MumsInc Magazine September 2015

Spring 2015

U N V E I L E D

CAREER SPOTLIGHT:

MumsInc MagazineAre your kidsmoney smart?

Spring Safety

The Benefits ofBackyard Gardening

TeachersAide

vet fee help

YouthWorker

Sleep Survival Guide

CONTENTS3 Editors Note

4 Making Better Choices Tips to help you take the next step

6 Vet Fee Help Unveiled It's never been easier to further your education.

9 Sleep Survival Guide for new mums

10 Career Spotlight Teachers Aide

13 Career Spotlight Youth Worker

16 Eliminate Your Fear of Failure and Soar to Greater Success

17 Simple Tips to Create More EnergyEveryday

18 Spring Safety

19 Keep Your Mind In Shape This Spring

20 The Benefits of Backyard Gardening

22 MumsInc Community Content

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10TEACHERS AIDECAREER SPOTLIGHT

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Vet Fee Help

It 's never been easier to further your educationor take up that career defining course.

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Michelle Hague

Spring has a way of breathing new motivation and energyinto our lives. We typically have a major clean out, pack

things away, change out our closets, wash our cars, clean upthe gardens and generally clean with a sense of enthusiasm

for the days ahead.

Essentially the “spring clean” is the time to re-evaluate, shedthe excess, get rid of the unnecessary and focus on what’s

truly important.

At MumsInc we are excited about our own “Spring Clean”and the changes it brings, our new look community content,exciting new courses and great new tools which will allow us

to bring greater opportunities for mums to grow.

In this issue we encourage you to apply the verve of the“spring clean” and invest some of the clean-up energy into

your lives to clean out the clutter and refocus on yourbusiness and life goals.

So we challenge you to throw out the “I cant’s”, the “maybe’s”and the “next year’s” and polish up your inspiration, goalsand commitment and focus on “spring cleaning” to boost

health, happiness, and success.


What do you do when you are at that point in your life when you know you areready for change but have no idea WHAT to do, HOW to do it, or even WHY youshould do it?

6 tips to help you take the next step

Making Better Choices

1. What is your goal?In other words, what do youwant to accomplish? What isyour destination? This firstquestion is imperative. Knowingyour goal puts you in position totake the next step. Remember,it’s difficult to create a “roadmap” without knowing whereYOU WANT TO GO.

2. What do you know? Here’s the truth. We all know WHATto do or at least, we have a prettygood idea of what to do. Whatbrings us to the crossroads, if youwill, is not knowing HOW & WHYwhat we know will either work forus or work against us. Just likeweight loss, we all know what to doto lose weight–eat less, exercisemore. It’s when we know &understand “the HOW & WHY” thatwe create a completeunderstanding. It is that completeunderstanding that empowers youto change your life.

We can tell you, it gets frustrating. Sometimes, that frustration can lead you to just give in OR give up. What wewant you to know first, is you are not alone! We all want to change something about ourselves–whether wewant to lose weight, treat ourselves better, improve our relationships, or become better parents–we all desireto make Better Choices.

Secondly, change is a process. It’s a process that requires a few simple things.


You MUST BEWILLING to moveforward. As long asyou are unwilling,you will neverchange..

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6. Are you committed? It’s simple. You have to commit. Youmust be determined. You know theonly thing standing between you andyour goal is you. There is nothing elsestanding in your way. The momentyou get out of your own way is themoment you begin to change yourlife.Yes, it’s a process. Sometimes theprocess will be fun and other times,you feel like you can’t take anotherstep…but you do. That iscommitment. That is determination.It is in making that choice to keepgoing, to keep moving, to keeppushing yourself, that you becomecomfortable with beinguncomfortable. It is in that momentwhere you realize nothing WILL standin your way…not even you.

5. What are you willing & ready tochange?When you think about this question,don’t look at the big picture or thetotality of your goal. Instead, askyourself, what is the smallest step Ican take today? What Better Choicecan I make today? We call these tippingpoints. Tipping points are when smallthings make a big difference. So, if yourgoal is to lose weight, well understand,weight loss is not really the goal.Weight loss is simply the byproduct orthe result of the choices you makeevery day.Your readiness is always determinedby your willingness. If you are notwilling to make changes, then you arenot ready to change. If you are notwilling to do something different, thenyou will not attain anything different.You must be willing to let go of yourexcuses.Here is what we know about excuses.The excuses you keep telling yourself isyour way of giving yourself permissionto accept your unwillingness to change.


