So you are struggling to lose weight because you know once you achieve your goal you will be happy right? Well, let me be the bearer of bad news; that’s not going to happen!
Happiness is not determined by a measuring tape or a weight scale.
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Are you a woman entrepreneur wanting to get more clients, make more money and ultimately, create more positive impact in this world?
You have a mission you truly believe in, and you want to serve with your gifts.
But…
This leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and your confidence plummets. You are left wondering if you will ever be able to take your business to the next level. Does this sound like you? If so, I want to help you.
I’m hosting a FREE LIVE COACHING CALL to have women entrepreneurs come together, drop into their authenticity so that together, we can
1) Learn how to get unstuck – I will share tips on how to get out of your own way and business strategies to get more clients.
2) Have each person on the call share their business as a way to connect and network with each other in authenticity.
No matter what level you are in your business, this call is for everyone – but especially those of you who want to get out of your own way by taming your inner critic.
I want women entrepreneurs to come together and connect so you know you aren’t alone. Register here for this FREE 1 hour mentorship power hour. Feel free to share this link with your ladyboss friends whom you think
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About Rosalyn Fung, Life & Business Coach
I always knew I was meant to help people make a significant impact in the world and I 
couldn’t do that playing safe. I knew that to live the life I was meant to, I needed to go BIG!
I transitioned from my clinical psychological practice into my self-love life and business coaching where I could use my experience, education, therapist background, and the Hakomi method to help people break free from their limitations and kick ass.
Was your 2018 new years resolution focused around fitness? Did you succeed? Less than 50% of people maintain their resolutions just after 2 months. Being too tired, sore, busy or just unmotivated are the main reasons of why these goals commonly fail. Another big reason is because we always seem to have plans or errands to run after our workout and we don’t have time or energy to shower and re-do our hair and look. Stylists say you’re only supposed to wash your hair 2-3 times a week so this doesn’t help with fitting in a workout either. According to the infographic below, preparing your hair pre-workout using the right products and hairstyles can help save time post-workout when transforming your hair back to normal. Read along to find the best style and solutions to slay your workout without ruining your look.
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Acupuncture is a complete system of complementary medicine dating back thousands of years to ancient China. It is used to alleviate pain and provide relief from a wide range of physical and emotional health issues. Acupuncture involves inserting a fine needle into the skin at specific parts of the body. Acupuncture is now widely practiced throughout the world, and is seen as a safe and gentle therapy that can be used on its own or as an effective adjunct therapy alongside mainstream medicine.
I’m Barbara Poczyniak R.Ac, a Registered Acupuncturist practicing in Toronto Canada. I practice Traditional Acupuncture, based on Chinese Medicine. I work alongside other health practitioners at Darou Wellness Integrative Health, and also at my private practice Vital Bloom Wellness. I love answering questions about Acupuncture, and hope this will be useful for those seeking more information.
Unlike what you may have seen in the movies – an acupuncture treatment rarely, if ever, uses hundreds of needles. The most commonly used treatment styles will utilize anywhere from a couple of needles up to 25 – 30 or so. There are well over 400 standard acupuncture points, but well trained acupuncturists know which ones to use effectively for each individual treatment. Acupuncture needles may be placed at different points on the body, including: feet, hands, limbs, torso, back, ears, scalp and face. Acupuncture points are chosen based on an acupuncture prescription determined by the goal of each treatment.
Acupuncture offers effective benefits alongside mainstream medicine. Did you know that many doctors are now recommending acupuncture to their patients as a safe, drug-free method of pain and stress relief? Studies have shown that acupuncture can help increase blood circulation by enhancing micro-circulation. It can help to relieve muscle tension, as well as help the body reduce inflammation. Research indicates that acupuncture can help calm and balance the nervous system; as well as help increase the body’s release of endorphins. It can also help reduce the body’s over-production of stress hormones such as cortisol. Acupuncture is commonly used in conjunction with mainstream medicine, for instance as an aid to faster recovery after surgery or to help deal with unwanted side effects of chemotherapy.
Needles are sterile, single use needles that are disposed of as medical waste. They are not re-usable on other patients, or even for continuing treatments on the same patient. Registered Acupuncturists are knowledgeable in Clean Needle Technique as part of their extensive training. As licensed professionals they must also follow the safety and sanitation guidelines required by their licensing boards.
Registered Acupuncturist are licensed professionals that are board-certified and have undergone rigorous licensing examinations. Most Acupuncture education in North America is at least 3 years or longer of full time studies. Comprehensive education programs include anatomy, physiology and pathology of mainstream medicine as well as the philosophy of Chinese medicine and the acupuncture system. Due to these strict guidelines in many areas of the USA and Canada, practicing Acupuncture without a license is often no longer permitted. In fact, it may be that the Chinese place probably has their very own Registered Acupuncturists on staff.
