SOWBO Magazine 4TH edition

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Editors Corner
Tonya?s Talk
Financial Facts
A Path To financial Success
Success Quotes
Trailblazers in Business
Featured Story
The Barbershop Talk
From A King To My Queens
Taking Care of your -Mind, Body, Nutrition
Success In Fitness
Healthy Her
FEATURED STORY
DAWN M. SCOTT
Author?s Spotlight
Transitioning for Change
Beware Of Success Advice. Even Mine.
Events/Conferences
Edit or-in- Chief Tonya D. Lat ney
Graphic Designer Andrea Sm it h, SAS Web & Graphic Design
Cont ribut ing Writ ers
Daw n M. Scot t , Vanlencia Griffin-Wallace, Karen Sout hall Wat t s
Florence Norville- Cheek, Mat t Spiedel , Sherod Jones
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From t he Edit or
Tonya Lat ney,MS, BSN,RN,CWP Edit or -in- Chief
SUCCESS
Is there a true meaning to success? What is success?
Merriam-Webster defines success as getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame
(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/success).
My personal definition of success is feeling happy, controlling my own life, and beating to my own
rhythm instead of the world?s rhythm.
I have had many people compliment me on how I walk into a room to teach or speak. I believe
success is an attitude. Success is self-satisfaction. I love referring to Maslow?s hierarchy of needs
because success to me is self-actualization, learning to be all that you can be, and reaching your
own personal potential and purpose in life.
In my life, I have learned to define success not by what society states it should be but by my own
definition. If you are reading this article, then I am successful on the journey that I have set out to
achieve.
I challenge you today to set your own definition of what success is for you.
Connect with SOWBO. We would love your feedback and suggestions.
Tonya Latney, MS, BSN, RN, CWP
Email: sowbo12@gmail.com
Twitter: @sowbo12
Instagram: sowbo12
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A Pat h To
Florence Norville-Cheek, MBA
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Here are some of the definitions some of my
clients have shared over the years:
-Being able to retire at age 55
-Being able to afford an annual vacation
-Paying my bills on time and having money to save
-Acquiring five rental properties in fifteen years
-Living a debt free life
-To be better off this year than I was last year
The path to financial success is littered with clues.
Let?s examine some of the strategies financially
successful people employ.
1. Est ablish Goals
When I say ?financial success, what
images come to mind? Do you see
beautiful people traveling the world
first class, someone driving off into the
sunset in a brand-new red Ferrari or a
smiling family standing outside a
mansion? Whether you answer ?yes?
or ?no?, you?re correct.
Financial success means different
things to different people, the sooner
we define it for ourselves, the earlier
we can take steps to achieve our own
version. If you haven?t thought about it
before, take a few minutes to write
down what financial success means to
you.
Identifying clear goals is crucial to financial
success. A financial goal is the exact amount of
money needed for a specific purchase or service
at a definite date. Making the goal precise helps
you determine how much you need to set aside
each month and allows you to track your
progress.
2. Know your Current Financial Sit uat ion
Taking stock of your current financial situation
today can help you determine what you need to
do tomorrow. Are you on the right track or do you
need to make changes? The net worth and cash
flow statements are critical to understanding how
you?re doing financially.
Your net worth is a snapshot of your finances at
one point in time. It is a good idea to calculate
your net worth at least once a year. Your net
worth should increase over time. If it is not, either
you are not saving enough or taking on too much
debt. Adjusting your spending and savings plan
can help you change this.
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ASSETS ? LIABILITIES = NET WORTH
Do you know exactly where your money is going each month? If not, you are not alone. Many of us
are well aware of the symptoms of financial distress we are experiencing, but are not sure of the
cause. Assessing your cash flow can help you figure that out.
INCOME -EXPENSES = CASH FLOW
If your income exceeds your expenses, you have a positive cash flow. If your expenses exceed your
income, you have a negative cash flow.
3: Creat e a Spending & Savings Plan
Once you take stock of your current situation, it is time to create a spending and savings plan. Your
plan should show where you want your money to go in the future. How much will you contribute to
your retirement fund? How much will you spend on groceries?
While you are creating your plan, remember that your expenses (including the money going into
savings) should never exceed your income. If you have a negative cash flow, you will need to make
adjustments. Your plan is only helpful if you follow it. Tracking your expenses on an ongoing basis
will help you to see where tweaks are needed.
