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Herricks Helping Homes

2011-10-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Starting in 2012 Maine will pass a law that all Residential apartment buildings will need to be tested for radon. Maine has a big problem with radon and I have decided to take radon measurement classes so that I can test for it.

There are not enough testers out there and many are charging way too much to do this service.

My husband and I will be starting this business together. We have already started learning about it. It definitely is interesting and I am excited to pursue this business together.

We are also applying to do PaRR inspections which is when you get called to different disaster locations to help inspect homes so the people that have lost so much can receive help and assistance. We are also educating ourselves on that as well. It would be great to be involved in such a great program.

Wish us luck!

A New Journey

2011-09-15T12:20:00.001-07:00

Taking charge of my health and helping others do the same.

Shakeology Breakthrough

2011-09-14T13:25:00.001-07:00

2011-09-14T08:52:00.000-07:00

Reduce Stress and Reduce Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Stress and pain are irreversibly linked in fibromyalgia. For many people, some kind of stressful event is what initially triggers fibromyalgia. It often shows up after a serious illness, some kind of emotional or mental shock or with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). There is probably a genetic tendency toward fibromyalgia, and many people believe that stress unmasks the disorder.

Fibromyalgia is thought to be a central nervous system disorder in which either pain-sensing nerves are excessively sensitive, or the brain is extremely sensitive to pain impulses. People with fibromyalgia have poor functioning of the HPA axis—hpyophysis-pituitary-adrenal axis—which is our body’s system for responding to stress with neurochemicals like adrenalin and serotonin. We don’t know how pain sensation and an abnormal stress response are related, but we do know that people with fibromyalgia experience more pain when they are stressed.

Just having fibromyalgia is stressful. Dealing with constant pain, fatigue and mental cloudiness is stressful. Not being able to accomplish things is stressful, especially if it affects your employment situation. That can lead to financial stress. The fact that few people understand what you are going through and expect you to behave “normally” is stressful. Dealing with a chronic illness and lifestyle changes is stressful. That’s the everyday stress load; adding anything to it tends to tip the scale and cause the fibromyalgia symptoms to be worse.

Stress reduction is an important part of managing your fibromyalgia. Here are a few ways that may help alleviate some of your stress.

Good self care. Eating a nutritious diet, getting the right amount of the right kind of exercise, establishing regular sleep habits and giving yourself grace are all part of taking good care of yourself. They are important. You will feel worse, and be able to do less if you do not take care of yourself.
Practice body awareness. People who deal with chronic pain, as in fibromyalgia, become accustomed to ignoring their bodies; it’s one way they cope with the pain. If you learn to recognize your body’s cues that you are becoming tense, you can use a relaxation technique or exercise early on, before stress becomes unmanageable. At the same time, you don’t want to lose that protective lack of awareness about pain. Take breaks every so often and just sit quietly and pay attention to how you feel. Learn where you feel stress first. Do you get heartburn? Do your shoulders get tight? Once you learn that, you can periodically scan to see if your body is showing tension.
Change the way you think. This takes practice, but it gives you a chance to respond to situations instead of reacting.
Keep a stress journal. This has two purposes. You can journal about stressful incidents and use the journal as a tool to help you identify situations that are stressful to you. This can help you either avoid repeating these situations or be better prepared should they be unavoidable. Journaling about a stressful event also helps you debrief and de-stress after the event.
Learn stress management techniques, such as visualization, meditation and breathing. These techniques decrease the level of neurochemicals circulating in your body, and help decrease both stress and pain.
Physical therapy, stretching and massage can help decrease muscle tension and stress, and help minimize pain.
Talk to a counselor who specializes in stress management and pain treatment. He or she can help you learn new ways to manage stressful events.

If you decrease your stress, you will probably experience less pain and fatigue from your fibromyalgia. Changing your lifestyle so that you are taking care of yourself can help prevent flare-ups and give you a better quality of life.

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Fibromyalgia Symptoms Explained

2011-09-11T08:19:00.001-07:00

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome (fibromyalgia syndrome, or FMS), or a cluster of problems. People who have fibromyalgia suffer with pain, either all over or in particular places, have sleeping problems, are overwhelmingly tired and may have many other symptoms.

