Mental Wellness-Interactive blog

Hi Family!

Just finished another Insanity workout! Im going Crazyyyyyyy!

But I love it! You ever notice that the majority of people spend thousands of dollars to look good on the outside but less than $35 a year on the inside.

About one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year (NIMH).

Just think about it, do you have someone in your family that has an issue with depression but has never gone to see someone.

I truly believe that mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness, if not more.

Question:

What are 3 ways you can begin to work on your mental wellness today?

Here is a quick link to check your status::http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/MH00103_D

Til next time,

Coach Cass

info@inspiremany.com

Goal setting

Aloha Family!

Welcome to a beautiful morning! I'm looking to "Pay it forward" today!

So today's topic is Goal setting.

In a study at Harvard: Students were asked, "Have you set clear, written goals for your future and made plans to accomplish them?" Only three percent of the graduates had written goals and plans; 13 percent had goals, but they were not in writing; and a big 84 percent had no specific goals at all.

The members of the class were interviewed again (10 years later) and the findings were amazing. The 13% of the class who had goals were earning, on average, twice as much as the 84 % who had no goals at all. And what about the three percent who had clear, written goals? They were earning, on average, ten times as much as the other 97 percent put together.

Did you know that a goal not written down is considered a dream. Dreaming that one day you will accomplish it. Lets work together to make your dreams a reality.

#1: What is your vision? What is your ideal situation?

#2: Pick one part to work on. i.e. finances

#3: Set a time senstive, measurable, attainable goal

#4: Pick a reward for when you accomplish it

write me info@inspiremany.com to review what you have written.

Make it an Inspiring Day!

-Coach Cass

Feeling Blessed-Workout Day 4

Wow! ....Ok so I messed up I did today's workout yesterday and vice versa. But as long as I did something right???

Today the Insanity Workout had us hopping...jumping...pushing...and sweating! Man oh Man it feels good to exercise!

Taking out an hour for yourself is so essential to your mental health.

Soapbox::

Did you know that mental health is something that is widely overlooked across the world?

Depression strikes so many and they pay no attention. Think about it...have you had someone pass away close to you and when you think about it, you burst into tears and youve never spoken to anyone. Its important to take care of your mind. Your mind affects your entire life.

A happy mind, is a happier you.

Today is September 11, 2010. 9 years since the world halted for a day. I still remember where I was. Thousands of lives lost. I remember the compassion that everyone felt. All were kind and thoughtful. Have you become desensitized to others? Especially those from other cultures?

Challenge:

1. Do one nice thing for someone else that cannot repay you.

2. take 15 minutes out to do something for yourself at least 2xs this week.

Let me know how it goes!

Enjoy your Saturday!

Coach Cass

Email us at info@inspiremany.com

Day 3 of Insanity Workout!

I keep repeating to myself...one day at a time! Thats all it is.

Today was a refreshing surprise...recovery...when Shaun T said that...all I could think was...YEEESSSS....

the workout consisted of balance, control, and toning....oooo yea....

What I think about is when I get older ((to a mature age -not elderly ;)) I need balance to make sure I dont fall. So many fall and break a hip because of poor balance.

Question: What are YOU doing to control your balance?

Have a Inspiring Day!

Love,

Coach Cass

coach@inspiremany.com

Get to Work! Insanity Workout!

Hey team!

I know I have been missing from the blog world for a while! But guess who's back!

And I've decided to share my journey through the Insanity Workout.

There has been alot of hype over P 90x and Insanity taking the nation by storm...so let's see what this thing is all about.

Goal: Fit and Toned

Day 1: Fit test: I feel like I almost died! pushups, jumping jacks, the plank with a new twist. Simple exercises attacking all parts of my body! WTHeck!

Day 2: Woke up with all types of aches and pains but pushed through the majority of cardio....on the last circuit...just had to sit down...

Whats the focus:: to have energy and agility when I want to play with my future kids ;)

(((I know I know..such a girl))

But hey why else...Id love to exercise in the morning with my own little family so why not start on me now..

