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A Note From the Editor

LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER | EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN Mary Taylor

DEPUTY EDITOR

BREAKING BREAD: local residents share their favorite bread recipes and memories. by Deborah Culverhouse & Contributors

Margo Buchan

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Meghan Rickard

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anne Henrickson Deanna Hawkins Smith Deborah Culverhouse Faith Hovde Gina Bullis Jessica Schneider, MD Karen Bertsch Lena Garza Marie Pardini Monica Malhan Rene Groom Rosemary Fotheringham, FNTP, FDN-P Sandra Sawyer Shannon Spencer

FOCUS FOODS: specific food, nutrient & lifestyle recommendations for kids and adults. by Rosemary Fotheringham, FNTP, FDN-P

NESTING SPACES: The WFH (work from home) edition.

Karen’s Book Review: a review of Hidden Figures and American Dirt. by Karen Bertsch

SELF CARE: The more sophisticated version of “ME TIME.” by Rene Groom

MANAGING GENERAL ANXIETY: and their treatments.

FALL FAVORITES: 5 fall must haves.

by Jessica Schneider, MD

BOOK REVIEW pg. 24

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THE STUDENT ATHLETE: what happens when your child can’t compete?

A MAKEOVER STORY: the winner of It’s All in the Details Grande Re-Opening.

HOME FOR SCHOOL: and other different types of schooling options. by Rene Groom

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THE FUTURE OF PHARMACEUTICALS: paying for your prescription drugs. by Anne Henrickson

FAVORITE FEMALE FOUNDER: Maren Miller Bam of Salus Disability Law

AVOIDING BURNOUT IN BUSINESS: simple tips and tricks from 5 local lifestyle and business coaches. by Contributing Writers

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Dear Friends, Ready or not, here comes fall! Hot coffee beckons me on these crisp, silent, weekday mornings—so different from my recollection of past autumn mornings: last year, around this time, I used to open the front door so my son’s friends could see that he was ready to walk to school. I miss the sound of squeaky brakes as the bus slows down and stops every few blocks to pick up school bound kids, while other children, laughing delightedly, whiz by down the hill on their bikes, picking up speed with backpacks in tow.

Personally, my goals of creating a reading platform where people feel invited and welcome, and providing a positive and entertaining experience with each publication, are tasks that I am learning how to navigate with every issue. I’ve made mistakes in the past, and I’m aware that I will continue to do so; however, as long as I can smash that reset button and learn, this magazine will continue to grow. This fall we’ve curated what I believe is an especially uplifting publication, and I certainly couldn’t have done it without my team and their inspired ideas. From Breaking Bread and Building Friendships, to Managing Anxiety and Self Care this issue was made for all of us. Because here at the heart of Taylored Living Magazine, --our goal--is to fill our pages with features that build relationships and bring us closer together--reset button, and all.

Fall is the season before we hibernate. It’s our “reset” button, and one that I’m particularly ready to smash this year. Over the last four years and fifteen issues of TLM, we’ve grown closer as a community. Recently I read a review from a reader who referred to this magazine as “OUR local lifestyle magazine.” My heart almost exploded! It seemed like evidence that we are achieving our goal of creating a publication that our neighbors, family, friends and even strangers can take ownership and pride in.

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Naan evokes memories of our family gatherings. Three generations sitting at the table, laughing, sharing stories. Eating naan fresh from the oven, while it was still hot. - Mon i c a Malhan

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B reAKING BREAD by Deborah Culverhouse photography by M. Rickard

Bread. It’s possibly the first comfort food in history. The word itself, or it’s baking aroma can bring a flood of memories. There is scientific evidence to suggest that bread was being made over 30,000 years ago by prehistoric people. From a historical perspective, in Mesopotamia the Sumarians used it for wages. Its presence is documented in the Bible: the phrase "breaking bread," a communal act, can be found in scripture many times over. Bread can even start revolutions because wheat is a commodity, and scarce, expensive flour can make a loaf of bread a product to guard! During the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette said, “Let them eat cake.” During the Great Depression and World War I, photos of bread lines are painful reminders of terrible shortages. The Versailles Treaty sanctions against Germany created a shortage of flour, which led to inflated bread prices, which is believed to have contributed to Hitler's rise to power. In Venezuela, in 2017, President Nicolás Maduro accused the bakeries of attempting to have him ousted. The present COVID-19 pandemic brought about a run on stores for flour and yeast, and as someone who has made sourdough bread for years, I found myself suddenly beset with requests for sourdough starter. In May, my most prized birthday gift was a 1-pound package of yeast! Bread, whether sliced warm with butter, dipped in oil, toasted with homemade jam (see the summer issue of TLM for a fantastic recipe) grilled with cheese, used to build a favorite sandwich or to stuff a turkey, this humble food is a true staple in the world's diet, and what a diet it is: google search bread, and you’ll find the options are dizzying; they are as vast and varied as are our global cultures. There is history in favorite bread recipes. Deanna mentions that her recipe has been a go-to for 30 years. It was served at a social function while she was working in Munich. Monica recalls her grandmother sharing how, in Tandoor India, the neighborhood had a community oven in which the women would take turns baking their naan. Marie credits her mom for teaching her to experiment with recipes, and her baking creativity motto is, “ooh-let’s try something new!” All three women agree that their recipes are perfect for expressing creativity. The memories that can be made while sharing bread with friends and family are as good as, well, bread! Have fun, enjoy the process, and let the resulting aromas bring back and build memories. Thank you to the following featured bakers who have generously allowed TLM to share their recipes with you:

Naan Bread By Monica Malhan

Prepare the dough the night before baking 4 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 egg beaten 1 tsp yeast 1 cup yogurt – warmed to 80 degrees ½ cup milk – warmed to 80 degrees ¼ cup water – warmed to 80 degrees directions In a small bowl, add warm water, top with yeast, and set aside to bloom. In a large bowl mix all the dry ingredients. Add the egg, warm yogurt, and yeast water. Knead together all ingredients until it comes together in a sticky and elastic dough. Let it sit covered for 10 minutes. Use butter to coat your hands, and gather the dough into a ball. Cover the bowl and dough with a damp cheesecloth or tea-towel and let it sit overnight. You will use a pizza stone or cookie sheet lined with foil to bake the naan. First, place it on the oven rack on the top shelf, and heat the oven to 500 degrees F. Knead the dough a couple of times. Separate it into equal size balls, keeping them covered with the cloth so as not to dry out. Lightly dust a surface with flour, and roll each ball into a thin oval/round shape. Working quickly, place the rolled-out dough onto the hot baking surface, a couple at time so as not to crowd. It will begin to puff. Flip the dough after a couple minutes--it should have brown spots. Cook another couple of minutes. If desired, you can brush the dough with seasoned butter when flipping or when finished. Garlic, fresh herbs, or seeds of choice are all delicious add-ons!

