Coach Cassandra Rae

One of the topics I coach my clients on and certainly a hot topic in my own life is:

How do you recharge your energy?

So back during the Christmas season of 2007 I came up with a cool acronym for energy that I revisit anytime I feel low on energy.  Here it is:

E is for exercise: How much exercise are you receiving?

N is for nurture: What part or parts of you need some nurturing?

E is for eat: How much food are you receiving? And is it healthy?

R is for rest and relaxation: How much relaxation are you receiving?

G is for give: What are you willing to give to yourself?

Y is for you: What are you willing to ask for? Or ask for help with?

As you can see most of it is about receiving.  Most of us are really good about giving, but the truth is if we give, give, give and not receive, then we run out.  And when we run out, we’re out of commission, which doesn’t help anyone.  So be sure to throw some giving to yourself into your daily life.  Oh…and don’t be shy about asking for more energy from the Universe.  There’s plenty to go around!

The plain and simple truth about recharging your energy is that it almost all comes down to your sleeping, diet, and exercise habits.  You don’t have to make major changes in your lifestyle.  Focus on adding one new healthy habit at a time and sit back to watch how your life can change and your energy can soar!

Tags: energy, recharge, tired

Yesterday I attended a Mike Robbins workshop at the Center for Spiritual Living and my main take-away was:

I am one tough cookie!

Yeah, I’m pretty sure that wasn’t part of the lesson plan, but damn…I feel empowered!  And that was a part of the lesson plan.

We did these two exercises – that totally reminded me of Challenge Day by the way – and during the first one  I realized that I am super attached to “the rules” and that I am afraid of “getting it wrong.” This is what’s keeping me from taking authenticity (and my coaching practice) to the next deeper level.  But, you know what’s so cool about discovering this and sharing it with my small group? That just by sharing the truth about what’s keeping me from being more authentic is being authentic!  Did you catch that? My mind is doing cartwheels!

Anyhow, the second exercise was all about sharing what you appreciate about yourself and when it came to my turn to share I blurted out:

I appreciate about myself that I’m one tough cookie!

It’s true.  I’ve successfully made it through some life threatening challenges including going to UC Berkeley’s business school while being a single mom.  And you don’t accomplish that without being a tough cookie.

What really hit home for me is that in the past I was so tough I became hard and like Greg shared with me, a hard metal will crack upon impact.  But, a tough metal will bend, mold, and survive because it’s resilient.  In my journey of connecting with myself, creating peace in my life, and following my dreams and passions, I left Tough Cookie behind.

But, I really need her now.  I pride myself in being calm, positive, and uplifting – all great traits – and Tough Cookie is just who I need to fully show up in my life and play whole heartedly.

I’m so ready for this next step and I am super glad that I have Tough Cookie on my side because not only does it take guts to create and run your own business…it takes one Tough Cookie to parent a 16 year old girl.

Tags: human nature, humanity, inspiration, Life Coaching, Mike Robbins

This book wil NOT teach you new parenting skills and strategies.  It will give you a comprehensive understanding of a potentially boring and dry topic (brain development) in an interesting and readable way.  The author (a health and medical science editor) weaves in personal stories with facts and research findings about the teenage brain, which makes this non-fiction book a page turner.

The bottom line is that the human brain is under major construction (some might even say destruction!) during the teen years and if you’re frustrated with your teen’s inability to think things through ahead of time, then stop judging your teen and your parenting skills and read this book.  This is ground-breaking news that every parent should know because it will change how you look at your teen and your expectations.  Add this knowledge to your parenting toolbox today.

p.s. There is also some interesting information about the toddler brain in this book, so if you have babies and young children I highly recommend you read this book too.  Besides the more you know before your child is a tween and teen, the better off you are!

Tags: Book Reviews, books, brain, health, Parenting, teen, tween

Oh my gosh!  My blog has been nominated for it’s very first award!  My heart is racing.  My eyes are batting.  And I’m on bended knee humbly asking (read: begging!) for your vote.  I have been nominated for the best local blog in San Francisco in the Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Picks website. Click here to cast your vote today and every day until July 15.

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