4. What are you afraid of?Are you afraid to fail or are your afraidyou will actually succeed? Sometimesthe intimidation of success is greaterthan the reality of failure. Why?Because with success comesaccountability. How many times haveyou avoided accountability for yourchoices and actions? How many timeshave you made excuses to mask thereal reason behind not taking the nextstep? There is a gift that comes withthe decision to allow yourself to getcomfortable with beinguncomfortable. It’s in that space ofbeing uncomfortable that you mustpush yourself. When you do, you willdiscover that the more willing you areat facing your fears the more youenable & empower yourself to takeaction to meet those fears head on!

3. What are your challenges?We all face challenges orobstacles in our life. Guesswhat? You always will.Because of that fact, you havetwo choices — you can chooseto face it head on so you cancontinue to move forward ORyou can choose to avoid it,which in the end, will keepyou stuck right where you are.

It's time to take the next step!

Don't let your fears defeat you. Let them motivate you!

It’s never been easier to take steps tofurther your education or take up a newcareer defining course. Not only are thereincreasing options for study resultingmore accessibility through online anddistance education providers. Financeshould also not be a hindrance topursuing your educational goals as therehas never been more flexibility in paymentoptions and financial support available foreligible students.

With the VET FEE-HELP scheme you canstart learning today and take care of thefees later. If you are eligible, you can startyour study as soon as you are ready, thenpay the fees in instalments when yourincome reaches the repayment threshold.However as with any financial agreementit’s important to understand how the loanscheme works and to ensure the decisionto proceed is the right one for yourcircumstances

It 's never been easier to take steps to further your education or take upa new career defining course .

With the VETFEE-HELPscheme youcan startlearning todayand take careof the feeslater.

What Is Vet Fee HelpVET FEE-HELP is an Australian Governmentloan scheme that assists eligible students topay their tuition fees for higher-level VETcourses (at the diploma-level and above)undertaken at approved VET FEE-HELPproviders. Under the loan scheme, eligiblestudents can access up to $97,728 (for thecalendar year 2015) from the governmentfor approved Diploma courses. That meansyou don't have to pay anything at all up-frontand you don't start paying back the cost ofyour course until you are employed andearning over $54,126 per year.

Who is an eligible student?You are eligible for VET FEE-HELP if you:• are an Australian citizen or permanenthumanitarian visa holder (resident inAustralia for the duration of the unit);• have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit,which is $97,728 for the calendar 2015;• meet the tax file number (TFN)requirements; AND • apply prior to the census date.

Study Now - Pay Later

What is the Census Date?The Census Date is the date bywhich you will need to submit yourapplication for a VET FEE-HELP loan.This is the date by which you canalso withdraw from a Unit of Studywithout penalty or incurring any feesor a VET FEE-HELP debt.

Is there interest on the Loan?There is no interest charged on HELPdebts. Your accumulated HELP debtis subject to indexation, which isapplied on 1 June each year tomaintain its real value by adjusting itin line with changes in the cost ofliving (as measured by theConsumer Price Index (CPI) figurereleased in March)

VET FEE HELP UNVEILED


How are re-payments made?Once you have a job and your incomereaches $54,126 (for the 2015/16 financialyear) your VET FEE-HELP loan will begin tobe repaid through the tax system.You have to start repaying your HELP debtthrough the taxation system once yourrepayment income is above the compulsoryrepayment threshold, even if you are stillstudying. The compulsory repaymentthreshold is adjusted each year. Thecompulsory repayment threshold for the2015-16 income year is $54,126.

Vet Fee Help and MumsincTo ensure our students have an opportunityto access a wider range of courses and canaccess VET Fee help for approved courseswe have partnered with Ivy College to bringyou Nationally Accredited programsavailable under VET FEE-HELP. Theseprograms are delivered by Ivy Institute PtyLtd trading as Ivy College ABN 84 138 115278 (RTO Code 40718), delivering on behalfof Study Group Australia Pty Limited (RTOCode 5806), an approved VET FEE-HELPprovider. MumsInc acts as a broker for IvyCollege and receives a commission for thisservice.

