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A ccomplishing O ur G oals THERE’S NO NEED TO WAIT FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY
JANUARY 2023
successful with managing their weight make conscious choices at every meal. If it’s Wednesday at lunchtime, you use that opportunity to make healthy choices about what you eat. This idea made so much sense to me, and it reflects exactly how I feel about New Year’s resolutions as a whole. There is nothing special to me about Jan. 1. I wake up every day and plan to make good choices that will help me advance my goals, whatever they may be. There’s always a goal I’m working toward, whether it’s planning vacations with my kids, making it to the gym four times a week, or making business decisions that help the business grow as rapidly as possible. Success is determined by the small choices we make every day. For this reason, I no longer believe in New Year’s
Every January, individuals from across the globe will set New Year’s resolutions with hopes of improving themselves in the coming year. It’s a time-honored tradition. Still, every year, the majority of people who set resolutions give up on them before they’ve even made any real progress. A recent study from the UK found that 66% of people abandon their resolutions within a month. A survey conducted by Ipsos discovered that 80% of respondents admitted to giving up on their resolutions before the beginning of February. It seems like many of us come up short when it comes to resolutions, so what’s the solution? I used to set down resolutions every year, but I don’t create them anymore. I struggled with my weight throughout my adult life and continually set goals to eat healthier or exercise more often. I’ve been on diets with varying degrees of success ever since I turned 18 years old. I planned to start each diet on a Monday. I told myself that after the weekend, I would make better choices to eat healthier and exercise more often. As you can imagine, this never resulted in the progress I desired. Eventually, I read an article that made me question my habit. The article essentially questioned why one would wait until a Monday to stop making unhealthy choices. People who are most
resolutions. I’ve found it’s much easier to reach my goals if I dedicate time to them daily instead of waiting for a particular landmark, like New Year’s Day, to start making positive adjustments in my life. One of the main reasons I’m able to continually make progress toward my goals is that they rarely change year over year. I have goals for my personal and professional development that never truly reach an endpoint. There’s always room for improvement, and it all comes back to creating a plan to ensure your goals are obtainable. Most people make New Year’s resolutions related to their health or financial well-being, but we’re not going to become billionaires or fit into our size 2 jeans overnight. It’s going to take time and dedication. And keep in mind that the goals you set should be set for yourself without outside influences. Don’t create goals based on what other people have achieved; create them so you can accomplish something you personally want to achieve.
I hope you all find success in reaching your goals this year! Happy New Year!
- Esther Vayman
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Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions, and one of the most common themes is improving their personal finances. Whether they set out to better manage their debt, invest more in savings, or budget their spending better, a quick and easy-to-use app on their phone can make that goal much more attainable. Here are five of the best tools to track your spending: MINT CNBC rated this gem of an app the best free budgeting app! Along with extensive budgeting features that sync your checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, credit cards, investments, and bills, Mint can track your expenses and categorize them for budgeting. You can even set limits for each S etting and M aintaining B udgets in 2023 THE 5 BEST APPS TO TRACK YOUR SPENDING
personalized category. The app is helpful for paying down debt, checking your credit score, and saving money. YNAB Instead of tracking past transactions, YNAB is one step ahead and follows a “zero-based budgeting system,” which helps you plan for each dollar earned. When you’re paid, the app assists you in mapping out how much of the income you can spend in each category you set, helping you become more intentional with your spending habits. PERSONAL CAPITAL Used mainly for investments, you can also get some budgeting assistance with this app! Checking accounts, savings accounts, credit cards, 401(k)s, loans, and mortgages can all be tracked and monitored on Personal Capital. The app even offers a net worth and portfolio tracker to help you get more out of your money. HONEYDUE Honeydue is an excellent app for couples because it allows each partner to see and track
their finances, either separately or jointly. It can sync up bank accounts, investments, and loans and organize expenses into custom categories with personalized limits for each. The best part is that despite being made for partners, privacy can be toggled to each user’s specifications. FUDGET If you’d rather not sync up all of your financial accounts, Fudget may be right for you. The app is straightforward, with lists of incoming and outgoing money and a balance tracker. There aren’t any budgeting categories or graphs to interpret — it’s finance at its simplest. No matter what financial goals you strive to achieve this year, an app is an easy and accessible way to get you on the golden road in 2023!
HELPING WHEREVER SHE CAN
O ur M anaging A ttorney , A ndrea
Our team is comprised of some of our community’s most talented and compassionate
degree. From there, she worked in several law offices before opening her practice, which she continued to operate until she joined our team late last year.
