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10 months 10 resolutions - Surviving COVID19
I decided at the beginning of 2020 that I was going to make 12 smaller resolutions – one per month- rather than one resolution for the whole year.
I started off the year with a small goal. I was going to watch less CNN. I know. Reach for the stars, Judy.
Then COVID 19 hit.
Lately, I’ve been watching so much CNN, Wolf Blitzer should have me on as an expert guest.
Like many, I was in shock. The self-quarantining didn’t help.
Everything I tried to do, I felt like I was in a spacesuit.
Daily life seemed heavy and cumbersome.
Being asked to do nothing was like being asked to do everything.
Where to start? How to start? Did it really matter?
Slowly, the confusion started to clear.
Like Sandra Bullock in Gravity, I found a manual.
Everyone’s manual is different. Here’s what’s working for me – so far. Ask me in ten minutes.
Step 1 Give Yourself a Break
Be patient to yourself. Be kind. Our minds have funny ways of turning on us.
You know you’ve got demons when American Horror Story starts contacting YOU for script ideas.
Don’t beat yourself up in this process.
As Drag Race’s Rupaul says; “If you don’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”
Step 2 Find Your Routine
This situation ISN’T normal so stop trying to do everything like you used to.
Take a look at your old routine and figure out what works NOW.
Put the rest in the co-pilot seat.
Consider ADDING something to your new routine.
Pull up a You Tube Video and learn a new recipe or a new language or heck, pull up a Bob Ross video. Who doesn’t love Bob Ross??? Omg, is painting this easy? Could this be my new profession??? Not. Those happy little trees are happier without me.
Step 3 Exercise
Beg your dog to go on yet another walk with you. Give thanks for all those happy little trees.
Step 4 Laugh- a lot- and don’t hoard toilet paper
Find something that makes you pee your pants laughing. May I suggest Episode 5, Season 2 of ‘Barry’ on HBO. That’s all I’m going to say.
Speaking of peeing your pants, don’t hoard toilet paper.
Have you ever watched Survivor, Alone or Naked and Afraid?
Does anyone EVER bring toilet paper to the island as their luxury item?
If they did, they should get their tiki torch put out.
Don’t be a loser.
Step 5 – Reach out
In a time of social isolation, this seems contradictory.
Practice doing one thing for someone else every day.
Phone, write a short email, or make a small online donation to one of the many non- profit organizations. If you live in Toronto, may I suggest City Street Outreach?
One year from today, it will change who you are. If it doesn’t, it will make a small or big change for someone else.
Hang in there, Earthlings.
Our blue marble needs a break.
With the help of our true heroes – doctors, nurses, police officers, fire fighters, cashiers and SO many more – we will get through this and get another crack at getting our mission right.
We owe it to those who, sadly, will lose their lives to this virus.
xo

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Welcome to my monthly 5 minute Shelf Help Podcast Review.
This month, I'm reviewing an awesome book called The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey.

http://wwwSpeakingOfDogs.com is an amazing organization for dogs that need to be fostered or adopted. They are based out of Toronto. They are having a big fundraiser Sat. March 5th.
Check them out!
http://www.SpeakingofDogs.com for tickets.

Nikki is known all over the world. Some of her clients include well-known movie stars, politicians, people from the sports world and business world, as well as the world of entertainment.
Nikki's famous clients include Shirley MacLaine, Cher, Rod Stewart, Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise and many others.
Check out Nikki's predictions for 2016 at http://www.PsychicNikki.com
She can be reached at 416 961-7976
Nikki's next live performance will be in St. Catharines at The Showtime Comedy Bar Jan 28th. For tickets go to http://www.showtimecomedy.com

Judy interviews Karin Lindner- author of 'How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy'.
Karin is the founder and owner of Karico Performance Solutions. She has found her calling and her true passion in helping individuals and manufacturing companies to become the best they can be.
An author, corporate coach and reputed keynote speaker, Karin enjoys working with leadership teams to increase their personal and organizational effectiveness by fully engaging the energy, talent and intelligence of the workforce.
With more than 25 years of international corporate experience, Karin has acquired the knowledge and developed the tools to make a positive impact on her clients’ lives.
Karin is a passionate promoter of the manufacturing industry. She is determined to help people discover the sexiness of the manufacturing industry – an industry that is critical to the wealth and prosperity of any country.
Karin can be reached at http://www.karicosolutions.com/keynotes/
647-401-5274

