Be Inspired

Learning to Say NO and Being Happy With It

by Fiona Rossiter on June 6, 2013

Learning-to-say-NO

This is one of those life lessons that you could spend your entire life learning and admittedly it has taken me until this major milestone in my life, to really grasp the concept!

If you like me are a bit of a people-pleaser you will understand how hard it is to say no to people, especially if you are someone who always put the needs of others before their own. The one fundamental flaw with this approach to life is a difficultly to say no to people, both in your personal and professional capacity.

So what is the big deal you may ask? Well the biggest problem with not being able to say no, is that you often compromise yourself in the hopes that others will like and accept you. Yikes! Surely nobody wants that for themselves!

Well in a word NO.

This is where it becomes a bit trickier because in your personal life, saying no is somewhat simpler, it can however mean having to disappointment those you love, like saying no to the kids when they want to buy something from the store or have a friend over or turning down a dinner invitation because you are exhausted. Most times people do understand where you are coming from and you realize the world will not come to an end if you say no to them.

The more difficult area in which too put your foot down, and say no, is in your professional life. I see it every day when people compromise who they are just to get ahead and please no judgment, we are probably all guilty of this at some point in our life. If you are happy with this and you can sleep at night, be my guest! However for me, this is no longer acceptable, especially when it starts affecting the plan and purpose for your life.

Learning-to-say-NO2

It is great to feel validated and wanted by always pleasing others but not at the cost of your integrity! You have to realize that saying no is ok and if people like you less because of it, well then too bad, those who are meant to be in your life will stick around no matter what!

 

{ 0 comments }

Naturals Beauty Teen Range

by Fiona Rossiter on May 28, 2013

Naturals-Beauty-Teen-Range8

I have blogged about the amazing Naturals Beauty range before and today I am sharing a review on their Teen Range. Many of you may not have teens yet but my eldest daughter is 12 years old and although not technically a “teenager” very much in need of good skin care! I have encouraged both my girls, from a young age, to look after their skin – it is after all the only one we have!

Naturals-Beauty-Teen-Range-Alex2

 

Naturals-Beauty-Teen-Range10

Puberty can play havoc with your skin and following a proper, daily skin care routine is vital, to keep those nasty spots a bay. We recently received this wonderful range of products, from the Naturals Beauty Teen Range, for my daughter to try out and here are her thoughts:

Naturals-Beauty-Teen-Range6

  • Teen Face Wash with Blue Mountain Sage + Buchu

“I found this cleanser very gentle on my skin, which is good because I have very sensitive skin! I used it twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening to wash my face. I really liked using it as my skin felt clean but not dry.” 

The antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties in the essential oils of Blue Mountain Sage, Buchu, Cinnamon and Tea Tree, gently deep cleanse the skin, removing the bacteria that cause acne and spots. Blue Mountain Sage contains bisabolol which will help reduce redness.

Naturals-Beauty-Teen-Range7

  • Teen Facial Moisturiser with Blue Mountain Sage + Buchu

“This moisturiser is great and did not leave my skin feeling greasy. My skin tends to be quite dry but does get very oily after a long day at school, especially if I am playing sport, so this definitely worked for me. I also used the moisturiser twice a day after cleansing my face.”

The Teen Facial Moisturiser contains essential oils, with antibacterial properties to help absorb excess oil and to help eliminate the acne causing bacteria. Vitamins A, E and B, found in avocado oil, will help nourish, heal and protect the skin, without making the face look or feel shiny or oily. Blue Mountain Sage contains bisabolol which will help reduce redness. Rooibos extract will soothe irritated skin.

