MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

"SO WHAT DID YOU GET ME?"

Fine way to start a Christmas Greeting, huh?

I thought I'd ask the question everyone will want to ask you if you've trained them to expect a gift every year. I'm so anti-tradition and more about relationship building. Relationships make the world go round, not gifts. We are all gifts in and of ourselves. I shared three Health tips leading up to Christmas, I've included them in this post.

Please enjoy your families, try to have a nice long conversation with a niece or nephew, try to listen and be engaging. Give them the floor to speak their mind you'd be amazed at the outcome.

Pamper yourself, get rest, turn the TV off and read a book, snuggle for over an hour with your spouse. If you eat pasta, slurp on the same noodle with your honey, like the dogs did in.........what's the name of that movie? I hope you are laughing!

Make Christmas special for your little kids 12 and under. Teach them the real meaning of Christmas by age 5. Leave the note for Santa, even the cookies and milk ( I do raw cookies and almond milk ). But, I have always taught my children that God blesses us that we may be a blessing to others and that everything we have comes from Him. I don't believe in a years worth of unruly teenagers but on Christmas treat them like Saints. If you agree, holla'!

Stay tuned for my New Years Eve message of hope, faith, love, perseverance , courage, joy and health for the next 12 months.

In Gods best,
Chelly - I am nothing without the one who made me!

CHELLY'S WEEKLY HEALTH TIP THREE WEEKLY HEALTH TIPS BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!! WEEK #1 1. DON'T SPEND MONEY YOU DON'T HAVE 2. DON'T BUY GIFTS FOR EVERYONE OR ANYONE 3. DON'T SPEND THE HOLIDAY WITH STRESS GIVERS DO I SOUND LIKE SCROOGE? QUITE HONESTLY, I'D RATHER HAVE GOOD RELATIONSHIPS AND PEACE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAN A GIFT ONE TIME A YEAR FROM SOMEONE I DON'T SEE, SPEND MUCH TIME WITH OR WHO HAS LITTLE RESPECT FOR ME. HONOR YOURSELF THIS YEAR!!! 1. BE HONEST ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU HAVE OR DON'T HAVE TO SPEND. 2. RELEASE PRESSURE THAT CAUSES STRESS AND FEELINGS OF INADEQUACY. 3. SPEND THE HOLIDAY WITH THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THEMSELVES AND YOU BEING WHO YOU ARE.

WEEK #2 1. GIVE WHAT YOU DO HAVE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL WONDERFUL. 2. GIVE EVERYONE WHAT YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE IN RETURN 3. CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF PEACE, JOY AND LAUGHTER DOES THIS SOUND LIKE A FAIR TALE? GIVING HUGS, WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, A HELPING HAND OR A PRAYER NOT ONLY HELPS OTHERS TO FEEL AMAZING, YOU RECEIVE A GIFT AS WELL. WHEN WE TRULY TREAT OTHERS HOW WE'D LIKE TO BE TREATED EVERYONE FEELS BETTER. CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT'S SAFE, COMFORTING AND WELCOMING IS A GREAT WAY TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE OF THE HOLIDAYS. WHAT'S THIS PRESSURE ALL ABOUT ANYWAYS? HONOR YOURSELF THE REST OF THE YEAR!!! 1. BE HONEST ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU PLAN TO EAT. 2. RELEASE THE NEED TO PLEASE OTHERS IN REGARDS TO YOUR DIET AND LIFESTYLE. 3. SPEND SOME TIME ACCOMPLISHING SOME OF THE UNFINISHED GOALS YOU SET FOR YOURSELF THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE DISRESPECTFUL IN THE AREA OF DIET AND LIFESTYLE HERE IS WHAT YOU MUST DO. 1. BRING A DELICIOUS HEALTHY DISH FOR ALL TO SHARE. 2. PLAN THE DURATION OF YOUR VISIT AND HAVE SOMETHING ELSE FUN PLANNED. 3. BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND KEEP DIRECTING THE CONVERSATION TO ALL THINGS UNRELATED TO DIET AND LIFESTYLE. 4. IF IT'S REALLY BAD, DON'T GO, SEND A CARD AND SPEND YOUR TIME WITH THOSE WHO GIVE RESPECT AND LOVE.

