Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Money Journal
Money. The #1 constant that gives college students premature gray hairs.
Some have a great strategy for distributing money monthly to buy food, pay bills, and the occasional night out. And those that consistently and consciously save money can make it to the end of the month with a little financial cushion for life's unexpected emergencies (like 2am Tedeschi runs...you know who you are).
Others have a great strategy for having a lot of month left over at the end of the money. Does this sound familiar? The first of the month comes along: you get all your bills paid, all your groceries taken care of, and after the first or second weekend, you're scrapping along with a few dollar bills until the next month or paycheck rolls around.
Saving money is actually much easier than it sounds. All it requires is a bit of willpower and self-discipline.
In order to stay on top of your finances, get a notebook, laptop, iPad, or your smartphone and make it a habit of tracking your daily expenses. This will help you physically see where your money is going, and therefore help you control the extraneous spending a bit better.
For example, maybe you start to see a pattern in your weekly spending habits. Too much takeout? Too much Starbucks? Every $4 or $5 purchase can really add up! However convenient it may be to buy food or coffee regularly, its still much more expensive than a home-cooked alternative.
Use your Money Journal to set visual goals for yourself. Perhaps its difficult to always cook or eat at home. That's completely understandable. Could you maybe find time on the weekend to prepare your meals and snacks for the week? And then be able to use your money for takeout and other things should an emergency arise?
When you plan ahead, you allow yourself the luxury and security of having resources when unexpected things come up.
What are some ways you keep track of your expenses? Do you own a savings account as well as a checking account? Why do you think saving money is important? Let us know in the comments!
Some have a great strategy for distributing money monthly to buy food, pay bills, and the occasional night out. And those that consistently and consciously save money can make it to the end of the month with a little financial cushion for life's unexpected emergencies (like 2am Tedeschi runs...you know who you are).
Others have a great strategy for having a lot of month left over at the end of the money. Does this sound familiar? The first of the month comes along: you get all your bills paid, all your groceries taken care of, and after the first or second weekend, you're scrapping along with a few dollar bills until the next month or paycheck rolls around.
Saving money is actually much easier than it sounds. All it requires is a bit of willpower and self-discipline.
In order to stay on top of your finances, get a notebook, laptop, iPad, or your smartphone and make it a habit of tracking your daily expenses. This will help you physically see where your money is going, and therefore help you control the extraneous spending a bit better.
For example, maybe you start to see a pattern in your weekly spending habits. Too much takeout? Too much Starbucks? Every $4 or $5 purchase can really add up! However convenient it may be to buy food or coffee regularly, its still much more expensive than a home-cooked alternative.
Use your Money Journal to set visual goals for yourself. Perhaps its difficult to always cook or eat at home. That's completely understandable. Could you maybe find time on the weekend to prepare your meals and snacks for the week? And then be able to use your money for takeout and other things should an emergency arise?
When you plan ahead, you allow yourself the luxury and security of having resources when unexpected things come up.
What are some ways you keep track of your expenses? Do you own a savings account as well as a checking account? Why do you think saving money is important? Let us know in the comments!
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Final Seven
As usual, spring break is never long enough! The final seven weeks of the semester have caught up to us. Come to meditation, yoga & workouts to keep your mind & body ahead of the game. Check out what's coming up this week & be sure to email livewell@berklee.edu if you have any questions!
What are some ways you prepare for the end-of-semester insanity? Let us know in the comments!
What are some ways you prepare for the end-of-semester insanity? Let us know in the comments!
TODAY
Meditation Class with Sagit: Loft
5:15 - 5:50 pm
Yoga with Neil: Loft
6:15 - 7:45 pm
Twelve Step Support: 22 The Fenway
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 26
Morning Workout: Loft
8:00 - 9:30 am
Meditation Group with Liz Bailey: Loft
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Perform with Confidence Workshop: David Friend Recital Hall
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, March 27
Zumba: Loft
8:30 - 10:00 pm
Thursday, March 28
Morning Workout: Loft
8:00 - 9:30 am
Friday, March 29
Yoga with Neil: Loft
8:00 - 9:40 am
HearWell - You & Your Ears: David Friend Recital Hall
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Friday, March 8, 2013
Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
We haven't posted a smoothie recipe in a while! Smoothies are a great way to consume vitamins and minerals effortlessly, and they also help keep you energized throughout your day. With five ingredients, this one is a cinch to make. Perfect for a snowy day like today. :)
Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
Makes 1-2 servings.
2 cups vanilla soy milk
1 medium banana, cut in half
1/4-1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 container soy strawberry yogurt
1 kiwi fruit, chopped
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth & creamy.
Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
Makes 1-2 servings.
2 cups vanilla soy milk
1 medium banana, cut in half
1/4-1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 container soy strawberry yogurt
1 kiwi fruit, chopped
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth & creamy.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Upcoming Events
*all events take place in the Loft or SAC lounge unless otherwise stated.
TODAY
Richard Ehrman Memorial Feldenkrais Series:
6:15 - 7:45 pm
Friday, March 8
Yoga:
8:00 - 10:00 am
Meet With Physical Therapist Regina Campbell (25 min. sessions):
9:00 - 12:00 pm
Personal Meditation: Room 218, SAC
2:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 9
Morning Workout: Loft
9:30 - 11:30am
Personal Meditation: Room 218, SAC
10:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 10
Gyrokinesis:
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Zumba with Nicole:
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Karate with Eleftherios:
3:45 - 5:00 pm
Meditation:
5:15 - 6:00 pm
Yoga:
6:15 - 7:45 pm
Simmons Sports: Simmons Fitness Center, 331 Brookline Ave
3:30 - 7:30 pm
(MIDTERM WEEK)
Monday, March 11
Morning Workout:
8:00 - 9:30 am
Alexander Technique:
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Meditation Class:
5:15 - 5:50 pm
Yoga with Neil:
6:15 - 7:45 pm
Twelve Step Support Groups: 22 The Fenway
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 12
Morning Workout:
8:00 - 9:00 am
Free 10 Minute Massage: (reserve your time: livewell@berklee.edu)
10:00 - 12:00 pm
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Meditation Group with Liz Bailey:
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Alexander Technique:
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Create a Vegetarian/Vegan Food Plan with Janel Funk, Nutrition Expert!
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, March 13
Morning Workout:
8:00 - 9:30 am
Thursday, March 14
Free 10 Minute Massage: (reserve your time: livewell@berklee.edu)
12:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Skin Awakening
Our Skin Awakening event this past Sunday was a huge success! Special thanks to Paige Califano & Faye Wellman for all their effort and hard work.
If you couldn't make it, don't worry -- below you'll find the "recipe cards" for each of the facial treatments that were at the event so you can make them at home! Win.
We had delicious food catered by Life Alive, as well as other healthy snacks that promote glowing skin from the inside out.
Students had a blast giving each other mini-facials & getting massages.
Did you make it to the event? What was your experience like? We'd love to hear all about it!
Friday, March 1, 2013
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