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The kitchen is my happy place as I cook a lot. Smelling the aroma of bread in the oven evokes love and happiness for me. It is my way to de-stress and let my creative juices flow.

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- DEANNA HAWKINS SMITH

Simple Rustic Dutch Oven Bread By Deanna Hawkins Smith

3 cups all-purpose flour (you also can use bread flour) 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp dry yeast 1-1/2 cups warm water (not boiling) Extra flour for dusting on counter directions In a bowl, mix flour, salt and yeast. Pour warm water over the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to form dough. (Or, like me, you can just use your hands!) Cover dough in the bowl, run some olive oil around the dough ball, then cover it with plastic wrap. Select a warm spot on your counter, and let it rise overnight, or for at least 10-12 hours. Note, if you use rapid rising yeast, you can cut the rising hours’ time to 7-8 hours. But overnight is just easier. Place a 4 to 6-quart Dutch oven along with its lid inside the oven (make sure the knob on the lid is oven proof). Preheat oven to 450 F for about 30 minutes. 10

While the Dutch oven is warming in the oven, transfer the risen dough to a floured surface and gather it into a ball. Place it on a large piece of parchment paper. Transfer the dough with the parchment paper to the warmed-up Dutch oven pot. Cover it with the lid, put it into the oven, and bake for 30 minutes. (If you don’t have parchment paper, don’t worry. I’ve made it several times when I didn’t have parchment paper. The dough never stuck to Dutch oven.) After the 30 minutes, take off the Dutch oven lid and continue baking the bread for another 30 minutes. Once done, take it out of the oven and let the bread rest inside the Dutch oven pot with the lid off for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully remove the loaf and cool to room temperature. Slice and enjoy! Store the bread in a paper bag for up to 2 days at room temperature. (But if you’re like me, it doesn’t last that long in our house!)

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Quick Cheddar Beer Bread By Marie Pardini

3 cups regular flour ¼ cup brown sugar 4 ¾ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp salt ½ tsp onion powder ¾ tsp Italian seasoning (I like roasted garlic and herb seasoning) 1 (12 fluid ounces) beer 1 ½ cup grated or shredded Colby Jack Cheese (or whatever kind you like) ¼ cup melted butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Very lightly grease a 9x5 inch baking pan. In a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, onion powder, Italian seasoning and cheese. Pour in the beer and mix just until moistened. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Top with the melted butter. Bake 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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Focus Foods

Specific Food, Nutrient & Lifestyle Recommendations for Kids & Adults by Rosemary Fotheringham, FNTP, FDN-P | photography by M. Rickard

Hey, Buddy! It’s been a weird year. On top of everything else, the return back to school has been anything from just bumpy--to utterly chaotic--for most families. Besides confronting the disruption to normal family schedules, you’re likely to have experienced issues with getting the technology to work, taking the extra time to stand in as teacher, and finding the emotional energy to support your children with their feelings of uncertainty while you’re dealing with your own! That’s a lot of frustration and anxiety to deal with right now, and can only compound difficulties with attention and focus. Some attention issues are already prevalent in most children, and you may be observing that they seem to be heightened in an online school environment.

Other common triggers and environmental conditions that can negatively impact focus in both kids and adults can include working in a distracting environment, having anxious thoughts and feelings, not taking frequent breaks and time for outdoor play, and getting insufficient or restless sleep. Of course, you want to help your kids who struggle to focus, but you’re busy and stressed, too! Not to worry: I’ve got you covered with some simple, practical tips for foods and nutrients that can help support mental focus in both your kids and yourself, plus some tips on how to remove some of the most common contributors that negatively affect focus.

There can be several different causes of hyperactivity and difficulty with focus. Nutrient deficiency, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the body are a few of these.

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Focus Foods

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FUEL Make meals (especially breakfast) and snacks focus on high-quality proteins and fats, and avoid refined carbohydrates. The macronutrients of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates “burn” differently in the body. Though your mother told you oatmeal would “stick to your ribs” and keep you full for hours, carbohydrates act more like quick-burning kindling that burns hot and fast but then is gone, leaving you fuzzy-headed and craving a snack. Fats and proteins act more like “logs” in the fire, giving you a longer-lasting source of energy that keeps you full and focused. Instead of fixing an oatmeal or cereal breakfast, try making something like bacon, eggs, and sweet potato hash, and see how your kids do.

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AVOID INFLAMMATORY FOODS Inflammatory foods such as grains, dairy, soy, sugar, and food dyes can negatively and dramatically affect focus and concentration. Especially for kids with existing attention issues, a low inflammatory diet that removes these foods has been shown to be very therapeutic. Consider implementing a trial run of 30 days where you avoid these inflammatory foods, and instead, focus on nutrient-dense foods, such as nutrient dense foods; such as high quality animal proteins, fats like grass fed butter or coconut oil, and colorful veggies.

HEAL THE GUT Many parents have found the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) nutritional protocol very therapeutic for children with ADD, ADHD, or autism. It was developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride as she sought answers for her own child who was diagnosed with learning disabilities. If you’re curious about trying the GAPS protocol, her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia, and her website GAPSDiet.com, are both good places to start.

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Focus Foods

RETURN TO THE BEDTIME ROUTINE Getting enough sleep and having restful sleep are more important than ever now. Both children and adults can benefit from a bedtime routine: dim the lights in the evening, use low, warm-toned light, and avoid screens for one hour before bed. Though they feel a little silly, wearing orange glasses that filter out the blue light that tells the body to be awake can help improve sleep tremendously when worn for 30 minutes to an hour before bed.

TAKE REGULAR BREAKS & MAKE TIME FOR PLAY

a little about the author! As a speaker, author, and coach, Rosemary Fotheringham has been helping transform the health of her clients and students since 2015. She is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Functional Nutritional Diagnostic Practitioner. She is an expert in functional nutrition and has studied nutritional therapy, anatomy and physiology, and evolutionary biology. Fueled by her passion for nutrition, Rosemary has authored three books to date: Radiant Reboot, Eat Your Sunscreen, and the Quick Start Guide to Carnivore. She is a regular speaker at in-person events and has been featured on numerous health podcasts and sites.

Exercise and movement are keys for stress reduction. Kids need outdoor play in direct sunlight! (Adults do, too!) Aim for at least a 20 minute walk each day, or some time on the backyard jungle gym. Many people use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pomodoroâ&#x20AC;? strategy for work, which specifies 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break. Also, consider using a guided meditation specifically for children with an app like Calm or Headspace.

