WICHITA’S HANGER November 2018
LIFE GIVES TO THE GIVER
Appreciating Our Battery Chargers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries
This time of year, a lot of people take time to think about what they’re thankful for. It’s a season of self-reflection, contribution, and give-and- take. It makes me think of one of my favorite quotes: “Life gives to the giver, and takes from the taker.” It’s about understanding your own behavior and the way it affects others, but it’s also about how other people affect you.
When I’ve done this with others, they sometimes realize that, unfortunately, a few of the people closest to them are battery drainers. In those cases, especially if it’s someone you can’t just avoid contact with, you need to establish a healthy boundary. You don’t want to constantly expose yourself to someone who takes your energy. Around the holidays, this is especially important.
Last month I mentioned the concept of people who energize us — battery chargers — and people who drain us — battery drainers. You’ve probably met some of both types of people. Hopefully, you’re surrounded by more chargers than drainers. They’re the people who have an abundant mindset, who give you unconditional love and support. different roles the people in your life play. In the first part, you consider others’ influence on you. It’s easier to point out who in your life is a charger or drainer. The second part of the exercise is a little more challenging: The goal of this portion is to identify who you drain or charge in relationships. It’s an opportunity to reflect on where you’re giving love, encouragement, and support to the people in your life, and where you might be limiting, draining, or negative. One of my favorite exercises to do is a worksheet that helps you reflect on the
On a much more positive note, this exercise is a really good reminder to appreciate the people who are battery chargers for you — those people who make you feel appreciated and loved and who add to your life. Let them know how much positivity and inspiration they give you. Find creative ways to let them know they are appreciated. Maybe it’s taking them out for a cup of coffee or sending them a thank-you card. proactive about communicating with your loved ones, be positive, and be the best person you can be in every relationship. With people who are your battery chargers, charge them back. These are the people who will be in your life five years down the road, and possibly for the rest of your life. It’s important to periodically take pulse of any relationship you have. Check in and be
BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY DRAINER VS.
A batterycharger ispositive,hasanabundantmindset,and showsunconditional love,encouragement,and support. A batterydrainer isnegative,hasa scarcitymindset,and tries to limit,discourage,anddrainus. + Who are you a battery charger to? – Who are you a battery drainer to? A B C D 1. Highlight all people in all four quadrants who will be in your life 5 years from now. 2. Eliminate contact with all people in Quadrant D and non-highlighted people in Quandrant B. 3. Create healthy boundaries for all highlighted people in Quadrant B. 4. Make sure to appreciate all people in Quandrant A, especially the highlighted ones. + Who is a battery charger to you? – Who is a battery drainer to you?
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Essentially, this exercise helps you evaluate the short- and long-term perspective of your relationships, in all areas of your life. If someone is a battery drainer, and every time you’re around them you feel negative, it’s worth considering whether they’re going to be in your life five years from now. The worksheet takes you through the steps to determine whether a person is draining to you, if you’re draining to them, and if it may be worth it to reconsider your relationship.
P.S. Ready to do the exercise? I have a “Battery Chargers vs. Battery Drainers” worksheet for you. Just email me at owner@inthebagcleaners.com and I’ll send you the PDF. Let me know if you find it as helpful as I have.
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Enjoy These 6 Autumn Activities
get a wedding dress cleaned in time, Cassie feels fortunate to be the one to deliver the good news, and she acknowledges her team for making that happen. “It was a big ask, and we delivered,” she says. Of working with the team and owner Dave Coyle, Cassie says, “It’s fantastic. He’s a great boss. He makes you feel appreciated and good about the work you’re doing. He trusts us to do our jobs. The team is really great and very welcoming. It definitely is a good feeling to work with everyone here.” Cassie recently moved to the city, and she says it’s been an exciting change of pace. “Everything is available. We have so many more things to go out and do,” Cassie says. The new environment fits in with her strong work ethic, too. “I love being busy,” she says. “I get to be busy at work and then go home, and my kids keep me busy, as well.” Her two kids, Brodirick and Bristal, enjoy their new home and exploring nature. “We spent the entire summer outdoors. We’re definitely an outdoorsy family,” Cassie says. Come winter, they head indoors to catch up on the latest football game. AUTUMN ARRANGEMENTS It’s time to get crafty! Creating your own fall arrangements will ensure that your home has the seasonal decorations you want. Making beautiful fall flower arrangements for your kitchen table or wreaths for your front door to greet guests will create the desired autumn vibe you’ve been searching for. MOVIE NIGHT Gather your loved ones in the living room with popcorn, blankets, and a great film. Make the most of your autumn evenings by cozying up and spending quality time with each other while watching some family holiday favorites, like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” or the Thanksgiving comedy-drama “Pieces of April.” HOME-COOKED FOOD When autumn rolls around, pie and warm cider may be high on your list of tasty treats you’re eagerly anticipating. This fall, encourage your family to take part in making annual goodies and sharing them with your neighbors. Nothing warms the heart more than receiving a loaf of freshly baked pumpkin bread during these increasingly cold days. KNITTED SCARVES If you’re handy with knitting needles, now is the season to put them to work. Hand-knitted scarves are great gifts to give throughout the fall and winter, and you can also make it a family activity! Take some time to teach your kids how to knit and crochet to create scarves of their very own.