FINAL HEALTH TIP BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!! WEEK #3 REMEMBER: WE ARE NOT SPENDING WHAT WE DON'T HAVE OR NEED TO. WE ARE NOT GIFTING TO MAKE OTHERS HAPPY. WE ARE ENDING 2011 BEING TRUE TO OURSELVES AND TRANSPARENT IN 2012 TO OTHERS. WE ARE SHEDDING THE WEIGHT, STEPPING OUT OF DENIAL INTO FORGIVENESS. WE ARE TONING AND STRENGTHENING OUR CORE, THIGHS AND ARMS. WE ARE SHEDDING THE VEIL AND LETTING OUR INNER LIGHT SHINE. WE ARE REMOVING BAGGAGE THAT HOLDS US DOWN. WE ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH POSITIVE ENERGY. WE ARE CALLING COACH CHELLY FOR HELP IN THE MONTHS TO COME. I HAD TO THROW THAT IN!!! EATING 101 1. IF YOU'RE GOING TO PIG OUT DRINK TONS OF WATER BEFORE YOUR MEAL OR 2. DEVOUR A LARGE GREEN SALAD WITH A VEGETABLE RAINBOW FIRST OR 3. CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF PEACE, JOY AND LAUGHTER AND JUST EAT! 4. CALL ME WHEN IT'S OVER :) **IF YOU NEED HELP DURING THE HOLIDAYS MAKE AND BRING YOUR OWN HEALTHY MEAL, YOUR WORTH IT** GET YOUR EXERCISE ANYWAY YOU CAN: THE HOLIDAYS DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ABOUT THE FOOD. EAT BEFORE YOU GO AND BE THE RUNNER. YOU KNOW "PASS THE PEAS", "OH, I DROPPED MY FORK, CAN YOU GET ME ANOTHER", "REFILL THE GRAVY PLEASE", "PLEASE REHEAT THE YAMS", "WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF PUNCH". VOLUNTEER TO BE THE MASTER OF CEREMONY: GOOGLE FUN GAMES OR TOPICS TO BRING THE FAMILY CLOSER TOGETHER AND DISCUSS THEM OVER DINNER. TALK ABOUT SPECIFIC EVENTS FROM PAST FAMILY GATHERINGS AND SEE WHO HAS THE BEST MEMORY. PLAY FAMILY FEUD AND YOU BE STEVE HARVEY (HE IS THE KNEW HOST ON THE SHOW). MAKE UP SILLY QUESTIONS, MAKE COPIES AND HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS ANSWER THEM AND THEN HAVE THEM EXCHANGE PAPERS. AT DINNER COLLECT ALL PAPERS AND QUIZ THEM ON THE ANSWERS. YOU MAY EVEN HELP YOUR FAMILY TO EAT LESS. EAT HEALTHY AND KEEP THE THANKSGIVING TIPS TO HELP WITH MEAL TIME THIS CHRISTMAS. I HOPE THESE SUGGESTIONS HELP. IF YOU CAN'T DEAL WITH THE PRESSURE, JUST REMEMBER YOU'VE ENJOYED THESE FOODS BEFORE AND THINK ABOUT HOW THEY TASTED AND ENJOY THAT MOMENT AND THEN CHOOSE LIFE AND HEALTH INSTEAD. THAT IS HOW I'VE MADE IT 8 YEARS! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO INCORPORATE THESE CHANGES INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE, SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH ME. YOU MAY NOT REALIZE HOW YOU ARE GETTING IN YOUR OWN WAY. NEED AN OVERHAUL AT YOUR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR EMPLOYER OR HR DEPARTMENT MANAGER. EMAIL ME AT COACHCHELLY4U@AOL.COM FOR QUESTIONS OR TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS.