How do you apply for VET FEE HELP?Applying for VET Fee Help is very simple. As part of your courseenrolment you'll complete a VET Fee Help application form.

If you any assistance or want to discuss course options our friendlystudent services team are on hand to assist you.

Study Now - Pay Later


VET Fee Help is now availble for the following courses

SIB50110 Diploma of Beauty TherapySIT50212 Diploma of EventsSIB50210 Diploma of Salon ManagementHLT60512 Advanced Diploma of NaturipathyHLT61012 Advanced Diploma of Nutritional MedicineHLT60112 Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal MedicineDouble Diploma SIB50210 Diploma of Salon Management& SIB50110 Diploma of Beauty Therapy

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Are Your KidsMoney Smart?

Some of those lessons learned inchildhood relate to love, work, andvalues. You teach your child thethings that are important to you andthe lessons you want them to learnto be successful, happy, andproductive.

Unfortunately, one lesson that’s oftenneglected is the lesson of money.Whether it’s because parents don’tfeel confident talking about moneyor they don’t think it’s important,many children grow up withoutmoney skills.

This isn’t a lesson that you want tolearn when you’re an adult. Theconsequences are too significant.They include financial stress, whichcan cause illness. Otherconsequences are debt, no savings,living paycheck to paycheck, and alife that’s more difficult than it needsto be.

What does it mean to be money smart?

There are different components ofbeing money smart. They includethe concept of saving, of goalsetting, and making your moneywork for you. Money smart meansknowing that instant gratificationisn’t always as satisfying as itmight be, and saving forsomething you really want canpay off in ways that you justcannot imagine.

Teaching your child to be moneysmart means teaching them:

• About saving money• About the importance of financial goals (long term and short term)• How to invest their money and make their money work for them• How to budget and allocate their money so they can pay for what they need and want• How to leverage technology and systems to stay in control of their money• That they’re the only person who can make decisions about their money• About the practice of giving or donating to help others in need• How to decide if they are going to spend money now or save it for later• How banks work• How to earn money and achieve their financial goals

These are some serious lessonsand in many cases they’re lessonsthat need to be learned over time.However, when you spend thetime and energy teaching yourchild to be money smart, they willgrow up to be confident with theirmoney. You can trust that they’llbe able to go out into the worldand stay out of financial trouble.

Learn More ..MumsInc community memberscan access Money Smart Kids freeecourse from community contentpages on our website.

W H Y T E A C H I N G K I D SF I N A N C I A L S K I L L S I SI M P O R T A N T

Children grow up to be adults. Thelessons they learn as children willbe carried with them as theybecome students, employees,husbands and wives, parents andgrandparents. If they learn thelessons when they’re younger, themistakes in adulthood are lessfrequent and less disastrous..


SleepSurvivalGuide

T i p s f o r n e w M u m s

Most new mothers find gettingadequate sleep to be a challenge.Getting up constantly is disruptive toquality sleep and you're not alone ifyou're feeling exhausted and irritable.This survival guide will help you getmore quality sleep and offer somecoping strategies to make thetemporary sleep loss easier to bear.

Getting More Quality Sleep:

Understand your sleep cycles.The quality of sleep is more importantthan the number of hours you get.Most people need 90 minutes to 2hours of uninterrupted slumber to enterinto restorative deep sleep. New momsneed methods to provide adequate restwhen they're frequently getting up tocare for their babies.

Use naps to supplement yournighttime sleep.Until your baby sleeps through thenight, naps can help you survive. Take anap when your child falls asleep duringthe day. Feeding your baby before a napmay help you both sleep longer.


Enlist your partner's help.Even if you're breastfeeding, your partnercan take a turn with night feeding if youpump and refrigerate your milk. You canalso get more rest if your partner bringsthe baby to you at night for breastfeedingso you don't have to walk around asmuch.

Seek out additional support.The first weeks are often the mostdemanding, so think ahead to arrange thesupport you'll need. Your parents orother loved ones may be able to move intemporarily or you may be able toexchange mutual assistance with otherparents in your neighborhood. If yourbudget permits, consider hiring atemporary nurse.

Ask someone else to cover the firstnighttime feed.Having someone else do the firstnighttime feeding is a great way to getsome hours of unbroken sleep. Even ifyou takeover later in the night, you'llhave gotten some much needed rest.