Judy interviews Ann Vautour about the Myers Briggs Test.
Ann is a certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, Negotiation and Conflict Management Specialist, and Open Space Technology Specialist. She is qualified to administer the renowned Myers Briggs Type Indicator personality inventory, used in team building, conflict management and other areas of human development.
Ann Vautour is an inspiring, dynamic and motivational consultant, facilitator and trainer who captivates audiences with her passion and humour. Through tailored workshops, programs and client sessions, she helps participants to go beyond conventional thinking, while sparking creativity and achieving organizational goals.
Ann Vautour's website is http://www.annv.org
Ann's email is info@annv.org

http://www.14DaysAMemoir.com
14 Days - A Memoir: A Mother. A Daughter. A 2-Week Goodbye. By Lisa Goich. With a special foreword by Mitch Albom.
When Lisa traveled home to visit her parents in December 2011, she never expected an ordinary three-day weekend to turn into an extraordinary 14-day observance of her mother’s life – and ultimately – death.
14 DAYS – A MEMOIR, is a story of parental loss, and how to lovingly, bravely and gracefully let go of a hand you’ve been holding your entire life. From a child’s first breath, to a mother’s last, this memoir shows how closing that circle can be a celebration of this unbreakable bond.
Lisa Goich-Andreadis is an award-winning copywriter, major market talk radio host, blogger, journalist and former stand-up comedian.
Graduating from Central Michigan University in 1984 with a Bachelor Of Applied Arts Degree in Journalism, she has spent her life dedicated to the written word, the spoken word and the arts. Lisa has worked for some of the biggest names and corporations in the literary and entertainment business: Mitch Albom, Carole King, Robert Redford, ABC, The WB, CAA and Playboy. She has written ads for clients including: The American Red Cross, KFC, 7-Eleven, Thorn Apple Valley, and numerous TV and radio stations. As a talk radio host and producer, Lisa has worked for major market terrestrial radio stations including: KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles (America’s #1 Talk Radio Station), The iconic WJR AM 760 in Detroit, KLSX / Los Angeles and KTLK / Los Angeles.
Lisa currently serves as a senior project manager for the Jazz and Comedy genres of the prestigious GRAMMY Awards.
Lisa’s first book, “The Breakup Diary,” was published in 2002. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, musician Teddy Andreadis (Guns ‘n’ Roses, Carole King, Alice Cooper, Billy Bob Thornton), and their four rescue dogs. She and her Maltese mix, Angie, work with hospice patients and their families, helping to make their transitions to the other side a loving, bonding and peaceful experience.
http://www.14DaysAMemoir.com

I chat with fellow comedian, Calgary's Lori Ferguson about moving on from the sadness of losing a pet to adopting a pet that needs you now. Meet Hershel- found in a Calgary dumpster with two of his siblings. What is the matter with people???
Thanks to the amazing group http://www.aarcs.ca- Hershel was found and has now been adopted by Lori.
Lori talks about losing her doggie before Hershel and how hard it is to move on but her message to folks who are sad- there is an animal out there that needs YOU. Everybody takes their own time but when the time is right, you will know!

We have all been there. It's brutal. Losing a pet :(
I chat with tough guy comedian Leny Corrado (Come on-his Twitter handle is LenyTheButcher) about the recent loss of his dog, Max.
When I saw Max's pics on Facebook, I had to call Lenny because so many pet owners go through these exact feelings.
It's different for everyone. I appreciate the fact that Lenny took the time to share his story with http://www.Dogstarz.ca
There are many amazing groups out there with animals that need forever homes.
Also, if you would like to foster a pet, there's a wonderful group that Dogstarz is proud to be associated with. Please check out http://www.SpeakingofDogs.com
Woof Woof. RIP Max.

http://www.KellyElson.com
Kelly Elson is a Forensic Psychic Medium, Personal Psychic Consultant, Reiki teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, past life regressionist, and transpersonal teacher.
She owns and operates The Awakenings Group centre for Psychic Sciences and BioEnergetics in Goderich, ON.
Kelly has been bringing her unique brand of mediumship to the stage for over a decade. She is also an active keynote speaker on the dynamics of psychic sciences, and a stand up comedian.
Kelly can be reached at http://www.KellyElson.com
email kellyelson@live.ca
phone 519-612-1474