Common Market, Frederick, MD Raw Food Class

RAW FOOD FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE COMMON MARKET

OUR MENU:
HAZELNUT NOG
SUNSHINE SALAD
MARINATED BROCCOLI, SHITAKE & ONION
LEMON BASIL PASTA
BLUEBERRY PIE A LA COCONUT

I SURE HOPE YOU HAD A BALL AND LEARNED A TON.

HERE IS THE LINK AS PROMISED FOR THE SPIROOLI <- CLICK THERE :)

CHECK FOR MORE TRADITIONAL RAW RECIPES DOWN BELOW UNDER
NO BONEZ RECIPES!

THANK YOU FOR SPENDING PART OF YOUR SATURDAY WITH ME!

QUESTION ABOUT APPLIANCES, HEALTH, RAW FOODS????

I'M JUST AN EMAIL AWAY - RAWCHEFCHELLY@AOL.COM

BLESSINGS,
CHELLY

31 DAYS TO GREATNESS

December 31, 2011 - The end of 2011 is near

Just 31 days away.

Get healthy, get the glow, increase your energy, be free of depression now.

What can you do right now to experience phenomenal change in your life immediately?

Need some ideas?

If you want to make a change and experience lasting results, let's talk.

Free Health Consultation:

1. What's your BMI?
2. How much should you weigh?
3. How much exercise do you need?
4. How much water should you drink?
5. How much time do you need for self care?
6. How are you getting in your own way?
7. What in the world should you eat?
8. What's the best way to deal with your most pressing issues?
9. Would you like clarification/alternate treatment regarding a recent diagnosis?
10. What can Coach Chelly do for you, help with career, relationships or spirituality?

Contact: coachchelly4u@aol.com

2012 is the year to experience a multitude of blessings big and small!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

