and that is the enemy’s trick – to keep you focused on those past events. Don’t continue to let your present be dictated by your past. Defeat the enemy, and begin to live the abundant life in Jesus. Know your position, and know who you are in Him. Know the Truth about yourself. If you CONTINUE in the Truth of the Word, THEN you will know the Truth and that truth will make you free.
Read and write St. John 8:31 & 32
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WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST JESUS The following Scriptures will show who you are in Christ Jesus. Read and write these Scriptures – and understand that this is the Truth of what the Lord says about you: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.
His Chosen: God’s Child: An Heir and a Joint Heir: Sanctified/Saint: God’s Husbandry: God’s Building: The Temple of God: A Purchased Possession: A Vessel: A New Creature: An Ambassador:
St. John 15:16 Romans 8:16 Romans 8:17 I Corinthians 1:2 I Corinthians 3:9 I Corinthians 3:9 I Corinthians 6:19 I Corinthians 6:20 II Corinthians 4:7 II Corinthians 5:17 II Corinthians 5:20 Righteousness of God in Christ: II Corinthians 5:21 Workers Together: II Corinthians 6:1 Son/Daughter of God: II Corinthians 6:18 Child of God: Galatians 3:26 In Christ: Galatians 3:28 Abraham’s Seed: Galatians 3:29 Heirs of Promise: Galatians 3:29 Faithful in Christ: Ephesians 1:1 Chosen in Him: Ephesians 1:4 Accepted: Ephesians 1:6 Redeemed: Ephesians 1:7 Forgiven: Ephesians 1:7 Predestinated: Ephesians 1:11 His Workmanship: Ephesians 2:10 Fellow citizen: Ephesians 2:19 Complete in Him: Colossians 2:10 Lively Stone: I Peter 2:5 Chosen Generation: I Peter 2:9 Royal Priesthood: I Peter 2:9 A Holy Nation: I Peter 2:9 A Peculiar People: I Peter 2:9 Tree of Righteousness: Isaiah 61:3 Planting of the Lord: Isaiah 61:3
You are who God says you are. He evaluates you by His Word and not by your past nor what you might think about yourself. You are a new creature in Christ Jesus – therefore, you should believe and reflect the positive things that your Father says about you. Change your mind to believe what the Lord says about you.
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DEVELOPING POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM Feeling good about yourself is essential to becoming healthy and productive. How you feel about yourself will either cause you to be depressed or will cause you have to have an upward focus. The key to building healthy self-esteem is positive thinking to change negative behavior. What you THINK about yourself is how you will act. All behavior, whether positive or negative, begins in the mind. Your body does what your mind tells it to do. Figure out what your problem is. Realize that your problem is not who you are. Your issues do not determine your self-worth. Figure out who you are. Don’t identify who you are with what your issues might be. Look for solutions to issues that are troubling.
Developing Positive Self-Esteem Action Steps 1. Decide what you can and cannot control. Change and act on the things that are in your control and release the things that are out of your control. 2. Accept responsibility for what you can control. 3. You are not responsible for what others have done. 4. Forget about past issues – they cannot be changed. Don’t let those issues dictate how you feel about yourself. 5. The past does not define you – YOU define YOU. 6. Don’t let anxiety about issues make you lose your focus. 7. Recognize that mistakes you have made can be stepping stones that you can use to go forward. 8. Understand that things done to you by others cannot hold you back unless you allow them to. 9. Compete to improve yourself and not to beat someone else. 10. Be ambitious. Set goals that are realistic and achievable. What do YOU want to do? 11. Think and speak positively. Stop putting yourself down and stop listening to negative things. 12. Spend time investing in your personal growth. Learn new words – exercise – do something for yourself. 13. Smile outside and inside. Be courteous to yourself and to others. 7
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Developing Positive Self-Esteem Action Steps 14. Don’t be swayed by what you see or hear – especially messages on the media. Their goal is to make you feel badly about yourself so you will buy what they are selling. 15. Journal – everyday, write down something that you are grateful for. 16. Don’t accept messages that have the tendency to damage how you feel about yourself. 17. Be aware of what you tell yourself and if it is negative, turn the volume down and begin to turn up the volume on the positives. 18. Improve the quality of messages about yourself. Any thoughts that take you away from positive feelings are not worth having.