Work towards a consistent schedule.Rest assured that this is temporary andlook forward to getting back on a regularsleep schedule. You and your family willrest better when you have regularbedtimes.

Coping Strategies for Temporary SleepLoss:

Meditate. Meditation provides some ofthe same benefits as sleep. If you havetrouble falling asleep or there's no timefor a nap, try some quiet deep breathing.

Eat a healthy diet. You can improve yoursleep by avoiding excessive caffeine oralcohol. Drink lots of water becausedehydration can be tiring. A balanced dietwill also help provide the energy youneed.

Do gentle exercises. If your doctorsays it's safe to exercise, a gentleworkout may help you sleep better.You can find resources online or at yourlocal library.

Take a shower. A simple shower mayhelp you feel refreshed fast. A fewminutes under the shower and achange of clothes can help you feelmore awake.

Reduce other potential sources ofstress. As a new mom, you have a lotgoing on in your life, so try to minimizeany additional stress. Older childrenmay be able to pitch in with morehousehold chores. Postpone any bigdecisions until you can think moreclearly.

Talk with your doctor. Sleep deprivationcan have serious effects on anybody,and new mothers are already dealingwith many hormonal changes. Consultyour doctor if you need help managingall the changes. Your doctor can giveyou recommendations to keep you andyour family happy and healthy.

Being a new mother is a joyful andenriching experience. Work at gettingthe quality sleep you need and lookforward to many happy years with yournew baby.

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The Teachers Aide

Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Education Aides is expected to be high (greater than 50,000). Jobopenings count both employment growth and turnover (defined asworkers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving theworkforce). Employment for this occupation rose moderately in the past five yearsand rose strongly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward,employment for Education Aides to November 2019 is expected to growvery strongly.This is a very large occupation (71,700 in November 2014) suggestingthat opportunities should be available in most regions.

These data show historical and projected (to 2019) employment levels(thousands) for this occupation. Source: ABS Labour Force Survey,Department of Employment trend data to November 2014 and Departmentof Employment projections to 2019. Estimates have been rounded.

Teacher Assistant or Teachers’ Aides help and assist and support teachersin the delivery of educational programs in the classroom and may berequired to give extra attention to students to on a one to one basis tosupport them with their learning and development.

Teacher aides work closely with teachers and non-teaching professionalsto provide a wide range of support for students including:- setting up the classroom for the daily activities- setting up the outdoor playground- preparation for activities- supervising students and small group activities- developing and locating resources- facilitation of activities under the direction of a teacher

Teacher aides need to have a keen interest in supporting educationalactivities and assisting students to achieve positive learning outcomes.

Job Prospects Source- www.joboutlook.gov.au

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"It's is truly rewarding when you see the difference youare making in their lives."

Q&A : SUZIE FOLLANDTEACHERS AIDECURRUMBIN COMMUNITYSPECIAL SCHOOL

SUZIE 'S TOP TIP FOR ASPIRINGTEACHER 'S AIDES

Being a teacher's aide ischallenging though veryrewarding. I believe you shouldhave as much knowledge behindyou as possible as you play ahuge part in moulding today'syouth, we are empoweringyoung people for tomorrow.

Suzie Folland opens up about workingwith children with special needs.

I work with special needs children as myuncle has down syndrome, this inspiredme to make a change within the specialneeds community.

It's not for the faint hearted but it truly iswonderful when you see the differenceyou are making within their lives.

You really have to have a passion forworking with children. You become

apart of their everyday lives, theyshare milestones with you.

I've worked within the special needsindustry as a teacher aide for just

over 5 years now. I do it because I love my job. Everyday

I can't wait to see the kids, I can'twait to see how they are! Workingwith special needs kids is difficult

but extremely rewarding.

You can be working with a certainchild for a whole term and feel as

though you are not gettinganywhere with them and then one

day they just do what you havebeen working on with them allterm. It really is the little things.

They are just beautiful, caring andloving little humans.

Many of the teacher aideswithin our school have a storyas to why they choose to work

with special needs children.As the students grow, my

knowledge grows and I alsolearn more about myself as a

person working with thesebeautiful children daily.

Passion Reward Growth


Certificate III in Education Support CHC30213Supporting teachers in the classroomand assisting individual children withsocial, emotional or behavioural skills,Teacher’s Aides play a crucial role in thedevelopment of children.

