Meditation: A Journey from Hesitation to Appreciation
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For those who are skeptical about meditation - you’re not alone! Read on to find out more about my own process of avoiding to embracing this mindfulness practice.
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Thoughts ≠ Facts
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Thoughts are not necessarily facts, yet we operate as if they are. The first step in changing behavior to get different results is awareness. In this blog post, I offer a suggestion for how to create this awareness.
Read MoreSelf-Compassion & Social Media – How to Reconcile the Two
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If you're interested in my thoughts on how to engage with social media in a way that creates consciousness and connection, read on!
Read MoreChallenge Abstract Ambitions
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Before you determine you've failed at yet another health goal, consider other options.
Read MoreCriticism Constricts
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Healthy reflection on experiences and interactions is worthwhile. However, rumination tends to focus on our mistakes and shortcomings, an inwardly berating approach to self-improvement. Don't forget, you have a choice!
Read MoreModeration, or Resignation? Part II
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Here's Part II on the word "moderation" and how it may be holding you back. How often do you use this term? I encourage you to try a new approach.
Read MoreModeration, or Resignation? Part I
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How dependent are you on the word "moderation?" I challenge you to take a closer look at this word, how you use it, and if it's helping you progress in your journey to better health.
Read MoreEyes Ears Mouth Mind: A Collective Approach to Consumption
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What we consume with our eyes, ears, mouth, and mind affects our health. If you are seeking different results, take a closer look at what you ingest on a regular basis.
Read MoreShift Your Focus from the Forest to the Trees
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Can't be bothered to break down your big goals? Read on for my suggestions on how to set smaller achievements in order to reach and maintain your larger health goals.
Read MoreMusings From a Boot: Lessons I've Been Reminded of Through Injury
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If you've ever been injured, you know that it can be frustrating and discouraging. While dealing with my recent injury, I've reflected on the gifts it provides. For more on these valuable life lessons, check out my guest blog post at Injured Athlete's Toolbox.
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Help for the "Starter with No Follow-Through" - Part 3
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This is Part 3 of my series to help Nonstick Nancy maintain her health goals over time. Make your health non-negotiable! The choice is always yours, even when it doesn't feel like it.
Read MoreHelp for the "Starter with No Follow-Through" - Part 2
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Here's Part 2 of a blog series to help Nonstick Nancy maintain her health goals over time. In this post, I expand on how Nancy's frame of mind is likely holding her back.
Read MoreHelp for the "Starter with No Follow-Through" – Part 1
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In this blog, I take on Nonstick Nancy's health hurdle - "How can I maintain focus with my health goals over time?"
Read MoreEnhance Your Exercise Regime by Creating Your Own Accountability
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Who needs a workout partner when you have yourself? Find solutions from within to help you stick with your exercise plan, regardless of your workout relationship status!
Read MoreIf Exercise is a Chore, You're Doing it Wrong
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It's called a workout for a reason right? I beg to differ! Find activities you genuinely like, and they will carry their own momentum.
Read MoreEx the Expectations
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When it comes to health, getting away from outcome expectations is paramount. When we focus on an expectation (e.g., this is the number I should see on the scale) and we put a value on that expectation (e.g., this number = good, this number = bad) we give away our power to an external source for reasons that are not based on fact.
Read MorePut Pat in Your Back Pocket
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People who are successful in making behavior changes are not completely immune to discomfort, but embracing this discomfort helps us overcome fear. It helps us gather information about situations and ourselves that we can use in the future.
Read MoreResolution Schmesolution
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Follow these guidelines to set yourself up for success in your wellness goals for the new year.
Read MoreHoliday Holding Pattern
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Don't wake up from a holiday holding pattern to realize you've sidelined your health goals again.
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