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Season’s Greetings and 5 Holiday Survival Tips from Lighthouse Wellness Strategies 
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Season’s Greetings…

 

from Lighthouse Wellness Strategies!


Wishing You The Best of the Holiday Season!

Dear Clients, Colleagues and Friends,

I am grateful for the opportunity to have shared in your Wellness Journey in some way during this past year. Whether I have worked with you as a valued client or colleague, or simply shared thoughts, insights, and Wellness Strategies with you through our newsletter and social media, I am grateful to have this connection with you and hope that it has brought you value in your quest for greater “Whole-Life Wellness”!

I wish you a Holiday Season filled with gratitude for what is most meaningful to you, and time spent sharing with those you hold most dear. May your New Year bring you abundant whole-life health and well-being! I look forward to reconnecting with you in 2012!

To YourWellness,

~ Gail

5 Holiday Survival Tips: Be REAL!

1. Physical  - Now is NOT the time to start an ambitious new diet or physical activity regimen. After all, you want to SUCCEED, right? Instead, aim to maintain during this schedule-out-the-window, calorie-and-fat-laden time of year. Make a commitment to yourself to grab opportunities for small activity breaks. Even a few 10-minute walks sprinkled between Holiday commitments can add up! As for the abundance of tempting treats (appetizers, main course, desserts!!) you may encounter, my advice is the same any time of year: “Be Strategic and Choose with Intention!” This does NOT mean skipping meals so you can have 3 desserts – it means ensuring you are still getting a variety of healthy foods (to fuel your body!) and THEN choosing the treats which you enjoy MOST, and then REALLY enjoying them! I call these choices “worthy calories”.

2. Relational - We need to realize that people are…well…people. So the same personalities, quirks, and challenges that exist the rest of the year are still likely there over the Holidays. In fact, they may be magnified. Prepare yourself for that. That strange uncle is still going to be strange, and that sibbling who likes to ‘push your buttons’ probably won’t change just because it’s the Holidays. And we tend to be in particularly close quarters this time of year, with family get-togethers, parties, etc. What can you do? Be REAL: manage your own expectations of the interactions, manage your contributions to them, and make space. Whether you’re the host or the guest, it is perfectly acceptable to take a break now and then, have a breather, and then rejoin the group. Chances are you’re not the only one who could use a bit of space, and all will benefit from it.

3. Emotional - When we think of the Holidays, we tend to think of the more joyous aspects of the season – and that’s great! However, it is wise to remember that this is an emotionally-charged time of year and that, for some, it can be very difficult. There are people around us who may be particularly vulnerable this time of year – perhaps they have no one to celebrate with, they may be grieving the loss of a loved one in the past year, they may be suffering financially and find the extra demands on their budget very stressful. In the spirit of the season, reaching out to these people can be rewarding for both the giver and the receiver. And even for those who are celebrating the joy of the season, crammed schedules, heightened expectations, compromised nutrition, etc. can still produce stress. Being aware of this, and paying attention to your own emotional wellness can help you move through the Holidays with greater ease.

4. Financial - It is so easy to get caught up in the frenzy of the season and get sucked into the vortex of ‘shop-til-you-drop’! But what are the implications of this? There are many but let’s just look at a few: (a) you’re exhausted from all the running around and waiting through line-ups, (b) the more ‘stuff’ that is brought into your home, the more there is to tidy, organize, dust, fix, etc. (unless you also purge older items to create space for the new ones), (c) you have likely spent more than you could really afford by using credit. In short, this simply defers the stress to the new year, when the bills become due. What’s the recommended strategy? Again, be REAL: focus on quality over quantity, spend within your means, and invest in the time spent together instead of trinkets and toys.

5. Everything in Moderation! – To ‘wrap up’ these tips on “Whole-Life Wellness”, the overall strategy is simple: Everything in Moderation:

~ Gifts
~ Food/Drink
~ Inactivity/activity
~ Time commitments

The more “REAL” we can be during the Holidays, the more we set ourselves – and our families – up for success in the New Year!