The Nationally Recognised Certificate IIIin Education Support will give you theskills you need to work in a variety ofeducation settings.

If you are looking for a rewarding,family-friendly career and want to learnskills that will help you make adifference in the lives of children, this isthe course for you.

Whether you are just stating out or have worked as a Teachers Aide for some timeMumsInc has a course to develope your career in education support .

20-year-oldMarianne Teigenrecently publishedher first youngadult novel, andin only a month,it has reached theNew York TimesBestsellers list.

Certificate IV in Education Support CHC40213Develop the skills to work as a TeacherAide and support children with specialneeds.

Learn how to engage with students, toassist in the teaching of literacy, languageand numeracy skills and nurture studentsin both academic and non-academicactivities.

If you are working in a school or educationsetting, this course will equip you with theskills and knowledge to support teachersand facilitate learning with greaterindependence.

Development, Learning & Behavioral Disorders in Children & AdolescentsIf you want to learn the signs,symptoms and treatments fordevelopmental disorders inchildren, including pervasivedevelopmental disorders,behavioural disorders, andlearning disorders this is thecourse for you.

This course is ideal for Teachers,Teachers Aides and those wantingto work with or dealing withchildren with special needs.

COURSES FOR ASPIRING TEACHERS AIDES

Our Nationally Recognised Coursesare delivered in partnership withTraxion Training RTO #32254

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The Youth WorkerYouth Workers form part of welfare and/or comunity service workers.They help facilitate personal, social and educational growth in youngpeople to help them reach their full potential in society. Youth workers work in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals,corrective institutions, youth refuges, community centres andorganisations such as Scouts, Guides, YWCA and YMCA.Achieving positive outcomes for young people usually involves workingclosely with a range of people such as family or guardians, teachers,workers with other services and friends.

Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings forWelfare Support Workers is expected to be above average (between25,001 and 50,000). Job openings count both employment growth andturnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for otheremployment or leaving the workforce). Further information about jobopenings and projected employment growth is available on the Helppage.Employment for this occupation rose strongly (in percentage terms) inthe past five years and rose strongly in the long-term (ten years).Looking forward, employment for Welfare Support Workers toNovember 2019 is expected to grow very strongly.This is a very large occupation (49,600 in November 2014) suggestingthat opportunities should be available in most regions.

Source www.joboutlook.gov.auJob Prospects

These data show historical and projected (to 2019) employmentlevels (thousands) for this occupation. Source: ABS Labour ForceSurvey, Department of Employment trend data to November 2014and Department of Employment projections to 2019. Estimates havebeen rounded.


"It can be emotionally draining,but the rewards are endless."

Q&A :MONIQUE CHEESEMANYOUTH WORKERGOLD COAST PROJECT FORHOMELESS YOUTH

MONIQUES 'S TOP TIP FORASPIRING YOUTH WORKERS

It's important to undertakeformal training and to fosterrelationships you make alongthe way. Voluntary placement isa great opportunity to eithergain an awesome reference orsecure a job offer.

You have to have a realpassion for working with

disadvantaged youth. Youdefinately have to have a

thick skin and be prepared toput in the hard yards.

It's not always easy, but thenanything worthwhile rarely is.

There's something amazingabout watching a young person

turn their life around andknowing that you have

supported them in the process.It' also great to work with like minded people, all

commited to similar passionsand goals improving young

people lives.

It gives great value to whatyou do when you work in

an industry that has strongethics , compassion and

commitment to humanity.There are so many

opportunities not only tomake a difference in the lifeof others,but opportunities

for training, personaldevelopment and growth.

Passion Reward Growth

Monique shares her insights about workingwith Youth.

I choose to work with homeless youth as Ibelieve that working with youth in crisis iswhere I can make the most difference.

I had a great mentor when I was a teen, Iknow first hand what a difference it canmake. When I set out on this journey I wanted to give back to the community, butin fact it has been amazingly rewarding forme and my personal growth.

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Certificate III Community Services CHC30112The Certificate III in CommunityServices is an entry-level course isdesigned to reflect the job role of anentry level employee working in a widevariety of positions in the CommunityService Sector. It teaches you how toplan and develop effective careservices to meet the immediate needsof clients. As a support worker,caseworker or client contact officer atCertificate III level, you’ll provide day-to-day assistance with a broad rangeof services which provide support toindividuals and groupsIf you want to develop a career incommunity services and deliver careservices that may help change livesthis is he ideal course.

