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Photo credit : Jade Scholefield from Visual Branding GC There are quite a few questions you need to energy I need to be creating right now. I’ll be asking. Firstly, what we need to discover, be enthusiastic, excited, energised, positive, is more about you. Who you are, what it is loving, generous and switched on, because that you love, what your passions are, and I am doing what I love to do, and helping what do you already know? people at the same time. Take for example my business knowledge. Some people consider this “being in flow”, This is stuff I know, backwards and forwards, and this is EXACTLY where we need to get and I know this knowledge will now help you to right now. So, with that in mind, get more people than ever. It is also something I a notebook, and a pen and paper, and let’s am truly passionate about, and that I love to get going. do. So, naturally, by doing this, I will be firing on all cylinders, and be creating the exact 51

Remember, if you don’t have all the answers right away, it’s ok. Just skip one question and come back to it. Once you start flowing you’ll be surprised at what will come up for you. If that happens, just stop, go back to the question you skipped and fill it in. Before you know it, you may know more about yourself than you even realised. So firstly, take some deep breathes. Allow your mind to clear of any negative thoughts it may be having. Think of something wonderful and exciting, something beautiful. Allow your mind to completely clear itself of any worry, or any thoughts that may be lingering. Then ask yourself… What Do I Love Most In This World? Write down the very first thing that comes your unconscious mind to really sing to you, to your mind, no matter how silly your about its loves, it’s passions, it’s excitement, conscious mind may think it is. This is not it’s joy. about judging yourself. This exercise is to discover who you truly are and what you THIS! This my friend is where the true are passionate about. answers lie. For you, for everyone, it will be different than others. That is the true Write about your joys, what makes you beauty right now though as we can all bring smile, your hobbies, your interests, the something unique to this world. Providing things you love to do. we each know what that is. Make a list, as long as you can. There are Make sure you also write down what no wrong answers and no one need see THRILLS you. What sets that fire in your this list but you. So write it like no one is belly into EPIC proportions. What makes watching. Dig deep inside yourself. Allow your heart sing? 52 Crush It Magazine

What Skills Do I Have? Write down a list of the things you do well. Some examples you could be writing down It can be anything. Do not make the mistake are: of only writing down what you think others Reading, Exercise, Writing, Cleaning, Cooking, would approve of. Now is not the time to be Organising, Sewing, Motivating, Singing, holding yourself back in any way shape or Computer Repairs. form. Now is the time to be giving all that you have to give to the world. Now is the time to The options are endless. They do not need be showcasing every bit of knowledge and to be elaborate. In fact, it could turn out that ability you have. the simplest ideas you can come up with right now, could be the absolute winners. It could Really, now is your ultimate time to shine. No easily be the case where the term “Keep It matter what it is, there is sure to be someone Simple Stupid” comes into play right now. So, out there who needs what you know. do not over complicate this. Just get it down on paper. Who can benefit from what you have to share, to give, to offer, to help with? Now is the time to truly show what you are capable of, more than ever before. 53

Don’t hold back, and do not judge anything Already you are starting to come up with as silly or unnecessary. Include EVERYTHING! ideas, plans for the future, things you COULD do, things that could bring you in Now that you know what you love, what income, things that could make a difference you are passionate about, what lights you to others, aren’t you? up and brings you joy. How are you feeling? Pretty good right? So, write these down… Get it all down, right now, whilst it’s fresh in your mind. Do not Excellent, then my first job here is done. let an idea stay in your head. Get it down, See, it’s imperative that you feel good no matter how silly you may still feel it is. about this “adventure”. That is what it is, We’ll broaden the process yet, so anything right? Just a grand old adventure into a that is a bit on that side will be eliminated. world we do not know yet. That’s the next step. The next part of the roadmap, or blueprint. The most important If you can go into it knowing what you love, thing by far is to not hold yourself back. and feel your passion, joy and excitement, If you do not have the right mindset yet, then you are going to be 1000 steps ahead this could be easy to do. You will have to of anyone who doesn’t. Secondly, now that CHOOSE to do things differently now. you have a list of what you can do, your skills and your abilities, I can imagine that Choose to instead write it down, no matter you already have some ideas rolling around how silly it may seem. You just do not know inside your mind, don’t you? what others may need and how what you deem as silly, could help them. 54 Crush It Magazine