CHELLY'S WEEKLY HEALTH TIP HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES! GIVE A FREE GIFT AND FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO THEM! SO, LOTS OF TURKEY SLAYING GOING ON, THAT'S SORT OF A JOKE BUT TRUE. THIS THANKSGIVING SEASON I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO BE MORE AWARE ABOUT WHAT IS ON YOUR PLATE. ANIMAL PRODUCTS: WHERE DID IT COME FROM? HOW DID IT EAT? WHAT DRUGS OR HORMONES WAS IT FED? HOW MUCH OF A LIFE DID IT HAVE? WAS IT PREPARED HUMANELY AND SUSTAINABLY? *REMEMBER THE ENERGY OF THE DEAD ANIMAL BECOMES YOUR ENERGY* PROCESSED PACKAGED FOODS: HOW MANY INGREDIENTS ARE LISTED ON THE LABEL? HOW MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUGARS WERE USED? IS IT AN ORGANIC PRODUCT? HOW MUCH SODIUM? HOW LONG HAS IT SAT ON THE SHELF? WHAT TYPE OF COMPANY MADE THE PRODUCT (PROFIT DRIVEN OR ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS)? *REMEMBER THE LIFELESS, MANUFACTURED, ARTIFICIAL ENERGY OF THESE PACKAGED FOODS BECOMES YOUR ENERGY.* FOOD COMBINING: HOW MANY VEGETABLES, BREADS, PASTAS AND MEATS CAN YOU EAT BEFORE IT'S OVERLOAD FOR YOUR DIGESTIVE TRACK? DO YOUR STOMACH A FAVOR: 1. HAVE A LARGE GREEN SALAD BEFORE YOU ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL. 2. EVEN THOUGH THE EGGNOG AND JUICE WILL BE SPECIALLY MADE FOR THE HOLIDAY DON'T DRINK 2 HOURS BEFORE YOUR MEAL OR AN 1 1/2 AFTERWARD. 3. PLAN AHEAD FOR INDIGESTION, GO GET A HIGH QUALITY DIGESTIVE ENZYME FROM A HEALTH FOOD STORE AND HAVE TWO BEFORE YOUR MEAL AND TWO AFTER. *IT'S NOT JUST THE TURKEY MAKING YOU TIRED IT'S THE OVERLOAD TO YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, YOUR BODY DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH ENZYME RESERVES TO DIGEST LIFELESS, ENZYME DEFICIENT FOODS.* I'M EATING 100% RAW VEGAN AND I WILL BE TOTALLY SATISFIED. I HAVE NOT ENJOYED A REGULAR THANKSGIVING SPREAD IN OVER 8 YEARS. PLEASE VISIT NO BONEZ FOR MY THANKSGIVING IN THE RAW RECIPES. HEALTHY VEGAN COOKED SUBSTITUTES (BUT DON'T GET TO HOOKED*) BREAKFAST: FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE OR GREEN DRINK *VEGAN PANCAKES ARE DELICIOUS *TOFU SCRAMBLE WITH ONION, PEPPERS AND TUMERIC TO MAKE IT YELLOW *MORNING STAR BREAKFAST SAUSAGE - VEGAN FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE OR GREEN DRINK THANKSGIVING DINNER: *TOFURKY- VEGAN TURKEY SUSTITUTE BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS OR KALE WITH NO MEAT JUST GARLIC, ONION, OIL AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR *MAC AND CHEESE WITH VEGAN RICE CHEESE *VEGAN BISCUITS ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES MAKE MY RAW CRANBERRY SAUCE, SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE CANNED STUFF I HOPE THESE SUGGESTIONS HELP. IF YOU CAN'T DEAL WITH THE PRESSURE, JUST REMEMBER YOU'VE ENJOYED THESE FOODS BEFORE AND THINK ABOUT HOW THEY TASTED AND ENJOY THAT MOMENT AND THEN CHOOSE LIFE AND HEALTH INSTEAD. THAT IS HOW I'VE MADE IT 8 YEARS! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO INCORPORATE THESE CHANGES INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE, SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH ME. YOU MAY NOT REALIZE HOW YOU ARE GETTING IN YOUR OWN WAY. NEED AN OVERHAUL AT YOUR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR EMPLOYER OR HR DEPARTMENT MANAGER. EMAIL ME AT COACHCHELLY4U@AOL.COM FOR QUESTIONS OR TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS.

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IF YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO HELP OTHERS AND IMPROVE UPON YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE IN REGARDS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS, YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER A CAREER CHANGE. LEARN FROM THE WORLDS TOP PHYSICIANS, SCIENTIST AND RESEARCHERS REGARDING NATURAL HEALTH AND HEALING.

INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION HAS CHANGED MY LIFE AND NOW I'M CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT OF HEALTH AND HEALING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS.

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CHELLY

TOWER HEIST THE MOVIE - BE SURE TO SEE IT

SO HERE SHE IS OUR LITTLE YOUNG LADY!!

NOW A MOVIE STAR!!

SHE IS IN A VERY BUSY SCENE IN THE MOVIE, THE PARADE SCENE!

IT'S A GREAT MOVIE. CONGRATULATIONS DAISY!!

Level I & II Certification Class New Jersey

As a Certified Raw Food Chef, Instructor & Teacher, I would be honored to share my knowledge and expertise on a higher level with more recipes, tips and techniques. The raw food diet is exciting and easy. I will show you how to feel better, look better and have the energy to accomplish your goals!!!

Become a Certified Raw Chef through Alissa Cohen

Visit my website WWW.CHELLY.ORG
Contact email: rawchefchelly@aol.com

Learn just how easy it is to maintain a raw food diet and help others!

Class Title: Level I Chef Certification
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Class Investment: contact Chelly

**Both Classes Include:
1. All recipes made in class,
2. A Level I or II Certificate by email which allows you to make copies as needed on your preferred paper of choice. Email address is required, however if you do not have access to the internet I will print a Certificate for you with advanced notice.
3. Delicious raw vegan food samples that will leave you super stuffed, come to class hungry, I promise to fill you up on RAW!
4. Q&A - I live a 100% raw vegan lifestyle and have for 4 years. You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered about the raw vegan diet, transitioning to vegetarian/vegan, the latest headlines and how to introduce this lifestyle to friends and family.
5. Tips from a Professional Vitamix employee on how to get the most out of your Vitamix.
6. Opportunity to have your personal health questions answered with a Certified Health, Nutrition & Wellness Coach.

