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Wellness is, at the
bottom line, about
personal growth. This book
will appeal to those who
want to reclaim balance in
their life, adopt a healthier
lifestyle, strengthen their
relationship with themselves
and others and experience
higher levels of fulfilment
and personal life satisfaction
al Wellness Foundation. It covers a myriad
of topics including; overcoming obstacles to
wellness, self care, mindfulness, managing
stress, coping with grief and loss, strengthening
relationships, healthy eating, physical
activity, restful sleep, laughter as medicine,
achieving inner peace, and finding meaning
and a true sense of purpose in your life.”
In speaking about the writing process,
Anne Marie described it as ‘both challenging
and empowering’.
passionate
“Challenging from a time commitment
perspective and empowering because I
am passionate about supporting others
to achieve higher levels of wellness, and
writing this book offered me a vehicle to
do so. I applied the principles of Health and
Wellness coaching to my own life by creating
a vision for this book, developing a plan
around that vision, setting specific goals
and timeframes around each stage of the
writing and publication process, and then
took practical steps to translate this plan
into reality,” she said.
It was a journey of discovery and significant
learning and one that has given me
a sense of personal fulfilment which I can
build on in the future. I see this book as my
part contribution to building the foundation
for wellness and greater life satisfaction
among those who take the time to read it.’
Dr Stephanie O’ Keeffe, HSE National
Director of Health and Wellbeing, formally
launched Time to Blossom’ in Markievicz
House and congratulated Anne Marie on
this achievement and for demonstrating a
personal commitment to promoting better
health and wellness at individual level and
across communities. She added that Time
to Blossom strongly supports the messages
set out in the Department of Health’s
cross governmental Healthy Ireland - A
Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing
(2013-2025) and the HSE’s national
implementation plan for this Framework,
and will appeal to adults from all walks
of life who wish to improve their overall
health and wellbeing.
Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady, Cathaoirleach
Sligo County Council described
Time to Blossom as “an outstanding publication
which will enable people to address
the key issues and challenges they face
every day of their lives. Anne Marie’s extensive
experience as a Health Professional
and Health and Wellness Coach makes her
uniquely qualified to offer invaluable advice
and guidance, and in every chapter she
inspires and encourages us to embrace opportunities
and create new beginnings.”
Speaking at the launch, Anne Marie
highlighted the importance of building the
foundation for wellness at all stages of life.
“Wellness is, at the bottom line, about
personal growth. This book will appeal to
those who want to reclaim balance in their
life, adopt a healthier lifestyle, strengthen
their relationship with themselves and others
and experience higher levels of fulfilment
and personal life satisfaction.”
She continued: “It is my hope that Time
to Blossom will positively influence the life
of each reader and that they will blossom
in health and wellness as they continue on
their personal life journey.”
Time to Blossom is published by Balboa
Press and is available from Balboa Press
http://bookstore.balboapress.com
It is also available on line from Barnes and
Noble and Amazon and can be purchased in
Eason’s Book Shop Sligo, Liber Book Shop,
O’Connell Street, Sligo, Veritas Sligo, Four
Masters Book Shop, Donegal Town, The
Reading Room, Carrick on Shannon and the
Novel Idea, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
Dr. Stephanie O’Keeffe, National Director of Health
and Wellbeing, Cllr. Rosaleen O’Grady, Author Anne
Marie Frizzell and Siobhan Patten, Area Program
and Development Manager. TOP: Author Anne
Marie Frizzell and her daughter Erica, 7. ABOVE:
Author Anne Marie Frizzell with her book at the
launch of ‘Time to Blossom- Harvesting Wellness
and Wisdom on your Personal Life Journey’ by Anne
Marie Frizzell at Markievicz House, Sligo.
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