As I left work yesterday my department manager caught me and wanted to chat. She wanted to know if I was staying and signing the new agreement. My response was an obvious No. She was full of compliments and was careful with her words. It was nice to hear that I am going to leave a whole. Not many people can fill the void because I can fill in and work different areas of the fitness department.

It will truly be an odd day when I no longer walk through the doors of my workplace. I have not told all my clients yet, waiting until next week.


As I look out my window I see that the snow is slowly melting and realize spring as officially arrived.


With spring comes renewal, revive and re-energize. I am feeling the spring energy thats for sure. I am getting anxious to start running outside again.

I received the new draft for my workplace. I will not be signing, of course.

I spoke with my business coach yesterday. I will need to work on a newsletter template. If anyone knows of a good one,please let me know.

I played with the idea that I need to work on my public speaking skills. I spoke with Steve Lowell who offers courses. I will be taking a 4 hour course in April. April seems to be a time for education. I am still toying with the idea of writing my CSCS trainer certification course exam. I will review that one too.

I friend directed me to a great speaker, Jim Rohn. If you ever get a chance check out his website.

Yesterday, I took note of a comment he said, what we move towards, moves towards us.

I revamped my website and have started to plan out the pricing for an outdoor boot camp. Still thinking about a good time for a yoga class too.HMMM.


Till tomorrow. More to work on, organizing my thoughts and actions are key to my success.

Today I am feeling much better about my situation. My husband has been so supportive. We had a moment out of the blue and he said to me that he is so proud of me. Ooh that felt great to hear.

For some reason work is picking up some pace. I now have to schedule in my own workouts.


Its amazing how the universe works, one of my own personal clients has requested 5 days of training now, which is a great boost.

My goal is to create 5 full-time clients over the next 6 months to replace and increase my income


Today I am going to take the day-off training. I am really sore from yesterdays workout.

Life is good.


Ciao

Yesterday I met with the General Manager and voiced my disappointment with respect to the recent meeting. He recognized that I was treated harshly. I also said I will not be signing the agreement. I stated that I wanted to complete my some of my programs which end in April.


Its amazing how I felt leaving that meeting. I feel so energized and empowered.


I look forward to meeting the owner in the next few weeks and expressing my view of him in a professional manner of course. Then I will close this chapter in my life.


Its time to empty my cup and start filling it with new experiences.


Cheers everyone, its a great day.

Yesterday I had an experience that taught me alot.

Have you ever experienced being -left out to dry by a friend, co-worker etc. Well I got to experience it first hand. I stepped up to voice my opinions and concerns over a recent agreement that had been delivered to our workplace staff. It included a reduction in pay, non-competition clause for 12 months if an employee decided to leave, intellectual property statement, but most disturbing was that a program I created was going to be taken away. I was interrupted and pointed out as an employer who was not a team player by the owner of our company because I did not voice my concerns to my manager to discuss some of the issues I had with the agreement. He twisted and distorted my words. My intuition told me not once, but twice to just get up and leave, but I just sat there and took it. I guess I thought I was trying to be the better person.

I waited for my manager to step in and support me since she was the one who had informed me and the other employees of all the changes taking place. I looked to her and tried to clarify my position, but she avoided eye contact with me. she was obviously more concerned about her own ass.

My manager emailed me to apologize, but I simply responded that I was disappointed in the TEAM today. She called me at home and left a message stating she wanted to talk. I decided I needed to take a day and review what happened in my own mind and talk it over with my husband.


I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night too just thinking about it last night. Really what does it matter at this point, I had already decided to leave. I am resolved to believe that it was a life test.


Today I stand taller, stronger, firm in my views and confident. I feel empowered, free and ready to move forward.


I continue my life journey.

Last week I received a new work agreement. I realize I made the decision to leave however, I have a dilemma. I just started teaching my own yoga class. I have 6 classes a month right now. The question is, I will be offered a severance package for leaving. Do I give up my severence to keep my yoga class to achieve my 100 hour training, or move on to another location that is more positive. OOOh, I think I just answered my own question. Funny how that happens.