REDUCE NOISE DISTRACTIONS Websites like Focus@Will, or Noisli (they have apps too) can provide background music that helps with focus and can help block out auditory distractions from siblings or household activities.

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Targeted Supplementation

Common dietary supplements that any child (or parent) can incorporate to increase mental focus and concentration include:

Zinc

you probably already know it plays a crucial role in immunity, but deficiency in zinc is also linked with attention issues in children.

Vitamin D

probiotics

Brain health is inextricably linked with gut health, so a good broad-spectrum probiotic supports both the microbiome and brain function.

vitamin D also plays a role in immunity, and like zinc, its deficiency is linked with attention issues and frequent sickness.

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These important Omega-3 fats support brain health.

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During COVID times, businesses are realizing more than ever now that traditional 9-5 employees donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily need to be on site to be productive and benefit the company. For some companies, the learning curve for allowing their employees to work remotely may be complicated and require additional tools and resources, but once routines and boundaries are established, the benefits for both employers and their employees can be great.

the f o w A fe ts i f e n e b Personal Time/Work Time Balance When remote workers have the freedom to schedule their assignments around general deadlines rather than by punching in on a time clock, they have the ability to navigate around personal demands such as family obligations, doctor appointments, and personal time without experiencing the additional stress of missing out on something important that is job related.

Saving Money: for Both Employers and Employees For most employees, commuting to work requires gas and costs not only money but time, and for the most part, employers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compensate for these things. When employers allow their employees to work from home, however, that removes from them the huge overhead cost of owning or leasing a commercial property for the work. For industries and employers that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require a physical brick and mortar structure to conduct business, hiring remote employees is truly a great option! 20

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Karenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Review What do women read? Or maybe the better question is, who do women read for? We read for our jobs, or to help us parent better, or be better spouses, or for beauty tips and recipes. Mostly we tuck our reading time into stolen moments. But what do we read that lifts us up or inspires and bonds us?

Hidden Figures, by Margot Lee Shetterly, is well worth the commitment and guarantees to inspire. Even if you saw the movie, the book delves deeper into the details of the lives of these brilliant, courageous, unstoppable women. The odds were truly against them. School books were old and outdated; many schools were closed to them: perseverance, perseverance, and more perseverance! They possessed hard-fought-for educations, determination, and valuable skills, so NASA beckoned. These pioneers were human computers--using adding machines, pencils, and slide rules to get our space program launched, all while wearing skirts, and heels, and navigating which bathroom they could use. They helped each other, standing shoulder to shoulder, arm in arm. With progress came computers, and these women saw the future and adapted. They learned how to program. They went over, around, and through the barriers they all experienced. They looked out for each other both personally and professionally. Author Shetterly is, herself, an accomplished woman: an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow and the recipient of a Virginia Foundation for the Humanities grant for her research into the history of women in computing. She knew many of the women in Hidden Figures. The book is well written and insightful.

American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins is both a New York Times #1

Bestseller and promoted by Oprah’s Book Club for 2020. It is a much more difficult read than Hidden Figures, but no less inspiring--shocking in its brutality, and overwhelming in its ability to restore faith in humanity, it is warm and heart-wrenching. I cannot imagine surviving what the lead character survives. Author Jeanine Cummins gives you a view most of us will never see: a view of the people who cross the border to come into America, to “the promised land,” el norte. This is an important story no matter what your opinion is of migrants. Corruption is rampant on both sides of the border, and gangs of narcos control an unfathomable amount of police, military, and governments. Cities are lost to the gangs, and yet families still function the best they can: people work and avoid certain parts of town. The book opens with a quinceanera (celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday) and its hopefulness. Unforgettable. The characters are well-developed and the story is compelling. The writing is truly amazing. American Dirt and Hidden Figures are life altering books.

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Self Care:

The More Sophisticated Version of “Me Time.” By Rene Groom | photography by M. Rickard

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According to the online Urban Dictionary, the phrase “Me

For Jamie Guel, Self-Care is tied to her love of the outdoors. While she has always personally enjoyed hiking, during this pandemic she and her husband have introduced hiking to their kids. “I have discovered that there is a new level of SelfCare I receive by opening my activities to them. I get to see old things through their new eyes, and it is the best! Exposing them to these activities allows me the opportunity to see the world in a different way, to experience them in a different way, and to open up opportunities for conversations we might not have had otherwise.” Jamie shares that inviting her kids into the hiking experience has opened them up to being willing to try new things, to problem solve, and to connect with the world in a new way. To keep things fun and allow them to feel like a part of the process, the family finds time to make a list of places and things they would like to see on their hikes.

Time” was coined in the early 1990s to encourage women to begin to invest in themselves without guilt. Today’s more sophisticated version is called “Self-Care.” We have evolved, and with that comes our better understanding that Self-Care is not something we do JUST for ourselves, but something we do in order to continue to give back to our families and the world around us.

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Self-Care can look as different as there are people engaging in it. Kristal Oswald, wife, mom, new grandma, professional, and pastor’s wife finds that eating healthy food is the key to her success. “What we eat affects how we feel, our energy level, and often how well we cope with all that is going on around us. Make healthy eating fun for your family! Be willing to try new things!” Studies show that what we eat can affect us all on physical, emotional, and hormonal levels. If you make healthy eating fun, your family will follow. Kristal suggests that if you have little ones at home that tend to be fussy, let them pick out something of interest from the produce isle for the whole family to try. Annika Brubaker started running as a way to process the grief of losing her dad, and to help balance all the emotions she felt that came with being a newlywed. Now, years later, she keeps running for the way it makes her feel. This mom of two puts her kids into her jogger and off they go. “We all feel better after a run,” she shares, “and my oldest has learned a lot about shapes and colors from our outings. As for me, I am a much better mom and wife because I take the time to give myself what I need through running. Self-Care allows me to love more, do more, and serve more.” Annika shares her running adventures on a blog: www.everymilecoaching.com Much like Annika, Sara Hazzard (on the next page) came to Self-Care through yoga while dealing with loss. “I knew I needed something that would push me forward.” Sara went to a yoga class with friends and has since made it a career. “Yoga brings the ability to learn to focus on breath, and that helps to settle the mind,” she states. Something as simple as using breathing techniques can help you relax and re-focus on whatever the task at hand happens to be--even when you are standing in front of a sink of dirty dishes! What started out as a way to help her lower stress and move out of the emotional space she was in ultimately took her to Spain to become a certified yoga instructor and eventually to open her own space called “Free Spirit Yoga” in Prosser. “Don’t be afraid of what you do not know,” shares Sara. “It’s okay if you do not know everything in the beginning of whatever you choose to do. Just start. Find something that interests you, and start there!” All these women agree on at least one truth: whatever it is that you choose to do, you are worth the self-investment. You will quickly find that caring for yourself will be the best gift you can give those around you. So, what are you doing to take care of yourself ?