4: Est ablish an Em ergency Fund
An emergency fund provides a cushion that allows you to pay for expenses should the unexpected
occur. Financial experts recommend saving at least three to six months?worth of living expenses.
Since you don?t know when you will need the money, make sure it is in an account that is easily
accessible and where there are no penalties for early withdrawal. Saving is easier if you make it
automatic.
5: Invest Diversely
There are three main types of investment classes:
- Stocks: A share of stock represents a percentage of ownership in a corporation. You can make
money from receiving dividend payments and selling the stock for more than you bought it
for. Historically, stocks have provided the greatest return long term. However, there are no
guarantees.
- Bonds: A bond is a loan to a company or government, with you, the bondholder, as the
lender. Organizations issue bonds when they want to raise funds. Generally, you receive the
principal, at maturity of the bond and interest periodically while you are holding the bond. In
general, bonds are between stocks and cash equivalents in regard to risk and return.
- Cash equivalents: Cash equivalents are assets that can be readily converted into cash. They
tend to be low-risk, so there is little or no danger that you will lose the money you deposit. As
a result, cash equivalents provide a low return.
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A good way to reduce the risk of losing money when you invest is to diversify. A well- balanced
portfolio has a mixture of stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents.
6: Make Sure You?re Covered
Events such as a severe illness, car accident, or house fire can put a serious cramp in your financial
health, even if you have savings. Having the right amount of insurance will help protect you from
the financial consequences associated with many of life?s adversities.
Healt h insurance is something everyone should have. Many employers offer group health
insurance to their workers and, in some cases, their dependents. You may have to pay a portion of
the insurance premium, but in most cases you?ll pay far less than you would if you had to buy a
policy on your own.
If you are employed, it is a good idea to have disabilit y insurance, which replaces a portion of
your income if you are unable to work. There are two types of disability policies: short-term, which
only provides coverage for a limited period of time and long-term, which provides benefits until
retirement age.
If you have love someone, or owe someone you need life insurance. Life insurance is not just
intended to replace loss wages but services as well. (For example, a stay-at-home mother may
want to purchase life insurance to pay for child care if she dies.) There are two basic types of life
insurance: term and whole life.
In most states, the law requires that drivers have at least liability aut o insurance, which covers
your legal costs (up to a limit) if you injure a person or damage property with your car. If your car is
several years old and worth little, liability coverage may be adequate. However, if your car is newer,
you may want full coverage insurance. (This will likely be required by your lender if you have a car
loan.)
If there is a mortgage on your property, your lender probably requires you to have hom eow ners
insurance. Even if you do not owe anything on your home, allowing the insurance to lapse could
be a grave mistake. For most homeowners, their home is their greatest asset ? without insurance
coverage, a disaster could lead to financial ruin.
Renters insurance covers personal property loss and liability for renters. Don?t assume that your
landlord?s policy will cover your losses ? in most circumstances, it won?t.
7: Est ablish a Good Credit Hist ory
Your credit report and score can affect your life in many ways. Obtaining a mortgage or car loan
(especially one with a good interest rate), renting an apartment, finding a job (many employers
check credit reports), and obtaining car insurance with low rates is usually easier with a good credit
history.
Your credit report tracks your credit activity, while your credit score is a numeric summary of the
information in your credit report and is designed to measure your ability to repay what you owe.
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It is very important to use credit responsibly. Always make your payments on time and keep the
balances on revolving credit low. Missing payments and carrying high balances will hurt yourcredit
report and score.
8: Delet e your Debt
Having debt not only absorbs a significant portion of your income each month but also costs
thousands of dollars in interest payments. Conversely, paying off your debt can provide a feeling of
relief and give you more money for other things, like savings.
9: Buy a Hom e
Purchasing a home can be a wise investment. While the real estate market fluctuates, most houses
gain value over time. Additionally, Uncle Sam subsidizes your property investment with tax breaks.
However, homeownership isn?t right for everyone. It is important to honestly assess your financial
obligations and determine if you can carry a mortgage and how much can you afford to pay. Don?t
just rely on the lender?s approval amount to tell you what you can afford ? take a close look at your
budget.
The path to financial success requires being intentional about allocating your financial resources
towards your goals. It also requires discipline, persistence, knowledge, determination and the
conviction to define what is most important to your happiness.
Florence Norville-Cheek, MBA
Financial Services Professional
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?The goal of Jazz for Peace is to heal our planet, and the secret to our success is
to help outstanding causes, because by helping the world?s greatest causes not
only can you address our current problems but you can also address our future
problems before they have a chance to grow and become destructive? ~ RICK
DELLARATTA, Founder - Jazz for Peace?
