Just for the Health of it!

 As you may know, I am a licensed nurse with a specialty in the natural, holistic (looking at a whole person) way of living and taking care of your health. I am a Vitamark International Wellness Partner which is a Network Marketing business that I do part time from home.

So our Rochester Network Marketing Group was discussing marketing and advertising. Who our target market is, what tools we use to advertise and market ourselves and our products or services. One of the  team members was wearing a very nice shirt with their logo on it. As I read that I said to myself....you are your own billboard. What are you saying to your customers and clients? It hit me hard because I am rolling up on 2011 and realize I have so much to accomplish to be a good advertisement for what I do and who I am. I need to get my billboard working for me!! I am my best advertisement !! Right??

So just for the health of it .... As with everything, it's always easier if someone does it with you. So, If you are reading this and want to get your billboard into shape ( and round is not a good shape ) please email me so we can support each other. sandrabullard11@gmail.com.

Anyone that is a health coach, a life coach, a meditation group leader, a friend, come on and help a girl out!! Show me what you can do !!

Sandra Bullard LPN, HHN
Diamond Heath Network
http://www.diamondhealthshop.com/
sandrabullard11@gmail.com

Pave the way--Be Resilient

When I look at my grandparents and parents generation I see people who lived through the depression. They survived plagues, forged homes out of nothing, worked the land for food, trudged long distances through bad weather for what their family needed. They had/have backbone and were/are tough. When I look at myself I see only some of that spirit. Some of me has been softened by the luxuries we have been given as well as the totally different lifestyles we now live due to convenience.

I look myself in the mirror at times and wonder how can I learn to be more resilient? How can I toughen up my immune system? How can I beat the risk of cancer? How do I escape the stressors of this new age? What are the tricks to keeping a happy attitude? Are their like minded people on the planet?

So this new year (lurking around the corner) will be my personal year of challenge. I am going to see just how tough I can get with myself. Just how resilient I can become. What about you? You want to join me on the journey? Email me and let me know.... sandrabullard11@gmail.com and together we can do it!

Our bodies talk but are we listening?

What is it that makes us healthy? Is it what happens to our bodies or how we think about what happens to us that makes us healthy? I know my body says things to me like....that knee hurts today. I am tired . Is that my body talking to me or my minds interpretation?? Well as with everything, I started to do some researching. This is what I came up with. You see what you think.

All of our senses take in information. We don't ask it to, it just does. Our brain is like a sorting station. The info comes in and goes through various relays to get where it is supposed to go. It's not faultless. As we age the paths may get crossed or disconnect and we may not get messages where they belong. (memory loss) However, if we are healthy, these travel to the part of the brain that interprets the signals.

Once it's interpreted into basics like pain, the scent of cookies baking, the sound of a dog barking or the taste of your favorite pasta dish then it is able to think further about it. Like this...pain, in my neck on the left side, probably from sleeping with my head on the arm of the couch yesterday. Cookies, they sure smell good, can't wait to try one. Dog barking, I wonder what they are barking at this early in the morning? Favorite Pasta dish, oh...that's good. I wish I had time to savor it a little more but I have to eat and run. Of course this is simplified. But, I am sure you go on sometimes and think about things for much longer. We do this without thinking after awhile. Some days we find ourselves thinking more than doing. 

So if it's our thinking that tells us about our surroundings it stands to reason that if we take an unpleasant thought, like pain or illness and change the way we think about it...it can change our understanding of it.

Here is a challenge that I will do with you. Let's think of illness and pain as a signal from our brain. Just a signal to get our attention. Do we need to do something about it? Let's just see how this goes. Let's take "Knee pain", it's telling us the knee hurts. OK, so do we need to rub it? Do we need to put ice or heat on it? Do we need to loose some weight to get less pressure on  that joint? Do we need to slow down the exercise routine today? Do we need to get new shoes, put them on or get new arch supports? Make a chiropractor appointment? Think it through and take your own advice. If you don't have advice for yourself that you trust? You can email me at sandrabullard11@gmail.com. Together we can discover your way to natural health.

I'll be waiting to hear from you. It's easy and important that you also learn the signs that signal a doctors appointment for a more serious signal or symptom. I'll tell you what those are when we talk.