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The Student Athlete by Mary Taylor photography by M. Rickard

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clown, a drama star, an outsider, a nerd, a leader, a slacker, and an athlete. Some of these identities are self-ordained and some of them have been earned over the years. Some are welcome, some are sources of contention, and some are even interchangeable. The point is that the identity of a student is oftentimes attached to something else, perhaps to one of these labels, so, what happens when that something else gets taken away?

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High school baseball gives me the opportunity to compete and represent my school. It also prepares me for playing at the next level. -Peyton

“There’s peace in knowing that they are playing for a program that supports them.” Last spring, student athletes were faced with the ultimate challenge: COVID-19 regulations restricted their gathering and their ability to train and compete. Coaches scrambled to keep up to date with the ever-changing requirements for their athletes, and with so many unknowns and variables in play, any long-term type of commitment was impossible. Competitions were postponed with the thought that sports would resume after a temporary quarantine and as long as athletes followed guidelines; however, and as the season went on, regulations grew stricter, and coaches were forced to cancel many if not all of their competitions. Athletic director Scott Rogers at Columbia Basin College states that one of their initial struggles at the beginning of the pandemic was managing all of the cancellations throughout the league. Now, their struggle is managing all of the logistics behind helping their teams and athletes catch up and compete once again. CBC’s sporting events are managed by the student athletes themselves. Scoreboards, timers, ticket sales etc. are all facilitated by athletes during their off seasons; however, as seasons have merged to catch up, this leads to conflicting schedules. It’s an even bigger problem for dual-sport athletes.

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Columbia Basin College has an excellent athletic program that is robust with well-rounded student athletes. In fact, CBC’s graduation rate for student athletes is above the national average with the expectation of increasing their current standing by an additional 20% over the next ten years. After speaking with the athletic director, and hearing about the lengths their program goes to in promoting the success of their student athletes in competition, academics, and in life, I see this as a realistic goal. The Columbia Basin College athletic program not only has a plan to help their sports teams catch up on the time missed through vigorous scheduling, but they also continue to look out for the future of their athletes by helping them attract additional attention from four-year universities. Rogers states that he has each of his student athletes present the department with a “capsule” identifying ten hand-picked four-year colleges or universities that they would like to see themselves attend in the future, along with a list of their personal qualities that they believe would be attractive to potential scouts. Using these capsules, Rogers states that he writes letters of recommendation for all of his student athletes so that they can been seen for their special, individual qualities. Professional athletes train every day for competition and for standing. The better their performance, the higher their visibility, and the more opportunities that present themselves. Student athletes are no different. Without the ability to compete, it’s understandable that many find themselves in a state of shock and confusion, and with a true sense of loss; however, these emotions can be mitigated by an exceptional coaching staff in an athletic program that offers direction, stability and encouragement. Whether competition is in an individual or team sport, the program that the athletes are ultimately aligned with is just as important as is their talent— because when unprecedented times happen, and they can’t compete, there’s peace in knowing that they are playing for a program that supports them.

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The future of

Pharmaceuticals: By Anne Henrickson | photography by M. Rickard

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Last March we were told to refill our medications, whether we needed them soon or not, and then to go home and wait. No one was sure what was going to happen. What started as a mad rush for all of us to get enough medication on hand to sit through whatever was going to happen next, has slowly turned into our collective realization that the way we handle our prescription medications, like the way we handle many other things, may look a little different for a while.Â Â

necessary

be considered a luxury?

“PAYING FOR

Prescription Medication OUT OF POCKET CAN BE A SCARY!”

Even in “normal” times

prescription drug coverage is stressful and complicated.

Premiums and deductibles are rising. Even when the drug that we need is covered, the copay is often expensive and sometimes prohibitive. Drug formularies can often prefer costly or brand name medications, and when our coverage is lost, we may not be on a regimen that is ideal for paying out of pocket. When we lose a job, or our benefits change and we subsequently have to pay for prescription medications out of pocket, well, that can be a scary and overwhelming experience!

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The first thing anyone should do after a loss or change of insurance is to go over the prescribed medication list with his or her prescriber or pharmacist. A community pharmacist is ideal for this review since that professional looks at drug costs all day long. Often, two medications are very similar: one may have a slightly improved efficacy, or slightly decreased side effects, but might be much more expensive! A pharmacist could recognize this and recommend the less expensive alternative.

When brand name medications are the best option for a patient, most manufacturers offer patient assistance programs. The income cutoff for these programs is usually three to five times the federal poverty line. The website www. rxassist.com contains a database of these programs and other useful resources. Another option for patients who need brand name or expensive medications, and are having trouble affording them without insurance, is to visit a community health clinic. The Tri-City Community Health Clinic offers reduced cost prescription medications (340b) to patients who see providers within their clinic system. They also have an enrollment department that can help anyone find a health plan on the exchange to gain insurance coverage.

Another medication may need to be taken twice daily but is much less costly than the alternative once per day--a slight inconvenience for the patient, but if cost savings is the goal, the pharmacist can help recommend these substitutions. Pharmacists can also recommend 90-day cash pricing and “medication sync,” where all maintenance medications are filled simultaneously, and which leads to fewer trips to the pharmacy. As we all know, time is money!

“A COMMUNITY PHARMACIST IS IDEAL SINCE THAT PROFESSIONAL LOOKS AT DRUG COSTS ALL DAY LONG.” -ANNE

Discount drug coupons for brand and generic medications can be found everywhere, from doctors’ offices, to magazines, to online! They promise huge savings on prescription medications, but as they say, the devil is in the details, or in this case, in the fine print. When using these coupons, the patient often authorizes the release of personal data; however, some coupons do offer opt-outs of this data sharing. There is no value associated with these coupons, so often that patient is still better off merely talking to the pharmacist about cash pricing--then he or she doesn’t have to worry about the fine print. If you choose to use a coupon, be informed! The best way for you to save money on prescription medications while paying out of pocket is to work with your prescriber and your pharmacist to review your medications for potentially less expensive alternatives that work within your budget. Keep in mind that not taking a necessary medication can be a costly mistake! If you do stop taking a medication because of cost, don’t be ashamed, but please do let your doctor and pharmacist know so they can help you.

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MUTUALLY ABUNDANT MINDSET: (noun) When women in business believe success can be infinite for those who are willing to solicit, share, and support others who dare to want to earn a slice of it.