Persistence is the key to success, set goals moving forward never looking back.
Goals you can hit every day that are realistic. Take a chance or you will never
know. Failing is just a learning lesson on winning. When we fail we learn from it.
DEAN PARAVE
We are a mother and daughter milliner designing team team in the Philadelphia
area. We strive to make that perfect pie (success) by adding the best ingredients. And
what works for us is passion and love for what we do. Our best ingredients are
knowing, rusting and believing in ourselves and knowing that Success is a continual
climb which needs the best ingredients to survive. BRENDA/ PHENISE - PLAIN ELAIN
For me the ingredients to success start with giving ourselves the permission to
be successful and then come the desire to make a difference and add value to
others. It pushes you to dig deeper in yourself and learn more and start
dreaming and create a clear vision for your future. When you discover why you
were born and your purpose in this world you then move step by step towards
?your own authentic? success. CLAUDINE CARON
Success is waking up every day with the satisfaction that life is good with you in
it. Everything else is gravy and falls into place.CAROL DEKKER
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Featured Story
Ar t ist
Dawn M. Scott
Resilience and perseverance produces strong
roots, resulting in a solid foundation for a
purpose driven life. Speaking of roots, the gift of
art is a part of my family tree. It seems the
concept of individual seasonal color and fashion
is incorporated into my DNA. When I see people,
my eyes are often, immediately drawn to how the
colors they are wearing coincide with their
seasonal color palette. My mother often kept a
copy of Vogue on the coffee table. I currently
work with charcoal, pastels and acrylics. I would
certainly welcome the opportunity to work with
oils and watercolors. The mixing of colors
through painting and the feel of pencils and paint
in my hands served as a means of escape. When I
can?t express myself, I feel caged. Leaving me
melancholy and withdrawn. My current body of
work has a theme, which has been derived from
a former life of survival, pain and emotional
suffering, but has also served as a light during the
darkest hours in my life. Hardship and adversity
were friends of mine, which Td Jakes states,?the
depth of your adversity is often an implication of
how high an individual is destined to climb?.
Through personal experiences, I am inclined to
believe nature has its percentage in child
development, but nurturing is a major role in
children growing into healthy positive individuals.
Dawn M. Scott was born and raised in the
Cameron Street Projects, Harrisburg, PA ?income
based housing? with four sisters. She has been
drawing since the age of five years. One of her
first dress designs was of her sisters?prom dress.
After high school she completed an Associate?s
Degree in Apparel Design at the Clarissa School
of Fashion Design, 1991. Uncertain of what path
she wanted to embark upon, she began
entertaining the opinions of others which
resulting in the derailing of her creative self.
She obtained her Bachelor?s degree in Human
Services Administration, at Chatham University,
2001. After working within the field of social
services, primarily ?children and families?, for
over ten years she was laid off. Hence the
meaning ?Starving Artist?. She was given this time
to create and are located in the seating are
donated works to shelters, and social services
agencies. A notable donation was presented to
Health Center 9, 131 East Chelten Avenue,
Philadelphia, Pa. She provided the clinic with
three 24X36 works which are located in the
seating area. The clinic met her needs while she
was laid off. The clinic provided her medications
she could never afford without medical
insurance.
Provided with time to reflect, she still refrained
from pursuing her passion in art, patternmaking
and fashion design. She obtained a Master?s
Degree in Psychology and Public Administration
at Walden University, 2011. She has always had a
heart for the homeless population and continues
to volunteer with Enon Tabernacle Baptist
Church, Philadelphia, Pa Missions Ministry. She
has also received training as a literacy tutor
through the Mayor?s Commission on Literacy,
Philadelphia, Pa. working within
After years of working within the field of social
services, God has granted her the grace and
means to return to school. She is currently
pursuing an undergraduate degree in fashion
design. Her dream is to work as a professional
patternmaker. Td Jakes stated ?If God provides
you with a gift He will make room for the gift?,
meaning the gift through his grace will provide
the means to sustain you. She has been trusting
God and though there have been mountains to
climb he often makes a way.