Whether you are just stating out or have worked as a Teachers Aide for some timeMumsInc has a course to develope your career in community services .

20-year-oldMarianne Teigenrecently publishedher first youngadult novel, andin only a month,it has reached theNew York TimesBestsellers list.

Understanding Adolescent BehaviourUnravelling the mystery of adolescentbehaviour. This course examines thedevelopmental changes which occurand offers the student the opportunity toconsider them in depth. It is a must foranyone working or living withteenagers - from teachers to health careprofessionals, and parents alike.

If you would like to learn more about howteenagers think, the difficulties they mayface, and why they sometimes behave inchallenging ways this is the course for you.

Coming SoonWe are currently taking expressionof interest for :

Certificate IV in Youth Work -CHC40413

Certificate IV in Alcohol & Drugs -CHC42513

Diploma of Communtiy Services -CHC52015

COURSES FOR ASPIRING YOUTH WORKERS

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ELIMINATEYOUR FEAROF FAILUREAND SOAR

TO GREATERSUCCESS

1 U N D E R S T A N D T H A T F A I L U R EI S P A R T O F T H E P R O C E S SYou’re very lucky if you figure out the rightway to do something with your first effort.Short-term failure is much more common.Anytime you want to accomplish somethingsignificant, you can expect failures to be partof the process. Keep improving your processuntil you’re successful.

2 R E A L I S E T H A T F A I L U R E I SO N L Y A T E M P O R A R YC O N D I T I O NA single failure isn’t a permanent condition.Failure is like a rainy day. Sunny days alwaysshow up again.

3 F I N D S O M E T H I N GM E A N I N G F U LWith enough motivation, fear isn’t an issue.For example, if you’re feeling overly bashful atwork, maybe you aren’t working in the rightfield or with the right company for you. Whenyou have enough passion for something, fear ismuch easier to overcome.

4 F A I L U R E I S N ’ T P E R S O N A LFailing only means that your approach wasn’tthe best option. It doesn’t say anything aboutyou as a person. Even the most talented peopledeal with failure on a regular basis. A wrongchoice isn’t indicative of a fatal flaw.

5 S T A Y P R E S E N TYou can’t worry if your mind isn’t living inthe future. It’s only when you project anegative outcome that you become anxious.Reality is happening right now. The future isonly a daydream. If you’re going to thinkabout the future, imagine success. At thisvery second, you’re okay. You’ll be okay inthe next second, too.

Fear of failure can alter every choice we make. This fearcan be helpful. Some of us are able to use the fear offailure as motivation to do our best work. However,most of us are influenced by this fear in a negative way.We often change our plans altogether and find analternative that feels safer.

L E A R N T O E N J O Y F E A R

If your life isn’t in danger, being afraid is asign that you’re doing something new.Only new behaviors will change your life.No one wants to live the same dayrepeatedly. That uncomfortable feeling is asign that something amazing might happen.sin successful adjustment to changing stress.

M I N I M I S E F E A R B YT A K I N G A C T I O N

The people that are most afraid tend to be themost paralyzed, but they didn’t start out that way.You weren’t born afraid of the things that you feartoday. But by giving in to fear, you teach your brainthat fear is an effective way to control yourbehavior. It will continue ratcheting up the fearbecause it knows it works.

L O O K A H E A D

Failure might provide a small sting, but theinformation you gain is invaluable. A few, smallimprovements are often enough to turn a failureinto a success. Look for for the lesson and apply itto your next attempt.

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If you continue to allow fear to dictate yourbehavior, what will your life look like in 20 years?How would your life be different if fear didn’tcontrol your actions? Would you rather be a littleuncomfortable now or be filled with regret forthe rest of your life?


1- Create a regular exerciseschedule and stick to it.Exercise is one of the easiestways to find more energy on adaily basis. Exercise boostsmetabolism and helps youavoid feeling sluggish. Aregular exercise schedule isessential for seeing results.However, you can try differentworkouts and classes to keepthings interesting.

2-Balance your breakfast withboth carbohydrates andprotein. Your breakfastmatters in the hunt for moreenergy. A combination ofcarbohydrates and protein isone of the best ways to startthe day.

