Hello all!
I figured my absence has been noticeable enough! It's time to get back to blogging! My weekly radio show on WCTR, 1530 am has been so exciting! I am so thankful to my sponsors: Kentisland.org, Weemscreeksolutions.com, Fisher Law in Annapolis and Chesapeake Mom's Club to date. My guests have been great, too: Triton Wealth Management, Executive Coach Eileen Nonemaker and this week, Imago therapist, Kat Mahone. Future shows include Dr. Lou Aymard, founder of the Parenting Center at Anne Arundel County Community College and others who will help us along the way!
My challenge to all of you is to get real in 2011 and work toward authenticity. We're looking at our families, belief systems (faith practices),finances, fitness and fun!
This is the year where I challenge you not to make resolutions but to re-evaluate and stop settling in your lives. If you're doing work you don't enjoy or your relationships are not what you want them to be, this is the year we will get real and work toward authenticity. Consider me your accountability
partner and let's get moving toward the you you want to be! Tune in and join us on Fridays at 11 am at 1530 am or online at WCTR.com.
Let's roll!
Warmly,
Andrea
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
My wishes.....
This Christmas season I wish for authenticity for people, for acceptance of one another, for truth and kindness and grace to be exchanged and for wonderful gatherings, treasured memories, warm laughter and big hugs. My hope is that no matter what your situation is, that you get to unwrap these things and that you share them with someone else on your list.
It's nice to make a list like this. This week on the radio in talking with the folks at Triton Wealth Management (Wayne Zussman and Karen Baer) we touched on ways we could show our love to people on our list without spending beyond our means. Make time for people, create a coupon book of special outings or scheduled things to do together. Most importantly, enjoy one another and be present to each other.
May you and yours have a blessed Christmas!
Warmly,
Andrea
It's nice to make a list like this. This week on the radio in talking with the folks at Triton Wealth Management (Wayne Zussman and Karen Baer) we touched on ways we could show our love to people on our list without spending beyond our means. Make time for people, create a coupon book of special outings or scheduled things to do together. Most importantly, enjoy one another and be present to each other.
May you and yours have a blessed Christmas!
Warmly,
Andrea
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Words and Behavior....
Thanks to all of those people who listened to my first broadcast on 1530AM, WCTR last Friday at 11 am. I appreciated your phone calls, e-mails and continued support as I embark on this new venture. Join me at the same time this Friday.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a big proponent of words and behavior matching. When they don't, my guard is up. I try to live by this and take it to extremes at times. For example, I will not tell my kids we are going to do something special I have planned unless I am absolutely sure I can make it happen. I'd rather them find out as we are pulling into the parking lot of some place special and be surprised than make them a promise and not be able to deliver.
I am quick to take note when I start to notice someone saying they are going to do something and then they don't follow through - especially if they are promising it to me or my kids. I won't get angry or hold a grudge, I will just know in the future not to take the person at their word.
The recipe is simple. Do what you can, don't over promise and deliver what you say you will. It helps to keep you living an authentic life and to be (to the people who matter most to you or even colleagues, co-workers,etc) who you want to be to them. It's amazing the difference you will make in your own life and in the quality of your relationships.
This week start paying attention to what you say and be sure your behavior is proof. Take notes and see if there are any discrepancies. If there are, be sure to close the gap.
Have a great week!
-Andrea
Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a big proponent of words and behavior matching. When they don't, my guard is up. I try to live by this and take it to extremes at times. For example, I will not tell my kids we are going to do something special I have planned unless I am absolutely sure I can make it happen. I'd rather them find out as we are pulling into the parking lot of some place special and be surprised than make them a promise and not be able to deliver.
I am quick to take note when I start to notice someone saying they are going to do something and then they don't follow through - especially if they are promising it to me or my kids. I won't get angry or hold a grudge, I will just know in the future not to take the person at their word.
The recipe is simple. Do what you can, don't over promise and deliver what you say you will. It helps to keep you living an authentic life and to be (to the people who matter most to you or even colleagues, co-workers,etc) who you want to be to them. It's amazing the difference you will make in your own life and in the quality of your relationships.