Wishing you and yours a Holiday Season of Health, Happiness, and Gratitude, and a New Year filled with “Whole-Life” Abundance!

~ Gail

 

 

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]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/644/feed/ 0 The “Honeymoon” is Over!! http://lighthousewellness.ca/the-honeymoon-is-over/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/the-honeymoon-is-over/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:29:51 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=368 Here it is, November 7 already. Hard to believe it’s been a week since the ghosts, ghouls, and goblins got all dressed up and prowled our neighbourhoods in search of Treats!! It was a great day, the kids (and many adults) had a LOT of FUN, and there was more than enough chocolate, chips and candy to go ’round!

And let’s not forget our beloved teachers and childcare providers who have enjoyed the “hangover” from all these goodies – we owe you our thanks!

So, as your Wellness Coach, it’s my job to deliver the news you all knew was coming: “The Honeymoon’s Over!” – the “Halloween Honeymoon”, that is!!

Sure, we had a great time (myself included!) and got really cozy with those bags, boxes, and bowls of treats, but it’s time to come back to reality.

If the thought of going “cold turkey” back to your usual “everything-in-moderation” way of eating healthy sounds overwhelming, may I suggest you begin to “wean” yourself off the goodies? When I talk about “borrowing” from one area of your “Whole-Life Wellness Wheel” to support another, this is a prime example: we have borrowed from the Healthy Eating piece of Physical Wellness, but now it’s time to repay the debt and get back on track. After all, if the “honeymoon” lasts too long, it could very easily morphe into the Christmas Holidays…and we, wouldn’t want that, would we? :-)

So…join me, won’t you? You can hide/lose the goodies, freeze the chocolate bars for an occasional treat, accidentally drive over them…whatever works for you.

Also, a great idea from my friend, Angela: after the peak excitement of the Halloween season has passed, she offers her kids a “buy-back” option: for every 5 pieces of candy they sell back to her (or whatever number works for you), they get $1 in Dollar Store bucks – they go shopping and the candy is gone! I’m liking it – think I’ll try it too!!

If you try this, or have another suggestion, I’d love to hear about it!

Hoping you enjoy this post-honeymoon phase with me – and wishing you continued Wellness!

~ Gail

]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/the-honeymoon-is-over/feed/ 0 “Your Invitation to Greater Wellness – and a Big THANK YOU from Me!” http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cyour-invitation-to-greater-wellness-%e2%80%93-and-a-big-thank-you-from-me%e2%80%9d/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cyour-invitation-to-greater-wellness-%e2%80%93-and-a-big-thank-you-from-me%e2%80%9d/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:56:09 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=376

WELCOME…new subscribers to my e-club!!

I have been blessed to receive a number of requests over the past months to add new members to my e-club. If you are one of those and this is your first e-newsletter from me, it is because I had gotten a bit behind with maintaining my subscription list…and am getting caught up!

The GOOD NEWS, though, is that you haven’t missed out – you are welcome to review previous e-newsletters and blog postings on my website at www.lighthousewellness.ca by clicking on the “Newsletter Archive” button just under our logo.

And, now, you’re “in the club!” I am so glad to have you join us. If, however, at any point you choose to no longer receive our e-newsletters and blogs relating to “whole-life wellness”, you can simply unsubscribe by clicking on that link at the bottom of the message.

Meanwhile, thank you for joining us! Please send along ANY comments, questions, and suggestions for topics you’d like covered to info@lighthousewellness.ca.

And please share this with anyone in your network who you think may be interested in some Simple, Practical, Workable Strategies for greater “whole-life wellness”! The more, the merrier!!

You’re Invited! Get your FREE Weekend Passes to the Halifax Wellness Expo on October 15 & 16!

Once again this year, Lighthouse Wellness Strategies is proud to be participating in the Wellness Expo at the Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Room on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 (10am-5pm each day).