REMEMBER THAT LIFE IS TO BE LIVED AND NOT REGRETTED. TIME IS A VALUABLE COMMODITY; IF YOU DON’T USE IT, YOU WILL LOSE IT. TIME CAN NEVER BE RECAPTURED – STOP MISUSING YOUR VALUABLE TIME BY LIVING IN THE PAST.
TIME I’ve only just a minute, Only sixty seconds in it; Forced upon me, can’t refuse it; Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, But it’s up to me to use it, I must suffer if I lose it, Give an account if I abuse it; Just a tiny little minute, But Eternity is in it.
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Bringing The Best SPICY SPICY onOut Teams andInat Work
•Assign projects which are action-packed and/or require a hands-on approach •Provide opportunities to be skillful, adventurous, and entertaining •Tell them the required end result, then allow them the freedom to do the job in their own style •Get to the point quickly and keep things moving; avoid derailing side conversations •Praise their performance, mention their flair, expediency, and their having “saved the day” •Recognize their need for movement and preference for action over words •Offer the chance for competition, or at least understand this as a motivator •Make sure there is flexibility in their role and in the environment
Bringingon Out The Best In TANGY TANGY Teams and at Work •Discuss the “Big Picture” with them, get to the purpose then fill in details if asked •Inspire them with futuristic ideas and potentialities; they like visionary leadership •Assign projects that require analytical thinking and problem solving •Realize they need to question, explore and ponder—allow time to think, process and debate •Recognize their competence and intellect, praising their ingenuity •Understand their need to avoid redundancy and repetitive tasks •Give them logical objective feedback; they prefer to receive feedback from an “expert” •Focus on facts and data rather than personal issues and emotional appeals.
MILD Bringing on Out Teams The and Best InatMILD Work •Assign projects that involve working synergistically with others •Create a vision that inspires and motivates them •Offer a warm and personal working atmosphere •Interact as much as possible with openness and honesty •Establish harmony and avoiding conflict and hostility •Show your support, caring and appreciation by a gentle hand on the shoulder, a hug, or a smile •Allow them the freedom to express feelings •Make use of their natural gifts for communication, nurturing and people
Bringing The Best SALTY SALTY onOut Teams andIn at Work •Respect rules and boundaries by adhering to timelines and commitments •Give feedback often on a project to reassure them that they are on the right track •Provide a well-structured, stable work environment and avoid abrupt changes •Assign work which requires detailed planning and careful follow-through •Give standard rules and regulations and sett a good example •Praise their thoroughness, organizational capabilities and efficiency •Define the tasks in clear and concrete terms 9
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The theory behind What’s Your FLAVA?® is traced back to 450 B.C. Hippocrates, who is considered the “Father of Medicine”, identified that there are four different types of human beings. During the last century, Carl Jung described personality or temperament differences as a fundamental basis for understanding human beings. His work, Psychological Type, was translated into English in 1923, it had a profound effect on Katherine C. Briggs. As a result, Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs-Myers, developed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The Myers-Briggs theory states that much of the random variation in human behavior is actually quite orderly. In their work, they identified and characterized sixteen (16) different types of people. In more recent years, David Keirsey has refined the work of Myers-Briggs by classifying temperament or personality into four types. According to Keirsey, these four different types are different in fundamental ways: 1. They want different things. 2. They have different motives, needs, and drives. 3. They analyze, conceptualize, understand, and learn differently. 4. So, it’s like trying to talk to someone who speaks a completely different language. These differences create natural barriers to interpersonal communication. It makes understanding people of different personality types difficult.
Winning with Your Personality and Temperament Personality approaches of the past have been highly technical, difficult to understand and BORING! “What’s Your FLAVA?® ” is just another way of saying, “what is the “flavor” of your personality?” FLAVA is an acronym for Feelings, Likes, Attitudes, Values and Actions. The What’s Your FLAVA?® approach uses the metaphor and common language of food and its flavor to describe and explain 4 different personality types. It’s simple, fun and functional ! If you can understand food, you can understand the FLAVA of your personality. The four FLAVA personality types are SPICY, SALTY, MILD and TANGY. So, the question is What’s Your FLAVA?® Once you know your personality or FLAVA® and are able to recognize the FLAVAs® of others, this critical information can be applied to your communications within every practical, daily activity and relationship. Communication has been identified as the most important competency for success in the 21st Century Global Marketplace. What’s Your FLAVA? ® goes far beyond the scope of many of the previous personality indicators. The FLAVA system is being utilized by a wide array of people to transform their personal and professional environments. Understanding Your FLAVA and the FLAVAs of others can help you win. Key FLAVA Principles That will Help You Win in Personal & Professional Relationships:
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What’s Your FLAVA? is designed for performance improvement. Communicate unto others as they would have you communicate unto them. Differences make the difference. All winning is based on leveraging our diversity. LEVERSITY! We must effectively manage our Relationship Scoreboards.