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The ECS team grew up in the water with a love for the sport. It’s this devotion and attention to detail that has seen us grow from humble beginnings shaping just a few boards to where we are today. Our Founder Ryan Briggs-is head shaper and constantly evolving with new techniques and technology providing quality shapes using only the best materials sourced locally and abroad. Our CEO Clint Ledden is also hands on doing R&D, working the showroom and connecting with the local community to share his excitement for surfing with families from around the Central Coast. Remember, surfing is a family sport that everyone can enjoy and there is nothing better than spending a few hours down the beach with your tribe. 5599

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We have affordable options for everyone at ECS and we won’t be satisfied till you are on the right board. Our range includes high performance short boards, summer boards, classic mals and beginner soft boards. They are sold and surfed worldwide and team riders live locally on the Central Coast, USA and several riders based internationally. Harry Maskell is one of our local legends and team riders. He also does R&D and makes sure our customers are satisfied with their board choice. That’s why we love you to drop in to our showroom so you can see and feel the boards first hand. We aren’t happy till you are, so come on in or give us a call so we can get you on the best affordable board. Let’s start your affection for the ocean and surfing today as it’s a life long love you can’t shake! 61

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THEY ARE 1 MINUTE CIRCUITS WITH 30 SECOND REST BETWEEN EACH EXERCISE SQUATS Keep your weight in your heels and sit your hips back keeping your knees behind toes. Keep head up, chest up with back neutral. Ensure toes, knees, hips are in line as you squat. Variation- Add a jump to your squat. Works your quads, glutes and hamstrings. 66 Crush It Magazine

Keep your elbows pointing behind you and your body close to the chair when dipping down through this exercise. Variation- Legs straight in front with toes up or legs bent at 90 degrees Works your triceps, back and shoulders. tricep Dip 67

Alternate Lunge Keeping your legs at 90 degrees whilst performing the lunge. Ensure your knees do not pass over toes. Extend into standing position and repeat on other leg pushing off on your front foot. Variation- Bulgarian split squat, place your back foot on a step or chair and perform a lunge. 30 seconds on each leg. Works your quads, glutes and hamstrings. 68 Crush It Magazine

Glute Bridge Lying on a matt with a flat back and knees bent. Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips. Aiming for your shoulders, hips and knees to align and ensure your core is tight throughout. Variation- Single leg glute bridge. Works your glutes, calves, hamstrings and lower back. 69

Cross Body Mountain Climber Ensure you abdominals are on and tight. In a plank position with hands under shoulders and feet hip width apart. Bring your knee from one side of your body towards the opposite elbow. Move your feet as quickly as you can. Variation- Plank Works your abs, quads and chest. 70 Crush It Magazine

With your feet off the ground and upper body tall, bring your opposite elbow to the opposite knee twisting between your pelvis and rib cage. Works your abs and obliques. Bicycle Crunch Flutter Kicks Lying flat on your matt with hands under the small of your back for support. Ensure your pelvic floor and core is tight. With straight legs, alternatively kick or flutter your legs. Works your lower abdominals. 71

This total body workout is designed with variations in mind for all fitness levels. While this is a body weight workout, you can add weights as well or if you do not have a set of dumbells at home ( You can use empty milk bottles filled with water or bag of flour) Complete the circuit 1 minute for each exercise and go again trying to improve each time you do the workout. Go Ladies “Strong is Beautiful” you’ve got this! For more fitness info and inspo follow Kylie Photo Credit-John Arano on Insta: @kylie_pt or @transitionalhealthandfitness or visit www.thfstudio.net.au/contact-us/ I also offer 1 on 1 Personal Training either online or in the studio Call me at any time to chat 0449779418 72 Crush It Magazine

