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In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Parsons to explore the art of thriving under pressure, particularly in the fast-paced and often stressful world of events. Lauren shares how resilience, mindset, and self-care techniques—like exercise, breathwork, and creating non-negotiables—are essential for boosting productivity without burning out. She also discusses how leaders can foster emotional connections and make a lasting impact at events by cutting through the noise and creating moments of significance.About Lauren Parsons:Lauren is a multi-award-winning Wellbeing Specialist who believes that everyone deserves to thrive. With over 20 years' experience, she is passionate about helping busy people re-discover how to feel vibrant, confident and energised. Awarded NZ Keynote Speaker of the Year and Educator of the Year 2023/24 by the Professional Speakers Association. Lauren is a sought-after international speaker and one of only a dozen Certified Speaking Professionals in New Zealand, who integrates her wellness and business background to help leaders find the sweet spot between boosting both wellbeing and productivity.Lauren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenparsonsnz/ Website: https://laurenparsonswellbeing.com/ About The PCOA: The PCO Association is the leading body representing the interests of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and New Zealand.The Association's objectives are to increase the standard of professionalism of its members and promote a better understanding of the roles, functions and contributions of Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers and other practitioners in the conference and event sector.Website: www.pco.asn.auAbout Connected Event Group: At Connected Event Group we offer innovation and creativity in audio-visual services and event production, employing technical solutions that help people and businesses communicate with each other. We've been translating event technologies for our clients for over two decades specialising in AV equipment and service, technical event production management and broadcasting, across a range of industries. We're experts in making the impossible possible.Website: www.connectedeventgroup.comAbout Libbie Ray: Libbie Ray is the Director of Connected Event Group and the President of the Entrepreneurs Organisation Sydney. Libbie's 20 years of experience across marketing, events, technology, and broadcast production provides a well-rounded approach to the new world of events. Libbie's passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights and works with Skills IQ and TAFE to assist in the development of the training and education framework for her sector. Libbie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbie-ray/ Send us a text

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[25:01] New Zealand Author, Business Coach & Toastmaster shares how leading successful teams needs the same 12 conditions as healthy plants in order to thrive.

In our modern society there are two qualities which we're always told to value that are seemingly at odds with each other: productivity and wellbeing.   Lauren Parsons has spent her career working out how best to balance them.   In her book, ‘Thriving leaders, thriving teams' Lauren hits on the keys to shaping a positive energised workplace culture.   Lauren's just earned herself the ‘Keynote speaker of the year award' and ‘Educator of the Year' for 2023.   Lauren Parsons joined Jack Tame to discuss her work.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Parsons is a London-based makeup artist and Dazed Contributing Beauty Editor.Over the years, Lauren has forged strong creative alliances with both established and emerging photographers including David Sims, Mert & Marcus, Juergen Teller, Paolo Roversi, among others.As well as her work regularly featuring in publications such as British Vogue, Vogue Italia, and i-D MagazineLauren's luxury clients include Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Celine, Chloé, Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent.In 2017, she was appointed Global Makeup Consultant for Carolina Herrera Beauty, developing their debut makeup collection.

On this episode of the Atlas Airguns Podcast we have on Lauren Parsons, the Ladies World Field Target Champion for 2022. We talk about her shooting career, her love for Field Target, and the current state of affairs in South Africa. If you like competitive shooting, this episode is for you! If you want to find out more about Lauren Parsons, click on the following links: Instagram Facebook @airgunsofarizona Make sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel @Atlas Airguns Official Atlas Airguns Podcast link Atlas Airguns Instagram Atlas Airguns Twitter Have a question? Email atlasairguns@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/atlas-airguns/support

THE GOODGIVING CHALLENGE IS KICKING OFF TOMORROW! Join us for this first installment of our very first 2-part(y) series on all things GoodGiving. BGCF's Lauren Parsons and Scott Fitzpatrick joins us in the podlab to talk about how to give, why to give, and most importantly, what gifts during the GoodGiving Challenge can do for our communities in Central and Appalachia Kentucky! ..... For more information on the GoodGiving Challenge, visit www.bggives.org. For more information on who we are and what we do at BGCF, visit www.bgcf.org. Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - www.brothersmithband.com