In the spirit of this Thanksgiving season, and as a special Thank You to my valued clients and colleagues, I am offering you the chance to get a FREE Weekend Pass to the Expo – for you AND your friends! Here are the details:

The Wellness Expo is a great event to learn about the latest and greatest in Health and Personal Growth. There are seminars all day and about 80 exhibitors to visit, most of whom offer a sample or free draw of some kind. For more info about the Expo, click on the link Wellness Expo Halifax.

We will be there with our own special offers so grab your free pass and come see us at the Expo.

These passes are usually $12 and can be used for the whole weekend. To get your Complimentary Weekend Pass, visit this link: http://goo.gl/7Gt8h

ACT FAST!…

There is only a limited amount of free passes being offered so don’t wait.

Thank you for being a valued client and supporter of Lighthouse Wellness Strategies, and we hope to see you at the Expo!

Coming Soon…

I’ve met some fabulous business women (and some men) recently who have asked some very good questions that help me better explain what I can do for them, and how I can help them have greater wellness in ALL the areas of their lives.

In particular, I’d like to thank Pam – you know who you are – for helping me tell my story in a way that, as you said, “was really quite inspiring!” I’m so glad it resonated with you and I appreciate your helping me make it meaningful to you – and to the other ladies who were there!

In the next issue, I will address some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about what I can do for you.

Meanwhile, feel free to drop me a line or give me a call – I offer you a FREE CONSULT so you can get a better sense of “What’s In It For YOU”.

See you soon….

In Wellness,

Gail
Lighthouse Wellness Strategies

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Upcoming Events!

We’re out in the community, connecting with people like you and sharing in your Wellness Journeys. We’d love to see you at the following events:

13thAnnual Wellness Expo – Halifax, NS
October 15 & 16

Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Room

Tickets $8 per day or $12 for the weekend, or…

See the article to the left for a chance to get your FREE Weekend Pass TODAY!
More info at Wellness Expo Halifax

6thAnnual Tools for Life Conference & Exhibit – Greenwich, NS
Making living, learning and working easier (for children, youth, adults, seniors)
October 28

Horton High School, Greenwich

Tickets FREE but you must REGISTER to attend the Information Sessions

We will have an Exhibit in the trade show AND will be giving the following presentation:
“Whole Life Wellness – Why it‘s Important & How You Can Get It”

Offered in TWO sessions:

Session #47 from 1:15 – 2:00 pm … AND
Session #62 from 2:30 – 3:15 pm

Sessions are popular and seating is limited, so register early!

For more info or to REGISTER for the sessions, visit http:// www.tools4life.ca
]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cyour-invitation-to-greater-wellness-%e2%80%93-and-a-big-thank-you-from-me%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Workplace Wellness as a Competitive Advantage! http://lighthousewellness.ca/workplace-wellness-as-a-competitive-advantage-3/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/workplace-wellness-as-a-competitive-advantage-3/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:59:49 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=356

Lighthouse Wellness Strategies Newsletter – August 2011

Workplace Wellness as a Competitive Advantage!


According to the NovaKnowledge Report Card on Health, Safety and Prosperity (June 2010), Nova Scotia lags behind most of the rest of the country on several health and wellness indicators, including having some of the poorest rankings on the following:

• Cardiovascular disease/high blood pressure (ranking 1st in Canada = worst)
• Mood disorders (1st)
• Newly reported cases of cancer (1st)
• Excess weight (2nd)
• Diabetes (3rd)

And we know that employee absenteeism is costing NS a whopping $538 million per year!! What we also know is that absenteeism is not always due to illness or injury – sometimes it is a reflection of workplace (or personal) stress, lack of employee engagement, and other factors over which the organization has some influence.

In this era of global competition – and even just within the Canadian marketplace – it is evident that the costs we are paying in absenteeism are making it very difficult for Nova Scotia (and Atlantic Canada) to compete!