Level 1 Chef Certification Topics:

* What a raw and living food diet is
* How to get excited about raw
* How to make delicious raw food meals that taste just like your favorite cooked food dishes!
* How to prepare gourmet raw food meals, simply and easily
* How to shop for raw foods
* How to stock your kitchen and set up your environment
* Kitchen equipment use

A Chef will receive:
* A Certificate by email
* Can become a member of the Affiliate Program
* Can purchase a website, see mine www.rawteacher.com/chelly
* Can attend my Level II Instructor Training

If you would like to take this class please follow directions below.

LEVEL II INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Class Title: Level II Instructor Certification
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Class Investment: contact Chelly

**Includes (see above):

Level II Instructor Certification Topics:

* Preparing elegant gourmet meals, nut milks
* Sprouting and dehydrating techniques
* Grassroots raw
* How to encourage and help people stay raw
* Dealing with daily raw food living such as environment, friends, family and traveling while raw
* People's experience while raw
* What happens emotionally and physically on Living Foods
* Cleansing and Detoxing
* How to adjust the raw food diet for personal needs
* Raw food product demonstration
* Additional components that make up a healthy raw food lifestyle
* Leading the Level I - Chef Certification Course

An Instructor will receive:
*Certificate by email
*Can become a member of the Affiliate Program
*Can purchase a website
*Can be listed on Alissa's Referral Page
*Can join Raw Teacher Talk site
*Can Teach the Level I Class

If you have already attended the Level I class and are looking to become an Instructor and learn more about the raw lifestyle this class is for you. If you would like to sign up for both classes and spend the day with me, you will be able to take Level I & Level II in the same weekend.

**Come prepared to take notes**

Class Location: PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650. Once registered you will receive location details.

**IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH PAY PAL I WILL SEND YOU AN INVOICE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION**

If you are interested in taking your Raw Journey to the next level,
Please send me:
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address

I will send you a Payment Request from Pay Pal to complete the registration process.

Thank you and I hope to see you there!!! WWW.CHELLY.ORG

Common Market, Frederick, MD Raw Food Class

Giving Thanks for Raw Food with Raw Chef Chelly
Saturday, November 5 2-4 PM
www.commonmarket.coop

The Holidays won't be difficult when it comes to eating this year. Come and enjoy a traditional, and very tasty Thanksgiving meal. Let the other family members gain the Holiday 15! Stay slim and trim with a delicious raw meal that will satisfy your Holiday Taste.

Raw foods give you energy so you won't feel tired and sluggish after this meal. The raw diet will help you lose weight, feel great and even reverse sickness and disease. The Raw Lifestyle should be "Just What the Doctors Order!” Class cost includes a full raw meal.

Chef Chelly is a passionate raw vegan chef who wants to inspire everyone to eat more raw foods! Raw foods are manufactured for your body with sun energy, minerals and nutrients that fuel your body daily. Living Raw foods provide 100% natural fiber and healing for total health and well being. As a Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Chelly helps her clients to achieve a fulfilling life, optimum health and nutritional balance.

$30 for Owners, $35 for non-Owners

THIS WEEKS HEALTH TIP

CHELLY'S WEEKLY HEALTH TIP - JOIN MY NEWSLETTER TO RECEIVE TIPS!

OUR ELDERS CARE - HOW WILL YOUR LIFE LOOK AT 90 YEARS OLD?