Five to ten per cent of the population has fibromyalgia. Most of them are women, but men and children do experience the symptoms, too.

Pain is the most distinguishing characteristic of fibromyalgia. Medically, it’s described as generalized musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness. For the pain to be diagnosed as fibromyalgia, it has to be present in all four body quadrants (arms and legs) for at least 3 months, and there has to be pain when pressure is applied to at least 11 of the 18 identified trigger points.

That’s the medical description. Here is how people with fibromyalgia describe it.

“I can hardly move because of the pain I’m in. I’m fighting to stay mobile.”

“There is no way to describe the pain. You live with it on a daily basis.”

“What people don’t realize is that I am in pain all the time, every day.”

“Sometimes you think, no big deal, it’s just pain. It’s not life threatening. Sometimes you wish it was. At least there’d be an end in sight.”

The pain waxes and wanes, varying in intensity. People have good days and bad days. Some days it’s not too bad; some days it’s pretty much disabling. The pain of fibromyalgia often gets worse on cold or humid days, when you haven’t slept well, when you are too inactive or too active, when you are stressed or when your hormones change.

The second most disabling characteristic of fibromyalgia is fatigue. Recent findings suggest that the fatigue is due to a stage four sleep disorder called alpha EEG anomaly. During deep stage four sleep, the brain has bursts of awake-like activity, so there is not enough undisturbed deep sleep for the body to get sufficient rest.

In addition to alpha EEG anomaly, many FMS sufferers also have sleep apnea, upper airway resistance syndrome, bruxism (teeth grinding during sleep), limb movement and jerking and restless leg syndrome. All of these contribute to the fatigue of fibromyalgia.

Again, this is how fibromyalgia sufferers describe their fatigue.

“The fatigue is worse than the pain.”

“Some days going to the bathroom feels like a ten-mile hike.”

“On bad days, all I can do is turn on the TV for the kiddies and veg with them.”

Pain and fatigue are the most disabling features of fibromyalgia, but there are other distressing symptoms, too. 40-70 per cent of fibromyalgia sufferers experience irritable bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal problems. Constipation and diarrhea, abdominal pain, excessive gassiness, nausea and gastroesophageal reflux are common.

Many fibromyalgia sufferers are distressed by associated mental and emotional problems that manifest themselves alongside the physical ailments. Anxiety and depression are common. It’s not known whether they are independent factors, or if they are related to living in constant pain and fatigue and the social stigma of fibromyalgia. People also complain of confusion, experiencing difficulty thinking clearly and a reduction in ability to perform mental tasks. This overall mental fogginess has been termed “fibro fog.”

Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include headaches, restless leg syndrome, skin sensitivity and rashes, dry eyes and mouth, Reynaud’s syndrome, and various neurological problems.

Fibromyalgia is an invisible disease. Sufferers look fine on the surface. However, under their outward appearance they are often exhausted and in excruciating pain. Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that is, at its worst, incredibly disabling. The symptoms have to be managed, and even then the pain and fatigue wax and wane. It’s a difficult disease to live with, but it’s not hopeless. Medical care and lifestyle management can make a big difference in how you feel if you are suffering from fibromyalgia.

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The Most Shocking Email I Ever Received. How I Grow From It

2011-09-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

The Most Shocking Email I Ever Received. How I Grow From It

How to get your ex back. Really?

2011-09-10T11:19:00.000-07:00

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2011-09-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

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Read Simon Sinek's Blog

2011-09-01T07:11:00.001-07:00

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The 3 Things To Do First When Becoming An Entrepreneur

2011-08-30T14:20:00.000-07:00

1) Write Down Your Goals And Dreams

This may be the most important because if you do not have a deep motivation that you can meditate on daily then it is very easy to lose your focus when times get tough.

I know of this first hand, since I have started many ideas throughout my life and have stopped them just as fast due to loss of motivation. Many are guilty of this and that is why only 3% of the population can be entrepreneurs on a full time basis.