What we know:
• Our population is aging: Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of seniors (at 16.0%), a number which is expected to nearly double within the next 25 years!*
• Our incidents of serious disease and injury are some of the worst in the country
• Our workforce consists of various generations, each with its own values and motivations
• Keeping and retaining quality workers, from a shrinking labour pool, is challenging 

But what can we do?
We need to invest in our workforce where it generates the biggest value for our employees and for the organization. The smartest employers are realizing the value of Workplace Wellness Programs in terms of increasing the following:

• Employee engagement
• Attendance
• Productivity
• Profitability
• Competitiveness and Sustainability in the Marketplace!

Innovative Businesses are Winning
Some local organizations are leading the charge in terms of employee health and wellness, and are reaping the rewards.

For example, Emera and its largest subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power, realize the value of investing in their employees’ health and wellness. According to a May 13 article in The Chronicle Herald featuring Emera’s Executive Vice-President of Human Resources and “Chief Fitness Officer”, Sarah MacDonald, Emera has seen significant benefits since focussing on employee health and wellness in 2001. They boast incidents of sick leave at half the national average, and an incredible return of over $7 for every $1 spent on employee health and wellness!!

Who Do You Know?
If you know of some organizations in Nova Scotia – or in Atlantic Canada – who are leading the charge in terms of Workplace Wellness, let us know and we can celebrate them! Simply submit a COMMENT or send us an e-mail (info@lighthousewellness.ca) to share the word.

On the other hand, if you know of an organization – or are part of one – that would benefit from a Workplace Wellness Program (or specific initiatives related to Wellness), please drop us a line. We would love to share some information about how this is a “win-win” investment – good for the employees and a strategic investment for the organization as well!
 

~ Workplace Wellness Programs ~
Making Dollar$ and $ense


 
Looking forward to hearing some success stories of organizations – and individuals – benefitting from Workplace Wellness, as part of "Whole-Life Wellness"!!

Gail
Lighthouse Wellness Strategies

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Wellness Works!

“Better health allows us to work more effectively, and we share these values and healthy practices with our families and friends.” Sarah MacDonald, Executive Vice-President of Human Resources and ‘Chief Fitness Officer’, Emera

Our Clients Comment:!

“Very often we become bogged down with work, etc. & forget to become reenergized. When your energy level is down, you are not productive in any other area – balance – balance – balance.”

~Rayeanne M., Sydney, NS

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“Very often we become bogged down with work, etc. & forget to become reenergized. When your energy level is down, you are not productive in any other area – balance – balance – balance.”
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“Very often we become bogged down with work, etc. & forget to become reenergized. When your energy level is down, you are not productive in any other area – balance – balance – balance.”
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]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/workplace-wellness-as-a-competitive-advantage-3/feed/ 0 “Trying to Make a Change but Getting STUCK?” http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9ctrying-to-make-a-change-but-getting-stuck%e2%80%9d/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9ctrying-to-make-a-change-but-getting-stuck%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:39:14 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=307

Lighthouse Wellness Strategies Newsletter - May 2011

What Would You Change in Your Life…If You Knew You Could?

Is there something you would like to do differently in your life? Something you would like more (or less) of? Is there a change you would like to make…but you just feel STUCK?

As I’ve been working with my clients recently, one thing is becoming clear: most are at a point of transition in their life – they’re trying to make a change (in one or more areas) but may need a little support to help them get UN-stuck!  

Some need guidance in developing strategies. Some need help with accountability – keeping them on track to accomplish what they’ve set out to do. Some need a gentle nudge, or perhaps a sturdier push. Still others may need suggestions of some additional resources to help them achieve their goals. Some need help for a little while (just a few sessions), others benefit from a longer-term relationship.

They all have one thing in common: they are undergoing a change (either one they desire or one which is outside their control), and they are taking the initiative to obtain help in navigating it successfully.

