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Class Reunion
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A couple of weekends ago, I had the pleasure of attending my 35 (yes, I said 35!) year class reunion. Since I’m from a pretty small town, there were only about 169 kids in my class to begin with.
It’s
interesting to me, because very few of the people who still live in the
immediate area showed up. I’m never quite sure what that means.
Are they disinterested or do they feel like they see each other often
enough that they don’t need to get together for this kind of event?
I’m just not sure.
However, what I gleaned from the two evenings spent together, was how
easy it is to step back in time. To re-connect with people that you haven’t
seen in 5, 10 or more years. And how good it feels to be able to reminisce
and share memories and experiences.
Someone even thought to bring a yearbook and school newspapers. It was
a lot of fun to read people’s goals, dreams aspirations and talk
about whether or not they achieved them and why or why not. Needless to
say, some of the goals were pretty short term (ie: keep a girlfriend or
boyfriend happy!) One classmate had been on the golf team and was a pretty
good golfer. Interestingly enough, he doesn’t even golf today. I
asked him why not and he said he gave it up several years ago. He said
he wasn’t “good enough” and he was starting to have
back problems. Although that is his choice, it seemed a little sad to
me. Not everyone can be Tiger Woods, but you can still enjoy the outdoors
and a great day on the golf course.
Two of my closest friends were not there. One because
she’s from and still lives in Germany. I already keep very close
contact with her. And the other one I’m not sure why she wasn’t
there. I have committed to re-connect with her. I plan to call her this
week. I took pictures and will be sending copies to both of them to let
them know what they missed.
Being a good friend takes a certain amount of work. We all get busy with
our jobs, families, etc. and sometimes we don’t make the time to
check in with friends. I would like to challenge each of you to pick up
the phone, write a short note or do whatever it takes to re-connect with
someone you’ve neglected to contact over the last few weeks, months
or years. I think you’ll be amazed to find out how good it feels.
There is also the possibility of benefitting from the connection by networking.
At least one of my classmates is probably going to become a client of
mine!
A few years ago, a friend of mine told me that
she could only deal with having a few friends at a time. That seemed a
little unusual to me, but I respected her position. Unfortunately, because
she only had a few friends, she seemed to burn them out. My personal opinion
is that you can’t have enough friends. Sure, some are closer than
others and some you connect with more often. But everybody needs friends.
Particularly in the time of crisis – illness, job loss, death, divorce,
etc. This is the time that we need friends the most. We need others to
lean on and be there in our time of need. Hence, my quote at the top of
the page: “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and
the other gold.”
If you’re interested in other ways to develop connectedness, click
on http://altmedicine.about.com/od/optimumhealthessentials/a/Tips_Connectedness
(5 Ways to Develop Connectedness) or click here to work with a coach.
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Jo Anne's Journey - 2006
- 8 - 11 American Football Coaches Association Convention- Presenting a breakout session at the Wives Convention
- 10 - 12 Coach Training Institute
In The Bones - Atlanta, GA - 23 Red Hat Relaxation - Offering reflexology sessions
- 17 Free Reflexology Demonstration at 1515 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- 21 - 24 Raising More Money Training for Mid-Michigan Chapter of American Red Cross, Louisville, KY
- 14 Speaking engagement - Arbornne Regional Meeting
- 31 Vacation in Hilton Head, SC
- 20 Reflexology Demonstation at Eagle Eye Athletic Club [in the Studio] 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- 1-8 Vacation in Hilton Head, SC
- 30 Received Reflexology Certificate
- 15-17 Association of Financial Professionals Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Comerica vendor booth "Making Choices"
- 21 attending Professsional Coaches Association of Michigan 3rd Annual Conference "Get Engaged- Invent Your Future" Keynote speaker: Michael Bungay Stanier - 2006 Canadian Coach of the Year
- 21 Wholistic Life Services (1099 E. Grand River, 2 miles west of downtown
Williamston 655-9995)
Open House: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- 17 American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter MC of the Together We Prepare Breakfast
- 17 Wholistic Life Services Second Anniversary Celebration
- 4 Arbonne Holiday Show
Time and Location TBA - 8-11 Baltimore -
Kulin’s graduation from the AmeriCorp!!!!
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Sports Spouses - The Challenge of Being a Coach's Wife
Being a coach’s wife takes a special person. You automatically become the CEO of your household and family. You are the “glue” that holds it all together. When it’s time to move, you make all the arrangements. When it comes to dealing with the kids issues at school, you deal with the teachers. When it comes to soothing your spouse’s bruised ego after a loss, you’re the one who’s there for them.
When recently working with a group of coaches’ wives and asking the top three to five challenges of being a coach’s wife, the number one reason was loneliness followed by work/life balance, limited family time, lack of communication and dealing with change. Sound familiar?
Being a coach’s wife may be fulfilling enough for some women, but not for others. That certainly doesn’t mean that they don’t love their husbands or that they’re not supportive. It may just mean that they also need to be fulfilled as a person themselves. By working with a coach, women would have an opportunity to find out what it is that fulfills them. In addition, they can share experiences and build camaraderie.
Coaching is an opportunity for the wives to identify their own goals and issues, develop a plan for obtaining them and be held accountable.
For more information, log on to www.riseandshinetoday.com (Group Coaching) or contact Jo Anne Froelich, Personal and Professional Coach at 517-202-0553.
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