Fitness Kylie's Body building Results and Certifications Kylie is a passionate personal trainer and group fitness instructor since September 2013- 2014. Working with women with ANB Newcastle & Central Coast female weights training exercises for progressive sports model championships, strength and mobility. Certified and encouragement award. specialising in pre and post-natal as well as women’s health and fitness to help others April 2018– regain and maintain fitness and confidence ANB Central Coast championships female as well as weight loss and agility. fitness model over 35yrs 1st place. NSW state titles fitness model over 35yrs Kylie has competed in 7 Natural 1st place. bodybuilding competitions to date. After 10+ years as a chef with a wealth of September 2018- health and nutrition knowledge, in 2014 ANB Central Coast championships female with her husband Jimmy Haskell fitness model over 35yrs 1st place. Transitional health and fitness was born. Australian National championships over Delivering \"real results that last\" in all 35yrs 1st place. areas of whether weight loss, muscle growth, shaping and toning, and mental April 2019- health for all fitness levels. Both Kylie and ANB Central Coast championships female Jimmy have helped over 3500 + clients fitness model over 40yrs 1st place. NSW change their minds, bodies, and health State titles 2nd place. forever through face to face and online coaching programs. October 2019- ANB Central Coast championships CERTIFICATIONS: female fitness model over 40yrs 2nd place. Australian National championships Certificate - 3 & 4 in Fitness female fitness model over 40yrs 3rd place, Overall female fitness model 3rd Certificate - in Women’s pre - post natal place. female fitness model theme wear 3rd place. Certificate - 1 in Kettlebells Certificate - 1 in Bootcamp Certificate - in Principles of athlete strength and conditioning Certificate - in Exercise for children and adolescents Certificate - in Exercise guidelines for older adults 73

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Whether it’s about losing weight, setting a new goal to achieve a new dream career, or just setting your mind to be ready to get healthier all starts with changing your mindset. Your mindset is a BIG part of the reason why you’re “here” in the first place. The mind is so powerful and what it can control or how you decide what’s possible and what’s not. That’s why if you want to achieve what you’ve never done before whether it is you deciding you are wanting to lose weight, start a new dream career or just get healthier, you need to CHANGE your mindset first. One of the big problems is we can sometimes do is focus on the NEGATIVES. What do I mean? Well, a lot of people, when they think about losing weight, starting that dream career or just getting healthier, we think about all the NEGATIVE aspects instead of the POSTIVE ones! 75

The Model of the Mind Some people will focus on the pain and sacrifice they think they’ll have to deal with to achieve their goals? To be honest with you here: If you can’t find a way to shift your focus to the POSITIVE aspects of losing weight, starting that dream or a new career, or just wanting to get healthier, you will find it hard to succeed. Your mindset from how it is right now, to visualizing how amazing you are going to look and feel once you achieve your goals can be a shift with your mind. You need to believe you can do this and I promise you, you will do it!! It starts with a true and very real belief from within yourself. So how do you shift your focus from what you might have to “give up” to what you’re going to GAIN by losing a couple of kilos, wanting to start a new career, or just get healthier? You have to start influencing your subconscious mind! See Diagram above 76 Crush It Magazine

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HERE’S HOW TO SHIFT YOUR MINDSET: Photo by Link Hoang NOTE: Step #1 YOUR SMART GOAL MUST : Write out a Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-Oriented goal (S.M.A.R.T) Be challenging and it like... see example below, must be realistic at the same time!! Example: (SMART) like “I, [your name], [your goal] [date] Maybe setting a reward like a holiday to help achieve that specific goal by that certain date 78 Crush It Magazine

Step #2 Write out your S.M.A.R.T goal 10 times Photo by Trent Szmolnik every single day. And DON’T write this out on a computer –you must write this out by hand. I’ve even included a printout on the next page for you to do this. Do this first thing in the morning. You’ll be able to start influencing your subconscious mind, which will help you make the right decisions that align with your goal of getting in incredible shape every day. For more info on how to help your mindset or learn more please follow: insta: @transitionalhealthandfitness www.thfstudio.net.au/contact-us/ to book in your complimentary 15min goal setting orientation call. 79

FIONA DJAPOURAS Fiona is an Integrative Mindset Coach and a CTC Master Therapist. In both these roles, she is a champion for transformative change. Fiona works with you to uncover and develop your purpose and passion and create habits and behaviours to move you closer to your goals. Even if you feel that you are drifting along, and every day is the same as the day before, working with Fiona will re-energise you to help you step into the life to which you aspire. 80 Crush It Magazine

