Peeling Mom Off the Ceiling

October 18, 2008 "PMOTC" seminar

A great launch!  Five moms came out to The Plateau Club in Sammamish, WA for a morning of conversation, exercises, and tips for remembering to take care of themselves.  (We Moms tend to think of that only after we're sure everyone else is taken care of.)

Some highlights:

• A discussion on how we're sick of being told how important "balance" is, and how flexibility and resilience are probably even more important.  (Amy, you were a good sport with letting me push you over.)
• Introduction of "Burnt Chop Syndrome":  An Australian phrase that has to do with giving the best away to everyone else, it definitely resonated with the group.
• Enthusiastic drinking of water after the "Move It and Water It" segment.  (Followed be equally enthusiastic trips to the bathroom!)
• Rave reviews for the fabulous gift bags. 

We'll be doing it again on Saturday, Nov. 15th 2008 at the same time (9am-1pm) and the same place.  If you have any questions, would like to attend, or know someone who needs to attend, please call me at (425) 445-3759 to register.  You can also register online at http://pmotc.eventbrite.com

Leslie Likes: ZookHooks!

Some of the tips I have to help "Peel Moms Off the Ceiling" are big and broad and have to do with lifestyle changes that will have a profound impact on your life.  Some of them are little, and just have to do with easing minor irritants.

This is a little one.

Ladies, where do you put your purse when you go out for dinner or to a meeting?  The floor or the back of the chair, right?  (And how often does the back of the chair actually accomodate your purse?  Not often.) So our purses get kicked or they trip up the waiters or, worst of all, left behind because we forgot them. 

That's where ZookHooks come in.  They're simple little hooks that let you hang your purse off the edge of the table, keeping it close and out of the way.  Ingenious!  And really cute, too.  They make terrific gifts.

They also do key hooks which let you hang your keys on the inside of your purse so you aren't fishing around for them all the time!  Every time I use my ZookHooks, my stress level goes down just a little bit.  They're cute and they make me happy.  

Just click on the photo below and it'll take you to the site.  Check 'em out! 

A success!

The first seminar was a great success.  Thank you to the moms who showed up, participated in the lively discussions, and left terrific feedback!  I'll be posting photos from the event in the next few days.

Meanwhile, we're doing it again!  Saturday, Nov 15th is your next opportunity to get help with stress, frustration, and overwhelm.  Please contact me at (425) 445-3759 for questions or to register.  You can also email me at leslie (at) calmbyleslie (dot) com.

What's In It For Me?

Several people have asked me:  "What will we be doing at the PMOTC seminar?"  An excellent question!  While I certainly don't want to give it all away, here are a few things we'll be doing/learning/getting:

• An 8-minute daily stretching routine to increase energy and flexibility and discourage stiffness.
• Instruction on how to use essential oils to reduce stress and boost your immune system.
• Tips on how to improve your "sleep hygiene" to get a better night's rest.
• Healthy eating tips from one of Seattle's top nutritionists
• and much, much more!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions on the seminar or to sign-up!  You can also order tickets directly from Brown Paper Tickets.  Bring a friend!

Featured PMOTC Vendor: Affirmagy

Affirmagy is a wonderfully positive company whose goal is to "encourage, enrich, and inspire" their clientele with their fabulous Affirmawraps.  Affirmawraps are cuddly blankets with affirmations written on them.  I have the "Joy" and "Peace" ones, and I love to cuddle up in them during meditation times.  How cool is that, to literally be wrapped in joy?

Affirmagy will be one of the featured vendors at the PMOTC seminar!  Kristen Marie Schuerlein, the founder and CEO, is every bit as positive and cool as you'd imagine a person who founded such a company to be.  Her positivity and warmth begets more positivity and warmth.  She makes me happy!  So, it's with that warm fuzzy happiness that I recommend Affirmagy to you.  Peace!

Click on the blanket to go to the Affirmagy website!: