If you were to gather a bouquet for yourself, which flowers would you choose and why? It’s a fun question to ponder…what flower re-energizes your soul? As we move into spring after a long winter here in the northeast, the change in seasons brings a sense of renewal,...
I’m an old fashion girl at heart Friday mornings are my favorite. Not only is it the start of the weekend, it’s the day I teach a group fitness class. I love the happy energy created when people come together for a workout. Laughter, silliness, movement. But times are...
If you asked me what the holy grail of wellness is, my answer would be an emphatic impassioned “SLEEP!” (If they were in earshot, my kids would roll their eyes – they’re used to me ranting about the importance of sleep.) The domino effect of sleep deprivation...
Here are five simple exercises you can fold into your New Year’s celebrations to welcome 2018 with a bang. Reflect on your accomplishments. “Moving through life at ninety miles per hour,” was a phrase that stuck with me from an interview on the concept of...
Perfection is overrated and striving for it is almost always a losing proposition. When the bar is set at 100%, the chances of disappointing yourself and feeling like a failure also runs high. Instead, adopt the 80/20 rule, a mindset has become popular in diet...
In many ways the tempting candy of Halloween kicks off the holidays season. Family feasts, festive parties, late nights with friends, socializing over homemade cookies, and champagne toasts brings us into the New Year, often with an average weight gain of a pound or...
Are you struggling to making lasting change(s) to your health? A good coach can make all the difference. One of the highlights of this year’s TEDX series on “The Future You” was Atal Gawande’s talk on coaching and continuous improvement. “No matter how much of...
Do you find yourself oohing and ahhing over the “before” and “after” home renovation projects shown on TV? Do you think, Wow! if only I could get that work done on my house! Then there are the “before” and “after” body changes that pop up on your social media feed,...
Do you know what makes you tick? What jazzes you and gets you excited? Makes you feel happy? Engaged? Do you know your core values? Here’s a great place to start if you are curious – check out Virtues in Actions (VIA) from the leading institution on Positive...
Healthy holiday tips…good topic but that was last month. Gratitude… Topics that I pondered writing about this month. As the new year approaches “reflection” resonated. Working with clients, being part of a Mastermind group and my own recent “ah ha” moment, the act of...