Insurance coverage for Acupuncture can vary widely throughout the USA and Canada. In general it is not part of government covered health benefits. In Canada, it is not yet covered under any of the provincial government health plans. Many third party insurance plans do include Acupuncture treatments by a Registered Acupuncturist. If in doubt, please check with your insurance company. If it is not yet included and you would like it to be, contact your insurer to tell them so. In many cases, private insurance coverage is based on demand and as more clients ask for acupuncture coverage this may change what is included.
An acupuncture treatment typically includes a brief consultation as well as the treatment. If it is a first visit, the consultation will likely be a bit longer in order to cover in-depth health history and treatment goals. Subsequent visits usually include a brief follow-up on how you are feeling since last treatment. Your practitioner will then insert the needles and give you between 20-50 minutes to relax. On average the time the needles are retained is about 30 minutes.
Acupuncture needles are very thin, about the width of a cat’s whisker. There may be a slight feeling on the skin during the initial insertion, but it is usually not sharp or very painful. Once the needles are inserted, the practitioner may briefly manipulate them in order to stimulate the acupuncture point. It is not uncommon to feel certain sensations such as a slight tingle, heaviness, warmth or even a gentle throbbing at the acupuncture point, or in areas near it. This may be momentary. If acupuncture is done properly by an experienced practitioner it should not be painful and the feeling of discomfort should be at a minimum.
Negative side effects of acupuncture can sometimes be slight bruising at the site of needling. This often fades in a few days. Acupuncturists are very careful not to cause a bruise. If you are prone to bruising easily, please inform your acupuncturist prior to treatment. Patients must also inform their practitioner if they are pregnant or actively trying to become pregnant, as there are certain acupuncture points that are not used during pregnancy.
Regardless of the reason for seeking out treatment, one of the best positive side effects of acupuncture is a relaxed, settled feeling – usually after even one treatment. With ongoing treatments patients usually also report the ‘happy side effects’ of better sleep, improved digestion and a better handle on stress management.
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for many physical and emotional conditions, but it cannot claim to cure any particular disease. Acupuncture can work to relieve the symptoms of a condition but also (and perhaps more importantly) it addresses the root of the imbalance that is causing the condition to happen in the first place. Essentially it looks to treat “the root” of what is causing an illness. For this reason it can often work very well for conditions that mainstream medicine does not have an easy way to treat effectively. Unlike many medications, it does not come with any major side effects. It also views and treats the body as a whole system, rather than just as a set of parts and symptoms.
Myth Debunked: Acupuncture has not yet been explained completely – therefore many skeptics claim it can only be a placebo. Its important to know that animals have long been successfully treated with acupuncture. Unlike humans, they are not aware of placebos. It is common for prize winning racehorses to get acupuncture from their veterinarians. Pets and zoo animals can also get acupuncture from vets, often when other treatment options are not working. If acupuncture can work for animals, that can hardly be considered placebo?
Myth Debunked: Acupuncture does not claim to be an ‘instant fix’. If an illness or injury is acute it may be resolved in only a few visits. But if a condition is chronic and has been going on for years, it may take months of ongoing acupuncture treatments to see major changes. Like with anything else it takes some commitment for it to work. However, once a patient’s condition is stable they do not have to keep coming for treatment. Usually an occasional ‘maintenance’ visit may be enough, if at all.
Myth Debunked: Acupuncture is based on a very detailed view of how the body, mind and spirit work.
The intricate philosophy of body systems, acupuncture point locations and functions have been studied, tested and discussed over several thousand years. There is a huge body of literature put together by experts, both ancient and living masters that have documented many thousands of case studies. There are currently numerous ongoing studies on acupuncture and new discoveries are constantly being made to help validate this ancient art and science.
Life has a way of buffeting you about, like you’re on a stormy sea. And that stormy sea can often disorient you, and knock you way off course, and daze you so much that you don’t even consider getting back on course until the storm eases.
You may have decided in your youth that you were going to be a famous, award-winning actor. So, to make this dream come true, you attend acting classes, study drama, join a local theatre group, and embrace every opportunity to act that comes your way. You may head to Los Angeles to break into the film industry like all those Hollywood icons you look up to.
And after several years of going on audition after audition, and not even getting a hint of a part in even the most random, low-budget film, you wonder if perhaps this acting thing might not work out. You question your ability. You compare yourself to all the icons whose ranks you desperately desire to join. And you find that you come up short in almost every way. You’re no Al Pacino or Meryl Streep. And in fact, you’ve been told several times on auditions that acting isn’t for you, and that you should probably try something else. You work in a café, barely make enough money to pay your rent, and all your efforts to become a successful actor have amounted to exactly nothing.
What should you do? Should you give up on this dream and dream another one?
This is the crucial point. And it is a point which separates those who succeed from those who fail, those who achieve their dreams, and those who don’t.
I always tell my clients about Sylvester Stallone. This man knew what he wanted, and he pretty much lost everything in order to get it. He wanted to be a successful actor just like in our example, but things just weren’t working out for him. He faced rejection after rejection, was told over and over that he just wasn’t right for the movies, and that he should pick another career! But he wouldn’t give up. He was rejected over a thousand times in his quest to succeed, and still he kept going, meeting with virtually no success.
