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Synergy Success E-Zine, June 2012
 
"The human race has only one really effective weapon,
and that's laughter. The moment it arises, all our hardnesses yield, all our irritations and resentments slip away,
and a sunny spirit takes their place." ~Mark Twain |
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Greetings!
Greetings to YOU and a Warm Summer Welcome to our growing community of high-achieving women who want to create balanced success and burn brightly without burning out.
YES... it's officially SUMMER at 7:09 PM EST tonight!
Remember how you felt as a kid on the last day of school and the excitement of being "out for the summer"? This meant no studying, less responsibilities, more vacations, more fun with friends and relaxed time to do a whole lot of nothing. Inevitably, by the time fall rolled around, we were rested and ready for a new year.
For many busy working women, especially small business owners, summer doesn't automatically have this precious down-time built in anymore. In fact, summertime often has us busier than ever keeping the bases covered at work and at home, and active kids happily occupied.
Please Take a second right now and grab your calendar...when is your next personal vacation? Are blocks for self-care scheduled into your calendar each week, like other important appointments?
As go-getting high-achievers, having these snippets of time allotted for rest & rejuvenation are one of the main ways we can prevent burn out. The ideal would be to have a "free day" on a regular basis to unplug from work, technology, and responsibilities, to simply do whatever would bring a smile to your face and put Joy in your heart; but because this isn't always possible,
taking shorter but more frequent "mini-vacations " is ideal.
Remember self-care is not a selfish luxury, it's essential to our well-being. Taking care of everyone in the highest way doesn't exclude us, it includes us. That's why yesterday I treated myself to a hot stone massage followed by a pampering facial...this 3 hours of total bliss switched off my stress and allowed my relaxation response to take over for awhile. Trust me, I returned a happier, more patient and attentive mom , and more focused to finish out my work day.
Don't let the summer slip by without having a chance to savor some self-care moments! If you can't find any appointments with YOU in your calendar, it's time to make some, OK?
Is it a deal?
Perhaps we'll cross paths soon at Bloomfest June 24th, (see event calendar below) or July at SOAR or one of the Synergy Success Circles...
Until then, I wish you well!
Christina Kunkle, CTA Certified Life and Wellness Coach, R.N.
"Resilience Coach for High-Achieving Women who want to thrive
by building a life, not just a career."
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June 2012 Events
8th, Friday
"SOAR" Leadership Development Program
11:30-1pm
9th, Saturday
"SOAR" Leadership Development Program
11:30-1 pm
13th, Wednesday
"Synergy Success Circle"
Lunch Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. McAlister's Deli, Harrisonburg, VA
14th, Thursday
Dinner Meeting 5:30- 7:00 p.m. McAlister's Deli, Harrisonburg, VA
24th, Sunday
"BLOOMFEST 2012" 1-5 pm Turner Pavilion across from Daily News Record in Harrisonburg. Come by my table to say "Hi" and enter into a drawing for Inspiring prizes and a Gift Certificate for 1:1 Coaching Services! |
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Self-Care Affirmation
"I enjoy mini-vacations and fun activities that melt stress and create calm energy." |
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Click here to read about her life-changing transformation ...from Fear to Faith.
Christina's Story |
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"Laughter is an Instant Vacation"
~Milton Berle |
Have You Laughed yet Today?
Click here to enjoy a short Youtube clip
guaranteed to make you smile! | |
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Great Quotes
"Laughter really is good medicine. It reduces stress, relieves pain, lowers blood pressure and boosts the immune system.
It puts people at ease and can lower the tension level
in your relationships. Frequent laughter may even reduce your risk for heart disease." ~Craig Hassed
"When you like your work every day is a holiday." ~Frank Tyger
"Laughter is like the human body wagging its tail."
~ Ann Wilson Schaef
"A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures."
~Irish proverb
"Laughter is about relationships, it's not about jokes.
It's a form of communication."
~Robert R. Provine
"What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul."
~Yiddish proverb
"Three to five minutes of intense laughter can double the heart rate...the aerobic equivalent of three strenuous minutes on a rowing machine."
~Dr. W. Fry, Jr
"We don't laugh because we're happy
- we're happy because we laugh."
~William James
"The human race has only one really effective weapon, and that's laughter. The moment it arises, all our hardnesses yield, all our irritations and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place." ~Mark Twain |
Christina Kunkle encourages indivduals to be the CEO of Y.O.U. (Photo by Cynthia Price) 
I'm in a busy phase of my life right now, both professionally and personally. The result is I'm feeling unbalanced. Fortunately, I attended the Virginia Press Women spring conference this past weekend and attended a workshop by Christina Kunkle, a resilience coach - just what I needed.
Almost immediately, she talked about our need to disconnect. "There is too much emphasis on technology," she said and went on to emphasize the need for a morning routine or practice.
Ironically, I'd had a great routine for years - until I started using my smartphone as an alarm clock. With the smart phone, before I went to sleep I would check for last minute messages or play a quick game of Sudoku. First thing in the morning, after turning off the alarm, I would check my messages.
Chrstina's words hit home. And, I'm not alone. Ben Silbermann, cofounder of Pinterest says in the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens that he went low-tech and bought an alarm clock to break the habit of checking email righter before bed and first thing in the morning.
In the few days since the workshop, I continue to use my smartphone as an alarm clock but now I don't look at the emails. I have returned to my morning ritual of journaling and making a list for me, which is another thing Christina emphasizes. "You need to be the CEO of Y.O.U.!"
With my list I note if it's a workout day (seeing it in write helps get me to the gym at day's end), jot down evening commitments and identify one or two chores that might need to get done.
"We should start our day with ourselves at the top of the day," Christina said.
By disconnecting, I actually feel more connected, or at least - grounded.
(This article was written by Cynthia Price, who writes a twice-weekly blog about communicating in today's world. The blog is at http://cynthiapricecommunique.wordpress.com/.) |
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Synergy Life &Wellness Coaching is poised & honored to serve you in exciting new ways! |
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SPECIAL
TAKE-ACTION-NOW ANNOUNCEMENT!
In February I launched "SOAR"~ my first Leadership Development Group Coaching Program, and WOW, what a response I got! It's completely full and I'm just blown away! What has been most impressive to me is the women who have said YES to investing in themselves by taking the lead role in their work and lives. These women are inspired, committed, and absolutely 100% ready to define and create heart-centered, balanced success on their own terms.
If you've been looking for Exceptional Leadership Training and Professional Group Coaching to give you the necessary tools to stay Focused, Positive, Excited about your work and life while promoting highly productive, heart-centered collaboration and balanced success, then Contact me...you can Sign up NOW to receive early-bird information (or to join the waiting list) for our next "Soar" starting Fall, 2012!
VIP Day 1:1 Personalized Professional Development Coaching where together we create your "YOU-nique" Blueprint for Balanced Success using my proven 9-Step System. Want details now? Contact Me
Coaching via SKYPE Webcam [NEW!] For Your Convenience, an additional Coaching Option is now being offered...Efficient, Productive, and amazingly Personal.
What do past participants say? Click here for Testimonials |
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 Hi, I'm Christina Kunkle, the founder of Synergy Life and Wellness Coaching LLC and Creator of the Synergy Success Circle. My practice is dedicated to helping Professional Women squelch overwhelm and prevent burn out by promoting bounce-back resilience to stay focused, positive, & excited through challenges of work and life. In addition to one on one coaching, I facilitate keynotes, workshops, and retreats on topics related to Resilience and Work/Life balance. Do You know of a group that could use some inspiration and practical tips or are you curious about how coaching works? Then I'd love to share with you what I believe to be the most powerful tool for change on the planet! read more...
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