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?Purpose Driven?-My purpose is to show
others with prayer and a good sense of
humor, we can convert our hustles into
productive behaviors, which can assist us
living a meaningful life. God promised he
would turn those negative trauma filled
experiences into therapeutic narratives to
assist others whom are having similar
experiences. Mindfulness of the concept;
people, places and things, each day moves us
closer to functional existences and further
away from the behaviors, which keep us
bound; and those unhealthy-mental strong
holds, which often have us thinking we are
unworthy of love. Maintaining focus and the
promise of how ?God will make room for our
gifts? meaning our gifts can be contributory in
earning an honest living.
Success
My perception of success is based upon an
individual?s experience in life. Many of us
including myself were raised to view success
as an experience based upon; obtaining a
high school diploma, several
degrees/accolades, a great salary, a pension,
awards, a big house; marrying the most
popular folks, though the nerdy dude makes
the most money, and who will usually love
you for you; and obtaining many friends
though just a few good ones would suffice.
These things are important and can aid in
taking care of self, but this is a societal based
mindset. What we are not informed of is how
dysfunction, strongholds and abuse can
interfere with our paths in life, not to mention
how these three things can keep us bound
psychologically and impair our ability to live a
life of normalcy and peace. ?Keep Your Peace
to Keep your Power? Joyce Meyer.
Success manifests itself when love, trust and
forgiveness is replaced with emotional pain.
Without forgiveness and confronting our fears,
those burdens keep us bound, hence the
term...? secrets keep us sick?. Releasing
unforgiveness, hate, resentment and mistrust
allows God to work on our hearts, which
enhances relationships moving us on the road
to destiny. Doing the work to heal helps us to
trust again. We need to trust which invites
folks into our lives to move us toward our
destinies. The experiences are often pleasant
and not so pleasant, but they all teach us
something ?Nothing is Wasted? Td Jakes and
?The Breaking was Necessary to Build Me?
Dawn M. Scott.
Developing strength, peace, happiness and a
solid foundation in your faith is everything.
Without a love of self, nothing in life will go
well. If we don?t fight for ourselves no one will,
but God. God has a path for each of us and we
cannot be consumed with the perceptions of
others which may deter our destinies. Build
your strength and go forth to serve while
empowering others.
Love and Peace be with you,
Daw n M. Scot t , M.S.
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The Cheesecake Lady
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Telephone: 267.575.3952
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Barbershop Talk
From A King To My Queens
Success means so many different things to
many different people. I believe success is a
combination of things that all work together.
It?s what you feel is important for YOUR life and
YOUR future. When you find out these things,
THEN you find out what success truly means to
you.
I would say health (physical/mental), your
relationship with God, and the well-being of your
family is what is vital in being successful. I use to
think it was all about money, but as I matured I
realize that wasn?t correct.
If you are happy and at peace with yourself you
are successful. If you are healthy and looking to be
a better version of yourself every day you are
successful. Also, if you have goals and have plans
on reaching them, you are successful.
My wife, Zachia Jones, is a very strong and driven
woman who pushes me to be better everyday.
Having a strong woman in your corner is vital for
any man that is looking to be successful. She gives
me confidence to take on the things the world
throws my way. Idon?t think that I could reach my
highest heights without her. The right woman will
propel an average man to an extraordinary level.
The definitions of success ranges wide, but
ultimately I believe it really lies inside of you.
Sherod Jones
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Be encouraged and inspired by the thought
provoking writings of these Authors.
TONYA LATNEY VALENCIA GRIFFIN WALLACE KAREN SOUTHALL WATTS
KAREN SOUTHALL WATTS
ANDREA M. SMITH
FRANNE MCNEAL
MAXINE PHILLIPS
MALA ESPERANZA
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Author's Spotlight
VALENCIA GRIFFIN-WALLACE
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Somebody had to
be her e to tell the
stor y.
Valencia Griffin-Wallace
I have been writing since a
young age. My mother kept a
poem I wrote when I was 8
years old and I probably have
been writing ever since. It is one
of my first loves along with
drawing. Writing is an
expression of a story rather it
be yours or not, it is a creative
outlet of emotions put on
paper. I decided to finally
publish because our stories
should not die in us or with us.
My past wasn?t pretty, but it was
the pain that fueled my
purpose. That story has to be
told for my future generations
to know that whoever I become,
I literally fought to become her.
The highest hope for my
favorite book, Motherless Child
is that it become a teaching,
motivational, and life-giving tool
for those who have dealt with
addiction. Drugs have been a
problem long before my birth
and will continue to be if we
don?t deal with the why behind
it. Since it is not being dealt with
properly, kids grow up like me,
dealing with situations due to
the drug use of someone close
to them.