To your best health,

Sandra Bullard 

Ho Ho Ho...Happy Healthy Days!!

It's the time of year we can get drawn to parties and events that offer food and drink that we don't ordinarily have. I found last year, that if you try a little of what you want, you are still satisfying the urge for it and you feel better for not indulging so much that you have to let your belt out on the way home.

I used to think choosing healthy is such a "NO FUN" way to live thru the holidays. I found out that it is the only way we can "LIVE" beyond them. For some, the holidays can mean that straw that broke the camels back. The heart attack, the drinking and driving accident, the stroke. You may think you are too young, too healthy, too anything. You are kidding yourself. Even healthy people have health illness. It's a part of living.

I urge you to try to get a health analysis this month, I can help with that. It's free from me. You and I can get a jump start on 2011. It can be your best year. If you are not aware of it...someone is watching how you make your choices and you do affect the others around you. If you get healthy, they will too!!

Email me to get started: sandrabullard11@gmail.com

Enjoy and Be Healthy!!

Sandra Bullard
http://www.favhealthstore.com/

Where is your Teddy?

Nothing is more important to me than my attitude. I can remember as a little girl when I was growing up on the farm, I was alone a lot of the time. I would get off the bus, change clothes and run to the gully to play until supper. My dog, Teddy and I would just be nearby each other, doing what inspired us. For me it was catching crayfish, skipping rocks or listening to the water rippling to it’s destination. Teddy was always sniffing at the door of some animal and tracking it’s latest path with vengeance. We would bob our heads up occasionally to see where the other was and when we could determine it was still within eyesight, we would resume our project.

To this day, I miss those simple yet exciting times. I miss the ability to capture every moment that I can. To have the freedom to do exactly what I want, when I want to. The quality of our lives is determined by the choices we make: which career path we take, which partner we choose, the lifestyle we embrace. We have the same responsibility and power to choose our attitude and approach to everyday life.

You have a choice. You can accept any attitude you choose. I choose to take charge of my future to be able to do the things that inspire me. I want to spend more time with the people that have a great attitude. I know contently, that I am doing what my heart desires. You can let life run you or you can take it on! Your attitude is a choice. What do you choose??

If you are ready, email me at sandrabullard11@gmail.com with “I’m Ready!!” in the subject line. I’ll be your encouragement partner and you can be mine.



... Stopping to Start?

Everyone says, get started, get going, get moving. OK already. So I have jumped right up on the health band wagon since it was something I needed to do and now here I am.

Question is now, what ‘s the most important thing to do first? It took some thought, then I realized I had already done the most important thing I could do.  Quit smokingJ

Why is that such a HUGE health breaker? Or I could say heart breaker? Because it effects how everything, absolutely everything in our body works. Think of it like this, your entire body, right down to each hair follicle, each cell, each DNA molecule needs oxygen to maintain its natural function. When we inhale smoke (of any kind boomers) you deprive yourself of that. You inhale toxic fumes, tar and whatever else you are working around. Like paint spray, coal, sheet rock dust, insulation, auto exhaust etc.

So the first thing is to get more oxygen.

Now sit up and take a deep breath. Your body thanks you!!

Next I will tell you what I learned about dis-ease prevention.

Keep breathing and moving

If you want a quick personal health analysis, I will give you one over the phone. (no fee)

Email me: sandrabullard11@gmail.com

~Sandra

Look out for the Green Eyed Monster!

Ever notice when you are doing something great with your life,well it feels great to you, you want to share it like a kid winning a candy contest? It's a healthy happiness that you want to shout to the world.

But...the world may not want to hear it. Why? Because they can't have the feeling too. It's simple. The green eyed monster inside everyone, wants what you have. They want to kick your shins and stick our their tongue. They want to steal it away. Sometimes they can. They can steal your very dream, your happy thoughts, your true inspiration right out from under you. You get what I'm saying??

Don't let anyone steal your dream, keep your happiness, your positive thoughts safe from thieves. You have to hold on tight. Never give them up. Never stop sharing how great you feel. Always remember happiness is a choice. Everyone can make that choice. Everyone can have their own happiness. They have the power to make their own dreams come true. I believe in you!