Questions to answer in comment box:

Think about it, majority of people in this nation were NOT taught to exercise by their parents example. Did you see your parents exercise on a regular basis? Did they exercise with you? What do you want to do different for the future generation?

Also my goal is to inspire others to get up off the couch and put their words into action.

Hold me accountable! :)

Talk to you soon,

Coach Cass

Don't be quick to give a title

Ok, so the last blog quite a few people asked me to talk a little bit more on dating.


I find that people do not date enough. What I have seen is that once people go on a date and have a good time, one may feel committed or obligated. Creating titles for people they don't even know.

Sally and Rahiem go on a date...have a good time...after the date they go on another date...now let's saw Sally saw Rahiem out with another girl or vice versa. Should the opposite party get mad??

My answer NO. Why you ask...set guidelines and be up front and honest. LISTEN...a person will tell you what they are looking for...if they say "I don't want a relationship" Do not expect a relationship.

Something else Ive seen is that individuals will equate physical intimacy to love or committment..WRONG.

Wake up Dont be quick to give a title...

Take time...dont let it be soo easy people..

Ill share some tips:

!. See how that person interacts with others in a group setting.

Main reason is they can be one way around you then another way with others. They can't be 2 people all the time. Therefore put it to the test.

2. Its all in the questions asked.... Watch the kind of questions..

Dont just look for the frivolous what kind of music puts you in the mood....

Look at what kind of questions the person asks you if there are only physically geared be careful...

3. Take yourself out of the situation and make sure this is something you want.
Take things slow. Know the main morals and values you WILL NOT compromise. So if you say you will only eat chocolate chip cookies and this person hates chocolate chip...step away and keep moving...that is a very light metaphor but hopefully you get what Im saying...


I hope this helps a little...

Let me know what you want to know next...

ttys,
Coach Cass

The benefits of being single...not being afraid of being alone

So I asked my Facebook people what would like like me to blog about....topic of discussion being single...I actually have found "singlehood" to be exciting. As someone who has been a serial monogomist, I find being single pretty cool. I am a person that always loves the topic of relationships and what are people's beliefs. I've found that views can be SO different. For instance I was told 2 days ago that people don't date enough anymore. This is true, folks are so quick to "sell" themselves to the highest bidder thinking this may be their only chance vs. taking the "shopper's" mentality and just window shop.

The benefits of being single:

1. Take the time out to know who you are!
I read an article with Will and Jada and Jada said something so profound to me: "Be who you want to be first"

Beautiful...going back to the saying "if its for me then it will be" Why rush it?

2. Learn to love yourself

I find through conversations that individuals look to others for love when it should really come from within.
I recommend taking the time to truly dissect why you do what you do... much of who we are, are our parents whether we like it or not. I believe there are generational blessing and curses. So you have to find out what you like about yourself and what you dont like. From there start to build the NEW you for your NEW legacy. Love who you are.

I see a significant other as "icing". You yourself represent the "cake"....too many times we try to make other people the main ingredients, eggs, milk, water...when you should be self-sufficient supplying all needed ingredients. So when done, you taste great but the "icing" just makes you just that much greater....make sense?

3. Embrace alone time.

I have come across many that need to be surrounded by people at all times, but still feel lonely. Feeling lonely is a mindset. Essentially we are born alone and we will die alond, therefore embrace it!

I used to have a fear of being alone...but I came to realize through my countless interviews that it is better to be single, alone, and happy, versus unhappy and in a relationship.

Truly write a list of qualities..lets say 22...22 qualities of what you would really want in a person...look it over..then say to yourself do you have the'se things? If you dont ...focus on making YOU better...because the question becomes okay what do you have to offer...be the best YOU that YOU can be and eventually your light that shines will touch someone's heart...don;t rush it....sit back relax.

Love yourself....

but in the meantime..LIVE IT, BE IT, DO IT! :)

Much love,
Kasaandra