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SPICY: represents dynamism, impacting physical force, vitality and power. In metaphysical terms, Spicy is energy. It represents desire and all forms of appetite and craving. SPICY creates a desire for Movement and Activities, Competition, Challenges, Causes and Enterprising Endeavors. Those with SPICY as a Central FLAVA are motivated to pursue goals, to achieve, to win. They seek life experiences that provide a “positive” charge. •Are free and spontaneous •Are impulsive risk-takers •Are active •Are optimistic •May resist commitment •Can become virtuosos •Thrive in a crisis •Are drawn to tools •Like to be the center of attention
•Are drawn to action jobs •Need variety •Are animated communicators •Are competitive •Deal with the “here and now” •Are bold in relationships •Are generous •Have difficulty finding acceptance •Like to live in a casual atmosphere
The SPICY Perspective: I act on a moment's notice. I am Witty, Charming, Spontaneous. I consider life a game. I am Impulsive, Generous, Impactful. I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement. I am Optimistic, Eager, Bold. I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage. I am a natural trouble shooter, a performer, a competitor. The SPICY Motto: —- Let’s Keep it MOVING!
TANGY: expresses itself as human will in operation: as persistence and determination. It is an expression of firmness and consistency. TANGY is rarely settled. They depend upon information rather than feelings to create a sense of well-being. Those with TANGY as a Central FLAVA, rely on their thinking , reasoning and their own abilities. •Are innovative and logical •Value concise communication •Seek to understand the world •Look for intellectual stimulation •Need to be competent •Enjoy intriguing discussions •Require intellectual freedom •Bring innovation to society •Are curious •Are sometimes detached •Question authority •Believe work is play •Push themselves to improve •Interested in technical Occupations •Seek perfection in play •Analyze and rearrange systems •Are slow to make decisions •Focus on the future •Like systems Enjoy puzzles The TANGY Perspective: I seek knowledge and understanding. I am Analytical, Global, Conceptual. I live by my own standards. I need explanation and answers. I am Inventive, Logical, Perfectionist. I value intelligence, insight, fairness, and justice. I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary, a problem solver. The TANGY Motto: —- Let’s Keep it CLEAR. 11
MILD: personifies serenity. It provides a calming influence over others, It creates a soothing element within others and the world around them. MILD epitomizes empathy, loyalty and a sense of belonging, and yet, when friends are involved, a great vulnerability. Those with MILD as a Central FLAVA value balance and harmony. They prefer lives free from tension... settled, united, and secure. •Need to feel unique •Must be true to themselves •Look for symbolism •Value close relationships •Encourage expression •Are committed to ideals •Need opportunities to be creative •Compromise and cooperate •Nurture people, plants and animals
•Look beyond the surface •Share emotions •Desire quality time with loved ones •Make decisions based on feelings •Need harmony •Are adaptable •Are drawn to literature •Are drawn to nurturing careers •Get involved in causes
The MILD Perspective: I am Enthusiastic, Sympathetic and a Nurturer. I look for meaning in Life. I am Warm, Communicative and Compassionate. I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care. I am Idealistic, Spiritual and Sincere. I value unity in relationships. I am Peaceful and Flexible and a natural romantic. The MILD Motto: —Let’s Keep it CALM.
SALTY: represents a desire to belong and to be responsible in the various phases of life. It represents reliability by providing continuity throughout the family or group. SALTY is the embodiment of reliability. It embraces home and family with extreme dedication. Those with SALTY as a Central FLAVA, value being practical and sensible. They believe that people should earn their way in life through work and service to others. •Are dutiful and stable • Want to be useful • Want to be self-sufficient • Value organization • Desire punctuality • Schedule their lives • Make and keep commitments • Are goal-oriented • Value rules
•Are inclined to join groups •Believe work comes before play •Safeguard tradition •Prefer order and cleanliness •Are responsible and dedicated •Enjoy positions of authority •Desire structure •Bring stability to society •Prepare for the future
The SALTY Perspective: I need to follow rules and respect authority. I am Loyal, Dependable, Prepared. I am Thorough, Sensible & Punctual. I need to be useful and belong. I am Faithful, Stable & Organized. I value home, family, and tradition. Caring, Concerned & Concrete. I am a natural preserver and a helper The SALTY Motto: —- Let’s Keep it .
