The AFISA Elements Newsletter by Adele Frost, M.Ed.
https://www.AdeleFrost.com
Hello there, AFISA Elementors!
August is Social Month
By now, the hot summer heat waves have slowed our weekends to lazy days full of opportunities to spend outdoors to soak up the sun or indoors to cool off in the air conditioning. Why don't we take some time to socialize during this month to reconnect with friends and family members? There are many fairs and festivals taking place. The beaches are full of life and activity. Remember... Fall and Winter are around the corner! We need to take advantage of the warm weather days to venture out, see new things, eat new foods, and try something new! It's the perfect time to take a loved one along as a side-kick on your adventure!
Introverted? Not really into those "social scenes?" Have you though about meeting new people in a smaller local group? Have you thought about joining a membership online?
Statistically, people who interact with others - strangers, friends or family, have a tendency of living longer. For longevity purposes, get out there into the community - online or in-person! Carpe Diem and have fun!
10 THINGS TO DO IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST ā SOCIAL MONTH
1. Reach out to a friend and go out to dinner. Face-to-face, in-person visits are second to none when it comes to socializing. How many times have you seen an old friend and just picked up where you left off? Even if the timeframe is only 2 hours, you can reconnect with friends very quickly and revive a long-lost friendship. Who in your friend circle is a person you've been meaning to connect with?
2. Create a Group Text with a bunch of friends or follow up with a message to your current group. I love sending out a quick hello to my kids' sport groups to say hello and catch up briefly with fellow moms. Now that my children are long out of high school and now college, our groups don't go out as often. Sending a group text message can revive relationships, potentially create a social event and support others in things we were not aware of. Even a GIF or emoji can make a person's day so spread some cheer!
3. Start a conversation with a stranger. My third child is starting college in the fall. (2 down, one to go.) You'd think during my third college orientation program, that I'd have the systems down pat...not so much. Navigating student life and academics is different at every college and different with every child. As my son separated from me during Orientation to take the "Student Track," I attended the "Parent Track." Sitting for hours over two days was challenging in the 90-100 degree weather. Making small talk with fellow parents not only passed the time but developed new friendships. I took advantage of meeting people from New England, swapped contact information and followed up with texts to support our kids and ourselves during the college move and student events. By starting a conversation with a stranger, I was able to feel a part of the group, make a acquantaince/a friend and feel supported emotionally throughout the process.
4. Call people by their name, especially at my local grocery store. You would be surprised how employees at stores will take care of you if call them by their name and say hello. Remembering a name becomes a personal interaction in conversations. The employee will remember me and care about my shopping experience. In turn, I get the perspective of what is going on with them as a person if they choose to engage in a conversation. Recognizing what people do for a living to make the world go around is awe-inspiring. I'm full of gratitude when I realize the length that folks will go in their field to make shoppers happy. Expanding my consciousness in my surroundings and seeing how many people it takes to support me and my family is incredible. Start calling the grocers by name, give them a smile and a hello!
5. Joining a Group. August gets me thinking about the new school year. Even though I graduated from my Master's Degree 30+ years ago, I'm a perpetual student. I'm curious and always looking for something new to learn. It's a great way to meet new people for a short period of time. I can also choose to continue the relationship after the class ends...or not. Taking a class is a great way to meet new people.
6. Vacation with Family. When is the last time you took a vacation? When is the last time you took a vacation with family? I love the benefit of staying with family when I can, at least for a day or two, to catch up on life's events and support my loved ones. I am selective with whom I go on vacation with and tend to organize group time and time alone during vacations. It sets the tone for activities, meal times, preferences, and needs. There's nothing wrong with splitting up during the highlight of the day and getting together later for a short period of time or meals thereafter. Preparation is key as well as patience. What family member could you engage in a day-cation with? Who could you go out on a vacation with?
7. Sharing your abundance with others. Having a garden over flowing with vegetables that will never make it into the freezer is a great way to socialize with others - by gifting! Share your abundance! Cleaning the basement and looking to get rid of stuff? Ask a friend or family member if they want the item before you bring it to Goodwill or throw it into the trash. This is a great way to share your abundance and briefly catch up with folks during the summer.
8. Going out with co-workers. Happy Hours at the local restaurant with a deck outdoors, attending conferences, or sight-seeing at a local event can bridge a work relationship and spark inspiration in the work environment. There are professional advantages to going out with co-workers so why not consider organizing a timeframe to brain-storm, de-escalate or work together in a different capacity other than the office.
9. Create and FaceBook Community! If you're having a hard time finding your people, create a FaceBook group on-line. By setting up your own page or a group, you can list your interests and put it out there for others to find you! Post interesting topics for others to comment on for interaction within the group. Ensure you monitor the page and interact with others. Watch your tribe grow over time!
