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In this issue of Broker in your Pocket, Jeff Ostrom is feeling the spirit spring’s renewing and fresh energy can bring, and gives us his take on managing your personal wellness during the month of September and beyond.

Spring is in the air; warm weather is rising and there’s a general feeling of wellness as summer approaches. Wellness is a sense of wellbeing and brings happiness and a feel-good factor to all. In a day and age where we are subjected to daily stress, busy schedules, telecommunication, and online invasions, families, commitments, and dysfunctional ideas, it’s no wonder that wellness has become a buzz word of some type of epitomal achievement. And as important as this is, do we really understand true wellness in our individual lives?

We all understand the value of being healthy and fit, and longevity is only beneficial when you can enjoy the use of your body, mind, and senses. So, obviously a healthy diet, and a healthy active lifestyle goes a long way to achieving this. At 1.618 we have a fantastic wellness team dedicated to helping you achieve goals and getting your statuses and vitality ages to bragging levels. Embrace this spring and book an appointment with an advisor or someone from our wellness team, and literally add a spring to your step in the last half of the year.

There are aspects of wellness that go beyond the physical. Mental wellness is often shrouded in controversy, but it is a massive part of who we are and that we all need to take exceptional care with. A healthy mind leads to a healthy body, and vice versa. So be sure to take time out from busy schedules for yourself - get outside for a walk, or just grab a book, read in the sun, and listen to the new spring birds adding music to the mind. Get socially well - enjoy the company of friends and loved ones. Appreciate the small moments, quiet victories, and warmth of others. Learn new things, be culturally open and aware; be spiritual - not for any need of remark, but purely for the abundant joy that lives inside you.

Create balance and harmony this spring - I mean literally "spring- clean" your life. De-clutter, make time for yourself. Meditation does not require you to sit cross-legged and humming (although its super relaxing). It can be done purely by observing the beauty around you, the quiet of your mind, and the warm breeze on your skin. Focus on the general, focus on the beauty, and enrich your soul and mind, and feed your body with love, exercise, and good food. We live in a fantastically beautiful country, with so many affordable gems on your doorstep. We are not travel agents, but we certainly can assist you in setting up discounted trips through the Discovery Bank and Vitality Travel options!

As Financial Planners, a lot of our daily work and advice revolves around wellness. Yes, count your steps and do your assessments, but holistic wellness that encompasses peace of mind. Knowing that your family is taken care of, that your finances are in order, that dreams are being reached and boxes ticked; and that in unfortunate situations, there is a trusted advisor who brings harmony to tough times. We are here to close the wellness circle. We bring calm to the troubled, hope to the deflated, and ambition to all situations. Let us look after your peace of mind, your physical and mental wellness, and your financial wellness. Reach out for a review, and to consider options that bring wellness to your individual needs and portfolios.

So, chase that wellness goal, all of them.

They all work and thread together to create a perfect cord. It's our philosophy defined in our 1.618 brand, which we hope to shine into the spring of your life.