You must, though write down your goals and dreams instead of just randomly think of them here and there. That is how you forget or push them back into the unknown again. WRITE THEM DOWN and post them where you can see them every single day. Get creative and post pictures that reflect those dreams and goals. Get the picture? Stay motivated. Only you can change your circumstances.

2) Get Organized

This may not register with some of you but it IS crucial. You cannot work in clutter.

When you work from home you need to make a schedule, by schedule I mean a DAILY schedule so you stay on track and focused. This includes workout time, shower time, errands etc.... Nothing is too unimportant to make a daily schedule for. That is how many go off track; when the night before you are going over in your mind all of the things you want to accomplish the next day, ( in your head without writing it down) then wake up the next day to have your foggy brain take over and forget most of the things that were so important the night before. You just might have missed the most important task on your 'To Do List', but how would you know? You didn't write it down.

Along with the schedules you must also organize your surroundings. Organize your office, your home, your extra curricular activities, your computer, automate your bills etc...

Things must be in order as if you were driving that 45 minute commute and stepping into the office of complete organization, except you are the boss, of you. Just don't take that for granted. Use it towards your advantage, yet in an organized and focused atmosphere. Write down at the end of your schedule what you get to look forward to at the end of the day. Everyone deserves a reward. This way you end with a positive outlook on your own business. What a great foundation to build on.

3) Surround Yourself With The Right People

Don't take this on the wrong way. It can mean many things to different people. It may be hard for some but if your are serious about building your own business then this is a huge factor in it. The people you surround yourself with can are very influential and it is up to you if you want that to be positive or negative.

It's time to take a long, hard look at who you surround yourself with on a daily basis and where your success is at this moment and where you would like it to be in the near future.

Are you able to talk to your friends and colleagues about what your dreams and goals really are, and what you're doing as an entrepreneur on a daily basis? Do they think you are crazy? Do they not ask questions after awhile? Do they change the subject? Do they really even care because it is just too outside the box for them? Keep that in mind. After awhile you will see it dragging you down because don't you believe in and support your friends and family so why don't they do the same for you?

If you were to take your 10 closest friends' income, statistically, that is where your income will likely stay as well. There is nothing wrong with having a variety of different friends, but your daily routines WILL predict your future. The only way this begins is to have the strength of a successful support system and being around people that believe what you believe.

I always thought I was strong enough to be ' Miss Independent ' without a support system since I had always been without one anyways. Well, I was wrong. I used to hate being wrong, but I now realize, that's how you learn from others. There is no better way to learn and grow then through other successful, positive people. I am so happy to have found my own community with Pro Elite.

Those are my first three steps to do as you become an entrepreneur and of course there are more but baby steps for now. This is a great start to YOUR success and if I can help you just let me know.

2011-08-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

‎"It's better to endure the discomfort of the truth now than

suffer the discomfort of the lie later." Simon Sinek.

My Inspiration

2011-08-17T11:47:00.001-07:00

Look Where You Want To Go

2011-08-17T09:20:00.000-07:00

Everyone has dreams and goals that they want to reach during their life, whether it be personal or professional.
Many, also lose their focus and alter their plans.

I'm here to tell you that that is the worst thing you can do. You cannot let others crowd your mind with what they think you can and cannot do. It is not up to them. It is your life and only you know what you can do only by failing yourself forward. Why? Because that is how we learn and grow into what we can be by doing what we will.

We are all guilty of letting 'life' sidetrack us instead of letting it inspire us to work harder and smarter by solving the problems that we face every single day. Problems are blessings to make us stronger and show us what we can do and overcome so we may teach others that they can do the same. This morning I heard a new name for it, 'turnaround specialist'. I love it. That's what leaders do. They take the worst in something and find a way to make the best of it.

You must make a plan and stick with it. Trust yourself and your gut and never take your eyes off the prize. Surround yourself with people who think the same way as you do. It's powerful and motivating to wake up with the same drive everyday to help others lead the life of their own design.

