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What A Woman Needs Challenge: A Happy, Healthy 2012
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN New year's eve is the the classic time to set new goals and to rid yourself of the not-so -successful attempts of the past year. What did you accomplish in 2011? Remember you have not failed as long as you are still putting effort into your goals. As this year winds down, take a moment to think about how you want 2012 to look. How will you design your life? The possibilities are endless. From all of us at Andie Day LLC, we wish you a happy new year! image:commentsyard.com
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Reorganize To Revitalize Part 2
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN Organizing your home life is a possibility! It took me a while to figure out a good system, but I finally have one that actually works. First write out the chores that need to be accomplished using this task list ( see Part 1 for details). Then use the abbreviated tasks to schedule up to two months out on a calendar.Using the abbreviations instead of writing out the whole task will keep things tidy on your calendar, and won't look so daunting. Every...
Task List
Here is the task list template for organizing your home life. Break things down into small tasks that can be done quickly to fit into your hectic schedule.
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Reorganize To Revitalize Part 1
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN My house cleaning routine is a bit ridiculous. Basically I run around living life and then when I have no more clothes in my closet I realize it is time to do the laundry... same goes for dishes and other household duties. I HATE this way of living. It is actually stressful for me to live in a home that is not tidy. Usually I end up spending three or four entire days cleaning when I realize I am living in chaos. After analyzing why I let it get to that...
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Take Care Of Our Furry Friends
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN I am always on the lookout for a great pet product. I have my two little spaniel babies that I spoil rotten on a daily basis. The newest device that I have been using is The Ceramic Pet Fountain from Hammacher Schlemmer. The Ceramic Pet Fountain is a perfect water option for pets. It is completely silent, which many products claim, but this one actually delivers. The fountain keeps the water moving and filtered so my pups don't get sick by drinking...
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Get Organized!
anchored option by Melissa Cummings RN BSN This month is the final month of the 90 day challenge. What do you want it to look like for you? My goal for this final stretch is to get organized and make my home more manageable. To accomplish this goal I will use the daily schedule to keep track of all of the things I have worked on over the past two months - nutrition, exercise, and stress relief, and now I can add in this month's goal of home organization. The very first thing...
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Yoga for Stress Relief
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN Have you tried yoga yet? It has been around for years, and has been proven to help relieve stress and tension. The act of focusing your attention on executing a yoga pose automatically tunes you into your body and out of the stresses of life. Even one or two poses at a time periodically through the day can bring you back in touch with your mind and body. A fun resource for yoga poses is The Yoga Deck: 50 Poses & Meditations For Body, Mind &...
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Time With Friends
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN It can be hard with all of the responsibilities of life to get the chance to spend time with friends. What if I told you it would improve your health to be with friends? It's true. Being in the company of people who make you laugh and smile can help your heart and mental health. Laughing is a natural way to release good-feeling endorphins through your body. If you need a little stress relief, one of the most fun ways is to find one or more friends for...
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Retail Therapy
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN Christmas shopping can be a way to work out some of that pent up stress. There is nothing like the feeling of buying something special for loved ones, and it is really fun to head into the city to see all of the creative windows the stores have put up in the spirit of Christmas. If you are unable to go to the store for health reasons or time constraints, turn your computer on and look for sales online. Black Friday sales are still available today....
What A Woman Needs Challenge: Day 53 Distraction For Relaxation
by Melissa Cummings RN BSN Do you remember when you were a kid, how fun it was to color and paint and work with arts and crafts? Part of the fun was having a black and white figure turn into something colorful and unique. What we didn't realize back then was that it was helping us focus and develop creativity. While you may not make a habit of using crayons and markers today, every once and a while it can be a fun way to break into that creative side of your brain. It can help...