This week’s blog post is inspired by the Pure Joy Wellness Spring Walking Challenge, but not in the way you would think. With the challenge coming to an end, I’ve taken some time to reflect and think about the obstacles a few of us had to deal with during the challenge—and it got me thinking about coping with setbacks.
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving a mere three days away, let’s take a moment to talk about gratitude. It’s a concept that comes up a lot around the holidays, and also one that’s been embraced by the health and wellness community in recent years. You’ve probably heard of people starting their own “gratitude practices” or writing in gratitude journals.
Read MoreFor this week’s blog post, I want to talk about birthdays. As we get older, many of us come to dread our birthdays. We think, “Ugh, another year older,” as if being alive is something we should be upset about and not look forward to. As you can imagine, I whole-heartedly disagree with this point of view, because I view aging as a privilege, not a punishment.
Read MoreGiven the state of our world, we’re all experiencing a lot of emotional ups, downs, ebbs, and flows right now. It truly feels like an emotional rollercoaster. Our imminent future is unpredictable, and the majority, if not all, of us are essentially under quarantine. It’s scary, it’s frustrating, and every emotion in between. That’s why I asked nationally recognized child and family psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, what we can do to manage our emotions.
Read MoreWhat's your version of Olympic gold? Is there anything in life that you'd pursue with single-mided intensity like these athletes? How we can use that type of energy in our day to day - my tips for being in "gold medal" focus!
Read MoreHow often do you say, “I love you” to yourself? If you’re like most people, probably not that often, or maybe never. You may not think this is having much of an impact on your life, or your weight, but it is. At the risk of sounding cliché, this is a reminder that self-love is so important!
Read MoreGiving thanks is the most incredible gesture in the world. It goes beyond just saying the words “thank you.” It is truly and genuinely feeling gratitude in your heart for who you are, where you are, and what you have right now. I think about what I am grateful for all the time but I haven’t always had that practice.
Read MoreThere are so many reasons to not get your workout done. Trust me, I have had days where I thought, “I soooooooo don’t feel like it.” On those days, I kick my own ass and get down to it. I always feel so much better when I go ahead and “get it over with,” which is how I regard working out when I am in those loathsome moments.
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