SYNERGY MEDAESTHETICS

“What an experience, and over the top great in all ways!” -Nancy Safinick

A short MAKEOVER Story: photography by Cassidy Walker

ver the summer, the Union Park Complex, located just off of 26th and Union in Kennewick, subtly shifted to a majority of women-owned businesses. It’s All in the Details, owned by Gretl Crawford, underwent a major renovation as it downsized its footprint to make room for Synergy MedAesthetics, owned by Nicole Chiaramonte. Plans to open Synergy’s new location in Kennewick are set for early November, 2020. The key to the success of Union Park and these businesses with their expansions and renovations is having a mutually abundant mindset where these women in business believe success can be infinite for those who are willing to solicit, share, and support others who dare to want to earn a slice of it. Excited for these newest developments, and for the Grande Re-opening of It’s All in the Details, all of the women-owned businesses in the Union Park Complex came together to help celebrate that re-opening event by presenting a fantastic grand prize to the winner, Nancy Safinick. You can find out more about the services provided by visiting Union Park in Kennewick!

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Related Disorders that Include Anxiety:

MANAGING GENERAL ANXIETY

DEPRESSION

by Jessica Schneider, MD

As society continues to navigate the uncertain waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing high levels of anxiety. When we are unable to know what to expect, or to feel confident about how future events will unfold, that uncertainty can create symptoms of fear and worry. Coupled with the mandated isolation and social distancing practices we are enduring, it’s no surprise that so many people are experiencing symptoms of anxiety.

Depression is a common disorder that negatively affects how you think, feel and ultimately act. You may have feelings of despair and sadness that also include a lack of interest in beloved activities as well as physical pain manifestations. Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical complications and can decrease your ability to function.

HYPOCHONDRIASIS Hypochondriasis is marked by a person’s inaccurate belief that they are sick or injured despite the absence of a medical diagnosis. Excessive worrying about illnesses is a hallmark of this disorder.

PANIC DISORDER

What is Anxiety? The term “anxiety” is often used to describe a multitude of disorders because it is a common symptom among them, but on its own, it is classically categorized as “Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).” It is important to differentiate these diagnoses from GAD so you can better understand what you may be feeling, especially if you have not experienced it prior to life in a COVID-19 world. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worrying that is hard to control. You may feel “on edge” or irritable and have trouble sleeping despite feeling fatigued. It can become difficult to concentrate or stay focused on a task. Physical symptoms of anxiety can cause muscle tension. The mental and physical impairments we experience can add feelings of distress that only exacerbate the condition.

Panic disorder classically presents with spontaneous episodes of intense fear that can come and go quickly or last for an extended period of time. An individual instance is a panic attack; people with panic disorder have recurrent attacks often triggered by worry of future attacks or consequences.

ADJUSTMENT DISORDER Adjustment disorder includes symptoms of stress and feeling sad or hopeless due to a major life event and our inability to cope with it. Essentially we are unable to adjust to the changes in our lives. If you have been experiencing any of these symptoms for any of the above-mentioned disorders, more days than not for an extended period of time, make an appointment with your primary medical provider to seek treatment.

UNDERSTANDING & TREATING ANXIETY At Empowered Health, our approach is to understand WHY you experience anxiety by evaluating hidden causes and identifying triggers. We then TAILOR A TREATMENT PLAN to bring you relief. 503 Knight Street, Suite B; Richland, WA 99352 (509) 392-7047 EmpoweredHealthInstitute.com

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Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet:

Treatments for Anxiety

Significant fluctuations in blood sugar can worsen symptoms of anxiety, so eating regularly and making healthy choices will keep blood sugar in check. Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables and low-glycemic index carbohydrates (healthy fats and whole grains).

In addition to seeking medical care, there are a myriad of techniques and lifestyle changes that can help alleviate or lessen symptoms of anxiety.

Get Exercise:

Practice Biofeedback:

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that movement helps relieve anxiety and stress as well as boosting your immune system. Aim for 150 minutes of exercise each week.

This is a mind-body technique that involves using visual or auditory feedback to gain control over involuntary bodily functions such as blood pressure and heart rate. Regular training works to increase your heart rate variability, activates the relaxation response system, and is a great tool to prevent and decrease the effects of anxiety.

Create a Bedtime Routine: Anxiety often makes sleep difficult, so having a nightly ritual to help your mind settle down will help facilitate a restful sleep session.

Consider Botanicals & Supplements: Research supports the fact that botanicals and supplements can be effective in helping with anxiety symptoms. Blood work and other medical conditions should be taken into account before you start taking any kind of supplement, however, so consult a doctor before initiating any botanical or supplement. A few known anxiety relief supports include magnesium, iron, passionflower, and adaptogens such as ashwagandha that also help your body manage the increased stress from anxiety.

Seek Out Therapy: There are many types of therapy available. A person with anxiety could benefit from therapy that helps to develop coping skills and to understand what triggers affect them.

Use Medication: Medication can be helpful on an ongoing basis or to bridge the gap as you employ other techniques or habits. Classic anti-anxiety medications are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, like Prozac or Zoloft.

Consider Functional Medicine: A functional medicine doctor can help you identify potential causes of anxiety and tailor a treatment plan designed to identify and fix the root cause of your anxiety. As we continue to live in an uncertain COVID environment, it is likely that most of us are now or will experience symptoms of anxiety. The techniques outlined here can help you cope with those feelings and better manage the daily ambivalences of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. photo by Cassidy Walker

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fall favorites photography by Meghan Rickard

a look into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;must havesâ&#x20AC;? this fall.

CARAMEL SAUCE FROM TSP BAKESHOP Caramel, in general, is always a good thing. Salted Caramel Drizzle from TSP Bakeshop is the best. Choose between a 4oz or 8oz jar of fresh salted caramel, and take your coffee, ice cream, apple cider, pretzels or apples to the next level. www.tspbakeshop.com

VITAMIN C & ZINC TABLETS: These are the Alka-Seltzer for anyone not wanting to get sick during Covid times. Doctors tell us that hydration is our key to maintaining good health during cold and flu season. The more fluids you consume, the more germs you can filter out of your system. By upping your intake of vitamin C and Zinc while hydrating you’re killing two birds with one stone! WIN! Here are a few lower cost dissolvable vitamin c + zinc options that you can find at any grocery store or pharmacy! AIRBORNE ORIGINAL NATURES AID VITAMIN C REDOXON VITAMIN C W/ZINC

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WEIGHTED BLANKET: At first, I didn’t understand the hype. Who would want 15-20 extra pounds smooshing you into your mattress as you sleep at night? Claustrophobia anyone? Not to mention how completely awkward they are. Imagine intentionally taking a soaking wet comforter out of the washing maching and wrapping yourself in it. That’s a weighted blanket and people either LOVE them or HATE them. While, I don’t recommend sleeping with a weighted blanked at night, I do think weighted blankets are the key to a perfect mid-day nap! It turns out weighted blankets offer several benefits: STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF Even and universal weight distributed over your whole body has therapeutic benefits that can calm you when you’re restless or when you need to take a little break and get some grounding in. IMPROVEMENT OF SLEEP QUALITY The deep pressure from a weighted blanket not only promotes the release of dopamine and serotonin, it also boosts your natural melatonin production! A healthy dose of these three hormones are predictors of a sound night’s sleep or in this case nap! IT MAKES YOU HAPPY Weighted blankets are like a big, never ending hug. Also, it should be noted that hugs are scientifically proven to reduce blood pressure and make you feel at ease. Who doesn’t need a hug every now and then? Especially during these times where REAL hugs are few and far between.