Hello Fellow Airgun Geeks,  We had the pleasure to get to know Lauren Parsons A very competitive opponent in all events she enters. Sit back and get to know Lauren better.  Like always stay Geeky!!!   What's in your bag? Traveling with your airgun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfT26oacySk&t=57sAirguns Of Arizona https://www.facebook.com/AirgunsOfArizona/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/airgungeeks)

In this episode, I interview New Zealand-based wellbeing specialist and TEDx speaker Lauren Parsons, whose Unlock Moment was to transform the shy, unsporty persona from school into a confident and outgoing fitness instructor, educator, and public speaker. Listen in if you want to learn how to turn your negative labels into positive ones and unlock your confident self.Feel free to connect with Lauren on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenparsonsnz/Tune in to the Thrive TV Show at https://thrivetvshow.com/Get your complimentary copy of Lauren's ebook “5 Keys to a Positive, Energised, High-Performance Culture” at www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com              

Prioritize Your Health, Or You Won't Have a Business!     Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I don't have time”? Lauren Parsons is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist who has helped thousands of businesses transform their work culture, and in this episode, she stresses how crucial it is to find the balance between your health and productivity. How often do you find yourself going home at the end of the day feeling satisfied because you kept goals and remained focused?     Do you ever wake up knowing that you have a busy day ahead, so you skip your morning routines to get a head start? If showing up each day is essential for your business, then your health is more critical than you realize. Lauren and Lisa share their own routines, the consequences of skipping them, and how this caused them to feel resentment towards their work.     Lauren shares 3 things that every small business owner should do to inspire their team to bring their A-game. She recounts an experience in her past when she wasn't starting her day on the right foot—directly creating a negative impact on her relationships, business, and overall mental health. By listening to this episode, you'll learn how this moment of clarity became one of the many tools she's shared with businesses, of all sizes, so they can perform their best.     It's one thing to state that you want change, and another to make it happen. Lauren will tell you exactly how to make effective changes so that you can start achieving those goals. Press the pause button on your surroundings, press play on this episode and let's get started!     What's in This Episode 3 things that every small business should do to increase productivity 5 Live Well Principles The 3 red flags of burnout 2 Guaranteed ways to create habits that stick How to achieve a balance between wellbeing and productivity   Warning signs that you have unhealthy habits in your virtual office     What To Do Next Visit lisalarter.com/e42 for the transcript and all resources from this episode.

Jack talks about a way to give back this season with Lauren Parsons Director of Strategic Initiatives + Communications at Blue Grass Community Foundation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's plenty of talk these days about the link between our physical health and our mental health, and it's a conversation I'm very much here for. According to the CDC's last survey, nearly half of American adults (49.1%) attempt some form of weight loss in a given year. And I'm not shy in saying that I have been a part of this statistic on and off throughout my adult life. But it wasn't until very recently - probably the past 5 years or so - that I've truly begun to appreciate the mental side of my physical health. Now granted, any medical professional can tell you that exercise is one of the best antidepressants out there, but it's one of those things I think we all have to come to realize in our own ways. And it's ok if that takes a while. My guest this week is a trailblazer at the intersection of physical & mental health as it relates to our ability to perform in the workplace.Now to be clear, Lauren Parsons isn't out to boost profits through pushups. She's on a mission to change the way all of us move through our days, even if it's only short bursts of activity. Or as she likes to call it, Snacking on Fitness. A TEDx Speaker and highly sought-after consultant, Lauren draws on 18 years experience in the health and wellness profession, combined with her background in business, to help organizations with desk-bound staff create a positive, energized team culture where people can thrive & perform at their best. So no matter where you're at in your health journey, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy the show! SHOWNOTES:Book: Real Food Less FussE-Book: 7 Myths to Overcome to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life

