Jane Birr, Author and Wellness Coach

Jane Birr
Life Coach and Author of
"Just Get it Over With -
A 12 Week Jumpstart to
Great Health in Body, Mind and Spirit"
'Just Get it Over With' - A 12-Week Jumpstart to Great Health in Body, Mind and Spirit

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Bio

Jane is a life coach and the author of the book, Just Get it Over With: A 12-week Jumpstart to Great Health in Body, Mind and Spirit. Her passion is to help you motivate and inspire yourself to great health through motivational seminars, on-line courses, and individual and group coaching. Let’s unleash your dreams and passions and get you in the best shape of your life so you can live fit, free, energized and with loose pants versus overwhelmed, crabby, drained and with tight pants! Your great health in body, mind and spirit starts today!

Jane's Education & Training

I believe in the pursuit of excellence. How about you? What physical, mental or spiritual training do you need to be on top of your game?

  • Bachelor of Science: UW-Green Bay, 1985
  • Master of Science: UW- Green Bay, 1990
  • Thesis Project: Effects of a YMCA Starter Fitness Program on Member Retention and Adherence
  • Certified Strength Trainer Instructor
  • Certified Healthy Back Instructor
  • Certified Fitness Specialist
  • Certified Fitness Instructor Trainer
  • Certified Fitness Leader Trainer
  • Certified Fitness Leader Faculty
  • Association of Professional Directors National Recognition of Excellence for Program Development Award
  • Graduate of 'Coach-U' Coach Training Program- 2005
  • Certified Wellness Coach, 2006 - Wellcoaches Corporation

Jane's Purpose

Need direction? What are you here for? What are you built to do? Big questions. I believe in having a light to guide my way. Here is what I figured out:

I am here to connect with Christ in love and obedience.

In this strength, I do what it takes for great personal health and the health of my key relationships.

Through me, 1000s are motivated and inspired to great health for the glory of God.

Jane's Top 10 Dreams

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photo: sharksWhat lights up your eyes? What do you daydream about? What would be just a joy to accomplish and make you do the happy dance? I believe in creating and achieving goals that are in line with my passions and purpose.

photo: blackbeltHere's my top 10 that I will have a blast doing with family and friends:

 

  1.
Earn Blackbelt. Did it! 2005
 2.
Write a book. Did it! 2005 and 2006.
  3.
Dive with sharks and dolphins. Did it! Next up: Dive with whale shark!
4.
Catch a 42 + inch Musky! Don't faint.
5.
Jet Ski past a 20 foot wave in Hawaii. Live to tell about it!
6.
Buy a well for the poor.
7.
Kayak with Killer Whales. Avoid be eaten.
8.
Connect my "Just Get it Over With" programs to 1000s to motivate and inspire great health!
9.
Go in a Great White Shark Cage. See the teeth and scream!
10.
Live in a beautiful retreat house on lake with 50+acres.
photo: Jane's book

Jane's Goals

photo: hummerI believe in breaking my purpose, my dreams and what I love to do into manageable goals. What would be so great to accomplish this week, this month or this year for you?

Click here for Jane's vision and goals.

Read how Jane aims for two goals: she gives up diet coke and raises money for clean water in third world countries at the same time.

Jane's Top 10 Love to Do

photo: skiingTo be my best and live my dreams and goals, I need to be renewed and refreshed versus worn-out and crabby. I believe in proactively making time each day for things I love to do and that fill my tank.

photo: Jane with fishWhat fills your tank? What do you love to do? How would it feel to be energized and full of what you love?

Here's my list of what I love to do with me and those I love:

 

  • Play games (Hearts, Triple Solitaire, Ping Pong,). Laugh. Win!
  • Catch big fish.
  • Relax in the sun. Nap.
  • Speed rush (Water Skiing, Mountain Biking, Water Rides.)
  • Be with Jesus (Listen to music, read the Bible, just be).
  • Belly laughs or great conversations with family and friends.
  • Lay around with husband Tim.
  • Be outside and enjoying nature. Peace. Beauty. Quiet.
  • Dance around house to fun music.
  • Hard, competitive workout. Push limits.
photo: Jane with family

Jane's Top 5 Values

photo: Jane on lake with bookI believe in knowing and living my key values. It seems to bring out my best and remind me what to focus on and what to say yes and no to.

Here are my Top 5 Values. What are yours?

 

  • God: I am a child of God and a daughter of a King. My strength, my joy and my life comes from my relationship with Christ. Without him, I am nothing and accomplish nothing of lasting value. With him, all things are possible.
  • photo: Jane and husband TimRelationships: I am a crown jewel for my husband Tim. I build him up and support him like the great gift from God that he is. I highly value family and friends and cultivate healthy, fun, intimate and life-giving relationships.
  • Health and Fitness: I am a woman who eats right and puts forth the effort to stay in superior shape. I value growing in wisdom and knowledge. I am patient and filled with peace. I enjoy nature and seek its beauty.
  • Successful Business: I love to motivate and inspire great health in body, mind and spirit. It is fun and makes such a positive difference. I want to help as many people as possible reach their goals so I can reach my goal of building and living at a beautiful mind, body and spirit retreat center on a lake in northern Wisconsin.
  • Fun/Adventure: I love to play and have fun. I love to laugh a lot and enjoy life. I seek adventure and play.

photo: Jane having fun with birds