Monday, January 26, 2009

GIVING is GOOD for the HEART!

In Giving to Others, You Don't Have to Be a Millionaire! Every day we are confronted with choices: what we wear, what we eat, how and with whom we spend our leisure time. These choices reveal something about us: Our Priorities and Our Personal Values.

The same is true for our charitable giving. How much (if anything), where, and to whom we give is a reflection of who we are. We can support a community foundation, a donor designated fund, a nonprofit organization, a community service program, a religious institution, an entertainment benefit, or even a race for a specific cause. We can give $5 or $1million, depending on our budget and our good will. Remember it's not about how much you give, it's truly the thought and act of giving that takes us a long way..so even when the seasons change, our hearts remain the same and the genuine generosity never ends!

- Shannon Lavenia

Saturday, January 10, 2009

2009 Here I Come!

I have been looking at my goals this week, thinking about how I can work toward making 2009 my BEST Year ever. And here are four tips I've come up with to help you make 2009 your best year ever too!

1. Get your body moving. Walk, run, jog, dance, or workout…doesn’t matter what you do, just get that body moving!

2. Eat more whole foods. Foods spiked with synthetic vitamins have shown to cause health problems in multiple studies. Eat more whole fruits and vegetables and if you would like to get multiple servings in a simple to drink whole food liquid, try Eiro.

3. Connect with people you care about. Facebook is a great way to connect with people that you may have missed in your life. Life is too short to forget about the people that are most important to you.

4. And last but not but DEFINITELY not least, Improve Yourself. Work to become a better you. Read more, listen to more positive audio, study more successful people and find yourself a mentor.

Remember: When you are Working, Work harder than anyone else. When you are Resting, truly REST because you have earned it!