Newsletter: https://dralkapatel.com/mailinglist “Is it possible to snack on exercise?” Season 6 Episode 4 My guest on this week's episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast is Lauren Parsons. Lauren is a TEDx speaker with TEDx Oneota with the talk, “Snack on Exercise.” We discuss time as a barrier to exercise. We highlight the benefits of micro-exercise to get started with exercise habits. We talk about the duration of exercise for mood benefits, fat loss, cardiovascular fitness, muscle adaptation and insulin sensitivity. We reflect on the role of leaders in the workplace shifting cultural norms to make movement a normal part of the working day. 1. The one question we discuss is “Is it possible to snack on exercise?” 2. The two references we look at are: i.) Mammen, G. and Faulkner, G. Physical Activity and the Prevention of Depression: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies. American Journal of Preventative Medicine. 2013. 45(5): 649-57. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258058583_Physical_Activity_and_the_Prevention_of_Depression_A_Systematic_Review_of_Prospective_Studies ii.) Gillen, J.B. et al. Twelve Weeks of Sprint Interval Training Improves Indices of Cardiometabolic Health Similar to Traditional Endurance despite a Five-Fold Lower Exercise Volume and Time Commitment. Plos One. 2016. 11 (4): e0154075 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0154075 3. The three actions to take are · Snack on at least 4 minutes of exercise every day · See what a difference micro-workouts make · Be a workplace champion- apply this principle in your workplace Which of these 3 actionable health tips will you implement? Leave your comments below. -x- Join The Lifestyle First Academy! Take the flagship course – Start Now: Transform your Lifestyle, Transform your Life https://dralkapatel.com/academy/ -x- DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health.-x- -x- Find Out More/Contact/Follow: Guest: TEDx Oneota https://youtu.be/_XFmzNirSB4 Website http://laurenparsonswellbeing.com/ Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenparsonsnz/ https://www.facebook.com/LaurenParsonsWellbeing https://www.instagram.com/laurenparsonsnz/ https://twitter.com/LaurenParsonsNZ Host Website: https://dralkapatel.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralkapateluk/ https://www.facebook.com/dralkapateluk https://www.instagram.com/dralkapateluk https://twitter.com/dralkapateluk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-alka-patel/message

In this episode we discuss the health benefits of giving with Lauren Parsons, director of communications for the Bluegrass Community Foundation. Check out the Day of Giving, gift card ideas, and ways to support your Kula at www.bggives.org.

Lauren Parsons is a decorated Field Target and competition shooter all the way up to world championship level. She shares her expert advice and guidance on the topic of Field Target and what it's like to compete as a woman in a mostly male sport. With a South African heritage she has a broad and unique perspective on airguns and sheds some light on different gun laws between the US and South Africa. She also talks about her homeland culture versus her current culture being in the states and teaches us a little bit of Afrikaans in the meantime. We get to see a personal side of this serious competitor and the unique story she is a part of. Be sure to follow along on her social media below. Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theairgunpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theairgunpodcast/support

As the owner of Lauren Parsons Wellbeing, founder of the Snack on Exercise movement and Thrive TV show, Lauren has certainly crafted a life for herself and her family that is founded on healthy lifestyle principles and values. But it wasn't always this way. She describes her youth feeling like she wished the ground would swallow her up to becoming a woman that was capable of far more than she ever imagined through the belief of one person that empowered her in her early journey. With daily rituals of reading and listening to TED Talks, walking, 4 second hugs with her family and leaning into uncomfortable spaces, our interview with Lauren is dynamic, thought provoking and action oriented.

Rocking Midlife™- the PodcastSeason 1. Episode 4.Join me as I have a conversation with Lauren Parsons whose mission is to equipand inspire women to truly boost their health and happiness for life. Lauren works asa speaker and coach, speaking at conferences and in-house and holding RevitaliseWell-being Retreats. She believes that everyone deserves to thrive and love workingwith organisations that want their members/staff to thrive, by creating a positive,energised culture.Two key points that Lauren would like you to remember are:* We are capable of much more than we first imagine* Exercise doesn't have to take hours. You can get great results while “snacking” onexercise!You can connect with Lauren at these links: Get yourself a copy of Lauren's Live Well, Work Well ebookat http://laurenparsonswellbeing.com/  Watch Lauren's TED Talk at https://www.snackonexercise.com/  Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenparsonsnz/ orFacebook https://www.facebook.com/LaurenParsonsWellbeing for daily inspirationEnjoyed this episode of the Rocking Midlife™ Podcast Show? Please click subscribe, leave areview and share with your friends!

