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September 2013, Volume 3, Issue 9

By Chanel Heermann September 1, 2013Newsletter

Happy September, SynerLINK friends,

I am very excited to officially announce the launch of my new book, 7 Foundations of Health and Happiness: Building a Bridge to Balance. This book will guide you in creating your own balanced life. Based on the best of ancient wisdom traditions and modern scientific research, this program is life balance for the “real world”. If you want to create a science-based, practical plan for greater health and happiness, this book is here to help you achieve that goal. This book poses essential questions to help you assess your current level of balance using the ground-breaking Pillar System. It then walks you step-by-step through the stages of self-assessment, self-acceptance, and self-change to build your ideal life.

You can buy a fillable e-book in PDF format directly through my site, which is currently on sale for 1/3 off the regular price:
http://www.mcssl.com/store/synergeniusconsulting/7-foundations-of-health-happiness-building-a-bridge-to-balance
or you can purchase a hard copy of the book through Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Health-Happiness-Building-Balance/dp/162225404X

As part of the new book launch, I have also updated and expanded 7 Foundations of Health and Happiness: First Steps, which is still available free on my website. Please send your friends, family, and colleagues to the site to get their very own free copy.

My favorite article this month explores the power of the word “No”. Our creativity, our energy, and our contribution to the world are well served by learning how to use it. What can you say “no” to this month? How would that serve your greater goals and purpose?

If you enjoy the newsletter, please forward to friends or colleagues who may enjoy receiving it, as well. They can click the links at the bottom of this newsletter to subscribe, or to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn, or go to our home page:
www.synergeniusconsulting.com.

As always, I welcome suggestions, comments, or interesting links. Please send to: chelgason@synergeniusconsulting.com.

Best wishes for your health and happiness,
Chanel Helgason, MD

August 2013, Volume 3, Issue 8

By Chanel Heermann August 1, 2013Newsletter

Happy August, SynerLINK friends,

Don’t forget to register for one of my two Colorado 7 Foundations Retreats in August. These day-long retreats will teach you how to live your ideal life by learning to balance all 7 Foundations. Please see below for all the details or check out the flyer here: http://www.synergeniusconsulting.com/images/LifeBalanceRetreat2013.jpg.

As a SynerLINK community member, you qualify for special discounts on these programs. Feel free to share these discount codes with your friends, family, and colleagues, as well. For the Colorado retreats, simply enter the code SYNERLINK and receive $25 off the regular registration price OR bring a friend and you BOTH get $25 off your registration.

As I mentioned in my earlier email, all Retreat attendees will receive a copy of my brand-new book, 7 Foundations of Health and Happiness: Building a Bridge to Balance, making this special price an even better deal for you and your friends.

This event is a great opportunity to re-connect with yourself and improve your life balance before your hectic fall schedule gets underway. Please forward this email and the attached flyer to friends and family you feel could benefit from an introduction to the 7 Foundations.

Register here: http://bit.ly/SynerGeniusRetreats2013

Hope to see you in Colorado this month!

My favorite article this month isn’t an article – it’s a video. This Science of Happiness film shows the power of gratitude to impact your own happiness – not just the person you are grateful to. I recommend this practice to clients frequently. This 7 minute video is well worth a watch – just be sure to grab your handkerchief first. (warning: couple of swear words made it past the “beep” towards the end.)

As always, I welcome suggestions, comments, or interesting links. Please send to: chelgason@synergeniusconsulting.com.

Best wishes for your health and happiness,

Chanel Helgason, MD

July 2013, Volume 3, Issue 7

By Chanel Heermann July 1, 2013Newsletter

Happy July, SynerLINK Friends,

I am so excited about the upcoming opportunities for us to connect in person over the next couple months, and I wanted you, my SynerLink community members, to be the first to know!

First, I will be offering a FREE 2-hour workshop in Boulder, Colorado, on July 17th from 6-8pm at Alfalfa’s Market,
More information and to register:
http://www.alfalfas.com/events/wellness-wednesday-with-chanel-helgason-md/
I will be giving away free hard copies of my newly-updated book, 7 Foundations of Health and Happiness: First Steps, so this is a great opportunity for anyone in the Colorado area. Check out the flyer included at the bottom of the newsletter, and please forward to colleagues, friends, and family you feel could benefit from an introduction to the 7 Foundations.