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There is no better sensation than walking into a home or place of business and smelling the sweet scent of fall. Personally, I have a few diffusers that plug into the wall, and I love them. But there’s something about the sleek sophistication of a reed diffuser that makes it a musthave. I also love their longevity and the fact that they are eco-friendly and made of bio-degradable material! It’s All in the Details has a large selection of reed diffusers with wonderful scents. Take a sniff of the chamomile, lavender and sage scent that they have on hand. It’s a masculine yet luxurious fall scent!

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HEADSPACE MEDITATION APP: Free meditation apps are out there. Most come with a free trial; however, do read the fine print to make sure that you know when or if your credit card will get charged! That said, the Headspace app is a favorite! This app is not free and ranges around $6 a month, but it’s so worth it! A few of our favorite features are the 3-minute SOS meditations for when you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, panicky, or if you’re losing your temper. We also love the daily meditation prompts to keep things fresh as well as the sleepcasting tab to help you fall soundly asleep.

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An old African Proverb reminds us that “It takes a village to raise a child.” If there were ever a time not to be afraid to build your village, it would be right now in this pandemic world. Whether your village consists of older siblings helping younger siblings, grandparents, a retired teacher from your church, or other parents that are in your child’s network of learning, give yourself permission to creatively use these assets. Julie Michener is a wife, business owner (www.billsberryfarm.com) and homeschooling mom of nine. She shares this,

“The best way to ensure success is to not be afraid to make home-for-school fit your home and your family. Give yourself the freedom to put all the pieces of your schedule on the table and design a program to fit your life. While certainly there are pieces of schedule that cannot be moved, there is breathing room in the “where” and “how.” By being creative, you will discover that learning in--and living in--your home can co-exist.” Do not be afraid to ask yourselves what is, and what is not, good for our students. It is never too late to design a better learning experience for them. If you are wondering where to start, let us look at some choices and see how they are different:

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PICTURED | Lauren Rickard

SCHOOL VS HOME-FOR-SCHOOL: Home School: This is 100% parent driven. Parents choose the curriculum, handle the supplies, and are the teachers. While there are state benchmarks that must be met, the how to get there is largely the parent’s choice. Home-for-School: This is school district/state driven. School boards and the state mandate curriculum; teachers build the lesson plans and offer instruction while parents ensure that those directives are completed. More information is available at www.washhomeschool.org On-Line Learning: Sites like www.k-12.com have proven online learning programs that have been in place for twenty years or more. While K-12 is a state-run school, there are other online school options that are private school based. They offer many safety nets for learners, such as proven modules and testing. Pandemic Pods: Started in San Francisco, CA, this learning movement has slowly crept into the pandemic life we are leading. “Pandemic Pods,” or “Learning Pods” were originated to help parents, tutors and teachers connect. Yakima’s Learning POD coordinator, Melisa Harmon-Matczak, suggests that the Yakima Learning PODs offer much needed resources to parents--ranging from helping connect parents with other parents, tutors, or teachers, to opening the lines of communication to best support students. For more information on Pandemic Pods in your area, check out Pandemic Pods Main page on FB to find official groups in your area: www.facebook.com/ groupd/pandemicpodsf/

Micro-Schools: These are taught by certified teachers who are paid directly by parents. They generally involve small groups of students. Visit www.microschool.com Learning Pods with a Twist: Coined by TLM Editor Mary Taylor, this is a hybrid between Home-for-School and Pandemic Pods. This strategy takes the Home-for-School platform and adds to it the assembling of a few students from the kid’s classroom and splitting the academic subjects among parents so that if one parent is stronger in math, for example, that parent can aid all the kids in the pod on math. Private Schools: While more expensive, many private schools are opening available space to include more kids and are offering face-to-face learning. Supplemental Learning: Places like Kennewick Parks and Rec are finding creative ways to support families. Do not be afraid of this re-set. It is never too late to make better decisions in meeting the needs of students and families. www.facebook.com/ KennewickParksRecreation/. The public library and other community pages can offer support as well. Hybrid Learning: Places like Three Rivers HomeLink offers a program that combines Home School with public education in partnering with parents to create a unique experience for kids. www.threerivershomelink.rsd.edu Remember, learning can take place anywhere and it does not have to look just one way. Every day comes with its own set of challenges, so do not be afraid to sit down with your list of “What needs to get done?” and evaluate the best way for everyone to meet their goals.

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Favorite Female Founder

It’s time for our Favorite Female Founder this fall! Learn more about Maren Miller Bam and her WOB (Woman Owned Business) Salus Law! Maren was nominated by her husband, Joshua Bam, and we couldn’t NOT celebrate this classy, caring, and smart local lawyer!

The Nomination:

Maren Miller Bam Salus Law, PLLC 206-485-4066 maren@salus-law.com

“I’m nominating Maren because she has done so much in her line of work, in such a difficult time, for those with disabilities. Maren is a Social Security Disability Attorney with Salus Law. She is the founder of the firm--which helps those with disabilities get their Social Security Disability benefits. She employs a staff of three, and this year she went above and beyond by starting a Disability Benefits Initiative Deadline: this is sought to enforce a deadline of 60 days for payments going out to disabled individuals after they qualify for those benefits. This deadline is extremely important because sometimes disabled people--who are entitled to benefits--must wait months for the government to issue those benefits to them due to bureaucratic incompetence. This year Maren was able to get this important legislation before, and passed by, the U. S. House of Representatives! The legislation, which enforces a 60day benefits payment deadline, is currently pending before the U. S. Senate! It was an almost entirely self-funded project that benefits, first and foremost, the clients Maren seeks to serve, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, and additionally the industry she serves by ensuring that practitioners as well as their clients get paid in a timely and reasonable fashion.