Discover red flags and specific skills you can use to fend off the overwhelm before it ever happens with expert Lauren Parsons as host Mike Domitrz asks her questions for helping each listener gain skill sets.   Lauren is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist who believes that everyone deserves to thrive. She is passionate about equipping and inspiring people to truly boost their health and happiness. With 18 years’ experience in the health and wellbeing profession in New Zealand she is a sought after speaker, coach and consultant.   TEDx speaker, Author of real food less fuss, founder of the online programme Get Fit Feel Fabulous and the Snack on Exercise movement; Lauren helps busy people re-discover how to feel vibrant, confident and energised. Based in Palmerston North, New Zealand, she travels regularly to speak, helping organisations create a high-energy, peak-performance team culture that enables people to thrive.   * You are invited to join our community and conversations about each episode on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/MutuallyAmazingPodcast and join us on Twitter @CenterRespect or visit our website at http://www.MutuallyAmazingPodcast.com**   For more see: www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com and www.snackonexercise.com      Links to Lauren: Subscribe for inspirational updates at: www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com   Join the online community at: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenParsonsWellbeing   Be part of the Snack on Exercise movement at: www.SnackonExercise.com   Follow her on insta at: https://www.instagram.com/laurenparsonsnz/   Contact Lauren at: lauren@laurenparsons.co.nz     Books Lauren recommends: Becoming by Michelle Obama Presence by Amy Cuddy   YOUR HOST: Mike Domitrz is the founder of The Center for Respect where he helps educational institutions, the US Military and businesses of all sizes create a culture of respect throughout their organizations. From addressing consent to helping corporations build a workplace free from fear (reducing sexual harassment and helping employees thrive by treating them with respect every day), Domitrz engages audiences by sharing skill sets they can implement into their lives immediately. As an author, trainer, keynote speaker and coach, Mike Domitrz loves working with leaders at all levels. Learn more at http://www.CenterForRespect.com

Lucie is otherwise engaged this week, so Nick takes command of the show. He takes a look at the Slush Pile, the place where unsolicited manuscripts go to die - unless they are plucked from obscurity and turned into bestsellers, that is. Helping him to get to the bottom of this mythical repository of hopes and dreams are commissioning editor Lauren Parsons and industry expert (and self-help writing guru) Scott Edelstein. For more details about the podcast go to www.unsungbookclub.com Contact us @unsungbookclub

Lauren Parsons is an award winning New Zealand Wellbeing Specialist with 18 years experience. Lauren is the founder of the Get Fit Feel Fabulous the Snack on Exercise movement and author of Real Food Less Fuss. Lauren is a keynote speaker who helps people boost their health, energy and productivity.   CONNECT with Lauren HERE LISTEN to Lauren's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Lauren Parsons is an award winning New Zealand Wellbeing Specialist with 18 years experience. Lauren is the founder of the Get Fit Feel Fabulous the Snack on Exercise movement and author of Real Food Less Fuss. Lauren is a keynote speaker who helps people boost their health, energy and productivity.   CONNECT with Lauren HERE LISTEN to Lauren's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

According to a recent article in the Toastmaster magazine written by Lauren Parsons, there is scientific research “suggests that success does not lead to happiness but that the opposite is true. Happiness has a profound effect on brain function and significantly increases individual performance, leading to greater success”. On this episode, we discuss recommendations on how to be happy, and therefore, achieve success, and how to overcome barriers to having more optimistic days in the workplace, and in your personal life.

