While many anticipate the holiday season with all of the celebrations and excitement, it can be stressful and even a lonely time of year for many. What follows is a list of things you might try to lower stress levels in various ways – and valid to use at any time of the year. When …
I’ve been thinking a lot about why I do what I do on a day-to-day basis; the actions and behaviors that are all a fabric of my current habits. Some might say that I am highly motivated. I disagree. There are many days that I don’t want to put on my weighted vest and go …
It might seem surprising to many who know me that I have high cholesterol levels. Two times in my life test results have come back with alarming numbers. The first time, the doctor’s emailed response with the report said to lose weight, exercise more and watch my fat intake. My partner and I had a …
I woke up Saturday in a state of restlessness. Despite getting things done during the week and getting enough sleep, I couldn’t shake the feeling of overwhelm from all of the chores I had placed on my “list” for the day. i began the day as I always do, with meditation, hot tea, gentle back …
Heart rate variability, or HRV, is a “fitness” measure of the autonomic nervous system. Highly individualized, it is considered one of the best metrics to determine your readiness to perform. I was talking to a friend recently who was growing concerned over her lowered Heart Rate Variability score. I knew she was very fit and …
was on a retreat last week, which many might deem a restful time away. It was my first “vacation” in more than 3 years, but instead of using the time to relax, I got to use the time to face a lot of my fears. For starters, I decided I would drive – a …
“We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.” – Anais Nin In my work, I talk a lot about mindsets and it’s not the easiest concept to explain, nor understand. So here is a very brief definition of just want I mean by the term. Mindsets are frameworks that guide …
Last week I was talking to a friend as we visited the sauna together. She recounted how she never really learned to swim because of a long-standing fear of putting her head below water. I remarked on her awareness of those past events that limited her present-day ability to swim and then told her it is …
Keeping it Simple – A Workout Template and Awareness Questions Over the weekend I met a friend for coffee and at the end of our conversation we were talking about the pandemic, gyms and shut downs. What I heard was that her workouts were home-based and self-designed, which for some people can mean that they …
Here’s the thing about change that most people don’t want to hear. Change does not happen merely by doing things differently. Change does not happen through sheer motivation and gritting teeth through the unpleasant parts. Change doesn’t happen via external forces making you do things for accountability. Change happens when you feel good about yourself and the …