3-Try to catch the sunlight.Sunlight can be an invigoratingforce. * The brain relies onlight to determine sleep andwakefulness patterns. Byspending more time in the sun,you can find more energy. Atleast 30 to 40 minutes ofsunlight a day can make a bigdifference in energy levels.

Your busy lifestyle can make finding more energy a challenge . However , theseinvigorating tips will boost your energy and help keep you going .

Try thesesimple tips tomaintain theenergy youneed for yourhectic life:

20-year-old Marianne Teigen recently publishedher first youngadult novel, and in only a month,it has reached theNew York Times Bestsellers list.

7 -Mash chia seeds and add themto smoothies. Chia seeds are highin protein and minerals. You canalso add them to your food.Sprinkle the seeds on top ofsalads or casseroles.

8 -Stay hydrated in unique ways.Water is crucial for giving you theenergy to keep going during theday. However, it can bechallenging to drink plain waterand get the required amount. Add fruit and flavor packets toyour water to make it unique.

9 - Snack on nuts throughout theday. Are you looking for a fastway to get more vitamins. .They're a fast and convenient wayto get an energy boost at work orat home. The nutrients in nutscan create lasting energy thatgoes on for hours.

Simple tricks canhelp you discovermore energy in yourday. These tips willhelp you stay alertand focused.

9 SIMPLE TIPS TO CREATEMORE ENERGY EVERYDAY

4-Use essential oils. Essentialoils have the power to changemoods and affect stress levels. They can provide an instantenergy boost.

5-Add sweet potatoes to yourmeals. Sweet potatoes offerpotassium and keep energylevels balanced. They're also agood source of other vitaminsand minerals. They're knownfor having high levels ofvitamin A.

6 -Drink green tea. Green teahas an important amino acidthat is linked to helping peoplestay more energised.


SPRING SAFETY

1 E M E R G E N C Y +Emergency +’ is a national app developed byAustralia's emergency services and theirGovernment and industry partners, helpingpeople to call the right number at the righttime, anywhere in Australia. The app uses amobile phone's GPS functionality so callerscan provide emergency call-takers with theirlocation information as determined by theirsmart phone.Download: www.triplezero.gov.au

2The 'Help Me' button sounds a warning andallows you to can send off an SMS text to two (2)nominated 'safety' numbers, as part of yourTrusted Safety Network.Download: www.danielmorcombe.com.au

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Amego is the silent, trusty companion thatgives parents insight when their children areout of sight and gets kids outside again! Theunobtrusive app sends an immediatenotification if something is different withyour child's regular trips or if they gobeyond a defined safe "play zone". Download: www.danielmorcombe.com.au

The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way toget the right emergency service to help you. You cancontact Police, Fire or Ambulance in life threateningor emergency situations.But with our increasing reliance on technology thereare some great apps available for your mobile andtablets that give plenty of options and free resourcesfor for turn your smartphone into a personal safetydevice and be prepared for emergency situations.

E M E R G E N C Y A L E R TIssues warnings to landline and mobiletelephones linked to the addresses (propertiesand houses) within a geographical area affectedby an emergency. Warnings will also be sent tomobile telephones based on the last knownlocation of the handset at the time of anemergency.Download:www.emergencyalert.gov.au/

T R I P L E Z E R O K I D S C H A L L E N G EKids will learn how to deal confidently withgetting help in an emergency, by playinggames and solving problems. They'll learnabout safety messages and hear what happenswhen you call Triple Zero (000).Download: www.kids.triplezero.gov.au/

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To get help in an emergency or disaster situation.Phone:Police/Fire/Ambulance: 000From a mobile 112SES assistance in floods and storms: 132 500Police attendance: 131 444 (all states except Victoria)International incident emergency helpline: 1300 5551351300 555 135 (within Australia)


Keep YourMind inShape

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BE PATIENT ANDGIVE YOUR BRAINA CHANCE TOWAKE UP

Roughly 30% of your brain’svolume is composed of bloodvessels. It’s important to keepyour blood moving! Exercise willget your blood flowing and helpto control your blood sugar. Highblood sugar is harmful to bloodvessels. That’s why so manydiabetics die of heart disease orstroke at a relatively young age.