I am meeting with my business coach today.

I met with a friend last week. We had marketed an outdoor bootcamp just 2 minutes from my house. We started with 8 ladies which paid for our equipment, insurance and rental space. We will begin again in May.

I am looking forward to having more time, focusing on what I really care about and letting go of a workplace environment that I know is toxic and has know growth for me personally.

Today my business coaching session will be interesting. I have lots of questions.

So every Friday I have been playing beach vb with a group of retired and current beach players. One of them Kerri Wash 2 time gold medalist is 6 months pregnant and has a 9 month old. Might I say again she is in our group and not only in our group but kicking ass still. I get pretty excited when I am on her team but it's amazing to even take a game from her team when I am the opponent. She is such a competitor probably the most I have ever met but is also one of the nicest people. She never talks bad about anyone or gets caught up in gossip. But back to my point, she has got to be exhausted but still makes working out a priority in her life. When I start to lag or miss my workout I think of her and get some inspiration. I hope I am on her team tomorrow so we can both win! To anyone who is feeling exhausted or tired just somehow motivate to move your body. You will feel better about yourself - promise!

Whether or not I know it, these questions ARE directing my life choices. Just being more aware of my current answers seems to make me see where I am on my Life Journey I guess you could say.

So, listening to my heart, every 15 seconds I asked myself;


Who am I


I am a mother, a wife, a sister, a trainer, a coach, a friend, I am a Canadian, I am irish, I am a giver, I am a listener, I am a teacher, I am a healer...


What do I want

What do I really want

I am preparing myself to answer some very specific soul questions that will help me move forward...


Who am I

What do I want

How can I serve


I am going to try this process which is presented in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga.


I will check back in tomorrow and share with you my answers

HAPPY VALENTINE`S DAY TO ALL MY BEE`S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU LOT`S!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAY YOUR EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEART BE HEALTHY AND HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Gabby's blogs; they are always informative, inspiring and thought-provoking.


She asked in her blog today...........Who are YOU? Great question! I'm still working on that; trying to figure it out. I need to let you go of the Who I WAS and focus on the Who I AM and more importantly, Gabby's question of "What is the best YOU that you can be?" I need to stop letting what I DO (athlete, mom, wife, etc..) define who I AM.


I always say that I am a work in progress, but it's time to make some actual PROGRESS!! Put in some real WORK!! Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. I need to stop trying to be who I think everyone else wants me to be and just be ME. Be my AUTHENTIC self.


So, for those of you that feel like you know who you are and truly feel you are the best you that you can be..............please share how YOU got there?

Ooops missed a couple of days. I am enjoying the process of change or should I say transformation. I will be meeting with a business coach next week to begin a plan.

For some reason this week 3 major clients appeared and my schedule is crazy busy.

For some reason in the last month my clients have really started to listen to me about how to eat better. For years I tell clients, you can work hard in the gym, but if you do not put solid effort into eating clean results will never transpire. Well, one alone lost 7lbs last month. She told me yesterday, the information I had been giving her finally clicked and she was able to make change 4 major habits. Hats off to anyone who can change that many in a given time.

I am currently organizing a health retreat. I am using a family cottage that houses about 16 people. We will be exercising,eating clean and connecting.

Last night as I lay in bed I asked myself a question. Where am I in my life right now.Where am I, big question mark..My career specifically.

I kind of feel like the universe is buzzing and something major is going to happen relating to my career. I am going to meet someone and they will have a pivotal role in my journey. I know its weird, but intuition is important.

Its still dark and the house is quiet. I am sipping on my cafe latte...being in the moment.

Oh! one major thing I did the last two weeks. I am committed to not spend on anything other than essentials for the whole month. Its amazing what you spend your money on, but I like the effect on the bank account. I also plan to pay down my mortgage each month with the extra money I save each.