Also, I will be offering two day-long 7 Foundations Retreats in August, in both Boulder and Fort Collins, Colorado.
Watch your email inbox for more information — and a special discount code — coming soon.

This month’s article really hit home for me. The idea of purposely living a slower life, and letting go of the “everything” that is tempting me to try to “do it all” is revolutionary, and something I have struggled with throughout my life. How would your life change if you did only three things with all your love and attention, rather than attempting to do 20 at once, doing none fully?

As always, I welcome suggestions, comments, or interesting links. Please send to: chelgason@synergeniusconsulting.com .

Best wishes for your health and happiness,
Chanel Helgason, MD

May 2013, Volume 3, Issue 5

By Chanel Heermann May 1, 2013Newsletter

Happy May, SynerLink friends,

Welcome to our new look! We have just finished a brand new logo for SynerGenius Consulting, as well as our SynerLINK newsletter. But that is only the tip of the iceberg. We’ve rebuilt the entire website from the ground up, with new helpful resources, easy navigation, and the latest updates on all our current, enhanced services. With your input, we’ve also re-vamped the services we offer, creating high-impact programs that support you in resolving your biggest problems, while ensuring our programs will fit easily into your busy schedule. Take some time to check out the new site – we’d love to hear what you think!

My favorite article this month regards how we, as a culture, equate busy-ness with being successful or important, or even worthwhile or valuable as a person. This article has some great tips on how to stop the glorification of busy.

Since our May 1 newsletter, we have even more new updates to announce. Click the links below to check out our new Facebook and LinkedIn groups devoted to discussing the 7 Foundations, where I’ll be keeping you up-to-date on the latest science to support your health and happiness. Join us there for the latest news!
LinkeIn group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4984927&mostPopular=&trk=tyah
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566835920013844/
Or click the icons in the footer below to be taken directly to the SynerGenius Consulting company pages. We’d love to have you “like” us!

Our apologies for the repeat email for some of you, and for the late newsletter for the others. Unfortunately, our email provider experienced a technical glitch this month that resulted in only half of our list receiving our message last week. The problem has been fixed, and we don’t expect any future related issues. Sorry for any inconvenience!

As always, I welcome suggestions, comments, or interesting links. Please send to: chelgason@synergeniusconsulting.com.

Best wishes for your health and happiness,
Chanel Helgason, MD

April 2013, Volume 3, Issue 4

By Chanel Heermann April 1, 2013Newsletter

Happy April, SynerLink friends,

Some of you may not be aware of my work with the Board of the International Network of Integrative Mental Health (www.INIMH.org), so I thought I’d take a moment this month to update you. This wonderful group recently organized an educational exchange to Cuba with the help of MEDICC (Medical Education Cooperative with Cuba). It was an amazing learning experience and a unique opportunity to connect with mental health professionals in Cuba. We were, of course, very impressed with the Cuba health care system’s focus on prevention as well as their commitment to integrative health care, with complementary and alternative medicines – Natural and Traditional Medicine to Cuban s – being not only available, but an integral, valued part of the public health care system. However, what struck me most about our visit was the sense of community and connection. The neighborhood family doctor not only knew each patient, but knew their family, even having a “family chart” that collected everyone’s medical information. The warmth and connection they offer to one another as a community, and which supports them in thriving despite their economic hardship, was palpable. As we in the States get more isolated from one another, spending more and more time alone behind our screens, I can’t help but wonder – how can we capture the best of both worlds? How can we create a society that provides the freedom and comforts of the U.S. while not losing the sense of connection and community that Cuba has in abundance – and which we ourselves once enjoyed, as well? What can you do this month to build community in your neighborhood and in your life? Enjoy this month’s feature article, which is a beautiful photo slide show by photographer Alex Webb, who has been documenting street life in Cuba for 20 years.

Don’t forget – My new e-book, 7 Foundations of Health and Happiness: First Steps, is ready and FREE for you to download here:
http://www.synergeniusconsulting.com/stressfreelivinggift.html
I hope that it will support you on your journey to a life you love.

If you enjoy the newsletter, please forward to friends or colleagues who may enjoy receiving it, as well. They can click the links at the bottom of this newsletter to subscribe, or to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn, or go to our home page:
www.synergeni usconsulting.com.

As always, I welcome suggestions, comments, or interesting links. Please send to: chelgason@synergeniusconsulting.com.

Best wishes for your health and happiness,
Chanel Helgason, MD

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