Good morning Ladies
Don't bother checking your calendars as it is not January but it is a new year ..... For teachers, students and tridivas! This is the time of year that I take stock, re-evaluate my goals and look ahead. I have had a slight hiatus (bit of an exaggeration) but I am back thanks to a recent reading (ok this morning) of another blog that basically put TNT under my butt to get writing.
As usual, I want to leap ahead and plan every post for the next few months. Most times, I think this is what holds me back from sitting down to write. My brain says " MUST HAVE A PLAN" and my heart whispers "Just go with it". Who wins determines the length of the post and possibly its quality.
Ok Divas. What will be the topics for the coming weeks? Fall is my favourite time of year to train and generally be outside. The rumours are true....I am officially out of retirement and I am anxious to see what this 'seasoned' triathlete can put together (it may take more than a village!) in order to race next year (or maybe this year). I will be sharing my training successes, failures and everything in between There will definitely be a post on my amazing summer and all the classic 'Norma' escapades (some scary stuff, ladies!)
I am sure my following has dwindled but I will do my best to win you back and keep you interested (WOW, sounds like a lame online dating profile.....). So let's begin Fall 2013 - The Season of Authentic Training
Train Hard . . . . . Have fun out there!
Norma
Monday 2 September 2013
Thursday 14 February 2013
Endings and Beginnings
Hello Readers,
This topic has popped frequently of late as 2013 has launched.
How you handle endings and how you address beginnings speaks volumes about how you operate in your life. Are you someone who considers all the possibilities? Do you divide a page in half and make the two lists: one for and one against? Maybe you are more of circle graph/data gatherer. . . .or the anecdotal approach where you drive all your friends nuts by surveying their opinions. What is it about endings and beginnings that put us into such a tizzy. Well people, it is because it is change!! When considering whether to end something or to begin something else, it is basically change.
Personally, I tend to dive into change head first. I don't check for a safety net. I simply jump and deal with any emotions I may have on the way down. I would, however, not recommend this. Someone said to me recently, enjoy the limbo. Huh? That sounds really uncomfortable. Well I feel I have been in limbo since my last post (about a month) and even though some things will remain in limbo for me (will I race anymore. . . is near the top of the list), I have made a few moves that could look like endings and/or beginnings.
I am using this post to inform this great TriDiva community (if you are still out there :) that I am starting a new venture. It is something that started with this blog 18 months ago. The tag line for this blog is about supporting women in their lives in a balanced way. I live an active life by training and, sometimes, racing in triathlon. This has brought me great joy and an amazing sense of accomplishment. My new venture incorporates this important aspect of my life along with my passion for empowering women to be a beautiful gift to the planet.
The company, Work In Progress: balanced lifestyle coaching for women.
The vision: For women to reach their potential personally, professionally & physically through empowerment, inspiration & connection.
The plan: Weekend of Wellness in West Kelowna June 7 - 9
I have partnered with Mel James, a personal trainer and yoga instructor, to offer a great getaway for women. For those of you that joined me before on Lake Okanagan you know what a great location it is. More detail on the weekend can be found at the link on the right side of the blog (in the links section!)
I hope that you seriously think about joining me. There will be several activities to choose from: running, swimming, yoga, paddle boarding and walking. I will be leading some goal setting sessions to assist women in getting clear about the next step; whatever that is!
I am excited about this next phase for myself and I invite you to join me on the journey.
This topic has popped frequently of late as 2013 has launched.
How you handle endings and how you address beginnings speaks volumes about how you operate in your life. Are you someone who considers all the possibilities? Do you divide a page in half and make the two lists: one for and one against? Maybe you are more of circle graph/data gatherer. . . .or the anecdotal approach where you drive all your friends nuts by surveying their opinions. What is it about endings and beginnings that put us into such a tizzy. Well people, it is because it is change!! When considering whether to end something or to begin something else, it is basically change.
Personally, I tend to dive into change head first. I don't check for a safety net. I simply jump and deal with any emotions I may have on the way down. I would, however, not recommend this. Someone said to me recently, enjoy the limbo. Huh? That sounds really uncomfortable. Well I feel I have been in limbo since my last post (about a month) and even though some things will remain in limbo for me (will I race anymore. . . is near the top of the list), I have made a few moves that could look like endings and/or beginnings.
I am using this post to inform this great TriDiva community (if you are still out there :) that I am starting a new venture. It is something that started with this blog 18 months ago. The tag line for this blog is about supporting women in their lives in a balanced way. I live an active life by training and, sometimes, racing in triathlon. This has brought me great joy and an amazing sense of accomplishment. My new venture incorporates this important aspect of my life along with my passion for empowering women to be a beautiful gift to the planet.
The company, Work In Progress: balanced lifestyle coaching for women.
The plan: Weekend of Wellness in West Kelowna June 7 - 9
I have partnered with Mel James, a personal trainer and yoga instructor, to offer a great getaway for women. For those of you that joined me before on Lake Okanagan you know what a great location it is. More detail on the weekend can be found at the link on the right side of the blog (in the links section!)
I hope that you seriously think about joining me. There will be several activities to choose from: running, swimming, yoga, paddle boarding and walking. I will be leading some goal setting sessions to assist women in getting clear about the next step; whatever that is!
I am excited about this next phase for myself and I invite you to join me on the journey.
Wednesday 16 January 2013
Here we go . . . .Again
Hello Divas,
Helloooooo out there! I can hear the deafening echo of no followers for this blog. Yes, Norma, this is what happens when you don't write for awhile. If you have been checking back regularly to see if I am still writing, thank you! If not, I guess I will work to get you back :)
What do we do as women when we drop habits? Granted, dropping bad habits is probably beneficial but what about the good ones? What does the road back to these good (ok well better) habits look like? It is a topic we don't broach often. Hmm. . . .I wonder why
The road map back is not well marked if it even exists. I have chosen a theme for 2013 as The Year of the Authentic Me. I invite you to join me on the journey. . . I may not be the best guide but one thing sure. . . .it will be fun!
Helloooooo out there! I can hear the deafening echo of no followers for this blog. Yes, Norma, this is what happens when you don't write for awhile. If you have been checking back regularly to see if I am still writing, thank you! If not, I guess I will work to get you back :)
What do we do as women when we drop habits? Granted, dropping bad habits is probably beneficial but what about the good ones? What does the road back to these good (ok well better) habits look like? It is a topic we don't broach often. Hmm. . . .I wonder why
The road map back is not well marked if it even exists. I have chosen a theme for 2013 as The Year of the Authentic Me. I invite you to join me on the journey. . . I may not be the best guide but one thing sure. . . .it will be fun!
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