What are the top concerns my clients ask for help with? The top 4 are as follows:

  • How to eat healthier
  • How to incorporate more or better physical activity into their day
  • How to better manage stress in their lives
  • How to have a better, more satisfying career

Because we take a “whole-life” perspective to Wellness Coaching & Navigation, we naturally consider all aspects of the individual’s life:

  • Physical (healthy eating & physical activity)
  • Emotional
  • Spiritual
  • Relational (family & friends)
  • Financial
  • Professional

While clients usually have one or two main areas they want to address, they appreciate the “whole-life” approach since they know we will not sabotage one area for another. After all, the goal is to help you achieve greater abundance in your overall life!

So…is there some part of your life where you feel STUCK? Is there something you would like to achieve for yourself, but don’t know quite how to get there? Or do you know that “something’s missing” but you’re just not sure what you want? Would you like some help figuring out how to get from where you are to where you’d like to be?

My biggest hope for you can be summed up by my personal philosophy of “No Regrets!” If you don’t take a chance – take that first step – how will you ever know what could have been? Whatever that “first step” is for you, I encourage you to take it – TODAY!! You’ll never know if you don’t try.

In Wellness,

Gail

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Workplace Wellness as a Competitive Advantage!
 
According to the NovaKnowledge Report Card from June 2010, Nova Scotia lags behind most of the rest of the country on several health and wellness indicators. And we know that employee absenteeism is costing us a whopping $538 million per year!! In this era of global competition – and even just within the Canadian marketplace – it is evident that such costs make it very difficult for Nova Scotia to compete!

What we know:

  • Our population is aging
  • We have some of the worst statistics of serious disease in the country
  • Our workforce consists of various generations, each with its own values and motivations
  • Keeping and retaining quality workers, from a shrinking labour pool, is challenging

But what can we do?

We need to invest in our workforce where it generates the biggest value for our employees and for the organization. The smartest employers are realizing the value of Workplace Wellness Programs in terms of the following:

  • Employee engagement
  • Attendance
  • Productivity
  • Profitability
  • Sustainability in the Marketplace!

Tune in next month…when we further explore how Workplace Wellness is not just good for the employees but a strategic investment for the organization as well!

Who Do You Know? 

If you know of some organizations out there in Nova Scotia – or in Atlantic Canada – who are leading the charge in terms of Workplace Wellness, let us know and we can celebrate them! Simply submit a COMMENT or send us an e-mail (info@lighthousewellness.ca) to share the word.

On the other hand, if you know of an organization – or are part of an organization – who would benefit from a Workplace Wellness Program (or specific initiatives), please drop us a line. We would love to share some information about how this is a “win-win” investment.
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Copyright (C) 2011 Lighthouse Wellness Strategies All rights reserved. ]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9ctrying-to-make-a-change-but-getting-stuck%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Is “Requiring More” and “Doing More” the Same Thing? http://lighthousewellness.ca/is-requiring-more-and-doing-more-the-same-thing/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/is-requiring-more-and-doing-more-the-same-thing/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:22:06 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=302 As I’ve been working with my clients recently, I’ve been mulling over the idea of “requiring more of ourselves“. I am very careful with language and want to suggest that “requiring more” is not necessarily the same as “doing more“.

I work with a number of busy, working women who try to juggle many different “balls” in their lives (of which work is only one, but a significant one). These fabulous women have a LOT going for them but, given the many pressures of their daily lives, but sometimes express frustration at not being able to do more.

I face similar challenges – as an entrepreneur and a mother – and, as a “recovering perfectionist”, find myself thinking about “requiring more” of myself on occasion. However, what this means is…in the CONTEXT of my VALUES and my PRIORITIES, finding ways to more efficientlyand effectively accomplish what is important to me and what enables me to honour the commitments I choose to make.

