What if you could stress-proof your life? That would be pretty incredible, right? Imagine keeping stress out and letting more love in. Can you see yourself flowing through life, whistling as you walk, without a care in the world? Ahhh. Now, back to the regularly scheduled program of how most of us experience our days. […]
Emotional stress — is it possible to overcome it? We know that the mind and body are connected and that the effects of and responses to stress begin in the mind. As a result, we need to deal with stress when it’s still in the early stage, preferably before it transfers to detrimental physical responses […]
If you’ve ever experienced any kind of stress, you know that it can have detrimental effects. The initial results of stress, while generally temporary, are unpleasant. Tight muscles, racing heart, headaches, neck pain—these can all be alleviated fairly quickly. It’s when the stress becomes prolonged or ongoing that it can become a major problem. Those […]
Did you realize that the change of seasons can affect your sleep cycles? You may have noticed a difference in winter, with shorter days and darker skies. When we move through spring and into summer more daylight keeps us more active. Whether you find yourself a bright-eyed morning person or a hardcore night owl, it’s […]
Progress not perfection. In what universe would a B- be better than an A+? Ask any teacher, and the answer will probably be “Never in my class!” But there are situations when a consistent B- is better than a single A+. If you think that’s not possible, consider a few things for a moment. The […]
Keystone Habit Examples In this post I give you two keystone habit examples and the reasons why you’ll want to choose one of them to begin practicing now. Eating Earlier, Lighter Dinners before dark Early to Bed – going to bed by 10 pm The first step in developing a keystone habit is in knowing […]
The practice of identifying your keystone habit was made popular by Charles Duhigg in his book The Power of Habit. Just as a keystone in masonry is the stone that completes and holds an archway together, likewise your keystone habit keeps all of your other positive habits in place, supporting and connecting your daily routine. […]
What if you could have a healthy Carnival season (or any season for that matter) without gaining weight or being sick when it’s all over? Carnival season and Mardi Gras can wreck your body. Weight gain, loss of energy and exhaustion are very real consequences of going overboard with celebrations. While it may seem impossible, […]
When is the ideal time to eat dinner? It’s so common in our culture to have dinner as the biggest meal of the day. And often it’s at 7 pm or later. Have you ever wondered how this impacts your body and health? If you are truly ready to make measurable improvements in your weight, […]
A Mardi Gras meditation. Say what? Mardi Gras is the last thing you might think could be linked to meditation, but I’ve got a fun way for you to use carnival parades to the advantage of your enlightenment – or maybe just to lighten up! Mardi Gras Meditation Practice this Mardi Gras meditation seated with […]