Have a great day everyone.

Work is tense. My team is being subjected to signing a bizarre contract. A non-competition contract with respect to training within the city that I work.

I will not be signing but I am holding tight for as long as possible. I have a plan set in motion for the next year. I am excited and exhilirated for some reason. Its just amazing the personal power I actually have. It resides in all of us we just need to realize it. My confidence is unbelievable. Hmmm where has it been and why do I feel this energized....

Life is good.

I'm not complaining though. I had a girls night out last night if you can call it that - not what it used to be. Went out at 8:00 had two glasses with the girls and home by 10:30 (didn't drive). Now I just put my little one to sleep and am thinking I am so happy I got all of my partying, wild side out of the way when I was younger. Cause now I love just being at home with the family. Makes me really sad to think about all the people in distress, sorrow, agony, really sad, but thankful more than ever for all that I have.

Awareness proceeds change.

Today I am mapping out my plan for change. A little investment in education will help.I truly believe that education can create endless possibilities, but also a focus on my strengths will too. I love the internet, so much information.

I will be adding in networking throughout the city in the coming months.

Today I will set up my Yoga exam to finalize my certification.

Yoga brings me strength, mentally and physically.

Thank you for your comments and support ladies.

My perspective has changed. I realized about 6 months ago that my job was getting stale and I needed a change of pace. There are some major changes taking place at my work which includes a new management that operates with little or no ethics and does not represent what I want to be a part of. When your place of employment becomes toxic, its time to move on.

How has my perspective changed. I believe leaving is going to open doors for opportunity. Things happen to make us better. Its like a test.

This is a new test which I am nervous about and excited because I know that just around the corner is something amazing just waiting for me.

I have a great family. My husband is supportive and that is what anybody really needs when change occurs, stability and love.

I am registering for the National Strength and Conditioning Certification exam which will take place on June 4th in Toronto. I decided its time to step up and get more education. Once I have completed the exam I will start taking courses for my Canadian School of Naturalpathic Nutrition.

I once heard a quote, not sure by whom that stated If you stop learning than be prepared to stop growing. Enough said.


My journey continues....

Getting ready to leave a job I have held for 6 years is going to be hard. In the meantime I hope to arm myself with enough information that will make me better off.

The dymanics are changing at work and I feel the need to move on. A new company is taking over my area of expertise and there are some questionable and ethic issues at hand.

My intuition tells me that its time to move on to something better. There is a great story called Transition. If you ever get a chance to read it, it will definately change your perspective on life and its challenges. Unfortunately or fortunately, its the challenges we face in life that get us ready for the next step in our Journey.

I need to map our a plan of action and set it into Play. This is not just about my career but about me and where I can make a difference.

Time to step outside the Box and take it up a notch.

Just like Gabby said in her blog. I need to make sure that I am happy. Sometimes we need to see ourselves as a seperate entity other than mom, wife or employee to make a change. we are all unique and have purpose.

My day begins.

JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH GABBY.

IT WASN`T LIKE TALKING WITH SOMEONE YOU JUST MET.

SHE MAKES YOU FEEL AS IF YOU ARE GOOD FREINDS WHO ARE CATCHING UP.

A VERY SINCERE AND DOWN TO EARTH ,WARM PERSON.

WHO WHILE COMFORTABLE IN HER OWN SKIN AND FAR MORE ZEN THAN I AM (ALTHOUGH AFTER TALKING WITH HER I FEEL I CAN WORK ON THAT MORE).

SHE HAS A WONDERFUL SPIRIT AND SENSE OF HUMOR THAT I CAN ONLY HOPE FOR OTHERS OF YOU TO SEE.

I WISH FOR ALL OF YOU THAT MORE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE BE EVEN A 10TH AS NICE AS SHE IS.

AND AS REAL.

2010 IS SHAPING UP TO BE AS THEY SAY 'A VERY GOOD YEAR".

LOL,

KEPOLA.