Kristi Yamaguchi's 5 Tips to a Balanced Life + Prize Pack Giveaway #LifeIngredients

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Some of you might know the name Kristine 'Kristi' Yamaguchi from her figure skating days, winning two World Figure Skating Championships in 1991 and 1992, becoming the 1992 Olympic Champion in the ladies' single category, along with many other impressive milestones in her career including being inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2005 and being a contestant on the wildly popular reality television show, Dancing with the Stars.

I remember being a huge fan of Kristi's skating back when I was younger. One of my fond childhood memories is of when my mom, aunt, sister, and I gathering around the tv to watch the figure skating competitions. Kristi was one of my favorites and watching her glide across the ice on those skates and nailing those impressive tricks was thrilling to me; at times I even caught myself holding my breath through her performance!

After she retired from her skating career, Kristi somewhat disappeared. Until I was lucky enough to be a part of her #LifeIngredients webinar sponsored by Alpine Lace Cheese with some of my fellow bloggers and learned what she's really been doing with her time!

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Not only did Kristi get married and start a family complete with a handsome professional hocky-playing hubby and two beautiful young girls, she's a published children's book author, a philanthropist who founded her own children's literacy charity, Always Dream Foundation, and she's an entrepreneur who started her own stylish activewear line, Tsu.ya (pronounced sue-ya).

How does she do it all and keep herself balanced you ask? That's a very good question because I'd like to learn her secret!

Kristi divulged a few of her tips, tricks, and secrets to how she keeps herself motivated and balanced through whatever life has to throw at her and I've picked my top 5 favorites to share with you all:


1. Prioritize 

Let's face it, there's not enough time in the day to get everything done. The prospect of adding a couple more days to the week or a few more hours to the day is an extremely tempting idea, but not physically possible, so we need to take the few things that absolutely need to be done and prioritize those to get done above everything else. Once those are done, we prioritize a few more things and the rest, as they say, is history! And, of course, done ;)


2. Put exercise time on your calendar 

I'll be the first to admit I'm guilty of forgetting to even move when I get involved in my work, let alone remembering to take time out of my schedule to exercise! Unfortunately my health is very temperamental so I sometimes can't get a good workout in, but when my health allows, I LOVE to exercise and I need to take this tip to heart.


3. Stay connected with friends

Just this past year, I've learned how important it is to stay connected with friends. I've met new ones, re-connected with old ones, and have done a lot of fun things like karaoke for the first time, dancing, dinner dates, sex toy bingo (yes, you read that correctly), etc. Kristi even admitted she indulges in many GNOs (Girl's Nights Out) with her girlfriends, which I can totally relate since my fantastic group of girlfriends and I try to set aside one day a month for ours!


4. Take 30 minutes of 'Me Time' 

No matter how busy you are during your day, taking 30 minutes of 'me time' to do something you love and are passionate about is super important. Regardless of whether it's reading a book, taking a walk, soaking in a bath, being creative or whatever it is you love to do, DO IT! It's like a breathe of fresh air for your soul and you'll feel rejuvenated and ready to tackle what ever is on your to-do list next.


5. Have your Go-to Snacks

Having some healthy go-to snacks for you, your significant other, and or your children is definitely a major thing to remember, especially if you're always on the go! Instead of opting for the temptation of a drive through and unhealthy fast food, remember packing some healthy snacks doesn't have to be hard. Even simpler is keeping those healthy snacks stocked in the fridge; it's easy as open, grab, and enjoy gilt free.

One of my favorites is an apple with creamy peanut butter!


Thanks to Tsu.ya and Alpine Lace Cheese, one of my readers is going to win a fantastic healthy living prize package to help YOU maintain a balanced life including a Tsu.ya by Kristi Yamaguchi Julia Jacket in purple and size medium*, a beautiful One Line a Day journal, and Alpine Lace Cheese free product coupon!


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{The Giveaway}
 

Win a Healthy Living Prize Package 

courtesy of Alpine Lace and Tsu.ya! 

{The Rules}

1. You MUST use the name and email you want to be contacted with in the Rafflecopter.

2. Contest will run from Tuesday, April 22, 2014 through to Monday, April 28, 2014.

3. Open to individuals 18 years or older.

4. Open to US residents only--Sorry everyone else!

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That's 2 mandatory entries + 36 possible extra entries which = 38 entries total!

 
Good Luck!

*Sponsors are offering the same jacket I received including size (medium) and color (purple). You will not be choosing your preferred size and color.

Giveaway Disclaimer: This giveaway is open to US residents only, 18 years or older and will run from Tuesday, April 22, 2014 12:00 pm CST until Monday, April 28, 2014 10:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen through Rafflecopter.com and be contacted within 24 hours of the drawing. You'll then have 48 hours (2 days) to claim your prize and send me all applicable information-If I haven't heard from you within that time frame, I will be forced to choose another winner. The Eclectic Element and all related parties are in no way liable or responsible for unfulfilled or damaged prizes.