So I promised to tell you what I think the biggest lesson from my business sabbatical was as well as the result that I got from it. And for me it’s this: it’s time for me to back me. t I think it’s time for us all to back ourselves. And what do I even mean by that? Basically, to me, it’s about serving up your own delicious cocktail, alcoholic or non-alcoholic and being happy with what you are drinking. It’s like drinking your own goodness. It’s talking about you and why you rock versus everybody else. So basically it’s being a bit of a celebrity in your own right and believing in yourself! I think I’ve mentioned this in the past couple of episodes where I talked about the Power of a Business Sabbatical, is that the biggest thing for me in having time off and away from my business is, that I had to get past some really bad feelings when I got to thinking. I’m talking about the dangerous and pointless ‘comparison game’ or thoughts like ‘What have I actually done? What have I actually achieved? Have I made an impact? Who am I to have built this business over 7 years? Oh my goodness. I’ve done nothing!’ Yes, all this crap came out of it. Once I got through this little moment of self-doubt I was like, ‘Wait a minute. I’ve done some pretty fantastic things. I’ve published a best selling book on Amazon. And that’s now been picked up by Simon & Schuster and the third edition is coming out this September! I finally got to speak on stage at TEDx and I get paid to speak around the world. I’ve built a multiple six figure business that has been that way for several years and I’ve been in business for 7 years. That’s no mean feat! I started reading back through people’s lovely emails and just seeing the impact that I’ve made. And then I even put a post up on Facebook a couple of weeks back before ending this business sabbatical, when I was having a little moment of doubt and asked: ‘What is it that you actually think is my superpower?’ It was absolutely overwhelmingly beautiful how many people commented and how they saw me versus how I saw myself. The long and the short of what I took away from all of these people commenting: friends and clients and just people on Facebook was, “Natalie I think you help people to believe in themselves. You show them what’s possible and how amazing they can be.” That came through as one of the most common aspects of my superpower. Which is so incredible right? Because I wouldn’t have necessarily seen myself that way and inspire people to take action. Yet that is exactly what I desire to do, day in and day out. I have a broad depth of knowledge across a range of topics that helps entrepreneurs to build and design their perfect freedom lifestyle and business. Believing in yourself I think the most important thing about the business sabbatical was to step back, reflect and come back to this point of I have built and designed a business that I love that fits and supports my ideal lifestyle. At the time that I’m recording this I am sitting in front of a gorgeous fireplace. My puppy is sleeping to my right. The sun has gone down. It’s been a beautiful day. I’ve co-worked with a friend. We’ve come up with some entrepreneur business ideas about where we want to head next, grow and what we want to be doing next. So I am excited again and I’ve got my mojo back. I’m almost over being sick and I am ready to drink my own Koolaid in the best possible way. So what are the results of my Business Sabbatical? From a Google Analytics point of view, website visits have actually gone up and down over the space of that three months, which shows that if you stop posting content on your blog which we’d pretty much have done throughout May, June and July, if you got great organic reach and you’ve got excellent content and articles from years before, your traffic is going to remain pretty consistent. People are still going to be finding you on your site. My email optins have stayed fairly consistent and because I haven’t been emailing at all and that my team didn’t email much I’ve had way fewer unsubscribes. So my net positive effect is pretty good. I canned all my advertising during the last three months so I haven’t actively promoted outside of my normal social media posts my assistant does. I’ve only just started doing interviews again, so basically over the three months there was a net gain in website traffic after a dip thanks to some Google algorithms that probably didn’t help, and then my traffic came back. My subscribers have stayed pretty consistent and I haven’t lost as many because I haven’t been emailing as much. And from an online sales point of view, that dropped quite significantly. Because I wasn’t promoting anything. I wasn’t doing anything new. I wasn’t actually there behind my business. There were no Facebook ads going on. There was no other form of advertising and as I mentioned the content stopped as well. I am actually quite happy that the months have been fairly good when I look at the sponsorship for this podcast and online sales continued to come in, as well as other affiliate sales that came through during that time. So it has been a really positive three business months. Now I am raring to go to really amp up the revenue, amp up the business impact and also I have a couple of businesses in mind that I will be embarking on, researching, validating and prototyping for the first time in seven years of just having one business. I guess that gives you some insight behind a business sabbatical. For me it wasn’t a massive growth during that time, nor did I expect it to be. I actually expected a decline in my business if I am going to be really honest but luckily it sailed pretty steady. Slight dips and then growth. I really attribute that to fantastic systems, to having great sales funnels in place, to having a small and nimble team and for a wonderful community who continue to support me throughout. It just shows that after seven years in business all the things that you’ve done leading up to that point stand you in good stead, that if you really have a good