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Wellness Dimensions Wellness is the pursuit of continued growth and balance in the seven dimensions of wellness. Many people think about "wellness" in terms of physical health only. The word invokes thoughts of nutrition, exercise, weight management, blood pressure, etc. Wellness, however, is much more than physical health. Wellness is a full integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It is a complex interaction that leads to quality of life. Wellness is commonly viewed as having seven dimensions. Each dimension contributes to our own sense of wellness or quality of life, and each affects and overlaps the others. At times one may be more prominent than others, but neglect of any one dimension for any length of time has adverse effects on overall health.
Physical Dimension: Health experts believe that 40-70% of premature deaths in the U.S. could be prevented if Americans
changed their personal habits and took better care of themselves. Watching what we eat, avoiding drugs and alcohol, wearing seat belts, and exercising are great places to start. But, as life gets hectic and stress creeps in, the physical dimension is usually the first to go. We are too busy to exercise, we don't have enough time to eat lunch, we drink too much coffee, and we don't get enough sleep. These are all things that we do that are detrimental to both our physical well-being and other areas of life as well. Physical wellness encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors including adequate exercise, proper nutrition, and abstaining from harmful habits such as drug use and alcohol abuse. It means learning about and identifying symptoms of disease, getting regular medical checkups, and protecting yourself from injuries and harm. Developing such healthy habits today will not only add years to your life but will enhance the enjoyment and quality of those years.
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Exercise daily Get adequate rest Set goals and track your progress Learn to recognize early signs of illness Maintain regular visits to the doctor Eat a variety of healthy foods Control your meal portions Drink the recommended daily intake of water
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Emotional Dimension: We often keep things inside instead of expressing ourselves in a healthy way. We don't have to deny
how we feel. We can tell people what we think while expressing ourselves in a constructive manner. Emotional wellness means understanding how we feel, accepting our feelings, and learning how to express and cope with our emotions.
Emotional wellness is a dynamic state that fluctuates frequently with your other six dimensions of wellness. Being emotionally well is typically defined as possessing the ability to feel and express human emotions such as happiness, sadness, and anger. It means having the ability to love and be loved and achieving a sense of fulfillment in life. Identifying the obstacles that prevent us from achieving emotional wellness and taking appropriate steps to cope with such problems is also important. Emotional wellness encompasses optimism, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and the ability to share feelings.
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Tune-in to your thoughts and feelings Cultivate an optimistic attitude Seek and provide support Learn time management skills Practice stress management techniques Accept and forgive yourself
Intellectual Dimension: Intellectual wellness is characterized by the ability to make sound decisions and to think critically.
It includes openness to new ideas; motivation to master new skills; and a sense of humor, creativity, and curiosity. Striving for personal growth and a willingness to seek out and use new information in an effective manner for personal and social development are also part of intellectual wellness. The intellectual dimension encourages creative, stimulating mental activities. Our minds need to be continually inspired and exercised just as our bodies do. People who possess a high level of intellectual wellness have an active mind and continue to learn. An intellectually well person uses the resources available to expand one's knowledge and improve skills. Keeping up-todate on current events and participating in activities that arouse our minds are also important.
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Take a course or workshop Learn (or perfect) a new skill Seek out people who challenge you intellectually Read Learn to appreciate art
Social Dimension: Making contact and reaching out to others can be difficult, but very rewarding. Communication and sharing is important to your social life and vital to your sense of well-being. Social wellness refers to our ability to interact successfully in our global community and to live up to the expectations and demands of our personal roles. This means learning good communication skills, developing intimacy with others, and creating a support network of friends and family members. Social wellness includes showing respect for others and yourself. Contributing to your community and to the world builds a sense of belonging.