I needed a representation of
childhood innocence, but
loneliness at the same time.
Since, I didn?t?have any pictures
of me looking innocent and
lonely, I needed to find one. The
little girl on the cover seems to
be like any other child just
trying to enjoy typical childhood
things like blowing a ?wish,? but
it makes you ask what is she
wishing for? My answer
combined with the title tells it
all. To be normal.
Being my own boss definitely
helps. I actually wrote the book
years ago, but since I was in a
different place emotionally, it
didn?t ?read? right. So, when I
went back to rewrite it, I had
some memories that I forgot. It
was a little easier. I dedicated
plenty of late nights until it was
finished. When you have a goal
date, it makes it easier to
strategically set aside time for it.
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When formulating the chapters,
I started with my life timeline
and filled in the memories and
events accordingly. I also
listened to music from that time
period in my life, it helps with
putting you back in that era
emotionally.
The only thing I knew was I
wanted it to have an ?aww?
effect when people saw the
cover. I had the picture toned
down because I didn?t want it to
be bright and shiny. I needed it
to be a book cover that made
you know, this was a story of a
different kind of childhood.
Money was never a factor when
writing it. It of course is a form
of passive income now, but I
never planned on it making me
rich. I think that takes away
from the honesty of writing
your story. Sure, I could have
made it 10 steps to blah, blah,
blah and put in some redundant
catch phrases, but I had to be
true to who I am, was and
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Promoting, marketing and publicizing was all
God. A while ago, I started a private community
on facebook called Define U. The group is very
supportive, and we promote each other. So
when it came time to promote it, they crowned
up, bought copies, gave reviews and shared it a
whole lot. I also have a podcast, Define U Radio
and did a few press releases, but if I had to saw
what made the difference to it becoming a best
seller, God-size connections, support and love.
I plan on releasing at least one book a year for
the rest of my life.
Self-publishing made sense to me. I didn?t want
to go through the process of proposals and all
of that which could have delayed the book
coming out at the time it needed to be.
I didn?t really have a budget when doing the
book, I was willing to spend what it took to get it
out there and hit #1. It helps that I know how to
do graphics and marketing, so where some
people have to budget for that, I didn?t have to.
he one thing about me becoming an author
with now 8 books under my belt including 4
anthologies and 5 best sellers, is this is my
passion and purpose. Some people write
because people will tell you it is good for your
brand, but there are a few who write because
we were born to do it. If you have a passion and
can?t see yourself doing any one thing the rest
of your life, definitely do it and continue to do it.
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Karen Sout hall Wat t s
N o doubt you?ve read many self-help
books or heard dozens of inspirational
talks that began with some version of,
?What?s your personal definition of
success?? We now accept the concept that
each individual is entitled to define success
in their own terms, and that this is the
beginning of crafting a personal success
plan. We journal, make vision boards, and
join master-mind groups. Yet, the same
gurus who tell us our success will be
individual and unique hand out an awful
lot of one-size-fits-all advice.
There do seem to be a couple universal
truths regarding success. We?re all driven
to seek it in some form, even when we
can?t easily or clearly define it. ?Overnight
success? is usually the result of significant
time, hard work, and sometimes luck.
However, the diversity in the way we
experience the journey to success seems
to be a deeper universal truth. Some of us
are afraid of success, fearing that every
achievement will increase expectations and
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eventually lead us to fail spectacularly. Then there
are those who burn for success, the visible, showy,
flashy kind, and are willing to risk anything to
achieve it. And let?s not forget those who see
success in terms of legacy and changing the world,
or a tiny corner of it, for the better.
One of the toughest assignments I?ve ever given as a
college instructor is the Personal Success Plan. Why?
Because students kept asking me exactly what it
needed to include. Convincing students that as
unique individuals they needed and deserved a
unique plan for success was harder than I expected.
You too, deserve advice and a success plan that fits
you. What does that look like? Well that depends.
Ask yourself what forces are driving you. Clarify your
values and passions and confront your fears and
guilt. Without doing this work, you won?t understand
your motivations. This clarity allows you to verbalize
your goals to a coach or mentor, or to wade through
the seas of information available to find those ideas
that suit you best.
Take time to stop and reflect after wins and losses.