I encourage my clients to be intentional with their choices (yes, they are choices!) and to ensure that what they DO is consistent with their values and priorities – and to consider their choices in the context of their “Whole-Life Wellness“. As one of my clients astutely pointed out using a principle of economics, there is an “opportunity cost” to our decisions: for everything we say “yes” to, there is something else to which we must then say “no”. FYI, “no” does not mean “I don’t care about what your are doing” or “Your priorities are not important to me”, it simply means that “At this time, I am not able to commit my time/energy/attention/(fill in the blank) to what you are asking of me”. You are better to give 100% of yourself to your current priorities than spread yourself too thin and give only 25% attention to 4 things.

So, while I am a big proponent of striving for growth and development in our personal and professional lives, I encourage you to “require more of yourself” in a strategic, intentional way – one that reinforces and supports those aspects of your life that are most important to YOU!

Wishing you Whole-Life Wellness,

Gail

]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/is-requiring-more-and-doing-more-the-same-thing/feed/ 0 “They say it might rain…!” http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cthey-say-it-might-rain%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cthey-say-it-might-rain%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 16:40:41 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=297 It’s said that, if you have nothing else to say, you can always talk about the weather. And plenty of people have been doing just that lately. However, given our recent run of ‘hydration’, predicting rain is no longer news.

So far, it has been a very soggy Spring and, from people I’ve been talking to lately, it seems many are losing their humour with these “April showers” which are said to “bring May flowers”! After all, it’s almost mid-May already!

But, as with almost anything in life, there IS a bright side. Really!

The rainy weather we’ve been ‘enjoying’ is a perfect time for introspection – to give yourself TIME to actually THINK – about what you want, what you love to do, what ‘new life’ you will create in this time of natural renewal.

Sometimes, the nice weather comes on so quickly that we rush outside in a frenzy, without giving ourselves a time of transition between Winter hibernation and Summer  play. Why not take this opportunity to reevaluate what’s important to YOU, what YOUR priorities and desires are, and CREATE the coming season with intention?

Just trying to help us all “look on bright side”!

Happy Spring!

Gail

]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cthey-say-it-might-rain%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 “New Beginnings for SPRING 2011 – for Us and for YOU!” http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cnew-beginnings-for-spring-2011-%e2%80%93-for-us-and-for-you%e2%80%9d/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cnew-beginnings-for-spring-2011-%e2%80%93-for-us-and-for-you%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:11:13 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=290

Lighthouse Wellness Strategies Newsletter – March 2011 

 

What Would Help You Put a Little SPRING in Your Step?

Ahhhh, Spring!! Yes, it is here – officially – and feeling more like it each week!

Spring naturally conjures up images…of freshness, new growth, clean starts!

So, are you still carrying the “weightiness” of winter? Do you feel like you’re just coming out of hibernation…perhaps reluctantly? If so, what would help you to bounce into Spring with enthusiasm and vigour? Do you need a little “nudge” here or a small “push” there…or perhaps just a “running mate” to help you “rev up your engine” again?

Perhaps you need to do some “Spring cleaning” of your old habits, things that “clutter up” your daily routine but don’t really serve you and get you to your goals? Or maybe you just need help “dusting off” those new behaviours that were your New Year’s Resolutions, and bring them back out into the light?

As a Wellness Coach, I help my clients clear out what’s no longer working for them, or create new beginnings that support their goals of living with more abundance on a day-to-day basis – not waiting for that “some day” when everything will be easier.

If that sounds appealing to you, contact me for a FREE Consultation to see how we can work together to bring more abundance and “whole-life wellness” into YOUR LIFE! If you already know you’re ready for a change, go to my website (www.lighthousewellness.ca) and select the Coaching options that work best for you.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Launching Small Group Coaching Sessions – See Why That Matters To You
 

While many people thrive in individual (1-on-1) coaching sessions, we realize that some may prefer other options. Some clients prefer Small Group Coaching sessions.

What are some of the BENEFITS of Small Group Coaching?

  • Shared learning as the participants work on similar goals together
  • Social support among participants – both during and after the sessions
  • More economical than individual sessions (only $120 per session) – share the cost among 2, 3, or even 4 participants

 
Small Group Coaching sessions are kept to a small size in order to support the intimacy of the group and to ensure each participant gets sufficient individual attention and support during the sessions.

