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MARCH 2023
Garry F. Liday Corporation FINANCIAL COACH
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Keep the Optimism!
EMBRACING THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
I’ve read them all: positive business strategy books by Tony Robbins, “The Glass Half-Full” by Suzanne C. Segerstrom, “The Optimism Bias” by Tali Sharot, and many more. Over the years, I’ve picked up many copies of the newest and greatest books on motivation, positivity, and the power of remaining optimistic. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.” And both personally and professionally, I’ve done my best to remain optimistic. Admittedly, I’ve had my days where nothing seems to go right, and I feel like giving up — but I’ve never thrown in the towel. I’ve always pressed on.
Although you didn’t get the promotion you were going for, you may have a better idea of what you need to do to improve your chances for the next time. If you fail a test, you can always study harder and try again. If you miss the winning shot in a basketball game, you reflect on what you can do better the next time. Optimism opens the door for so many more opportunities. In March, we celebrate Optimism Month by raising awareness of the many benefits of remaining positive, confident, and happy in all we do. Studies have shown that staying optimistic can help reduce stress, prevent emotional breakdowns, breed happiness, and promote success. When you look on the bright side, you are more likely to set and stick to your goals, break through glass ceilings, and overcome hurdles. Optimists are more resilient and know how to navigate tough situations. With so many benefits to keeping your chin up and maintaining a positive attitude, I feel there isn’t any time to let negativity take over because with a poor attitude, you’ll never get very far. Thus, this month (and every month), I encourage you to look on the bright side of things, and when you’re down (because life will, at some point, knock you down), stop and smell the roses down there before you get back up. There’s always something to be grateful for in every situation, good or bad!
In life, I firmly believe that it’s not really about what happens to you; it’s what you do about what happens to you. In other words, what matters most is how you handle situations and respond when things don’t go as you had hoped or planned. A famous quote by Michael Jordan says,
“With a poor attitude, you’ll never get very far.”
“It doesn’t matter if you fall; it’s whether you get back up.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tripped and fallen down in life. Sometimes, it may take longer than others, but I’ve always managed to get back up and come back stronger. It’s all about remaining optimistic and learning from what caused you to stumble and fall in the first place. Optimism centers around maintaining a positive attitude and outlook on situations and training yourself to see the good in everything.
Cheers!
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Schnautzie Saves the Day Facing a Gas Leak, She Thought Fast
Besides a fire, a gas leak is one of the worst things that can happen in the middle of the night. Fortunately for one Montana couple in 2007, Schnautzie the cat was on the case. She woke up her owners to alert them to the danger, preventing a deadly — and explosive — tragedy. People magazine reported that Greg and Trudy Guy adopted Schnautzie from a local pet store in April 2007. They’d gone with hopes of adopting a puppy but instead fell in love with a tiny black kitten. The couple only intended to foster Schnautzie, but she proved herself a hero and became a permanent family member. That October, Schnautzie climbed up on Trudy’s chest at 2 a.m. and started pawing at her nose. Since cats sometimes do strange (and annoying) things, Trudy didn’t think too much of it — until Schnautzie kept at it. Now, Schnautzie had her attention, especially when Trudy noticed her persistently sniffing the air around her. Once fully awake, Trudy noticed a hissing sound somewhere in the house. Getting up to investigate, she found a broken pipe outside her bathroom, pumping gas into the basement. “The gas was just fuming,” Trudy remembered. “Our house was saturated in a short time.”
The Guys quickly vacated the house with Schnautzie in tow and called the fire department. Only upon the rescue
workers’ arrival did the Guys realize the extent of the danger they had faced. While the gas alone could have killed them, it was also an unseasonably frigid night in October. Had the heater or water tank turned on, it would have ignited the fumes and caused an explosion.
Schnautzie was a hero to the Guys, but extra treats and a permanent home were thanks enough for her. Still, she received a bit more than that in 2010. The Great Falls Animal Foundation learned how Schnautzie had saved the day and decided to honor her with the Purple Paw Award. While Schnautzie appreciated the thought, Greg said she didn’t enjoy the reception. “She’s shy around strangers,” he explained. But there’s no doubt that Schnautzie deserved her award. Sally Cerny of the animal foundation told Catster.com that the Purple Paw is given to pets who uniquely demonstrate the bond between animals and humans. And, she concluded, “There’s no more special way to show that than to save your family.”
Add Organization to Your Spring-Cleaning List! 4 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE TIDY
It’s March — the month of spring-cleaning! While many often think of scrubbing the windows or washing the floors, spring is the perfect time to reorganize your house into a more efficient space.
plastic bags there. Then with the container’s built-in feeding lid, you’ll be able to pull the bags out one by one as you need them.