Naturals-Beauty-Teen-Range5

  • Teen Spot Treatment with Blue Mountain Sage + Buchu

“The Spot Treatment is amazing and works very quickly. What I liked about it, is that it is very gentle on your skin, other spot treatments can dry your skin out but this does not! All you need to do is put a tiny amount on the spot after you have washed you face and it works like magic, taking away any redness from the spot. The only problem I have is my mom likes it too so she is always taking it and using it herself! :) ” 

A gentle treatment with natural ingredients to eliminate and treat acne spots. Use as often as required. Antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties in the essential oils of Blue Mountain Sage, Buchu, Cinnamon and Tea Tree, will help to remove the bacteria that cause acne and spots. Blue Mountain Sage contains bisabolol which will help reduce redness.

To find out more about Naturals Beauty Products or place an order, please visit their website by clicking here. I will also be running a giveaway with these products so please keep a look out for that :)

{ 2 comments }

What Motivates Me

by Fiona Rossiter on May 23, 2013

like-me

One of my loyal readers who comments often, yes it does feel good to get comments, left a comment on this post, which I wrote quite some time ago!(13th of October 2011 to be exact) It was great as I said, to receive the comment but the best part was reading the post again :) It made me realise that I still struggle with things like acceptance or fear of failure, whether in real life or in the bloggersphere! Reading this post again was rather sobering and also made me realise that you constantly need to reaffirm what you are doing and why, to avoid losing your way completely! 

So with that in mind I thought I would share it again!

Please Like Me!

This is all most of us would like, for people just to like us! Well, thanks to modern technology and the popularity of social networking, gone are the days that liking someone in real life, is enough!

After chatting to friends recently about my blog, I had a bit of a reality check about what exactly my motivation for starting Super Mom was. For me it was always about finding something that I could do – just for me, something I enjoy and that stimulates me both intellectually and creatively. Exploring the things that inspire me and using them to engage with the world out there, was always my main aim for Super Mom.

What I have found however is that most of the blogger- sphere is very focused on ratings, traffic, how many followers you have etc. I am not going to lie and say that I don’t care about these things but you can so easily lose focus of why you are doing something and what motivates you to do it.

So what to do? I guess, go back to basics and the reason I started Super Mom in the first place, to inspire and motivate others out there, especially mothers! Which I hope that I am doing! In saying that I hope people realise that I am not in fact a “Super Mom” but I am the best darn mom I can be! I may not be a professional photographer or a master chef but I love doing all these things and sharing them with the world.

I love doing what I do and that is the most important thing. Yes – I want you to like me and follow me but not at the cost of my integrity. Anyway -life is too short to feel like everything you do is a competition.

So – the things I write about may not be world changing or life altering but they are my way of inspiring and motivating – myself and others. Thank you for being a loyal and cherished reader!  :wink:

 

 

 

{ 2 comments }

Every Paw Print Counts

by Fiona Rossiter on May 23, 2013

sweets_RGB-1

I love doing my bit for the environment or supporting wild life conservation. The small amount we do may seem insignificant but in my opinion every bit counts! Especially when doing good includes eating sweeties :)

Woolworths and MyPlanet have teamed up to raise awareness and funds to help save three threatened species. With the launch of the ‘Every Paw Print Counts’ campaign, every time you buy a packet of sweets, a bracelet or a shopping bag with the message “Every Paw Print Counts”, a portion of what you pay goes towards helping one of two MyPlanet beneficiaries, the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the Wildlife ACT Fund, for the conservation of the Cheetah, Rhino and African Wild Dog.

bag_RGB

Woolworths has long been concerned about protecting our environment and wildlife. Now, with the ‘Every Paw Print Counts’ campaign you can help us give back even more.  For every pack of Every Paw Print Counts Soft Fruit-flavoured Gums sold, R1 will go to protect these endangered animals; for each ‘Every Paw Print Counts’ bracelet R8, and for each reusable ‘Every Paw Print Counts’ shopping bag sold, we’ll donate R10.

bracelets_RGB

You’ll find our ‘Every Paw Print Counts’ products at selected Woolies throughout South Africa and online at www.woolworths.co.za.