But here’s the kicker in his story. He did, in fact, shift directions. He didn’t do it purposely or with any great game plan in mind. In fact, he was at what he describes as his lowest point, having had to sell his dog, his best friend, as he could no longer afford to feed him.
It was at this point when he saw a fight between Muhammad Ali, and the unknown Chuck Wepner. Wepner actually went the distance with Ali, which was something no one expected. Seeing this inspired Stallone, who began to write furiously.
Not too long after that, the film script for Rocky was finished. This, Stallone reasoned, had to be his ticket to success as an actor. He would play Rocky! But of course, no one wanted to know. Everyone he tried to sell the script to thought it was a silly idea, overly sentimental, and that no one would want to watch it.
Undaunted, Stallone continued. He simply refused to give up. He finally came across someone who wanted to make the film, but they did not want him to play the part of Rocky as he was not an accomplished actor. They offered him a large amount of money, which he turned down, despite the fact that he had no money. Finally, they agreed to his terms, offered him far less money, and made the picture. The rest is history.
Two crucial things happened in Stallone’s success story, and they are why you know who he is today. Firstly, he was absolutely unwilling to give up. Had he given up after 20 or 30 or 300 rejections and listened to the naysayers, he would never have become the star he is today. Secondly, he changed direction. Remember, his dream was to become an actor. But he turned to writing in order to accomplish it. He was open to the idea, albeit perhaps subconsciously, that his dream could come true via a different route. Had he not written that script and been so determined to play the part of Rocky, again, he may never have made it as an actor.
Yes, people. Gone are the days when only professional athletes got paid for breaking sweat and improving personal bests.
Here is the plan for you in a nutshell:
BEAT – a network of companies – uses blockchain technology to “incentivize sports, improve health and with this will hopefully increase the number of heart beats every one of us can enjoy in his or her lifetime”.
Basically they act as a “bridge of trust between sportspersons and sponsors”.
Ow woow wooooow – hold on – what’s blockchain?
A blockchain is a digital ledger in which transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency are recorded chronologically and publicly. – Wiki
And that’s all I will say about that. Find out more here on this World Economic Forum video:
Yes, so here is how it works basically:
BEAT is a network of companies, with a common desire and goal to get you to practice the sports you love even more. You know how they say: ‘ if it sounds too god to be true then it isn’t true’ ? BEAT however, is one of those few exceptions to this rule.
All you need to do is create an agreement with a sponsor. In that contract you need to define goals that you will reach together. When you reach those goals, you get rewarded by your sponsor through a trusted third party.
The four entities that are involved are you – the sportsman (you), the trusted third party, the beat blockchain, and your sponsor.
Here is BEAT describes all three parties:
“A Trusted Third Party is any legal entity providing infrastructure to capture and verify sports activities reliably and who is willing to extend it in order to fulfill various requirements.”
“A Sportsperson is any private person doing sports. The BEAT Blockchain shall enable this person to store the activity and health data of this person anonymously in an encrypted way in the BEAT Blockchain.”
“A Sponsor is any private, legal or political entity offering targeted rewards for reaching certain health and sport activity goals. “
“The BEAT Blockchain is hosting the activity and health data of the sportsperson, the verification of such data, keeping track of the BEAT Tokens transferred, supporting the offering of BEAT Contracts, their acceptance by the sportsperson as well as the execution of the BEAT Contracts.”
Interesting so far? When I heard about this I jumped straight to their site do know more:
https://beat.sportalliance.com/?x=B1qMKuHDz
So you are not interested in getting BEAT tokens as you are not a cryptocurrency kinda guy. That’s ok!
BEAT clearly states in their white paper: “The sponsor and sportsperson can also agree on a reward outside of the BEAT Blockchain”.
Not just apps dude! You know what? I am just too excited about BEAT to think straight right now.
Why don’t I just let them tell it to you. Straight from the horse’s mouth:
Now go get it:
https://beat.sportalliance.com/?x=B1qMKuHDz
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re in for a real treat!
In this episode, hosts Matt and Collette Fitzgerald interview me about my own journey – struggles and all- which brought me to learn what I need to teach in this world. For years, I operated from a place of “I am valued in my doingness, rather than my beingness…and that my beingness was never enough”. hence, I was an overachiever, perfectionist and type A personality. On the surface, I looked quite successful, but underneath, it was driven from a place of “I’m not enough”.
So in this episode, my hope is to inspire those of you who are struggling personally and/or in business because your fears are coming up about putting yourself out there, expanding to another level, or even just starting.
No matter where you are at, I truly believe this episode will give you deep inspiration and ideas on how you can start to get unstuck.
We explored:
*How I made the transitioned from my psychological practice to grow into my coaching business without sacrificing myself financially, and giving up time with my husband, kids and friends
*The importance of rituals to create success
*You’ll here how I still today have my own struggles that I need to continue working through!
*Steps to move out of limiting beliefs
*And more!
6-8pm – NETWORKING PARTY!!!
