-

 Be there, Be present... 

    I don't want to sound like a nag but I cannot express strongly enough, when you are with family, friends or somewhere special put down your devices, PLEASE!  I was recently on vacation in one of our beautiful National Parks in the U.S. and I know we all want to capture the beauty to share.  Be mindful how much time you are spending trying to capture that beauty, event or special moment.  Snap your pics quickly than enjoy the view first hand not through your device.

    This statement from an adorable little boy at the top of a beautiful mountain with 360° view of the Atlantic Ocean, "Mom stop, no more pictures!"  I looked in their direction and I see a lovely family, and mom is continuously positioning the family in different ways and snapping pics.  I get it we want to capture the beauty and awe of the moment and our family enjoying it but don't forget to enjoy the moment yourself!  Also keep in mind you don't need to post that amazing pic on social media, right now.  Your followers don't need to be with you in the moment, they have no idea you shared these experiences immediately.  This is what I do to keep me present, if I am using my phone for pictures I set it to airplane mode, no notifications, social media access or phone calls.  Even better, my co-workers teased me for this, I take an actual camera and leave my phone behind.  At the end of our day while we are relaxing or waiting for dinner we'll go through that days photos, delete any duplicates or bad shots and we reminisce about the days events. 

    So do yourself, your family and friends a favor stop trying to enjoy life through a lens.  Wherever you are be there.


Sincerely 
Ricarda 'Rickie' Alleman

😄👀
Be safe, be happy, be healthy
    
 
PS I had taken a little time off but stay tuned for a new workout. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

-
Image
  Resolution tips &            Bitecise workout     Whether it is the New Year or you have just reached a point in your life you are resolving to 'improving' something.  We make resolutions to improve ourselves, our lifestyle or financial status, regardless of your 'why' here are a few tips.  1. Create attainable goals, example: start exercising. Suggestion: be more specific and achievable.  Start exercising 10 minutes a day, 3x per week and grow from there. 2. Approach your goal as adding something positive rather than eliminating, example: eat healthier.      Suggestion: Include a vegetable in one meal a day, 3-4 meals a week.     Once these realistic goals are achieved re-evaluate and create your new attainable goal.  PLEASE prevent from creating a list of goals or to do's, approach one at a time, once you have reached your goal and it is sustainable then move on.  This is not pas...
Read more
-
Image
    Bitecise core workout...      Excited to bring you a new 'bitecise' workout. This workout includes core strengthening. Only equipment needed is dumbbells but everything can be done without weights. I have included the outline of exercises below, in addition to the video, and link to my Youtube channel.  Enjoy and if you have more time repeat each exercise 2 or 3 times or toss in some cardio work. Exercises   #1 Moving Warrior 3 - hinge forward at the hips,  keep abdominals strong and root down through the standing leg, firming the thighs.          Increase the challenge...do all reps on one side.                                                                                ...
Read more
-
Image
      I don't wanna...     Here you can add whatever it is you just don't have the desire to do, whether it is a run, gym workout, etc.  We all have those days when you just don't have the desire and please remember rest is also good and important for the body.  Sometimes all we need is a little movement to get that adrenaline moving to get us started.  There may also be days where after that little bit of movement you decide nope not today and that is okay.          These bite-cise workouts are great options to kick start your motivation or to give you a short burst of movement to expend some calories and boost your energy levels and maybe your spirit.     This workout as always can be done with or without weights it does have a short warm up and some brief stretching.  Listen and watch for modifications to meet you where you are in your journey.  I have included the exercises below if you would like ...
Read more