If you choose to, you can learn how to make your next 2 years of your life totally different than the last 2. Contact me at sandrabullard11@gmail.com and put "READY" in the subject line.

It's shocking but true!

We are our own worst critics. Put on some rose colored glasses, do some positive talk. Why is it I see the good in others but rarely in myself? Trying too hard not to feel good about myself. I was taught early on that if you feel good about yourself you'll begin to brag. You can't brag because it's not polite. You see the trend of thinking??

It's stinkin' thinkin'!! Plain and simple. You get what you think about all day long.

I started to turn that tune around with the help of some wonderful mentors, friends and I am going to give myself credit here too. (After all I did the turning.) I was able to get going in the direction of my dreams. They look far away only when you aren't in the moment. Get in the moment and enjoy the journey.

Focus, Focus, Focus on what you want, not what you don't have. It's on it's way. Life is good. Live your dreams every day, do something wonderful for someone else. You'll spill some on yourself:)

Even the Oak was Once a Nut Like Me

I planted an oak seed behind my house, Every spring I would go and look at the spot that I had placed it-it was marked by a popsicle stick.

The 1st year it sprouted and grew and inch or so, I protected it from the deer by putting a cage around it made of wire.

The 2nd year I had to remove the cage and place a tall fence so that it could grow taller and still not be dinner for those deer.

The 3rd year it was about to the top of my head and was fanning out nicely, now I was concerned, I couldn't protect it so easy. I put a fence way out around it to hopefully keep the deer a way, it's branches were still tender and would make a great feast.

The 4th year I could see it from the house, standing proud and waving it's newest branches in the wind. I couldn't protect it anymore, but the bark on the tree had grown hard and strong and it really was a great spot for them to rub their horns, the leaves were just out of reach and they would have to dine elsewhere.

The 5th year that tree took off like a rocket toward the sky. It was strong and sturdy and grew a trunk so big I couldn't get my arms around it to touch the other side any more.

I wondered, what took it so long to really take off. Then as if the tree itself had the answer, I tripped over the root that had popped above ground. That's it, It couldn't grow tall till the roots grew strong enough to hold it.

Just like trees ourselves, we have to grow our roots, before we can grow tall. It's this process of growth that is important to withstanding the winds when they blow and the changes of season. It will give us the strength to keep reaching higher and higher and become all we can be. Do this with your health and in your business. Build strong roots. Build strong bodies. 

 For meeting your nutritional needs: www.diamondhealthnetwork.com

Grow and be Happy!

Sandy

Helping people take back responsibility for their health.

Ask yourself who you think the expert on your health is. If you think it's your doctor, please read on. It needs to be you. You are the only one that really knows your body, your symptoms, what you feed yourself and what activity and thoughts you have all day long. Those are the things that make you well or sick. If you are ready to get in tune with your health, I can help you in a blink of an eye. It doesn't mean you don't see your doctor, not at all, it means you will have important information to help him/her get you well and keep you well. I also can be your wellness partner. That means you and I touch base about once a month to see what progress you are making on your health balance and see how you can press forward to wellness. It's a process, not a procedure. I'll be waiting for you to contact me:)
sandrabullard11@gmail.com

Sandy

Take A Second Chance

I used to always hear you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I believe that is true. Apart from that one truth, everything I really wanted to do in my life, I have had a second opportunity to do it right.

I used to want to go back to nursing school. I pushed that dream so far and so deep that it actually hurt to see someone that was a nurse walk by in the doctors office or the hospital or the nursing home. I guess when it hurts bad enough, you eventually should do something about it. So I did.

I had network marketing businesses in the past that were not successful. That haunted me. I knew I was just as hard working and dedicated as anyone could be. I got a second chance to do something about it. So I did.

Years ago I was in a marriage that kept me from being the person I needed to be. I almost died inside, sometimes I was on self destruct. Until I decided I had to do something to change it. So I did.

If something is making you "Not Well", change it. Take that second chance. You will have what it takes. Believe in yourself. If you need a friend, I am here for you.

Give Me a Pay Raise Please!!