Throughout November, everyone is eagerly looking forward to Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, but you shouldn’t let the rest of the month slip past you! Enjoy these other fall activities with the whole family.
HOMEMADE CARAMEL APPLES Homemade treats are no doubt far better than their store-bought counterparts. Try your hand at making your own caramel apples for the whole family to enjoy. You can also add a number of toppings to liven things up, such as nuts, white or milk chocolate, coconut, sprinkles, or pecans.
BACKYARD BONFIRE During these cold months, you may be
tempted to stay indoors, but heading outside for a bonfire is a great way to spend time with your family while enjoying the brisk weather. If you have a fire pit in your backyard, now is the perfect time to take advantage of it by bundling up with some hot chocolate and s’mores.
Cassie Takes Client Support to the Next Level
Picture this: It’s the week before your wedding, and you’re desperately trying to find someone who can clean your dress in time. So you call your neighborhood store. A friendly voice answers the phone, and you know instantly that everything is going to be okay. “We’ll make it happen,” they tell you. And they do. Your dress is stunning, and your wedding goes off without a hitch.
This is the kind of good news Cassie, our client-support specialist, gets to deliver every day. When a client calls with a question or dilemma, Cassie is here to turn their day around. “It’s exciting,” Cassie says about being the No. 1 point person for phone calls. “I’m a people person. When someone calls in and they’re having a rough day, I like to turn it around.” Cassie says her role involves problem solving and creativity. “You try to do your best to answer something right away. If you can’t do that, you get back to them as soon as you can.” When a client calls in with a stressful situation, like needing to
When you hear that friendly voice on the other end of the line, say hello to Cassie!
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New Location in Downtown Wichita
A Simple Brine for Succulent Turkey
It’s been an exciting year for Wichita, with events like the NCAA Tournament and March Madness attracting people to the city from near and far. Since the Intrust Bank Arena opened, it’s been the beginning of positive changes for our area. We live in a great city that promises to only improve as the revitalization of downtown Wichita brings in more opportunities for everyone. With more businesses coming in, more job opportunities are created for our community, and it also means more activities and fun things to do downtown! That’s why we’re so happy to announce that among the new businesses joining downtown’s revitalization efforts is In the Bag Cleaners! Our newest location opens this month at the southeast corner of Douglas and Washington. It’s an exciting step for us, and we look forward to joining other businesses to offer more to employees, citizens, and visitors. Starting with the addition of the Cargill office downtown, we knew there would be a need for more services located in that part of Wichita. With our newest location, team members can conveniently take care of their laundry on their lunch break (Five Guys and a Mediterranean restaurant are next door to us) or right before or after work. Our new location makes it that easy. We look forward to serving your dry-cleaning and wash-and-fold needs! We’re grateful to serve the people of Wichita and save you time. Come say hi next time you’re downtown!
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
Ingredients
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2 bay leaves
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced 1/4 cup celery, diced 2 large sprigs thyme
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1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
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Directions
1. In a large stock pot, bring salt, sugar, and 4 cups water to a boil. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved. 2. Turn off heat and add remaining ingredients. Place brine in the fridge, uncovered, until cold. 3. Add 6 quarts cold water to brine. Add turkey and submerge completely. Brine chilled for up to 72 hours.
In the Bag Cleaners’ downtown location is at 1021 East Douglas Ave., Wichita, 67211. You can also reach us at 316-260-6290.
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INSIDE This ISSUE
How to Appreciate the Relationships in Your Life
Caramel Apples, Knitting, and Bonfires Meet Our Stellar Team
We’re Coming to Downtown Wichita! A Simple Brine for Succulent Turkey
3 Movie Locations to Captivate Your Eyes
3 Famous Movie Locations You Need to Visit Why Watch the Film When You Can See it With Your Own Eyes?
Movies captivate audiences partially because of their ability to transport you to a different place. The heart yearns to be taken places, and cinema facilitates that journey. But what if you could immerse yourself in those fantastical worlds by visiting the destinations that you’ve seen on the big screen? Here are three places that are worth the trip. HOBBITON The only aspect of “The Lord of the Rings” that is more compelling than the fantastical journey of Frodo is the alluring, untamed countryside and quaint towns that make up Middle Earth. The Green Dragon Inn, Bilbo’s house, and the rolling hills of New Zealand make for a backdrop that will transport you straight into the life of Middle Earth’s smallest people — only these houses aren’t small at all. And you don’t need large, hairy feet to enjoy them. CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Harry Potter captured the imagination of the world. There are multiple sites across the United Kingdom where you can get lost
in the adventure that shaped a generation, but there is one spot at the top of almost every fan’s list. Hogwarts is a magic castle in J.K. Rowling’s books, but in real life, its film location is a functioning cathedral in Oxford. Take one step onto the grounds of Christ Church Cathedral, and you might begin to wonder when the next Quidditch match will begin. poster of this famous archeological site, he didn’t see an ancient culture — he saw Yavin IV, the perfect location for the Massassi Outpost, a rebel haven found in the first film of Star Wars. Though the movie paints a futuristic look at the region, walk through Tikal National Park, and you’ll experience it as a trip through history. TIKAL NATIONAL PARK When George Lucas witnessed a
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