Getting a Ph.D. has been included in my last two Letters to Future Best Self, but it may be time to abandon that goal. (More info Letter to Future Best Self below.) In May of 2021, I watched my sons graduate from undergrad and graduate school after navigating remote...
I'm struggling to start this update as we face another stressful historical world event. The Walking Book Club is about helping people find greater well-being, and we seem to have quite a few challenging events in succession. So today, I'd like to invite you to join...
By the third week in January, 80 percent of New Year's resolutions have been abandoned. Ouch. Now that we're a week into February, how are you fairing with intentions you may have set for January 1? Instead of resolutions, try setting a few (1-3) well-thought-out...
Last season’s holiday was ….well….a little challenging… What do you want this holiday? Whatever your head and heart need this season, check out these six tips for making it through the holidays happy and healthy. Six Holiday Season Survival Tips 1) Think about how...
I'm beyond excited to announce our November audiobook group selection will be the FireKeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley.Not only will the mystery keep you motivated to move, the coming of age story will tug at your heart.It's also a beautiful way to celebrate...
What keeps us healthy and happy? Diet and exercise? Um, yes—but science suggests our wellness also is influenced by the company we keep. Certain health behaviors can be contagious. Who you interact with (in-person and online) can affect obesity, anxiety,...
Are you ditching your sweats for real-world clothing only to find they're a little snug? Join National Board Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer Julie Kaminski for a series of FREE workshops on the 5 Winning Behaviors of Healthy Weight LossA little bit about...
(To our friends and members in parts of the world no longer in quarantine — bravo!) Nature’s sounds are shifting, mornings are a little cooler, and autumn hues are emerging in the garden; the change in seasons starting here in the Northeast. In past years,...
If I’m not listening and moving to an audiobook as part of The Walking Book Club, I enjoy walking with my neighbor of the last 20 years. Not only do we have kids the same age, we’re close in age, the same height, and prioritize regular physical exercise. But the...
“We all need to rise to the occasion of taking care of others. I am sure if we do this right, our students will be telling their grandchildren how they dealt with the great pandemic of 2020. And they will be a generation that will be admired for the way they...