Photo by Madison Inouye Fiona works with people in all different My strength is to bring structure and stages and phases of life, such as: focus to improve your mindset and remove negative subconscious habits and • Business executives behaviours. From this new place of • Entrepreneurs empowerment, you can lead in a way that • Athletes brings out the best in others. This type of • Community leaders leadership creates successful and happy • Parents communities, families, organisations. • Anyone wanting more fromtheir relationships Even if you do not have the job title of ‘leader’ you still have an impact on everyone around you, and my approach will help you build long-lasting and healthy relationships. If you are ready to step into your own power and move your life to a new trajectory, then book a one-hour free coach consultation. 81

So, you feel like every day blends into the other. Photo by Daria Shevtsova Life is fine but maybe a bit ‘meh’. This may be Photo by Artem Beliaikin because you are not living a purposeful life. You are not living in the optimum. The life you were meant to live is not quite where you are. My name is Fiona Djapouras and I am an Integrative Mindset Coach and CTC Master Therapist. In both these roles, I am a champion for transformative change. I work with individuals to uncover and develop their purpose and passion and create habits and behaviours to move them closer to their goals. They may feel they are drifting along, and every day is the same as the day before. Our work together re-energises them to help them step into the life to which they aspire. So why does it matter if you are living life on purpose? What does this mean? People experience a dramatic improvement in their lives when they have a meaningful purpose. Purpose sets the entire context of our lives. Without a clearly defined purpose, we are just a haphazard combination of goals and non-goals and actions and non-actions meandering through space and time. A purpose is a master plan for our life. Knowing our purpose helps us define our goals. It helps us avoid getting lost in the minutia of daily life by keeping our eyes on the target. It can make life much more enjoyable and effortless. 82 Crush It Magazine

Photo by Gabriela Palai You may know someone who retired but without the Photo by Kinga Cichewicz daily reason to get up and go somewhere, they live a lack lustre experience and merely exist. Or maybe you know someone that talks about wanting to lose weight but does not do anything to deliver on this aspiration. Defining our purpose helps us focus. Purpose is something we must uncover for ourselves. It is not something that others choose for us; rather, it is something we must discover for ourselves. It emerges from an exploration of what we value most. When we are defining our purpose in life, it is important to not worry about how we will go about achieving it. As long as your purpose fills you with passion, it can be simple and safe or grandiose and daring. My purpose is to facilitate transformation and help others to live a purposeful life. All my activities, intentions, and goals emerge from this basic purpose. Here are some simple tips that can help you to make the most of this time and understand who you are and discover your passion and purpose. This can be done as a family, with the kids or with the parents. You are never too late to find your purpose! To start it off, grab a journal, notebook, artist pad, anything at all that you can write down your musings. Your purpose will not just appear, but you can spend 10 minutes a day doing all or any of these activities to begin discovery. How exciting is that? 83

PASSION - Think of the times when you are so in the moment, nothing else matters. Those moments when suddenly 5 hours have passed, and you smiled the whole way through. Write down your thoughts about this activity. What were you doing, who were you with, what were you feeling, what started it all... all these thoughts help you to understand that origin of joy. CHILDHOOD - What did you enjoy doing as a child? Craft, paint, study, cook, write, play sport, team sport, solo activities? If you do not remember, maybe have a chat with a family member. What do they remember you doing and enjoying? BEST PORTRAIT - Ask others about where they see you shine? At work, in school, as a leader, anything at all. What did they think you do well? Where were you happiest? You will be surprised by their answers. I did this every year for my performance review and the answers were inspiring, sometimes surprising, and always encouraging. I did not realise which of my actions had the most impact. 84 Crush It Magazine

FUTURE SELF - Write about yourself in 30 years’ time or at your funeral. What do you want to read here? What do you want to reflect on your life? VALUES - What values drive you? Knowing your core values helps you to know where you are happiest and why you do what you do. I use the VIA character Strengths free survey that identifies your unique profile of strengths. Knowing this information helps you to be your best self. Try this link here to do your test and I will happily help you understand your report and give you suggestions on how to work with these strengths. Photo by Nine Köpfer 85