So, look where you want to go, visualize it, write it down. Live and breathe it every single day and take one step at time and celebrate those steps. Make your plan now and stick with it and you will see the results.

My Son's Top Ten

2011-08-08T11:54:00.000-07:00

A little while back I had decided to write down my top ten things I wanted to do in my life and posted that list at my desk so I can read it daily to keep focus on 'Why' I am doing what I do.
Last week I decided to have my 8 year old write his down on paper as well while we were having lunch at a restaurant. It's one of those things you hold onto forever, written on the back of the placemat.
1.Get famous in California
2.Travel the world
3. Get a carnival
4.Learn Jiu Jitsu
5.Drive a Go Kart
6.Get Rich
7.Go to a football or baseball game
8.Make an invention
9.See a live monster truck
10.Help homeless children

I made sure I told him to think big and I'm pretty sure he did. I love it. Now to help him work towards how they become attainable, because they are. One by one, they will be done just as my top ten will as well.
I will lead by example and hopefully that will inspire him to keep trying.

I encourage you all to do the same.

From JJ's Morning Email

2011-08-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

Here's a thought as we begin this week. Before you experience a breakthrough there's usually a shake-up.
Chuck Yeager, the World War II hero who broke the sound barrier, fractured his ribs in a horse riding accident the day before he hopped into the cockpit and attempted to do what had never been done before. His buddies told him, "You're in too much pain. Don't do it." His fears told him, "Nobody's ever done it before. You won't either."

At 700 miles an hour the plane began to shake violently. Then suddenly he broke through what he described as "a great calm." That's how it is when you're about to experience a breakthrough. When everything around you starts to shake and your fear level skyrockets, you're not about to crash and burn, you are on the threshold of a breakthrough. See it through!

A Great Story

2011-07-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

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2011-07-20T06:10:00.001-07:00

"The difference between those who change the world and those who don't is that those who do believe they can." Simon Sinek

Theme Song For LIFE

2011-07-19T14:12:00.001-07:00

Notes To Inspire

2011-07-19T05:27:00.001-07:00

Too often we see only the things that stand in our way. Instead, we should look for all the ways we can go over or around.Simon Sinek

The Benefits Of Self Motivation

2011-07-11T11:50:00.000-07:00

I feel I have recently been not taking care of myself the way I know I can which has led me to not being as happy as I should to others and not putting the work or effort into my business as I should. I do want my life to go a bigger and better path but all the things I have learned and continue to learn on a daily basis are all true but if you do not implement them all is lost and you have nothing to show for it.

I hate that feeling and choose to not do that anymore. There is a way out and it is me and the people I surround myself with. I've always been one of those people who finds something amazing and tries it for awhile and next thing you know I am not utilizing what could be with consistency. Just like working out and eating right. It really is that simple. Consistency. I am reading a book right now that talks and teaches in simple detail about "The Compound Effect". Absolutely so funny how we all look for the next best thing that is quick and will solve our problem at the time and really it just sets us up for failure again. All it really comes down to is good ole' hard work and consistency. Why have we lost that as a society. We always doubt ourselves and should not. Hard work does pay off when you are consistent in anything!

Independence

2011-07-04T11:23:00.000-07:00

Funny that I am spending my independence day alone and I love it. Will be around others later but the day is all mine. Reading inspirational book and enjoying the sun. Hope everyone is enjoying theirs! Peace

Simon Sinek Is Amazing

2011-07-04T08:51:00.001-07:00

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Open Par Target Golf

2011-07-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

Target Golf open for the season in my very own backyard. A one hole 90 yard target to pin. We would love to help people master their short game or just teach those who do not know how to play, especially the wee ones. My son learned at age 6 and loves it. We watched a 10 year old play for the first time and he managed two blisters. I put bandaids on them, and my golf gloves and he couldn't stop. It was an inspiration to watch.
We will continue to grow and would love others to join in and do the same. It's fun and rewarding.

2011-06-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

"Clinging to the familiar just buys you comfort today at

tomorrow's expense." John Jackson

Live The Life You Choose

2011-06-29T11:43:00.001-07:00