This week start paying attention to what you say and be sure your behavior is proof. Take notes and see if there are any discrepancies. If there are, be sure to close the gap.
Have a great week!
-Andrea
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The frenzied pace begins....
The madness has officially launched. Black Friday saw record crowds, traffic has picked up and people are driving like maniacs! It makes me want to retreat even more and relish the innocence and peace that the season intends. I will take out of the way back roads so I am not frustrated by crazy drivers, I will avoid the malls and strive to truly manage what I need to accomplish but I will most importantly, prioritize and pick and choose what commitments I will make to holiday gatherings. I will carefully consider what is best for myself and my children and family versus over-committing and having unrealistic expectations for my children to adapt. We can't do it all, so it will be my job to help to trim the list of to do's.
What will you do to prepare for the holidays? I challenge you to ask yourself (before making any commitment to anyone) is this activity, request, gathering, event an absolute yes and a family centered activity for my family or should I pass? Trust me, if it's not an absolute yes, it's a no.
Do yourself a favor. Be kind to your fellow shoppers and especially to your retail employees. Be patient, let others go before you, play some Christmas music and be festive. It only takes one to start a ripple effect!
Make it a great week!
Deck those halls!
Warmly,
Andrea
What will you do to prepare for the holidays? I challenge you to ask yourself (before making any commitment to anyone) is this activity, request, gathering, event an absolute yes and a family centered activity for my family or should I pass? Trust me, if it's not an absolute yes, it's a no.
Do yourself a favor. Be kind to your fellow shoppers and especially to your retail employees. Be patient, let others go before you, play some Christmas music and be festive. It only takes one to start a ripple effect!
Make it a great week!
Deck those halls!
Warmly,
Andrea
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thanksgiving.....
My favorite holiday and weekend has come and gone already. I love,love,love thanksgiving. The meal is wonderful to spend together with family and it's nice to have extended time to visit longer with more friends and family if we so choose. I find myself so grateful for my husband and children. I take great solace in Maryland's Eastern Shore and pinch myself to know we live here. It is not a hardship and has such a small town innocence. I am also thankful to be in the company of people who enjoy my family and I and are as eager as we are to share time with them. These, my dear ones, are part of my family of creation.
The fact that Thanksgiving comes without the stress of Christmas (because we as a culture, lack the full intention of it,) makes it more relaxed. Just being present - truly present to one another is the gift we give and receive. Sometimes we're successful, sometimes not so much.
In order to prepare for the Christmas season, I challenge you to put a new spin on your regular holiday preparations in order to bring back the true meaning of them. Maybe you could add some acts of service, truly reach out to someone in need with the full intention of the season in mind. Maybe try to resolve a conflict or just spend a little little time with someone who really misses your visits. There is no need to make your intentions public, but keep your challenge private and take action on it. If we collectively cut back on the greed one person at a time and reach into our hearts to take time and share our personal gifts and talents with one another, what a difference a day - Christmas Day - could make not only in our hearts and homes but in our world. This year make your preparations by opening your hearts.
I am grateful you stopped by and hope you will join me on Fridays at 11 am starting on December 10 by tuning into WCTR, 1530 am for my new talk show. Feel free to join me for topics about family, relationships and more.
Be well...
Warmly,
Andrea
The fact that Thanksgiving comes without the stress of Christmas (because we as a culture, lack the full intention of it,) makes it more relaxed. Just being present - truly present to one another is the gift we give and receive. Sometimes we're successful, sometimes not so much.
In order to prepare for the Christmas season, I challenge you to put a new spin on your regular holiday preparations in order to bring back the true meaning of them. Maybe you could add some acts of service, truly reach out to someone in need with the full intention of the season in mind. Maybe try to resolve a conflict or just spend a little little time with someone who really misses your visits. There is no need to make your intentions public, but keep your challenge private and take action on it. If we collectively cut back on the greed one person at a time and reach into our hearts to take time and share our personal gifts and talents with one another, what a difference a day - Christmas Day - could make not only in our hearts and homes but in our world. This year make your preparations by opening your hearts.