Who participates in Small Group Coaching sessions?

Any small number of people who want to work on a similar issue – perhaps focussing on Healthy Eating or Physical Activity, better ways to navigate Stress, improving the Professional segment of your “Whole-Life Wellness Wheel”, etc.

How Would I Get a Small Group Together?

Some suggestions for who you may want to bring together to share Small Group Coaching sessions include:

  • Co-workers
  • Neighbours
  • Family members
  • Friends

 

BONUS for Early Decision-Makers:

For any clients who register for Small Group Coaching sessions by March 31, 2011, you will receive my FREE BONUS: 8 Tips to Living with Greater “Whole-Life Wellness”.

It’s SIMPLE to Get Started – just gather 1, 2 or 3 (no more, please!) friends, colleagues, neighbours together and contact me to schedule your first Small Group Coaching session – your first step to greater “Whole-Life Wellness”!

Contact details are on the right-hand side of this newsletter, or at www.lighthousewellness.ca.

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Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia B3Z 1M9

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In This Issue:

What Would Help You Put a Little SPRING in Your Step? – helping you embrace the newness of Spring – in Nature and in your own Life!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Lighthouse Wellness Strategies Launches Small Group Coaching Sessions - exploring the Benefits of Small Group Coaching sessions for YOU

BONUS Offer for Small Group Coaching Clients who REGISTER by March 31, 2011!

Call for a FREE CONSULTATION to see how Wellness Coaching can help you get your “whole-life wellness” on track, or just “tweak” it to perform even better!

We offer individual sessions or, better yet, get a few friends together and we can do small-group coaching: work on common goals while you save money and benefit from the support of the group!

If you’re part of an organization, ask about Workplace Wellness Workshops and Presentations – it’s a “win-win” for the organization AND the individuals who are part of it!

Contact us for a no-obligation FREE consultation!  E-mail info@lighthousewellness.ca or phone (902) 471-6729.
 
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]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/%e2%80%9cnew-beginnings-for-spring-2011-%e2%80%93-for-us-and-for-you%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 What’s YOUR Nutrition Challenge? http://lighthousewellness.ca/what%e2%80%99s-your-nutrition-challenge/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/what%e2%80%99s-your-nutrition-challenge/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:19:23 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=281 As you may know, March is Nutrition Month. When you hear that, does it give you heart palpitations? A fluttery stomach perhaps? Or perhaps you’re very comfortable with your nutritional awareness and choices.

If you’re like many of the people I deal with, you may find the whole notion of Nutrition and Healthy Eating a bit overwhelming, particularly given all the “busy-ness” we tend to have in our lives. But I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be so complicated. My goal is to help clients make Healthy Eating more simple, practical, and possible in the reality of our daily lives – sound interesting?

So…I’d love to hear from you! What would make it easier for you to make healthier food choices:

  • Advice on how to read (and understand) Nutrition Labels?
  • Deciphering what’s in those Ingredient lists on your favourite foods? 
  • Making healthier food choices when on-the-go?
  • How to make more nutritious meals at home – while not compromising taste and texture?
  • How to find and use more healthy recipes?
  • Something else?

My goal, in my Blogs and e-Newsletter – and in my Wellness Coaching and Workplace Wellness Programs – is to give you information that’s relevant to YOU!

Please feel free to post a Comment or Question, send me a message via my website or e-mail, or give me a call – let me know how I can help YOU live with greater “Whole-Life” Wellness!

May your food nourish your Body, Mind and Spirit!

Gail

]]> http://lighthousewellness.ca/what%e2%80%99s-your-nutrition-challenge/feed/ 0 “How’s YOUR Heart?” http://lighthousewellness.ca/hows-your-heart/ http://lighthousewellness.ca/hows-your-heart/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:28:44 +0000 Gail http://lighthousewellness.ca/?p=232

Lighthouse Wellness Strategies Newsletter – February 2011 

 

February is ‘Heart Month’ – What Are You Doing for YOUR Heart?

