Aerial workouts’ in-air moves can build confidence by showing people
that can accomplish something they thought they couldn’t.
Confidence
through aerial fitness
Physical
exercise can be as beneficial for the mind as it for the body, especially when
it challenges you move in bold ways. Take aerial fitness, for instance, where
people use silks and rings as they hover in in-air poses.
Sure,
the idea of an aerial workout can be intimidating, but stretching out and
completing an in-air or chair-supported upside-down move can be empowering.
Discovering that something that seemed impossible-aerial fitness-isn't,
can go a long way in spurring a confidence that often crosses into other areas
of life.
Another
boon is that aerial fitness' hour-long routines can be adapted for people of
different abilities and ages. There's also the supportive community that
develops from working out with others, which can be particularly empowering for
women, especially those that tend to put other's needs first, like
parents.
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It
doesn't matter if you attend class once a week or three times a week. Aerial
fitness can build confidence in practitioners from the start, with overall
benefits typically apparent in about three weeks.
Terra Meierdierck, owner, Flexibility
in Flight in Chester, www.flexibilityinflight.com
Books that bring perspective
Self-help books can provide effective
tools and insight for personal development, whether your interest is in
spiritual, business, finances, parenting or another area of growth. Find your
best fit from the multitude of titles available by picking up and scanning
through books of interest to see what resonates with you. Recommendations also
can be helpful, but keep in mind that what works for one person, may not be
right for another. Talking with your local bookseller for guidance is another
option and can be especially helpful with trending titles and themes and
whether they meet your needs.
Remember, too, that all sorts of
books can widen a person's perspective and help advance personal development.
Fictional characters, for instance, often experience relatable and eye-opening
growth that resonate with readers.
Book clubs also can open the way to
new ways of thinking. Sharing thoughts on specific books and hearing others'
perspectives and personal experiences on the topic can spark helpful insights.
The groups also support a wonderful sense community. When possible, attending
visits and signings from admired authors adds a heightened level of
understanding.
Jenifer Flynn, co-owner, The Barking
Goose Bookstore Bar & Café in Newburgh, barkinggoosebookbar.com
Support your social skillset
Expand
your promotional and marketing expertise with online tools. These are available
for free, courtesy of Hubspot, a resource that Hudson Valley Parent's Director
of Business Development, Kathleen Merz, has found to offer fresh and
forward-thinking classes. Find courses on the topics below at
academy.hubspot.com.
• Content strategy. Tell your business'
story in a way that attracts, engages and delights your audience.
• Instagram insights. Learn to build and
implement a successful organic Instagram marketing strategy.
• Social media tactics. Build an effective
social media strategy that will expand on other marketing efforts.
• YouTube channel strategies. Learn from
YouTube experts how to create a successful YouTube channel.
• Email marketing. Create an email
marketing strategy that is human, helpful and builds trust.
• Twitter strategies. Develop an advanced
Twitter marketing strategy for more followers, retweets, traffic, and sales.
• SEO training course.
Building sustainable traffic for business growth.
Self-care strategies
You
can't pour from an empty cup. Our bodies are vessels to carry around our
personalities and an empty cup or vessel will often manifest in the body as
aches and pains, headaches, digestion issues, and even skin breakouts, like
acne, and rashes. Skin care and body work are vital to self-care because touch
is a basic human need. It validates life and gives hope, allowing us to move
forward in life.
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When
women say they are just "going through the motions," they have failed
to replenish their "well" of "being" (well-being). The cup
is empty. Allowing one's self to feel important, valued, and nurtured is vital
to everyone. Whether it's a facial, massage or reiki, manicure, hot bath,
reading a good book, or a cup of coffee with a friend, schedule daily time to replenish,
so your cup never runs out.
Self-care
begins with self-awareness. Pay attention to the actions in your life that
bring you joy and when you're feeling low, regroup, and may sure you refill
your cup.
Lyna Mancuso Bedka, LE, Bloom Beauty
& Wellness in Fishkill, www.bloomskincareproducts.com