It?s not unusual for someone to reach a key
milestone, look around, and think, ?This isn?t really
what I wanted.? Similarly, a moment that feels like a
failure can suddenly open your eyes to what?s most
important to you. Has your picture of success
changed? Did you allow another?s views or advice to
push you in the wrong direction? What do you need
to do to correct course?
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Remember your personal life balance
between what you dream to be and what
pays the bills. Assess any advice from an
expert for its does-it-work-in-real- world
quality. Success doesn?t happen in a vacuum.
Don?t be afraid to seek success advice from
those who understand your faith, culture, or
community. Whether your success is a small
suburban home with a white picket fence, or
an intergenerational co-housing community,
you deserve advice that matches your goals.
The same holds true for those who labor to
succeed in areas that society doesn?t honor
with accolades or riches like parenting or
social justice work.
You wouldn?t squeeze your feet into shoes
that didn?t fit. You wouldn?t eat food you were
allergic to or didn?t like. Don?t mindlessly
swallow success advice just because it comes
from someone rich or famous.
Be wary of persons or personalities who
claim to know it all. Carefully scrutinize
guidance from any source? even me.
About the author: Karen Southall Watts is an
author, speaker, and educator who lives in
Vancouver, BC.
Her latest book, The Solo Workday: Manage
your time and gain new clients while working
alone is out now at Amazon.com
Karen Sout hall Wat t s
~Professional Encourager~
Twitter: http://twitter.com/AskKaren
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/karensouthallwatts/
Website:www.karensouthallwatts.com
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SUCCESS IN
FITNESS
Matt Spidel
THE TRAINER
Success in fitness is not simply helping
people achieve their goals? it?s much
deeper than that. Success comes when you
have established trust and support with
them. Success involves establishing
long-term relationships with them as they
move toward their goals. They are so excited
and understand the value of how you help
them. You are the only person they talk
about when conversations include fitness,
and they will refer people to you. When your
name is brought up, all they can do is smile
and tell everyone about how you helped
them. In some extreme cases, you are the
best part of their day.
THE CLIENT
Success in fitness can sometimes be greatly
misunderstood. Yes, achieving the goal is
your priority. As you reach small goals, you
begin to trust the process. When you trust
the process, you begin to enjoy the journey.
The journey doesn?t just strengthen you
physically? it also strengthens you mentally
and emotionally. I believe that true success
in fitness happens when you have changed
for the better both inside and out. Through
the process, you achieve the goals as well.
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5 Tips To St art To Have Success In Your Healt h
Wom en are pulled in so many different directions: family, work, and business. Because of this,
many times your self-care gets neglected. My model this year is ?my health is part of my business?
because if there is no me, then there is no business.
I want to challenge women to take the time to learn five numbers:
1. Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
2. Cholesterol level
3. A1C
4. Blood pressure
5. Blood type
Weight and BMI
Being overweight can lead to many health problems. The extra weight can actually slow your
progress and productivity, making you tired and sluggish. So, get a scale and a mirror (yes, I said a
mirror), and really look at the true you. Be honest if you do not like what you see. When we look and
feel our best, we do our best.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.h
tml
Cholest erol level
Learn what the difference is between HDL and LDL and the effects it can have on your body.
https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/cholesterol
A1C
Are you eating a proper diet and getting exercise? Do you have risk factors or a family history of
diabetes? Understanding your A1C will help you avoid diabetes if it is related to your weight, diet,
and exercise. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/a1c-test/about/pac-20384643
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Blood Pressure
There are many people who do not understand exactly what hypertension or hypotension is and
the life- threatening effects it can have on the body. They think that once they are diagnosed with
hypertension and the physician prescribes a daily medication, they are safe. This is not true. Take
the time to understand what the two numbers mean and how, if not taken seriously, they can
affect your life. https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-symptoms-women
Blood Type
Do you know your blood type? There are many beliefs that your diet and blood type can play a
factor in your overall health. I myself have never tried the method; however, I do know that there
are certain foods that I cannot consume because they make me mentally and physically tired. Do a
little research, and see if there is any truth in eating right for your blood type, but if nothing else,
make sure you know what your blood type is. Many do not know this information.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/the-blood-type-diet-review
Tonya Lat ney, BSN, RN
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It ?s t im e t o t ake flight t o your dream
St eps t o st art ing a journey t o your dream
1. Believe & trust in your dream
2. Visualize your dream
3. Write your dream down
4. Set long term & short term goals with deadline/target dates
5. Connect with like-minded people
6. Start your Business Binder
7. Anticipate the changes that may need to change to reach
your dream
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