“Salus Disability Law is a Social Security Disability law firm that assists our clients through the disability process from initial application through federal court.” - Maren Bam

Maren is a female founder taking the industry by storm, interrupting old organizations that take money but do little, and building a nationwide coalition of practitioners not afraid to fight for their clients’ rights through the highest levels of U. S. politics.” “That’s why I’m nominating Maren as a female founder. She’s earned it!” What’s your backstory? Why did you get into this business and do what you do? I was one of those stereotypical people who wanted to be a lawyer from childhood onward. What I didn’t realize was that being a lawyer can mean choosing among a multitude of different careers. I knew that I wanted to help people, which is a bit cliche, but really was unsure how. I was offered a spot in the Disability Law Clinic in law school, and I found my calling. I started out at a disability non-profit, and was thrilled with the customer service but extremely disappointed by the inefficiencies and lack of clear outcomes. I decided, then, to enter private practice at a mid-sized firm where I continued practicing Social Security Law. I loved working at the firm, and thrived in the fast pace, but when I got pregnant with my daughter, I realized that I could not work for someone else and be the type of mom I wanted to be, so I started Salus Law. Salus Law is built on what I value most-- quality service, efficiency, and excellent outcomes. My team is my family and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 55 | TAYLORED LIVING | Fall 2020

Tell us a little more about your team...

Your husband nominated you. After reading his nomination, how does that make you feel?

My team is my family...literally! Marisa Burkett is Salus’s Appeals Attorney. We have been best friends since law school. She is one of the best writers I have ever met. She can find a winning strategy in even the weakest cases and works tirelessly to win for our clients. My mom, Tracy Miller, is Salus’s case manager. She works with clients from initial applications through hearings. She requests medical records and files appeals. In my time at the non-profit and the firm I mentioned above, I had eleven different people fill this role, but I could never find a good fit. That is because this position was made for my mom. She is firm, but fair with our clients; she is system-oriented with a keen attention to detail, and she focuses on winning outcomes. My dad, Edward Miller, is Salus’s financial manager. He tracks down fees, requests reimbursements, ensures our representation forms are processed, and handles anything involving mail. During his first year, he brought in over $20,000 in reimbursements alone! Before he took on the job, we did not have time to file for these, let alone track them. He works tireless to create relationships at Social Security so we can get our team paid and our clients paid. His job is certainly not an easy one.

It is pretty indescribable. My husband is my biggest support system. He is my best friend and the person I most aspire to be like. I have never met anyone so quietly kind and hardworking. For someone as wonderful as my husband--to think that I am doing a great job--is basically the biggest compliment I could get. Where are you from? Where have you been? Where do you see yourself in the future? I grew up in a small town called Pottsville, PA. Growing up in a small coal mining town had a major impact on who I am. Family values, loyalty, and hard work were paramount qualities where I grew up, and I try to stand by those values. I’ve also had the opportunity to expand beyond my small-town upbringing. I met my husband Joshua when I was in law school, and he pushed me to travel to Europe, to live in Southeast Asia, to move clear across the country, and to eat foods other than chicken tenders and french fries. In the future, I see myself running a nationwide Social Security Disability Law Firm. I will have stepped back from most of the legal side by then, and will focus primarily on running the company.

Tell us a little about your family… My family is everything! My husband, Josh Bam, is also a lawyer, a partner at Gravis Law, and he is basically Superman. He works around the clock to take care of our daughter Maddie and me. My husband is surrounded by females-me, Maddie, and three female dogs--and we are the most spoiled group in the world. He is the best father ever, and watching him interact with Maddie is a joy. Our daughter Maddie just turned three, and she keeps us on our toes. My mom used to say that she hoped I had a daughter just like me...and I got exactly that...mixed with her father’s brain and stubbornness. She is a spitfire who is hilariously funny, beyond smart, and just the cutest little girl!

Any major obstacles professionally or personally that you feel you overcame? Well, I am a 31-year-old female in a male-dominated industry who has turned the way we practice Social Security Law upside down! I actively take cases in Alaska, the worst location for Social Security approvals, and win. I actively fight to get legislation to ensure timely payments of disability benefits for all of my claimants. My entire professional career is an obstacle, but that is what I signed up for.

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We consider you a trailblazer...but tell us, do you have any trailblazers that you personally look up to? If so, who and why? My grandfathers are my inspiration. My grandfather, Leonard Miller, grew up during the Great Depression, yet managed to thrive and attend Bucknell University as a football player majoring in engineering. He never finished his degree, however, because he enlisted in the military during World War Two and stormed the beaches in Normandy where he deactivated land mines. This grandfather went on to own a car dealership with his three brothers, and an ice cream shop with two of them. He built a comfortable life for his family based on sheer hard work and determination. My other grandfather, Jack Hirschfeld, began working as a driver for his father’s company at just 15 years of age. He would drive into Brooklyn, New York. As a teenager, he was left to pay off a number of my great-grandfather’s debts, so was not able to afford college. He enlisted in the military and served in Germany. After the military, he worked at a glass company and worked his way up to ultimately buy the company. He created a comfortable life through his hard work and grit. I aspire to be like both my grandfathers, and to never give up. We noticed that you are extremely active in bettering the community and raising your daughter to do the same. What volunteer projects have you done in the past for others? Are there any other future projects that you’re planning?

“Take the risk and believe in yourself, but also surround yourself with smart, encouraging and talented people.”

My biggest project this year was the Disability Benefits Deadline Initiative. We lobbied Congress to create a deadline for paying disability recipients. Many individuals must wait two years for an approval, but after an approval, getting the backpay or past-due benefits has no deadline, so individuals can wait another year for these. We got Congress to pass a directive that the Social Security Administration must provide these payments within 60 days. My husband Josh and I have also worked with our daughter to do some fundraising: we did a bake sale, candy stand, popsicle stand, and canned food drive. We participated in two of Joel Watkins (Just Joel’s Restaurant) fundraisers for school supplies and technology for online school.

