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The June issue of Right Now! Notes teaches you how to break out of inertia and change your life—right now!

Right Now!
C'mon turn, turn this thing around
Right now, hey
It's your tomorrow
Right now,
C'mon, it's everything
—Van Halen, Right Now, on Best of Van Halen, Vol. 1

I named my coaching company, Right Now! Coach, because I know we have the power to change our lives for the better right now. Not tomorrow. Not when we get smarter, richer, skinnier, or happier. Not when the right relationship comes along. Now.

The formula is simple: we take positive small steps right now and we get positive change—right now.

The key to success? Taking the steps.

The block to success? Inertia. We think about change but we feel too tired, trapped, helpless, weak, overwhelmed, untrained, blocked, or whatever to take the first step.

A Winter’s Tale
We had a bad winter. 95 inches of snow fell in Milwaukee. Our roof leaked, and the ceiling over our entryway collapsed. Skunks moved into the space under our porch. Squirrels took up residence in our eaves. We turned down the heat to combat rising energy costs. Other changes in health and community took a toll on our energy and spirits.

To cope with it all, our family hibernated. We settled into an evening routine of getting cozy under blankets, watching movies, reading books, and snacking. Then spring came. Flowers emerged. The skunks moved out. We stayed under the blankets—glued to the television, overcome by inertia.

Breaking Free
Sometime in March—still under the blankets, nibbling on my candy-coated chocolate—I remembered that two actions always energize me: walking and writing. According to the research, both walking and writing will make us happier. Psychologists also report that when we change one area of our life, we are more likely to make additional positive changes. We walk a bit, maybe we write a page a day—and pretty soon, we’re off the sofa and engaged in life!

But I was still on the sofa. I knew I needed help getting moving—and the best help comes from the company of others. New research says that we do what our friends do. If a friend is obese, we’re more likely to get fat. If a friend is fit and healthy, we’re more likely to get fit, too.

I talked to friends. I dug out my pedometer and journal. I walked with my family. I wrote. Something began to shift in me. The idea for Walk—Write—WIN!™ was born. I’d like to see lots of people—me included—get off our butts and back into our lives. So far, it’s working for me. I know it can help you, too.

Now it’s YOUR turn . . .
Join us. If you live in Milwaukee, I’ve got two in-person groups going—one that meets on Wednesdays at the lake and a second that meets on Sundays in the inner city.

If you live somewhere else, tune into the Walk—Write—WIN!™ blog each day. Pass this on to as many people as possible. Let’s get off the couch and into the world—right now!

—Rochelle,
the Right Now! Coach

Right Now! Resources
Check out the Walk—Write—WIN!™ blog. You don’t want to miss:
• Daily inspiration to support you in getting off the couch and living a life that brings you joy—right now!
• Journaling exercises.
• Walking tips.
• Links to music that will move your body and soul!
• Resources for walking, writing, and doing what engages you!

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Summer Coaching Groups New! Walk—Write—WIN!™ • Do you need support to start and stick with an exercise program? • Do you want to accomplish a new goal but need help making it happen? • Do you need people who will hold you accountable and cheer you on? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! WHAT IT IS: Walk—Write—WIN!™ is a goal-setting program for women that uses the winning combination of walking, writing exercises, group coaching, and group accountability to support women in achieving their goals. WHY IT WORKS: This program combines two proven interventions for making people happier, healthier, and better able to achieve their goals: writing and walking. Add to that the power of doing something together. Research has found that getting in shape is contagious. Having a friend or colleague lose weight makes you more likely to do the same. Join us and see for yourself! WHEN: Five Wednesdays (June 11, 18, 25 July 9, 16) from 5:30-7:00 WHERE: Meet on the lawn of Alterra by the Lake in Milwaukee. FEE: $100.00 (The fee includes all classes and a 30 minute phone coaching session. A portion of your fee will be used to support a Walk—Write—WIN!™ group for women in the inner city.) TO REGISTER: Send an email with, Walk-Write-WIN! in the subject line to rochelle@rightnowcoach.com. Include your name, address, phone number, and how you’d like to pay (check or credit card). Sign up soon! Class size is limited to 10!

Coaching Packages Life Coaching Each coaching session costs $100. Buy 5 coaching sessions for $450. Buy 10 coaching sessions and get them for just $900. Coaching for Spiritual Leaders Coaching for spiritual leaders costs just $80 per session. Purchase 10 sessions for $750. Writing Coaching Each 45-minute writing coaching session provides you with the additional benefit of having Rochelle read and comment on 15-20 pages of double spaced text. Each session costs $150. Right Now purchase 5 sessions for $625 or 10 sessions for just $1250. How to register: Book a free consultation to find out if one of these packages is right for you. Email Rochelle at rochelle@rightnowcoach.com Get Inspired to Write! Check out my Right Now! store for inspiring clothes, bags, and mugs! All of my profits from the store benefit the Dream Keeper’s writing group, a class I teach for inner city teens. Greeting Cards Check out the Right Now! Web site's ECard section. Stop by today to encourage a friend to Dream Big, invite a loved one to coffee or dinner, or wish a colleague a Happy Birthday!

Right Now! Notes is a free monthly newsletter designed to support people in living their dreams right now! It is written and produced by Rochelle Melander, a professional life and writing coach. If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: rochelle@rightnowcoach.com.
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