What’s a past summer champagne moment that makes you smile?

Road trips, bonfires, kick the can and learning new skills-that’s what i think of when I think of great summer memories.  One that stands out as significant was the night my older brother Mike wanted me to get out of the water on one ski.  After many failed attempts I was done; but he wouldn’t let me back in the boat.  I’ll never forget the mixture of emotions I felt that night: frustration, sadness, anger and embarrassment.  The two of us were causing quite a scene on the lake. I'm sure we ruined a great summer sunset for all my neighbors who would have been out on their decks.  After a lof of yelling, tears and easily a tank of gas I did it.  I somehow persevered and made it out of the water on one ski.  Waterskiing would quickly become one of my favorite teen activities. 

I have always loved summer for what seemed an eternity of unstructured time.  Unstructured time is quickly becoming a thing of the past.  I challenge everyone to guard their holidays and their unstructured time closely.  It’s a time for family, a time for traditions and a time for overcoming challenges-like driving the boat and docking it without it getting scratched.  Most importantly summer is a time for fully and completely living in the moment, having fun and loving life!

DEEPEN YOUR COACHING EXPERIENCE-Summer Challenge

Come up with a list of your top 5 summer memories that were instrumental in developing your character, as well as a list of 5 future memories-champagne moments that you would like to experience.  Feel free to share with me on twitter @betteryourbest!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Have you RSVP for the following BYB events?

YEG Tennis & Dinner                       Thursday July 26^th

YVR Tennis & Summer BBQ             Saturday July 28^th

BYB Book Club                               Wednesday August 15^th

For more info or to rsvp simply drop me an e-mail Carolyn@betteryourbest.ca

BYB Q3 BOOK CLUB:

Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life

by: Jon Kabat-Zinn

Wednesday August15th  6:00PM PST

Confirm your spot today!!  Carolyn@betteryourbest.ca

BYB SUMMER SCHEDULE:

Its official-I’ve decided to practise what I preach and completely unplug for a month.  This summer there will be no coaching calls scheduled from August 20^th-September 16^th.  We will schedule one call at the beginning of August and the next at the end of September.  You will be billed a regular coaching month for August but nothing for September.  For clients who have already paid their year in full we will add on a month in the new year!  If you have any questions about schedules or billing please don’t hesitate to ask! 

Enjoy your summer!  And all the best!! 

Sincerely

Carolyn de Voest

Skype: carolyndevine

Twitter: @betteryourbest

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