10. Be the Role Model, lead and watch others migrate to you. If you are called to lead others, DO IT! Now is the time to fulfill your purpose during your time here on Earth. You are meant for this.
CHALLENGE
Call/text a family member, friend or co-worker and schedule a time to get together for lunch or dinner this month.
EVENTS
Join me on August 26th at 7:00pm EST to discuss the bridge from pain to personal development = the AFISA Elements Personal Health Plan Tool.
In this webinar, I'll discuss the research and strategies of well-being that I discovered on my path of personal development. I'll introduce you to the Personal Health Plan tool and show you how through my program you can overcome your pain, be productive and happy again. Register for the event here: https://www.adelefrost.com/signup-0a98acd4-2409-49e5-b5b0-6915101a6927
Join me on August 11th at 7:00pm EST at my Fun & Quick workshop, The Identity Card Game!
The Quick & Fun Identity Card Game for Life Vision is a tool that helps you create an identity card for yourself and/or gain further clarity in the things that are most important to you!
This game will
* clarify your Life Vision goals
* help you identify the character / role of who you are
* help you identify the character / role of who you want to be
* confirm your Life Vision course
* serve as an Identity Card for daily inspiration and motivation
* help you realign your goals for this upcoming quarter
Here's the page to register: https://www.adelefrost.com/identity-card-game
Here's the Amazon link to my Identity Card Game chapter in the book, The Life Coach's Tool Kit Volumne 3, created by Erik Seversen with 27 World-Class Experts!
SCHEDULING FOR SUCCESS!
Join me on Saturday mornings at 8:00am EST or Sunday Evenings at 7:00pm EST to Schedule Your Week for Success. Check out the weekly Zoom links under the Events section on my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AdeleFrostLifeCoach/
PRODUCTS
My students/elementors use these sheets and planners for MAXIMUM clarity and daily focus of weekly strategies to obtain goals in their Life Vision. It's available for purchase on my storefront link on Etsy: https://www.adelefrostllc.etsy.com
Here's the direct link to the listing: https://adelefrostllc.etsy.com/listing/1686591668/digital-afisa-elements-scheduling-for
EXTRAORDINARY LIFE VISION DAILY PLANNER
Use the AFISA Elements process of organizing your annual goals through the AFISA Elements Scheduling for Success Worksheets and the Extraordinary Bundle of the Life Vision Daily Planners July-September 2025!
Here's the digital planner link on Etsy: https://adelefrostllc.etsy.com/listing/1878020174/digital-july-august-september-2025
PROMOTIONS
Anyone who signs up for their first session of Life Coaching with me will receive the Scheduling for Success Packet for FREE, as well as, the Extraordinary Life Vision Daily Planner for that month or the next for FREE! Book your 1st Life Coaching Session Now! Here's the link: https://www.adelefrost.com/offers/gorFeTSv/checkout
RESOURCES
Check out your local hotels for free brochures on local events and activities! Those resources are free to you through the Chamber of Commerce, Recreational Departments and/or Privately funded for tourism. Take advantage of the free information out there that is available for you to socialize!
BOOK
How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Paperback ā October 10, 2003 by Leil Lowndes (Author).
Here's an interesting book to read on the beach, on vacation or at work...
https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Anyone-Success-Relationships/dp/007141858X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FP3PD2H348BY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a9ixm1Empl0Iu4LaQOfi0f9-cHVj2R3ZcwO9QLk8P0lEnsch9bN5fTKxIXKfOnYv3sY5TJvk7l4MJ4wEGlzHHpf3ySAaxIM7pw_eA1cbOeC4jLw7AZx0cS9froH37jzX4xueKWxK0D2n-gHydho3xsDlvtgEerdvzORt6bI5TtD2zc7OBH01ZERCfp3i2UHLIX6gfr1PpQC7Vr8AU0OVqWYjw2w1a4CFPk2jsiqoJ-A.iMfrV_jqRxwP0-D1n9xShFw-2n25k7ILVTVX0lV-tpg&dib_tag=se&keywords=socializing+book&qid=1754017358&sprefix=book+on+socializing%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-2
IN CONCLUSION
If you're reading this last section, I'm sooo happy! You are one of my truw supporters, my tribe. I appreciate you! Thank you. Reach out to me via email for more discovery on any of these events, topics or lifecoaching! [email protected]. Iām learning and getting better with my content every day. Now the Newsletter is officially done (which is better than proscrastination due to fear of imperfection.) Email me for suggestions!
Your Life Coach Extraordinaire,
Adele Frost, M.Ed.
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