If you’d like to do even more for threatened species, you can get a MyPlanet card by applying at any Woolworths store or online at www.myplanet.co.za. Then, every time you swipe your card at Woolworths or other MySchool partners, a donation will go to the organisation/s you choose (you’re allowed up to three beneficiaries) without any cost to you. If you’re already a MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet supporter, you can add or change your beneficiary by calling MySchool on 0860 100 445. You can also link your MySchool card number to any Woolies card to ensure that you give back every time you shop at Woolies.

Remember, every swipe – and every paw print – counts!

{ 0 comments }

One20fit

by Fiona Rossiter on May 21, 2013

One20fit

Last week I was invited to try out an EMS training session at One20fit, which is in Claremont in Cape Town. For those of you not in the know, EMS stands for electro muscle stimulation. You may recall the  Bodytec EMS trial session I did last month, well One20fit works on a very similar principle to that.

One20 Logo (Black)

ONE20 provides a unique approach to personal fitness training using Miha Bodytec, electro muscle stimulation(EMS), which delivers fast body-shaping results. One 20-minute exercise routine combined with EMS, is all you need each week to produce noticeable results. Training with EMS will save you hours in the gym and reduce your body fat content and weight and build muscle strength, endurance and muscle definition.

One20fit1

So what is different about One20fit? Lucy Marshall, a mom herself, opened her first Cape Town One20 studio in January 2012. Lucy saw the need for individual, one-to-one training, which is paramount to achieving the best results. All sessions at One20 are private and on a one-to-one basis, with the assistance of a personal trainer, who will ensure that your training session is customised to your specific needs. Very specific routines are strictly adhered to and the amazing Mountain View studio, provides an exclusive private workout environment.

The entire team at One20, are Miha Bodytec certified in EMS training and they run two different training programs; one being a Strength Program and the other a Weight loss Program. The focus is on progression (from introductory through to advanced training). This is essential for optimal results and can only be achieved through one-to-one training.

One20fit7 One20fit2

My training session was last week Wednesday, slap bang in the middle of a rather busy week! It was in fact perfect timing, as I had not yet managed to fit any other exercise in for the week.

When I arrived at the studio Lucy was waiting to greet me and introduced me to my trainer Kristel. I then changed into my training suit and was fitted with the EMS vest and necessary electrodes, which are fitted to your arms, legs and glutes.

One20fit6

Once you are ready your trainer will plug you into the Miha Bodytec console and take you through your exercise routine. The electrical impulses do feel rather strange at first but you do get used to the feeling fairly quickly.

The One20 training session was some what different to the previous one, which I had experienced. In addition to the strength training session, I also did a Metabolism and Weight-loss session. The Metabolism and Weight-loss program uses a slightly different frequency to the Strength Training. Both of the training sessions were rather intense and I must admit I built up quite a sweat! ;)

One20fit5 One20fit4 One20fit8

You will be happy to know, that there are shower facilities available to freshen up after your training session and Cavendish Square is just across the road, so you can pop over and do a bit of shopping or grab some lunch after!

So how did I feel after my training session? Immediately after I felt really great and quite invigorated. I had a fair amount of muscle stiffness the next day but day and two and three I was particularly stiff and quite sore is spots! Especially my glutes, well at least I know it worked!

Thailand6

As you may or may not know we are off to Thailand next month! This and the general need to increase my fitness level, has motivated me to continue with the One20 sessions, in hopes of getting this bod beach-ready and shedding a few of the extra kilos I seem to have adopted! I am very keen to see just how these sessions will help me, both from a fitness point of view, as well as a weight-loss perspective!

My next session is later today, which I am looking forward to. I will keep you updated with a weekly progress report, so watch this space :)

As an extension to Mother’s Day, One20 EMS Studio is currently running a “Mother’s Month” competition. They are offering 6 Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) sessions as a prize for Mothers. Entries close on the 31st May and the winner will be announced on the 1st June. Click here to enter this competition.

To find out more about One20fit and book as session pop over to their website by clicking here.

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

{ 0 comments }