February is ‘Heart Month’ and the month in which we celebrate Valentine’s Day. It conjures up images of lovebirds, beautiful floral bouquets, and decadent chocolate treats.

I’m a romantic like the next girl but, this month, I ask you to leave fantasy behind for just a little while and look at REALITY. In particular, how “real” are you being in terms of your heart health and the lifestyle choices you make to support your heart?

As a Wellness Coach & Navigator, I have a responsibility to sometimes “say it like it is” – no “sugar-coating”. This is one of those times.

A recent report from the Heart & Stroke Foundation gave some startling statistics: it indicates that 9 out of 10 of us (that’s right – 90%) have at least one risk factor for heart disease, and many of us have multiple risk factors!

The study (Heart Disease H&S F Report) indicates that one of the biggest issues is that Canadians are in DENIAL and underestimate the severity of their risk factors, including (reported vs. reality):

  • How many of us believe we are healthy (90% vs. 1 in 10 without a risk factor for heart disease)
  • Being physically inactive or getting too few daily servings of fruits and vegetables (1/3 vs. ½)
  • Adults who believe they are obese (18% vs. 25%).

 
Go to the link above for the full story and get a Health App for your mobile phone. Meanwhile, what can YOU do – TODAY – to begin a “course correction” on your Wellness Journey?
 
FEBRUARY ‘HEART MONTH’ PROMOTION
Heart disease is nothing to take lightly! My father had his first heart attack when he was 39, and quadruple bypass surgery nearly 2 years ago – it is SERIOUS stuff!! There is NO time like the present to re-take ownership of YOUR OWN Wellness, and I’m here to help you succeed in doing that!

See the panel to the right for our special “Heart-Pumping” Promotion – 50% OFF Coaching sessions purchased by February 28, 2011. Click the link to use PayPal to purchase your sessions today…or give some to a friend!
 
FUNDRAISER for the HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION
One of my goals as a Wellness Coach is to help others NOT have to go through the life-threatening physical & emotional stress of heart disease  – through prevention and through maintaining optimum wellness in ALL areas of our lives – for ourselves and our families!

And YOU can help. I’m sure you know 2 or 3 people who could use more “whole-life” Wellness and Balance in their lives.

See the side panel for our REFERRAL BONUSES this month. Now that’s a true “win-win”!

We offer a FREE initial consultation to explore how our services can best benefit the client.

Please share this with anyone you think may be interested (or send their info to us and we’ll contact them) always with no obligation! It is truly a gift…from the Heart…to the Heart…and in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation!

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Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia B3Z 1M9
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HOT NEWS:
February ‘Heart-Pumping’ Promotion!

Purchase your Coaching sessions NOW* and SAVE 50% (Single session only $37.50 or save even more on Packages!)  *Offer valid until FEBRUARY 28, 2011 while space is available – Don’t Delay! Click the link below to purchase using PayPal (credit card, debit card, or PayPal account):
http://lighthousewellness.ca/ 

Fundraiser for Heart & Stroke Foundation!
 
For every REFERRAL who starts with us in February, we will donate $5 to the Heart & Stroke Foundation - and YOU will receive $5 off your next Coaching session, as our thanks to you for the referral!

Call for a FREE CONSULTATION to see how Wellness Coaching can help you get your “whole-life wellness” on track, or just “tweak” it to perform even better! We offer individual sessions or, better yet, get a few friends together and we can do small-group coaching: work on common goals while you save money and benefit from the support of the group!

If you’re part of an organization looking for greater employee productivity and engagement, ask about Wellness Workshops and Presentations – it’s a “win-win” for the organization AND the individuals who are part of it!

Contact us for a no-obligation FREE consultation!  E-mail info@lighthousewellness.caor phone 471-6729.

 
And, on a lighter note…Happy Valentine’s Day – be good to your heart and that of your loved ones!!
 
 

 
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