zumba & getting out of your comfort zone

One of the items on my May Intentions list is to try out a Zumba class. I've been meaning to do this for a while now, and since there is a Zumba class at the new yoga studio where I'm teaching, I figured NOW is the time!
Once I wrote that intention down on paper, I knew I'd make it happen.

(WRITE DOWN YOUR INTENTIONS & GOALS & YOU'RE MORE LIKELY TO DO THEM!)

Zumba was loads of fun and immediately sent me back to my floor aerobics teaching days...

with a Latin dancing twist! So glad I went!

I believe it is so important to make a conscious effort to grow and learn and evolve.
One way to do this is to step out of your comfort zone and try new things!

What is it that you've been meaning to do for a while now?

What is something you'd like to learn more about?

What is something you'd like to learn how to do?

NOW is the time to act. No excuses...just action. It's that simple.

It can be something as small as going to a zumba class. No room for self-judgement...

just your inner guide. Shhhh.....listen....she IS there!

Once you know what you want to do,

BE WILLING.

WRITE YOUR INTENTION DOWN.

THEN, DO IT!

Peace, Love, Lipstick, & Namaste'

Leslie

march intentions

*March Movement Challenge*

*Keep a daily food, exercise & mantra journal*

*Have a fun weekend getaway with my Sweet Husband and a Friend Couple*

*Be healthy (no more sickness)*

*Spend at least 15 minutes reading inspirational literature at least 4X a week*

*Work on AFFA CECs*

*Get my locks trimmed*

*Get a pedicure*

*Attend nephew's 2nd Birthday Party*

*Organize closet & get out spring clothes-Yay!*

*Thoroughly enjoy spring break*

What are your intentions for the month of March?

Namaste'

Leslie

peter pan & december intentions

Today I took my nephew to see the children's theater production of Peter Pan. I love the reminder of reconnecting with our child-like spirit this holiday & throughout the New Year.

Here are my December intentions:

*practice yoga at least 2X per week
*go to gym 2X per week
*take nephew to see Peter Pan
*go to Momma's holiday party
*finish reading Wired for Joy
*go to dinner at Glen's Cafe w/ Sweet Husband's parents
*start reading A Course in Miracles & Eastern Body Western Mind
*go to knitting night with lady friends
*make Christmas gift tags
*be fully present at all holiday festivities
*finish knitting scarves
*get together with friend Hayley
*organize jewelry armoire
*type up revised 35 by 35 list
*go Christmas light gazing
*LOVE fully, spread joy, & connect w/ my child-like spirit

What are your intentions this holiday?

Namaste'
Leslie

nov. intentions

(I am almost embarrassed to admit that I go to Starbucks so much the baristas there now start making my drink (grande', decaf, nonfat, no-whip mocha in a for-here mug) as soon as they see me walk in. And, a few weeks ago, one very talented barista even made me a heart!)

I love the month of November just as much, if not more than, October! Between my Birthday on the 17th (yes, I am a total Scorpio) and one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving--which we are able to host this year because with our new home, we now have enough room--it is a month I always look forward to!

Here are my intentions for my birthday month:

*fully enjoy my birthday month--celebrate my life daily
*host Thanksgiving dinner for the first time ever
*continue planning time with girlfriends
*go to a Yoga workshop
*go to Missouri School Counselors Association Conference
*finish knitting hot pink slippers
*get creative--make stamped cards to put on the table for Thanksgiving, start another hat, finish knitting J's scarf
*revise and update my 35 by 35 list
*get a massage
*take a personal day from work to reflect, create, and savor life
*listen more, try to fix less
*keep a daily gratitude journal (always oh so much to be thankful for!)
*practice really paying attention and being mindful as much as possible

What are your intentions for November? I'd encourage you to write them down. I truly believe that the act of writing down goals, dreams, and intentions really does help you make them come true!

Namaste'
Leslie

oct. intentions

Welcome October! (One of my all-time favorite months!)
Here are my intentions for this month:

*host fall soup & wine tasting housewarming party
*eat mindfully & exercise regularly
*thoroughly enjoy the fall weather
*get some good fall photos
*continue planning more girl-time
*learn more about life & wellness coaching using this book
*finish reading Wired For Joy & Catching Fire
*start reading Women & Money
*spend time with Grandma & Grandpa
*knit hot-pink slippers
*explore the brand new Marshalls coming to town (so. very. excited. about this!)
*try not to use the phrases "I'm tired, stressed, or busy," the entire month
*don fun, fall scarves, arm-warmers, & hats
*take at least 3 deep, full breaths every day

What are your intentions for the month?

Namaste'
Leslie

welcome september

September Intentions:

*Spend a weekend in Hermann w/ Sweet husband and friends
*Playdate w/ Hayley at Summit Lake Winery
*Finish reading Fly Away Home and Women, Food, & God (didn't happen last month, as I had hoped....I just read too many books at one time!)
*Teach 3 donation yoga classes at work in honor of National Yoga Month
*Play piano at least 1 time a week (went down from 3--I think this is more do-able for me right now)
*Learn 3 guitar chords (hoping Sweet Husband puts new strings on his guitar soon, as one is broken)
*Final summer pool party at my Momma's new pool
*Morning hike through the woods w/ Sweet Husband
*Start reading Yoga Adjustments book again

What do you have planned for the divine month of September?

Namaste'
Leslie