MY SISTER JUST SHARED WITH ME THAT SHE WAS SADDENED ONE DAY AS SHE ORGANIZED MY GRANDFATHERS PILLS FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK. MY SISTER MENTIONED HOW ONE OF HIS PILLS WAS EXTREMELY LARGE. RIGHT NOW MY GRANDFATHER HAS HAD ONE KNEE REPLACEMENT AND HE IS A CANDIDATE FOR A SECOND KNEE REPLACEMENT. HE IS IN AN ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR, SO THE FIRST SURGERY HAS NOT IMPROVED HIS QUALITY OF LIFE. HE IS IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL DUE TO FLUID ACCUMULATION IN HIS CHEST CAVITY AND LUNGS. HE WILL BE 90 IN JANUARY. I KNOW 90 YEAR OLDS WHO RUN DAILY AND LIVE A VERY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. YOU CAN GROW OLD GRACEFULLY, IT'S A CHOICE.

HAVE A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT TO CARE FOR? ARE YOU WATCHING THE MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT EXPERIMENT ON YOUR LOVED ONE?

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO PUT IN PLACE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES:
*QUESTION THE DOCTORS MEDICATION AND SURGICAL SUGGESTIONS
*BUY A VITAMIX FROM ME AND START TO MAKE PUREED FOOD USING RAW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, THIS WILL HELP IMPROVE DIGESTION, ASSIMILATION OF NUTRIENTS, PREVENT UNNECESSARY WEIGHT LOSS AND HELP WITH THOSE MISSING TEETH.
*PAY ATTENTION TO DENTURE ADHESIVES THAT CONTAIN HARMFUL INGREDIENTS.
*USE COCONUT OIL ON DRY SKIN
*GIVE FULL BODY MASSAGES TO INCREASE CIRCULATION
*PLAY SOOTHING MUSIC, TELL THEM HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THEM

* TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO INCORPORATE THESE CHANGES INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE, SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH ME. YOU MAY NOT REALIZE HOW YOU ARE GETTING IN YOUR OWN WAY.

POST YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW OR

EMAIL ME AT COACHCHELLY4U@AOL.COM FOR QUESTIONS OR TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS.

CHELLY'S RAW VEGAN FOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO!

We are hosting TWO CLASSES so everyone can make it! Saturday, October 15 - 12pm to 2pm REGISTER HERE OR Sunday, October 16 - 10am to 12pm REGISTER HERE Grab a friend and join us for a couple hours of raw education, decadent foods and FUN! YES, Lisa and I are going to have a blast and we want you to be there too! ***You MUST register for this one. This class will be (as always) completely full! ***If you can not make it for any reason, kindly let us know, as we always have a waiting list for these classes! WWW.THERAWFOODINSTITUTE.COM

HEALTHY HARVEST - OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.

-Mark Twain

Time Management

Have you ever wished for a few more hours in the day? Why is it that some people seem to get everything done effortlessly and others feel that time constantly eludes them? The secret to managing your time well isn’t working more hours. It is about prioritizing the important things and learning to use the time you have more efficiently and effectively. The secret is working smarter, not harder.

Some of us, by nature, organize and get tasks out of the way before we relax, while others of us play first and work later. It is important to first recognize which type you are and whether your style is allowing you to have the life you really want. Maybe you are super-organized at work, but burned out because you don’t know how to make time for yourself. Maybe you are naturally a less organized person who knows how to relax, but you are dissatisfied because you aren’t fulfilling your goals and dreams.

Rather than labeling yourself or beating yourself up, realize that time management is an area of your life that you can strengthen. Like a new muscle, it takes practice and repetition to make it stronger. To help you get started, here are some steps to streamline your days at work and at home. Try the first one or two that jump out at you:

- Allocate time for planning and organizing.

- Create to-do lists that are realistic, not intimidating. Use only one to-do list.

- Under-schedule your time: Leave time for the unexpected situations and for interruptions. When you estimate how long something will take, add on a third of that time.

- Schedule your time in a way that reduces interruptions that lower your productivity.

- Practice the art of intelligent neglect: Eliminate trivial tasks.

- Prioritize what is most important and do that first.

