Shari's WellNotes: Your Personal Board of Directors Teen Talk and College!: Recipe for a Strong Finish Shari Recommends: Chicken Thai Soup Stay Tuned Fiteens Pre-College Workshop for Class 2012! About Shari: A Look Inside   Decemberber 2012 Published every month You are on our list because you signed up for one of our programs. To change your subscription, wee link at end of email. Your Personal Board of Directors There is a reason that every CEO of a publicly traded company has a Board of Directors. The Boards job is to question, inform, and support the CEO and the company. The Board is often comprised of individuals of various ages, occupations, talents, and experiences and this eclectic group is intended to compliment each others strengths to be better collectively than individually. This idea is relevant in our personal lives, as well. That is exactly why I am so thankful for my personal BOD. There are times when we have all felt proud to say, I did it myself - it was all me! We ask our children, Did you clean your room all by yourself? Did you complete that puzzle alone? But is that ever really true? Isnt everything that we accomplish the result of the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that we have had along the way? Even the often mundane task of making dinner is the result of farmers, ranchers, grocers, suppliers, moms, dads, grandmothers, and countless others. Just before Thanksgiving, my beloved 95-year old grandmother fell and broke her hip and wrist. My mom, an only child, was insistent that the responsibility for Grammys recovery and well-being fell solely on her, even as my sisters and I tried to share the load of discovery and decision-making. While we had no doubt that my mom would ultimately make the right decisions for my grandmother, we were committed to easing the burden that she felt. Countless doctors, nurses, social workers, cousins, and friends were on board as well and after three long weeks, her recovery has taken an upward turn! Like my mom, I have three children and as they have become young adults, I value and treasure their insights and knowledge. They often serve as my cheerleaders, confidants, and even my editors! I consider my children, husband, friends, family, clients, and colleagues to be extensions of myself and am proud and grateful for their contributions. These relationships add clarity, depth, and strength to my life! I fondly consider these treasured people my personal Board of Directors! As the year draws to a close, it is a great time to identify your Board Of Directors. Who makes you stronger, wiser, and better than before?! Make this a time to not only identify these valued individuals but to acknowledge them. Sure there will be times when you want to exclaim, I did it myself it was all me! Just remember that your personal BOD does not diminish your relevance or impact; rather it supports and enhances it! Be well. Recipe for a Strong Finish The semester is almost over and distractions are everywhere! Winter break and the holidays are so close yet feel elusive with so much to do these final days.    Ingredients: Calm focus Intervals Scheduling Healthy eating Exercise Sleep Instructions: Prioritize the exams which carry the most weight and will be most difficult. Create a calendar outlining specific study times and locations. Organize study groups, if desired. Add a constant stream of calm focus, remind yourself to remain relaxed, yet on-task. Silence all distractions for 40-minute intervals then allow yourself a 5-minute break to check in. Sprinkle in a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep - (avoid massive consumption of caffeine which can backfire leading to anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia). Plan study breaks it is ok to enjoy coffee with a friend or go to a holiday party, as long as you plan for it. You have worked hard all semester. Finish strong - there will plenty of time for relaxing and catching up with friends over your well-deserved break! Chicken Thai Souphealthy, hearty, tasty and satisfying Ingredients: 6 Cups Chicken Broth 1 Package Rice Noodles One stalk of bok choy, chopped in big pieces 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced ½ cup scallions, chopped 1 or more garlic cloves, chopped 1 ½ cups cooked chicken meat (chopped or pulled) 1 lb. shelled shrimp 1 tsp Thai seasoning ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Bring chicken broth and one cup of water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add scallions and bok choy. Simmer for about 3 minutes or when bok choy and scallions look soft (but not too soft). Add mushrooms, garlic and shrimp. When shrimp are firm and pink, add chicken meat and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then add noodles uncooked. Allow noodles to cook, about 3 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy! Nearly 34% of college freshman drop out during their first year and almost half fail to graduate. Its time to prepare your student for this enormous life transition! Fiteens 2012 Pre-College Workshops Available in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio www.sharifishwellness.com/fiteens Seminars and workshops are personalized for each group and are priced accordingly. Contact Shari (Shari@ShariFishWellness.com) for more information and to arrange a workshop for your student and/or group. Shari L. Fish, M.Ed, Certified Wellness Coach Shari Fish began her career in the corporate world in 1985 after graduating with a degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and earning her CPA in 1987. After working for Arthur Andersen, Silicon Systems, Inc. and independently as a CPA, she put her career on hold to raise her three children. Shari returned to graduate school and earned her Masters in Educational Psychology/ Counseling at the University of Houston. She chose a unique course of study, spending a full semester independently studying the relationship between exercise and the brain. After earning her Masters degree, Shari began to utilize her understanding of the mind/body connection to help individuals create fuller, healthier lives. She completed her practicum at the nationally renowned KIPP Academy middle and high schools, where she counseled students and facilitated a variety of self-esteem, anger management and life-skills groups. The following year, she joined Wellspring Community Programs as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy facilitator, where she successfully led high school students through an educational and motivational weight loss program. Shari completed her Wellness Coach training and certification through Wellcoaches Corporation and participated in the distinguished Harvard Medical School and Mc Lean Hospitals Coaching in Medicine and Leadership Conference and the International Coaching Federation Conference. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Positive Psychology Association, and the Houston Wellness Association. Taking a page from her own consulting practice, Shari balances her work life with being a wife of 25 years and a mother of three college-age children. Shari brings to her practice a first-hand understanding of the challenges faced when attempting to create and maintain balance through lifes many transitions. Based on the principles of Positive Psychology, Shari helps clients to clarify their values and motivators, and to celebrate their personal strengths and past successes. It is from this perspective, that clients are able to achieve the lasting change that they desire and to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. It is Sharis desire that each of her clients experience increased life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and truly become his/her best self. Shari is available for private consultation, speaking engagements, and workshops.

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