Label messy cords with tape. As working from home and numerous consumer electronics (shut up, Alexa!) become more prevalent in our lives, the cords connecting these devices can become tangled and hard to differentiate. By wrapping a
And no, you don’t need fancy storage furniture or shiny color-coded bins to get your home in order. There are many small things you can do just by
using clever tricks and throwaway household items. So, try these organization hacks to tidy your home this month and beyond. Keep your matching bed sets together by using a pillowcase to store them. Organize your linen closet by slipping the flat and fitted sheets into one of their respective matching pillowcases (fold the other pillowcase in there as well!). This way, you’ll never have to hunt for the matching sheets again! Use an old disinfecting wipes container to store your plastic bags. If you like to reuse plastic shopping bags at home, finding a way to store them can be a pain. Next time you run out of Clorox Wipes (or another generic equivalent), rinse the inside of the container with water and store your
piece of painter’s or washi tape around a cord, you can create a tag to write what that cord is attached to. So, no more guessing which cords you’re unplugging! Add some chalkboard paint to your jars. Sometimes, we have no idea what’s inside the jars in our pantry. Maybe it’s flour, or maybe it’s powdered sugar. Sometimes, it can be neither! To solve this, you can buy a little jar of chalkboard paint at your nearest craft store and paint squares on your jars (or other unlabeled containers around the house) to write with chalk what’s inside! The best part is you can erase these labels and change them based on the jar’s contents.
These hacks will help you give your spring cleaning a major boost by keeping your home neat and tidy for the rest of the year!
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If you’re retired or about to retire, you have a new and exciting life ahead of you. You may plan to travel the world, start a home project, or adopt a pet. Whatever you decide to do in your retirement, it’s essential to ensure you have as much time to enjoy it as possible. So, how do you make it last? The best way to ensure you get the most out of your life after retiring is to focus on improving your healthspan. While your lifespan is how long you live, your healthspan is how long you can do things independently with complete physical and cognitive ability. Your healthspan also impacts the quality of life left in your lifespan, and the more you invest in it, the more you can enjoy your sunset years to their fullest. WHAT IS HEALTHSPAN? And How Can You Improve It?
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Here’s what you can do to invest in your health now to get the highest return in the future.
Invest in all aspects of your fitness. Exercise is always an excellent investment for a healthier life, but to increase your healthspan, you’ll need to invest in all facets of your fitness, not just cardio. To diversify your health investments, focus on strength, power (how much energy you can output in a short time), balance, flexibility, and cardio. You can accomplish this through any activity, but ensure that your weekly exercises are well-rounded and include at least one exercise in each category.
Classic Cabbage Rolls Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
How much you invest matters. We all get busy, that much is true, but how much time you invest in your health makes a difference in how much you get on the return. Ideally, you want
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1 medium head cabbage 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
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2 tbsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
to exercise in one of the above categories for 30 minutes daily. If your schedule is slammed, and exercise seems impossible to fit in, try to exercise at a higher intensity (at a level where you cannot hold a conversation during it) for at least 15 minutes a day for roughly the same results. Investing in a well-rounded exercise routine with consistent time durations can improve your healthspan for
1 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tbsp butter
2 14.5-oz cans Italian stewed tomatoes
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
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4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean (90%) ground beef
1/4 lb Italian sausage
DIRECTIONS
1. In a Dutch oven, cook cabbage in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain. Remove 8 large outer leaves; set aside. 2. In a large saucepan, sauté 1 cup onion in butter. Add tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. In a large bowl, combine rice, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and remaining onion and salt. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix. 4. Remove thick vein from cabbage leaves for easier rolling. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll leaf to completely enclose filling. Place rolls seam side down in a skillet. Top with sauce. 5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook 20 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted reads 160 F.
many years. While the amount of time you have left is important, the quality of that time undoubtedly matters too. When you invest in your healthspan, you’re investing in your independence!
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Inside This Issue Celebrate Optimism Month PAGE 1 How a Cat Saved Her Humans’ Lives PAGE 2 Pro Tips to Organize Your Home This Spring PAGE 2 The Investment You Can’t Afford to Skip PAGE 3 Classic Cabbage Rolls PAGE 3 The Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in America PAGE 4
Feeling the Luck of the Irish? Check Out America’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
New Orleans, LA Once Mardi Gras concludes, all eyes are on St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana. The city hosts a parade on March 11, and it’s always quite a spectacle. You’ll see the makings of Irish tradition everywhere, including cabbage, onions, and potatoes, so keep your head on a swivel. You can also head to the Irish Channel neighborhood on March 11 to attend an all-day block party. Plenty of green beer will be available at this event, so come ready to celebrate!
As we inch closer to the beginning of spring, nature around us is coming back to life. Soon, the grass and trees will return to their typical green hue if they
haven’t already. Luckily, you don’t need to wait until April to see an abundance of green again. On March 17, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and people across the country will dress in green to honor the occasion.
New London, WI Let’s say you want to do something slightly toned
Certain cities in the U.S. go big for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ve never attended a St. Patrick’s Day parade or celebration, maybe this is the year. Below you’ll find a few cities with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations worth checking out.
down but still exciting for St. Patrick’s Day. Then, you’ll want to check out New
Chicago, IL Nobody does St. Patrick’s Day quite like Chicago, Illinois. The entire city gets a makeover! This year, on March 11, Chicago will host its St. Patrick’s Day parade, which includes dyeing the Chicago River a beautiful shade of emerald green. They’ll start tinting the river around 9 a.m., and the color
London, Wisconsin, for one of the country’s most unique St. Paddy’s Day celebrations. Leprechauns will change the city signs from New London to New Dublin. The city also puts on an Irish funeral parody in its annual downtown parade.
will fade within six hours, so make sure you get there early! Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is also one of the biggest in the country. You’ll see floats, Irish step dancers, and much more.
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