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Cultivate healthy relationships Get involved Contribute to your community Share your talents and skills Communicate your thoughts, feelings, and ideas
Spiritual Dimension:
Your spiritual sense of wellness is the part of you that develops values and direction in life. Everyone creates their own rules that provide a sense of who they are and why things work the way they do. A spiritual center can allow you to answer tough questions like "Am I on the right track?" It can give you something to turn to during hard times. Just a few minutes a day of quiet time to gather your thoughts can have powerful results. Spiritual wellness involves possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help give direction to one's life. It encompasses a high level of faith, hope, and commitment to your individual beliefs that provide a sense of meaning and purpose.
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It is willingness to seek meaning and purpose in human existence and to appreciate the things which cannot be readily explained or understood. People can derive meaning and purpose through nature, art, music, religion, meditation, or good deeds performed for others. Spirituality transcends the individual to create a common bond with humanity. A spiritually well person seeks harmony between what lies within as well as the forces outside.
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Explore your spiritual core Spend time alone/meditate regularly Be inquisitive and curious Be fully present in everything you do Listen with your heart and live by your principles Allow yourself and those around you the freedom to be who they are See opportunities for growth in the challenges life brings you
Environmental Wellness: Your overall well-being is closely tied to health of your environment. The environmental
dimension of wellness includes trying to live in harmony with the earth by understanding the impact of your interaction with nature and your personal environment, and taking action to protect the world around you. However, environmental wellness encompasses more than just sustainability. Anyone and anything that surrounds you can affect your environmental wellness.
Tips and suggestions for optimal environmental wellness: Minimize chemical use Conserve water and other resources Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Foster a culture of respect and gratitude Surround yourself with positive people that support your goals. People contribute to the general vibe around you as well as affect your decisions. Keep people around that foster positivity and that understand as well as support your personal, academic, and professional goals
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Occupational Dimension: It may include the actual work that you do, the roles that you play and/or the responsibilities that you have as a full time parent or student. Being occupationally well means seeking opportunities to grow professionally and to be fulfilled in your "JOB" whatever that may be. Occupational/Vocational wellness involves preparing and making use of your gifts, skills, and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in your life. The development of occupational satisfaction and wellness is related to your attitude about your work. Achieving optimal occupational wellness allows you to maintain a positive attitude and experience satisfaction/pleasure in your employment. The occupationally well individual contributes her/his unique skills/talents to work that is meaningful and rewarding. Values are expressed through involvement in activities that are personally rewarding for you and make a contribution to the well being of the community at large. Occupational wellness means successfully integrating a commitment to your occupation into a total lifestyle that is satisfying and rewarding.
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Explore a variety of career options Create a vision for your future Choose a career that suits your personality, interests, and talents Visit a career planning/placement office and use the available resources Be open to change and learn new skills
Achieving a balanced sense of wellness is an ongoing and individual process. Each person has a different approach and timeline for making positive changes. You can better enjoy all that life has to offer by being balanced, well rounded and healthy. Each small change you make in one area will have a positive affect in all the other dimensions. So why not start today? This information about the 7 dimensions of Wellness was compiled from reserched based evidence by academic and scientific sources.
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Daily Affirmations Read these affirmations as a part of your daily devotions to help guide you through the day.
The SHEnergized SisStarhood Mantra & Affirmation I am a daughter of the King. Because I am a daughter of the King, I am beautifully and wonderfully made. Because I am a daughter of the King, my Daddy loves me. Because my Daddy loves me, I love me. Because I love me, I am free to love you! You are my SisStar and I am here for you! Daily Affirmations •
I love myself, and do not want to be anyone but myself.
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I am not inferior, because I am a child of God, and I know that He loves me with an Exceptional Love and places great value on me.
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I am not afraid of failure or defeat because I know nothing can stop me. I value myself and I will cooperate with God’s plan for my life.
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I am encouraged because I know that I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.
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I will stop my negative thinking and will begin to focus upward rather than downward.
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I will learn to make positive choices for my life, based on the Word of God.
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I am a valuable person, and I will not let others influence me to make negative decisions.
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I believe in myself, and I will begin to act as though I do. My actions show what I believe about myself, and I choose to act in a positive manner.
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I am defined by what the Word of God says about me and not by what I have done in the past.
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I am positive – I am fearfully and wonderfully made – I am valuable – I am a jewel of great price – I am an overcomer – I am God’s workmanship.
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I will stay out of the P.I.T.!!!! P ...Personally
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T.......Turmoil
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