Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both a memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It offers a piercing, electrifying examination of the restrictive expectations women are issued from birth; shows how hustling to meet those expectations leaves women feeling dissatisfied and lost; and reveals that when we quit abandoning ourselves and instead abandon the world’s expectations of us, we become women who can finally look at ourselves and recognize: There She Is.
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Improve Workplace Wellness with Gratitude
At work, it is easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed or confused during times of uncertainty. However, research has shown that when meetings start with intentional gratitude and a short debrief at the end, collective intelligence and productivity increase substantially. How does it work? Put a standing item of reflection/gratitude/quick win in the agenda template and assign someone to share a positive note. When the meeting is over, check-in to ensure you met your objectives, everyone was heard, and everyone is ready to move upwards and onwards. For resources to support workplace health and performance visit WellnessWorksCanada.ca.
Healthy Fruit Pizza
Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a 10- round pan. Mix Wet: 1 egg, 1 tsp. Vanilla, ¼ cup honey, 2 TBSP. coconut oil, Mix Dry in separate bowl: 2 cups almond flour, ½ cup coconut flour, ½ tsp. baking soda, pinch of salt, Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Knead and form into a ball. Bake 14-17 minutes. Let crust cool and then remove from pan. Spread filling on the crust. Filling blend until smooth.: 3 oz. cream cheese, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 TBSP. Honey, 1/2 lemon zest. Topping: 1/2 cup each of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries. Enjoy!
May Wellnessnews Available Online
Since the April edition, COVID-19 has touched all our lives. Our collective efforts to stay home and stay safe seem to be making a difference. Responding to this new reality, the May edition of the Wellnessnews is available online for your viewing and sharing pleasure. ALL the health practitioners, businesses and services found in this edition are OPEN for business, whether it be business as normal, by appointment or emergencies only, or via online service delivery.
Please share this electronic edition with your network of family and friends.
To view, visit the new RedDeerWellnessnews.ca page.
Online FREE Financial Seminars
Mon, May 4, “Smart Start to Mutual Funds” Online 3:15-4:30 pm Offers foundational knowledge of mutual funds and the process of selecting an appropriate fund. Mon, May 11, “Bring Balance to Your Budget” Online 3:15-4:30 pm Encourages developing a budget, identifying financial goals, understanding the balance between spending, saving and borrowing and having a strategy. Tue, May 19, “Preparing for the Unexpected: Life and Legacy” Shows how life insurance fits into overall financial strategy and how it will protect loved ones from unexpected events. RSVP is required. No charge. Call 403.341.9344 or email [email protected].
Complimentary Virtual JSJ
Prolonged stress may cause poor digestion, skin breakout, toxins in your blood, weakened immunity, organ concerns, and many other physical issues. Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) can help reduce the effects and smooth emotions. Did you know that Robin McKay posts helpful JSJ hold pictures and videos on her Energy Effects Facebook page? You can quickly access and try these self-help holds. Robin’s also available via private message or phone and is currently NOT charging for either of these services. Got pets? She can also teach you to apply JSJ holds to your animal family, too.
A Community that Cares
Fred Rogers once said, “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, “It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.” Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” The time for shared responsibility is now, so I’m pleased in this edition to bring attention to many local agencies, organizations, and resources that work together to serve the vulnerable and the broader community. Your help is appreciated in getting this information out to your friends and family.
Diets Uncomfortable to Sustain
Most diets create a large calorie deficit trying to achieve rapid weight loss. This leads to fatigue, mental fog, hair loss, poor sleep and feeling cold all the time. We can only follow a no fat, no carb, no sugar, no fun, no anything diet for so long. No one will do anything forever that feels significantly unpleasant. Before you start any diet ask yourself, “Can I see myself eating like this in 12 months from now?” If the answer is no — then the diet you’re thinking about starting isn’t sustainable.
Ideal Time to Donate to TLC
Make your donation count double between now and May 31 with the provincial donation matching opportunity. The Lending Cupboard is committed to assisting our community with needed medical equipment and supplies during COVID-19 in a safe way. TLC is open by appointment only during regular business hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm. To reserve equipment and book a pick-up appointment call 403-356-1678, messages will be returned as soon as possible. Returns are not being accepted at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
PCN Resources and Support
If you are having ANY issues with your health, call your family doctor. They can help with whatever ails you, not just COVID-19. For life threating emergencies, visit the emergency department or call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Red Deer PCN is here to support your health and wellness. Tap into the support available through PCN. Mental Health Counsellors are available for therapy and other concerns. (For crisis, though, call CMHA 780.482.4357 or 403.266.4357.) Registered Nurses (Family Nurses) are available for chronic disease and other health related questions. Lastly, Kinesiologists can help you set up at home exercise programs and social connections. Call 403.343.9100 for info.
Donations Matched until May 31
The province will match, dollar for dollar, donations to charities and non-profits up to $2 million for donations made between April 15 through May 31, and organizations will be waiving any administration fees associated with the campaign. Alberta’s charities and non-profits and the gift of those who donate is an integral part of what makes us Albertan. By matching, we amplify the generosity of Albertans and boost the capacity of community organizations working tirelessly to make sure vulnerable Albertans are cared for during the pandemic.