Could you use more money—say, $5,000 to $10,000 a year? How much would that be a month? $416-$826--how about a week...$96.15-$192.30. When I break down the math, It doesn't look quite as good. It's no wonder when we get a raise, we only get enough motivation to keep working. The idea of working all my life for someone else was physically killing me. Now maybe it doesn't affect everyone that way. But It did me. On the way to work Monday morning I actually got physically sick. It's definitely psychological because when I drive the same route on the weekend I get the same sick feeling.
No wonder they say that most heart attacks happen on Monday mornings. I didn't want to become that statistic. So I got busy, yes setting goals again. Next time I'll tell you my first health goal.

DON'T POKE THE BEAR!!

It’s amazing how much thinking I do in the middle of the night when I am supposed to be sleeping. Sometimes thinking is problem solving, sometimes planning, trying to remember until tomorrow what I need to do, but it leaves me wondering if I’m really sleeping or getting enough rest.

In an attempt to analyze this further…I decided to remember how I felt in the morning as an indicator. You’ll be simply astounded…lol…at what I found out.

The nights I struggled to remember things, I didn’t feel rested in the morning. I felt more like I had been working all night. So the next time, I got up wrote it down and went back to bed. In the morning I felt rested. So being the skeptic that I am about taking things at face value, I tried it a few more times until I was sure this was the case.

Dare you …Try it, you’ll see for yourself.

Why is sleep so important? It’s the time your body gets to recoup before another day in the rat race. It’s a complex series of things your body does in order to help keep you at the top of your game.

What is the top of your game? Mine is being inspired by what I love to do. Being a nurse I love to help people, love to share what I know (sometimes without being asked) and I love to grow my business. My business is helping others get on the health train. We can either pay or pay later!! Pay to stay healthy or pay to treat illness. The big difference is that when you wait until you are ill, life stops as you know it. Sometimes for a long time and sometimes forever.

I urge you to join me in the struggle to be healthy. I recommend you learn more about the company I recommend products from:

www.diamondhealthnetwork.com

Then contact me for your own private talk with me. Together, one step at a time, we’ll get there!! The consultation is free for a limited time. So don’t wait!!

Email me: sandrabullard11@gmail.com

Stress and the Goal-a-holic

Wow, as long as I can remember, I have been setting goals. Goals have to be made, you have a plan, the goals have to be met and then new ones have to take their place. Right?

Then I read, "let go of the goals"...my life came unraveled. What can this mean? I'm confused and dismayed.  This can't really work can it? This not only worked, but worked better.

One thing I  know is all the goals I ever made, were just that, goals. They didn't become reality. Now I was thinking about that. I said to myself...they didn't become reality, why is that? Was I just going through motions that I thought I needed to go through? Isn't that what my parents had done? It certainly took a tole on me. It certainly felt like I was trying, or was I afraid of trying, of failing, of succeeding? I can remember the stress of the deadline, I felt the blood roaring through my ears, I felt the sweat on my forehead and palms of my hands. My heart was racing with every tick of the clock. I often thought there should be a better way of handling this. Well, I think I could have been right about that. Listen to this story.

Consistently working 80+ hours a week can mess with priorities. Goals possibly played a part in these crazy hours...ya think?  Or was it an excuse to avoid issues in other areas of life?  Now the immediate reaction the mind tells the body is RUN...RUN FOR YOUR LIFE. Are you goal oriented to the point of craziness? Is your body talking back? Feeling sick, run down? Listen up!!

Are you so wrapped up in success that you forgot to have a life? Take that day off, take that class, read that book, go out to dinner, write, paint,compose,run, jump...well you get it.  Dedicate some of your life to what you LOVE. We all need some type of regular income. Think about this, are you doing what you love to do? If not, then start doing it on the side, a few hours a week or a month. Do it! Start Now!!

By stepping out of the goal oriented world I found my life interest was still there. Still waiting for me. Helping people is what I wanted to do from age 4 when I first opened that golden book with the title "Nurse Nancy". The minute I saw those stars and stripes bandages stuck to the inside cover and read the story of how Nancy helped people feel better, I knew that was what I wanted to do.

Next time, I'll tell you just how I think about "No one ever gets a second chance in life"