Make this the start of your why.Once you have spent time doing the above activities, take some paper and write or draw down key words or feelings or diagrams. Now step back and see how they interact and link. What are the common threads and themes? Eventually, they will integrate because as Charles Eames (American designer), says \"Eventually everything connects\" because they have YOU in common. It will start slowly but keep looking, take notes when things feel right, think through the connections that you make. Talk it out loud with a friend. To learn your purpose may feel elusive but with the right introspection, it is yours for the taking. '' The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why - MARK TWAIN 86 Crush It Magazine

Photo by Denys Nevozhai When you know why you are here on this Earth you will be intrigued, fascinated, and excited about the future opportunities that await you. And that is how you face the future with love and excitement. And this is so adaptable for children. Imagine them having the opportunity each day to find out their driving purpose at an early age. Wouldn't this be the start of something exciting? If you feel like you want help with this, all my sessions are extremely effective online as they are face to face. Or if you think this is something that would interest someone else, please share this post. Contact me and we can talk. As a regular contributor, each month I’ll be talking through areas that help to broaden your awareness of living a purposeful life. I look forward to sharing this with you and hope that it brings you enlightenment. E: [email protected] W: https://www.fionadjapouras.com/ INSTA: fiona_djapouras FB: fionadjapouraslivinglifeonpurpose 87

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WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL ECONOMY? SCOTT MCMONIGAL Hi, I am Scott McMonigal, Property Valuer, with knowledge and experience specializing a variety of property types and geographical locations in NSW. I have bought and sold many properties over the years and had experience in many situations including dealing with tenants & owners, natural & personal disasters. I am bringing that experience to you. However, actions speak louder than words and my life motto is; 96 Crush It Magazine

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I’m going to talk about “YOUR For example, just say you earn PERSONAL ECONOMY” now this $20 per hour after-tax and is a concept that I have lived by all superannuation. You then have my life. I do like my mathematics, the usual situation of say a 40 and I do think things can be broken hour week so therefore you’ve down simply by maths, which can got $800 in money that you can eliminate vagueness, waste of time spend on your commitments and situations, and measurement of then see what you have left. things that you do every day that don’t have a $ value. Let's get straight to it. I will use a number of examples to show you how it works, and how much time you spend on buying things. You will then see how much time and effort you spend on doing things that really don’t have a monetary value. 98 Crush It Magazine Photo by Clay Banks

We all have costs per week to live; Now, let's divide that by your 40 hours and it equals $4.40. (I’ll use this figure Phone at $25 soon) Car at say $100 including rego and So, these figures suggest that if you say buy a new phone case for $60 are will- insurance ing to work 13.6 hours this week for it? ($60 divided by $4.40) Accommodation is a BIG factor and can You got me? be anywhere between $150 if you’re living That outfit in the wardrobe that cost at home and maybe up to $400 if you are $440. That will cost in hours after costs paying for electricity, water, and renting by 100 hours yourself. So, let’s just pick a figure of $250 ie 2.5 weeks of work (5% of your year) a week to cover off (I'm sure it is more than But wait …it gets worse! that though) So, then if you wear it say 10 times over the next 3 years, each time you wear it, Food $200 it would of cost you $44. Incidental costs $50 (gyms etc) Scary stuff I know right? As long as you're prepared to work for For a single person-let us quickly add that it I have no problem what you buy but up now. That equals $625 per week. sometimes the things we buy don’t Deduct that from our net income of $800. reflect how much it actually costs us to So, you have $175 to buy other things work for it. Food for thought. such as clothes, holidays, etc... Now, before my next feature here is your homework. Homework: What’s Your Personal Economy $ amount per hour? http://propertyvaluationsnsw.com.au/ 99

THE AIRPORT ECONOMIST TIM HARCOURT The Airport Economist is your guide to doing business across the globe. Led by renowned economist Tim Harcourt, we’ll be visiting thriving markets to find out what the emerging opportunities are for doing business there, how to get your foot in the door, learn from companies who are successfully operating, as well as discover the local culture. In each episode, we’ll arm you with all the knowledge and insights you need to take your business international. 100 Crush It Magazine