A lot of us are concernedwith the size of our thighsor our waist. Having a fitbody is important.However, keeping yourmind in shape is critical toenjoying your life at thehighest level.

Keep your mind healthy,active, and in shape withthese strategies:

E X E R C I S E R E G U L A R L Y

READ EACH DAY

Spend some time each day with abook that makes you think. Youmight learn something useful, too.

EAT WELL

A healthy diet will help preserveyour brain function. Do a littleresearch on the best diet forlongevity and attempt to make afew changes to your eatinghabits. A few, small changes eachmonth will go a long way towardkeeping your brain healthy.o.

Meditation is powerful for severalreasons. You’ll learn to focus like aTibetan monk. You’ll also learn howto relax. Both are wonderful for yourbrain. Meditation is hard work. It’slike a decathlon for your mind.

MEDITATE

Learn something new. Learning topaint, speak a new language, ordance are a few great examples.Learning something new forces yourbrain to create new neural pathways.Your brain’s ability to change isreferred to as its “elasticity.”This can be very challenging at first. Ifyou’ve been living the same dayrepeatedly for several years, learningsomething new is similar togoing jogging for the first time. It’spainful, and you don’t get too far.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

GIVE YOURBRAIN THEATTENTION ITDESERVES!G E T O U T A N D S O C I A L I Z E

It might be solving cryptograms orwriting a computer program. Takea multivariate calculus class. Studychess. Push your brain to themaximum.

As we grow older, it’s morechallenging to remember facts fromthe past. When you can’t remembersomething, avoid giving up. Take allthe time you need to remember. Youmight finally remember the name ofyour high-school English teacher whileyou’re mowing the grass. Keep at it..

REMEMBER THE PAST

Spending too much time alone has beenshown to increase the likelihood ofdeveloping dementia. Have an activesocial life and spend more time withothers. You’ll enjoy your life more,too.It might be solving cryptograms orwriting a computer program. Take amultivariate calculus class. Study chess.Push your brain to the maximum.

Spending too much time alonehas been shown to increasethe likelihood of developingdementia. Have an activesocial life and spend moretime with others. You’ll enjoyyour life more, too.It might besolving cryptograms orwriting a computer program.Take a multivariate calculusclass. Study chess. Push yourbrain to the maximum.

Exercise and challenge your brainThe Healthy Brain Program, an initiative of the Brain Foundation, aims toassist Australians to keep their brains healthy into old age, through theprovision of community education and research. You can find a numberof exercises to get your brain in shape on their website.http://brainfoundation.org.au/healthy-brain


The Benefits ofBackyardGardeningEverything seems to cost more these days,and people have started to take notice andrespond to the need to change old habitsfor survival. With the seemingly never endinggas hike, people turned to walking, bikingand carpooling. Another chunk of thebudget goes to grocery bills. One way todrastically slash your bill and live a healthierlifestyle to boot is by going organic.

Growing your own fruits and vegetablesseem intimidating at first but it’s actuallysimpler than it sounds. You don’t need tomove to the countryside, all you need is alittle garden space, water supply and sometime.

Consider these benefits of backyardgardening:

Eating more fruits and vegetables is oneof the most important things you andyour family can do to stay healthy. Getthe nutrition that you need and enjoytastier food too! Many studies haveshown that organically grown foodhas more minerals and nutrients that we need than food grown with syntheticpesticides.

Improve your family’s health

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Save moneyInstead of spending hundreds of dollars ongroceries each month, stock your pantrywith your fresh produce and watch yourgrocery bills shrink.

Freshly picked fruits and vegetablestastes better because once picked, theproduce begins to lose moisture andnutrients.

Enjoy better tasting food

If you’re worried about garden space,

don’t be. Even if you don’t have abackyard, you can still grow your ownproduce if you have a sunny balcony orpatio. You’ll be amazed at how easilyyou can grow things in a pot. Or checkif your city has a community gardenwhere you can tend your own plot.Start exploring your options and bringyour family just a little bit closer tophysical and financial health today!

Get the family involvedIt is a great way to engage the wholefamily in physical activity. Gardeningis fun and family-friendly, and it allowskids to get their hands dirty. Not onlywill they be encouraged to eat morefruits and vegetables, it is also a greatchance for them to literally ‘reap whatthey sow’. It can lead to new skills andknowledge, and possibly even developdreams and interests of your kids fortheir future.


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