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AVOIDING BURNOUT IN BUSINESS Simple tips from 5 local lifestyle and business coaches

tip from Lena Garza

Nourished By Design, LLC nourishedbydesigncoach.com lenasgarza@yahoo.com

Do you carry on your shoulders what feels like the weight of the world--and often feel the need to carry it silently? Why do we shut out the world and our loved ones from our struggles? Being a business owner is a challenge. It’s you who cares enough about your business to do all that it takes for it to thrive, but do you ever feel like circumstances are working against you? Are they out of your control? We tend to bottle up these feelings and silently pull through to avoid the appearance of struggle or failure. “Crisis is the greatest blessing for people and nations because crisis brings on progress.” Albert Einstein. Your crisis could be hiding an opportunity for growth. A seeming obstacle may actually be an opportunity for you to dig deeper. Positive change doesn’t happen by accident, it’s accomplished by being intentional…by design. Great change never comes from our comfort zone. If we want change, we MUST be willing to get uncomfortable. We have two choices here: to accept things as they are, or to take responsibility and change what we can. “Our only real ‘PROBLEM’ is we expect we shouldn’t have problems,” Tony Robbins. It’s all about realigning our mindset, learning an attitude of gratitude. Every experience can be perfect for us--we are all teachers as well as students--learning and growing. Not all lessons are easy, but they are necessary for growth. New and amazing opportunities come from challenges. It’s not happy people who are thankful, it’s thankful people who are happy. We can’t always change things on the outside, but we can change our “inner world” to experience our outer world differently

We have a choice of becoming a victim to our circumstances, or to learn, adapt, and grow. We can navigate through trying times by realizing that setbacks are temporary, and that things will get better with our active involvement in our own healing process. Every problem has the potential to become a gift we can use to grow and learn resilience. Resilience is “the capacity for stress related growth.” It’s how we bounce back from stress.

tip from Shannon Spencer

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Have you noticed that some things that bother some people don’t bother you at all--but their reactions to them does? Stress comes in all kinds of forms and can affect us in ways we don’t often realize--based upon our personal wiring. “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Carl Jung Recently we visited my brothers who live on the west side. Unfortunately, a family exposure to Covid-19 just days before our arrival canceled the first part of the trip. “No problem,” I reasoned. “We’ll just go to visit my other brother a day earlier!” Unfortunately, that suggested change became a HUGE stressor for my sister-in-law. Unlike me (I’m very go-with-the-flow) she is tightly scheduled and detests last-minute changes which completely overwhelm her. Her initial reaction to the proposed schedule change was one I didn’t understand, and that stressed me out!

While it seems that these assessments identify us in magical ways, they are actually well-researched psychological studies of emotional intelligence. Understanding our emotions and the reactions they generate as well as enabling us to recognize and prioritize the “wiring” of others can decrease stress and misunderstandings. Juggling our various roles and responsibilities based on our personal wiring helps us identify how to better structure our lives, time, and relationships. Knowing how to relate to those people who are wired differently will go a long way toward improving our ability to deal with them and with potential stress situations. While it can irritate me that my family doesn’t adapt as quickly to changing circumstances as I do, instead of getting defensive about it, I can honor my sister-in-law’s need for time to regroup--which helps us all enjoy our time together.

ENFP, 3’s, Reds & Blues While our personal astrological signs no longer define our modern horoscopes, an alphabet soup of personality-identification quizzes, for example Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram Test, and StrengthsFinder, have become commonplace tools for us to use, both personally and professionally.

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Imagine driving down the highway at 70 mph just five feet from the car in front of you. What happens if that driver suddenly brakes, or the car in the adjacent lane decides to move into your lane? You do not have sufficient margin to make the necessary adjustments...the result...a crash! Life is the same way. Life is insanely busy, often moving at warp speed. We mistakenly believe that we can keep up the superhuman pace of working 10-12-hour days and skipping breaks, to be immediately followed by several hours of meeting home and family demands. This pace is void of “space,” or margin…that small place which can minimize or eliminate burn out. We all want to be our very best, for our families, employers, friends, self. Being intentional about creating our space is key to being our best self to consistently deliver excellence. What does it look like to create space, or margin? The effort takes intentional action to slow-down, to reflect, refresh, and re-energize. Your space becomes your place to reflect, to discover, grow, refresh, recharge, and relaunch into your personal and professional worlds. Your space should include a quiet place to be, one that is void of technology, where you can quiet your mind through prayer, reflection, reading, etc. Consistency trumps length of time. Having the consistency and focus to honor your personal space are the keys to your reaping its benefits. Often, we think “I am so busy I do not have time for creating space!” One equality we share as humans is that we each receive 24 hours every day. We decide how we spend, invest, or waste our time and energy. If you decide to invest wisely in yourself, to create and honor your space, that can provide the margin you need in life to adjust to the changes that inevitably come your way. Is burnout a regular visitor in your life? To avoid burnout and to overcome today’s turmoil and tomorrow’s uncertainty, ACT, and commit to creating space for yourself. “Insanity: doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.” ~ Albert Einstein Creating space moves you from surviving to thriving. If not now, when? 60

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tip from Sandra Sawyer, CPC, ELI MP, PCC

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When someone shares a challenge she is experiencing, how often do you go into solution mode? Do you come up with solutions? Do you offer up yourself to support her? Are you taking on her challenge even if you have not been asked to? While this solution mode may have you feeling good, it will also drain you of your own energy and potentially take away her ability to find her own solution. How can you reserve your own energy but still show up to support your friend/colleague? Consider that she may just want you to listen to her (which takes far less of your energy) rather than come up with a solution. Your role may be as simple as asking her a few questions, such as, “Sounds like you’ve given this a lot of thought. What ideas do you have?” and/ or “Thanks for sharing this with me. Are you looking for me to find a solution?” This line of caring questioning will empower your friend’s creative thinking while reserving your energy. The energy we have each day is precious. Become consciously aware of how you are spending your daily energy. Consider making changes that leave you with some reserve at the end of the day.

tip from Faith Hovde

The Confident Entrepreneur confidententrepreneur.net

The word “inspire” comes from the Latin word inspirare which means, “breathe into.” When you are inspired, you are energized and motivated, with a sense of purpose, and you breathe in new possibilities. On the flip side, when you are not inspired you feel stuck, unmotivated and burned out. Inspiration has a bad reputation for being fleeting and fickle, but I believe that is because most of us think of inspiration as a feeling vs. a process that can be cultivated. We want to live inspired lives where we walk purposefully and with the hum of inspiration constantly pushing us forward, but most of us find it difficult to cultivate a consistent “crop” of inspiration. When we talk about cultivation, we have to first talk of seeds. These seeds need to be planted consistently and nurtured in order to grow. The old saying “You reap what you sow” applies to inspiration. As we work through different circumstances and find ourselves lacking inspiration, we have two choices: to stay stuck or to start planting. Getting unstuck always starts with action. When we do better, we feel better. Inaction is our worst enemy when we are feeling uninspired, so any action will do, but one of the quickest and most fulfilling ways I have found to get unstuck, or to personally plant some inspirational seeds, is to serve others. Finding ways to inspire others can give you the opportunity to step away from your own circumstances thereby giving you fresh perspective, gratitude, and purpose. So even when you don’t feel inspired yourself, get out there, “breathe into” someone else’s life, and watch your inspiration grow.

Inspiration has a bad reputation for being fleeting and fickle, but I believe that is because most of us think that inspiration is a feeling vs. a process that can be cultivated. -Faith

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