I am grateful you stopped by and hope you will join me on Fridays at 11 am starting on December 10 by tuning into WCTR, 1530 am for my new talk show. Feel free to join me for topics about family, relationships and more.
Be well...
Warmly,
Andrea
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Soulful Laughter....
I had a great opportunity to connect with some friends this weekend. We were friends from childhood but no longer live in the same area. I talked my sister into joining me and making the trip to our home town to meet us as well. What resulted was an evening of spontaneous laughter that had us all wiping our eyes from the crying and holding our sides from splitting. I haven't laughed that hard in a long while. It was a prelude to the evening where later I was to attend another friend's birthday gathering. That, too was incredibly special. I was able to share time with my very dear friend, her very funny husband and some of her good friends and felt right at home singing, dancing and reminiscing.
Today, when I returned home to my husband and sons, I felt a spring in my step for having been rejuvenated. It was good for my soul to be in such great company, share some great memories and celebrate the milestones we've achieved. I missed my husband and sons but it was nice to get a glimpse of the old me as well. She needs to get out once in a while so that she can recharge the now me to be what I need to be for my family.
It's important to honor your needs in this way. Laughter is curative and everyone around you benefits. It's contagious!
This week, try to connect with someone you haven't had the opportunity to see in a while and schedule time on your calendar before the holidays descend upon us or incorporate them into your holiday plans. Your soul will appreciate it and so will you and everyone else!
Have a great week!!
~Andrea
Today, when I returned home to my husband and sons, I felt a spring in my step for having been rejuvenated. It was good for my soul to be in such great company, share some great memories and celebrate the milestones we've achieved. I missed my husband and sons but it was nice to get a glimpse of the old me as well. She needs to get out once in a while so that she can recharge the now me to be what I need to be for my family.
It's important to honor your needs in this way. Laughter is curative and everyone around you benefits. It's contagious!
This week, try to connect with someone you haven't had the opportunity to see in a while and schedule time on your calendar before the holidays descend upon us or incorporate them into your holiday plans. Your soul will appreciate it and so will you and everyone else!
Have a great week!!
~Andrea
Sunday, November 7, 2010
What kind of life will you author?
I have been having some interesting talks with some folks lately about goals and strategizing. We have been talking about really getting in touch with yourself, your dreams, goals and essentially creating a vision.
Unless we are clear about where we want to go and create a map to get there, we kind of wander aimlessly. We become interested in many things and may even believe we can achieve them all without really sitting down to carve out the steps to achieve them.
If you're single and wanting to be in a relationship, what is it you want in a relationship? If you're in a geographic location not to your liking, what does your ideal one look like? What is your ideal job? Are you physically inactive but want to be fit? What kind of exercise do you like? What is the state of your family life and how does that look against what you want for your family?
The most important thing to remember about authoring a life is that you need to take time to write down your goals, you need to commit to them and you need to spend time.
This week I challenge you to look at all of the areas in your life and start to create a road map. Write down specific goals and dates for achievement. You don't need to complete it this week, just start it and continue to work on it with dedication in order to execute. We're all amazing writers of our own destiny!
Have a great week!
~Andrea
Unless we are clear about where we want to go and create a map to get there, we kind of wander aimlessly. We become interested in many things and may even believe we can achieve them all without really sitting down to carve out the steps to achieve them.
If you're single and wanting to be in a relationship, what is it you want in a relationship? If you're in a geographic location not to your liking, what does your ideal one look like? What is your ideal job? Are you physically inactive but want to be fit? What kind of exercise do you like? What is the state of your family life and how does that look against what you want for your family?
The most important thing to remember about authoring a life is that you need to take time to write down your goals, you need to commit to them and you need to spend time.
This week I challenge you to look at all of the areas in your life and start to create a road map. Write down specific goals and dates for achievement. You don't need to complete it this week, just start it and continue to work on it with dedication in order to execute. We're all amazing writers of our own destiny!
Have a great week!
~Andrea
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