When I thought about what I would write to kick off 2021, the initial title was “2021: Hitting Reset” or a “Fresh Start”. Turning the calendar to a new year brings a new sense of hope and resolve - often times, resolutions or goals. However, in the midst of a seemingly never ending pandemic [...]
It’s that time of year. The holiday season is around the corner, or by the looks of any grocery store…it’s here right now. With Thanksgiving comes a time to be grateful AND there’s a lot of evidence about what a gratitude practice can do for you. Not only does it improve your mental and [...]
If you’ve been to a public park recently, you’ve likely seen a sign that says something along the lines of “keep it moving - keep it distanced” (or perhaps that’s just Seattle?). As we move into Fall, and the final quarter of this year, it is important to take a moment and decide how [...]
You probably know that you’re “supposed” to exercise. You might check the box by getting in your 10,000 steps, or actually meet the Department of Health and Human Service’s guideline of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week. Or maybe you don’t. You know [...]
You've likely heard by now that giving thanks is a good thing, with many benefits. PLUS, we're in the season of thanksgiving, so there's no better time than now to adopt an "attitude of gratitude". Easy to say, and what if you're tired - not only physically, but mentally? Fed up with all of the [...]
Take a moment and imagine... You dropped the ball. Can't remember the critical opening line of your speech or presentation. You hit reply all. Forgot that one critical piece of information. Failed to plan ahead, or see the entire picture. Imagine if you will, that giant mistake. If you're anything like me, when the realization [...]
As we turn the calendar to November (and ever closer to year's end), here in America, thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. The "official" time for gratitude. However, thanks-giving can be much more than a once a year holiday. Feeling thankful can be developed into a daily practice. Not only because it's good for you - science [...]
I know that you move, in that you get from one day to the next (hopefully), but do you really move through your day? As defined by the dictionary: Move(verb): to pass from one place or position to another: to prompt, actuate, or impel to some action Move is a verb - an action word. [...]