You might not personally interact with Andrea when you come to our office, but she plays a role in helping every client with their case. She manages our legal team and meets daily with each of our attorneys to offer guidance and assistance. She also assists in many other departments, from sales to billing. Andrea will do anything she can to ensure the process runs smoothly for each of our clients. Andrea knows firsthand how difficult it can be to work in family law and provides full support for our attorneys and clients. She wants nothing more than to make a positive difference in others’ lives. She’s committed to helping our clients get what’s best for them and their families. Andrea stays quite busy when away from work. She and her husband have two sons, ages 16 and 22. Andrea has spent much of the past 20 years following her sons chasing their dreams and watching them thrive. Her 16-year-old is a left-handed pitcher who is flourishing in competitive baseball. Her older son is finishing up his senior year at Western Carolina University, where he was a student coach for the football team and will graduate with a degree in history. She never misses an opportunity to watch them play or coach. Even when she’s not watching her kids play sports, Andrea can often be found watching other sporting events. She loves to watch the Atlanta Braves compete. She also follows closely Georgia Tech’s football, baseball, and basketball programs.
individuals. Everyone is
always looking out for each other and our clients, creating a phenomenal work environment for everyone involved. We’re consistently looking for knowledgeable team members we can add to our crew. We were beyond delighted when Andrea, our new managing attorney, joined our team this past October. Andrea brought our team a wealth of knowledge and experience. Throughout her life, she knew she wanted to be a lawyer. Her family used to joke that she would debate the wall so she would have someone to argue with. No one was surprised when she went off to Mercer University School of Law after graduating with her undergraduate
We are thrilled to have Andrea on our team and can’t wait to see how she helps our team grow!
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WHAT IS ONE GOAL YOU HAVE FOR 2023?
Esther Vayman To read more professional and self‑development books. Kendall Stockton My goal for 2023 is to become a very valuable member of the V&T team! Mari Sotillo Finish my bachelor’s! Ashlyn Layfield Work out more Maggie Szutz Be more active! Abby Fisher Prioritizing and balancing out my time more Grace Bradford Build up my savings and play more pickleball
Camryn Simmons Spend more time with family
and friends! Tom Bury To be able to provide my dog with the life of luxury she deserves! Jenny Ohsberg To accomplish home improvement projects Loni Mile To land a double lutz Becky Davey To travel more and spend more time with my family and friends Sara Luke Cliché, but work out more
A ir F ryer R oasted S almon W ith S autéed B alsamic S pinach Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
ingredients • 3 tsp olive oil, divided • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) • 1 1/2 tsp reduced-sodium seafood seasoning • 1/4 tsp pepper
BRAIN BREAK
• 10 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 oz) • 6 small tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, sliced • Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
directions 1. Preheat air fryer to 450 F. Rub 1 tsp oil over both sides of salmon, then sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. In a greased air fryer basket, place salmon. 2. Cook about 10–12 minutes until fish flakes easily. 3. In a 6-qt stockpot, place remaining oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Heat over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. 4. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Cook until vinegar is reduced by half, then remove from heat. 5. Arrange spinach on serving dish. Place salmon over spinach mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
This recipe is healthy, affordable, and quick to make on busy nights when you need dinner in a pinch!
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WHAT IS ONE GOAL YOU HAVE FOR 2023? AIR FRYER ROASTED SALMON WITH SAUTÉED BALSAMIC SPINACH
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THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
E xploring 5 K ey B enefits of M editation THE POWER OF MEDITATION
LENGTHEN ATTENTION SPAN. Did you know that meditating can improve your accuracy and attention when completing a task? This will help you focus on the tasks at hand, and you can better direct and control your full attention! GENERATE KINDNESS. Meditation has been proven to increase feelings of positivity and encourages acts of kindness toward yourself and those around you. Studies have shown that individuals have a heightened sense of compassion after meditation! So, for more positivity in your life and relationships, meditate! IMPROVE SLEEP. A whopping 70 million people in the U.S. deal with some sort of sleep disorder at some point in their lives. Studies have shown that meditation can help individuals stay asleep for longer segments of time and reduce the severity of insomnia while reducing tension. If you haven’t already, incorporating meditation into your daily routine can surely yield many positive benefits and results! And what do you have to lose?
Meditation promotes better sleep, less anxiety, improved self- awareness, and lower blood pressure. Before the pandemic, the practice was trending upward in popularity, but now, meditation has become even more popular as it helps many to cope with stress and mental health complications.
Let’s take a look at many reasons to set aside 10 minutes in your day to meditate!
REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY. Studies have proven that meditation reduces cortisol and the inflammation response, which can disrupt sleep patterns, bring on depression and anxiety, and cause fatigue.
Through meditation, you may find a new perspective on stressful situations or build new skills to help you to manage stress in the future.
BOOST EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. Some types of meditation lead to a positive outlook on life and an improved self-image. According to research, it can even help manage and reduce symptoms of depression. It promotes a sense of peace, calm, and balance in your life!
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