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Re-defining Self-Care: Part 1

Re-defining Self-Care: Part 1

My guess is your life may be similar to mine these last 3 years. I was dealing with some health issues, then my husband died, the pandemic arrived…

Resistance to Change

Resistance to Change

This year I wanted to start writing again even though it's been a long time. I got very excited about the topics of interest and the end result of…

There truly is a purpose for it all.
3y ago

There truly is a purpose for it all.

Here’s something I’ve been thinking about…

Life seems to put us on a road. I don’t mean a physical road or even the ground we walk on. It’…

Love comes to football.
3y ago

Love comes to football.

American football is one of the more violent sports that America has to offer. It results in dozens of injuries every season, and in years past…

Open a "Feel Good About Me" account.
3y ago

Open a "Feel Good About Me" account.

I had a really cool experience recently that I want to share. I received a call from a client who was vacationing in Australia. He makes the trip…

Love thy neighbor, but first thyself!
3y ago

Love thy neighbor, but first thyself!

A familiar passage from the bible tells us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” It’s a well-intentioned but flawed instruction because it assumes…

Reduced stress may be a breath away!
3y ago

Reduced stress may be a breath away!

In a few of my articles, I’ve talked about the impact that deep breathing has on reducing stress. A recent opportunity to practice what I preach…

How to tame your inner Mr. Hyde while driving.
3y ago

How to tame your inner Mr. Hyde while driving.

My friend, Anthony, is very mellow and always has a calm demeanor, so I asked him if there were situations or circumstances that riled him up. He…

Knowledge
3y ago

Can you believe your dream is possible?

If you can, or even if you can't, this talk by Mary Morrissey could give you the inspiration you need to get off the starting blocks…

Be the lifeline
3y ago

Be the lifeline

Imagine you've been having a great time cruising through life. Suddenly there's a storm; a category 5. This storm knocks you off your feet and…

Who will you liberate?
3y ago

Who will you liberate?

Acts of love and true caring have forever liberated the human spirit from despair, tragedy, and hopelessness.

In Youtropolis, acts of love…

A call to open our minds!
3y ago

A call to open our minds!

Recently, I connected with an old friend who I hadn’t spoken to in a while. Rather than having a good time, I struggled to be open-minded toward…

Yesterday’s Light
3y ago

Yesterday’s Light

How many of us go through life thinking about yesterday? Having regrets about things we did, shouldn't have done, or could have done differently?…

Perils of People Pleasing
3y ago

Perils of People Pleasing

I meet with one of my personal training clients, Lisa, at a gym that’s in her apartment building, and since the start of the pandemic, there’s…

It's all about how we respond!
3y ago

It's all about how we respond!

Monica is my cousin who was recently hospitalized with a number of serious and simultaneous conditions—gall stones, sepsis, and pneumonia. While…

Knowledge
3y ago

Faith and Optimism

Have you ever known someone whose outlook on life makes you feel like you should take a page out of their book? A person I know who leaves me with…

Are you destined for success?
3y ago

Are you destined for success?

Many years ago, before the advent of google maps, an employer fired me for arriving a few minutes late to a meeting twice. Both times, an…

The Crime of Self-Acceptance
3y ago

The Crime of Self-Acceptance

My client, Robert, routinely engages in something that society typically frowns on, and some people believe it’s simply wrong to do. The crime…

The Perfection of Imperfection
3y ago

The Perfection of Imperfection

Perfect or Flawed? What would you say if asked? If you were to describe yourself to someone who was blind, or didn't have Zoom, or was on the…

"If You Don't Puke"
3y ago

"If You Don't Puke"

There’s a neighborhood gym that I drive by a couple of times each week, and one day while at a red light, I noticed a couple of signs that they…

Knowledge
3y ago

How to start a business without venture capital

Here's a good, quick explanation on starting a business without a lot of money…

A surprise from my inner child!
3y ago

A surprise from my inner child!

In the days before television, the main form of entertainment was the radio. There were all sorts of programs that included music, dramas,…

The power of solace
3y ago

The power of solace

Recently, in a moment of quiet, the word “solace” came into my mind. This is not a word I normally use, so I thought I should pay attention and…

Knowledge
3y ago

Get some life balance! Key Number 5

“What challenges am I going to overcome?”

The path toward positive change is never a straight line, and comes with obstacles that can…

Knowledge
3y ago

Give Advice Vs. "Guide" Advice

As a health and wellness coach, one of my primary roles is to assist clients in creating a blueprint that will help them adopt consistent quality…

Knowledge
3y ago

Get Some Life Balance! Key 4: Your Strengths

“What strengths, talents and abilities do I draw on?”

At some point when we were in school, we learned of Sir Isaac Newton’s Law that…

Knowledge
3y ago

Get Some Life Balance. Key Number 3: Motivation

"What Are My Motivators?"

As a health coach and fitness trainer, I've heard many motivating factors from people when it comes to wanting…

Knowledge
3y ago

Get Some Life Balance! Key Number 2

The Second Key to Overcoming Balance Interuptus — Your Desired Behaviors. "What actions do I want to take consistently?”

My client, Joyce…

Knowledge
3y ago

Get Some Life Balance! Key Number 1

When I began working in the fitness and wellness industry more than 20 years ago, the general public’s understanding of the term “wellness” was…

Knowledge
3y ago

Plan To Succeed

When it comes to integrating positive lifestyle changes, it's necessary to create a plan of action. All too often, people focus only on the end…

Knowledge
3y ago

Do Your Eyes A Favor

Anyone who has spent a few hours sitting at a computer is familiar with the burning, scratchy feeling you get in your eyes. There's a lesser known…

Knowledge
3y ago

From side hustle to full time fun

Jocelyn Elizabeth, a.k.a. Crazy Lamp Lady, left her full-time corporate marketing work for this fun job that started as a side hustle. Her days…

Knowledge
4y ago

"Passion can change the world."

Thought of as one of the most brilliant and innovative people of modern times, Steve Jobs shares his views on success. A helpful compass for…

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