- Consider your biological prime time: At what time of day do you work best? Plan to do your most important work at that time.

- If you say yes to everything that comes your way, learn to say no.

- Ask for help and delegate.

- In the evening make your to-do list for the next day, so it will be out of your brain and on a piece of paper. Leave work with a clear head and a clean desk.

- Acknowledge yourself daily for all that you have accomplished.

Also take a look at the two biggest hindrances to using time effectively: procrastinating and lacking purpose. We usually procrastinate when a task seems too daunting, too large or too complex, or when we feel we won’t be able to handle it. When you get that “deer in the headlights” feeling, try “chunking”: break the large task into smaller, manageable action steps and start with the first one. We also often drag our heels or use our time inefficiently because we are bored, unengaged and uninspired. The most effective people will tell you that they love what they do and are aligned with a greater purpose. When it comes to managing your time, you may need to ask the larger questions, “Am I doing what I love to do? Am I doing something meaningful to me?”

As you strengthen your new time management muscle, keep your focus on getting organized so that you can live the life you came here for. Instead of being a chore, good time management can be your ticket to more fun, greater satisfaction and a vibrant, exciting life.

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TAILGATING IN THE RAW

OVER LOADED TOSTADA WITH THE WORKS
DAISY AND HER TOSTADA
FINALLY I GET TO TRY MY CREATION!
PURELY HEAVEN ON EARTH
I MUST FEED MY FAMILY RAW & HEALTHY MEALS WHERE EVER WE GO!
I EVEN USED MY GLASS DISHES TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS, EVERYTHING HELD UP WELL AND WE ATE FOR TWO DAYS AFTER THE TAILGATE MEAL.

TAILGATING IN THE RAW MENU:

BEVERAGE:
-DELICIOUS GREEN DRINX
-SMOOTHIES
-WATER

OUR DELICIOUS ENTREE:
100% RAW VEGAN TOSTADAS
-GUACAMOLE
-SALSA
-CASHEW SOUR CREAM
-WALNUT TACO MEAT
-CELERY ROOT RICE
-SPINACH
-CHILI SAUCE AND
-DEHYDRATED CORN TOSTADAS
(FRESH CORN OFF THE COB FROM MARYLAND)

IT'S FRIDAY, IT'S FRIDAY

WHAT DOES "FRIDAY" MEAN TO YOU?

HERE IS WHAT FRIDAY MEANS FOR ME:
1. REST & RELAXATION
2. TIME TO TRY NEW RECIPES
3. TIE UP LOOSE ENDS FROM THE WEEK
4. CLEAN & STRAIGHTEN THE HOUSE
5. DO SOMETHING FUN WITH THE KIDS


HERE IS A FRIDAY RECIPE FOR YOU AND THE "FAM" TO ENJOY THIS FRIDAY.


2 STALKS OF CELERY
1-2 GALA, GRANNY SMITH OR PINK LADY APPLES
1 CUP RAISINS, SULFITE FREE
1 ORANGE, JUICED
3-4 CARROTS SHREDDED
2 TABLESPOONS COCONUT BUTTER

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND ENJOY!!!

I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW MINE TURNS OUT!

SO I MADE IT AND IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!!! TRY IT TODAY, I WILL TRY TO POST A PICTURE OF THE LITTLE BIT THAT IS LEFT! I ALSO ADDED ONE VERY SMALL BEET GRATED AS WELL.

RAW WRAPS TO GO, FREDERICK, MD

IF YOU MISSED THE RAW VEGAN CLASS IN FREDERICK, MD THIS WEEKEND YOU MISSED THE BEST EVENT THIS SEPTEMBER HAS EVER EXPERIENCED!

Thank you to all those who came out and patiently enjoyed making raw vegan wraps!

This was our very first hands-on raw vegan class and we made it without anyone loosing a finger!

Making raw vegan wraps can be time consuming, but this class made it practical while making healthy food taste amazing!

Don't miss the Holiday Classes in November and December, they will be amazing!