foundations nothing tragic is going to happen and that by not being actively behind or running your business it will not die. It will not fall over without you if you’ve put those systems in place. I feel pretty happy about that. On this important point, I wanted to share with you an excerpt from my friend Amy Schmittauer, the vlogging boss. I saw her blog post about how she hasn’t had a break in 2 years and how she was giving herself permission to go on a two week vacation. In this blog post she almost sounded like she had to convince herself that that was a good thing. So I asked her to record her favorite part of the blog post, I Haven’t Made a Decision Like This in a Long Time. Here are her nuggets of wisdom. “This is typical practice for me. Fit in the free time when I can. Fit in family when it works out. One of the things I most Iooked forward to when I started working for myself full-time in 2011 was the fact that I could decide to do this whenever I wanted. Not having to worry about whether a boss approved of it 2-weeks ahead of time. I can take the afternoon. I can take the day. I can take a week. Hell. I can take a vacation. It’s not very often that I actually take advantage of my business ownership perks though. I love what I do and it keeps me busy and fulfilled. Genuinely. But upon coming back from a business trip last week, I was exhausted. I started to think about how I’ve been feeling lately. So tired and busy. I’ve been talking about 2017 like it’s already over and it’s May! We have multiple trips and events planned every month for the rest of the year such as speaking engagements, client business trips, family visits, our wedding and the parties around it. So. Much. Awesome. Our honeymoon is planned for January of next year because that’s the earliest we’ve been able to fit it in. I finally started to wrap my mind around that while on this plane ride home and thought , “Is that going to be the next time I get to just take a break?”. It suddenly became an overwhelming feeling. A tired feeling. Then I thought, “when was the last time I took a vacation?” To finish off, I want to share a couple of things back when I was talking to my friend Lauren Parsons, and we were discussing what I’ve learned out of this experience and what I wanted to do. She summarized it in an email back to me and I thought I’d share it here, as this was around 2 months ago but it still stands: You mentioned being in a transition period career wise with your move back to NZ. (I had no idea how much an impact that has actually made on me. How much changing your entire life can mess with your identity) Following a lack of energy which started Sept 2016 you want to movetowards more people coming to you, more off line, in person. Fewer people, bigger results. 1 year from now you want to: Have had a successful re-launch of my updated Suitcase Entrepreneur book (It’s happening in September) Work as a paid writer, speaker and influencer Successfully rely on my properties for income Be able to invest my time as I wish and volunteer in ways that are fulfilling that I choose Be able to enjoy the right balance of art, fitness, time with my puppy, Kayla and to create the retreat lifestyle property that I want (and of course Josh!) Spend 3-5 days at home enjoying nature/animals etc with some national travel and one international trip each year at least Ultimately to feel light hearted, joyful, powerful, energised (by my work and people I spend time with) and in alignment with my purpose The biggest barrier may be me – saying yes to things and busyness We talked about scheduling in time for the key things that I WANT to have in my  life and prioritising these first which includes focusing on ‘Reclaiming My Time’ through: 1 hour per day invested in learning 2+ hours being active outdoors (in every season) 3-4 hours of focused effective work time Something that came out of this is I said I will complete my own Perfect Day exercise that I take all my Freedom Plan members through and my three year vision – working title Freedom Vision Map. At the time when I chatted with Lauren about this, I just couldn’t complete it. There was nothing concrete there that made me want to jump up and do it. I am really pleased to say that over the weekend when I was in Melbourne with Josh, the four days that I had out there were just fantastic and were so good for me just to get away from it all, and go into the new city,  have a timeout and just be in a new environment. On Monday we were so motivated we sat back and did our three year plan together in the space of half an hour or an hour. So now I am going to put that into my Freedom Vision Map and I am going to share it with you guys. It’s the first time in a couple of years that I’ve done one and it’s going to be completely different to my last one where I’ve achieved a lot of that. My whole emphasis has changed now. I hope you’ve enjoyed coming along with me on this ride of the sabbatical. And now back into work and to several different areas that I’m looking at, that I’ll be sharing here soon. I hope that you’ve been able to hear my process as I’ve been going through this and understand and learn from it just as much as I have. 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Lauren is a fitness advocate, a lover of food and is passionate about her family. She tells of her visit to France and her increase in weight until she learned the tricks and tips of the locals in enjoying their food whilst maintaining their figures - and their health. She has created a plan to help others to achieve the same in simplifying cooking and eating at home. She shares all of this in an interview we did last year.  Since then, she has moved to Canada where she appears on Morning TV to share her ideas for building on the basics in the kitchen to keep healthy eating, easy eating!   You can find out more about Lauren here on her website Lauren's Well Being. You can follow her on Facebook where she is constantly upbeat and sharing wisdom and inspiration LaurenParsonsWellbeingSpecialists