I love all things health and wellness–and by wellness, I mean mind, body, and soul. I’m not an expert by any means, but I do have a lot of opinions–developed through study and personal experience. I share them here. I’d love to learn from your experience as well, so I encourage you to share anything and everything about health and wellness.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” As a child you probably heard that chant, were maybe even given that advice by well-meaning adults. By now, you know the deception of that statement. Words are powerful. So powerful, in fact, that they are even said to be mightier than … [Read more…]
Spring is finally here! After a long, hard winter, I couldn’t be happier. Spring means flowers, birds, warmth, and a new bucket list. Before I get too carried away, here is a quick report on how I fared with my winter bucket list. Final winter bucket list report Health & fitness 1. Choose a race … [Read more…]
Real transformation requires real honesty. If you want to move forward – get real with yourself.” ~Bryant McGill We’ve come to the end of the 2019 Orangetheory Transformation Challenge, and in the spirit of real transformation requiring real honesty, I’m laying it all out here for you today–the achievements, the struggles, and the lessons learned. … [Read more…]
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about … [Read more…]
Two years ago, I asked the question can a morning person be created or are they born that way? While I have not yet learned to love my alarm clock, I am happy to report I have developed a deep appreciation for the morning, thanks to my ideal morning routine. Affirmations The very first … [Read more…]
Since I wrote about the need to re-evaluate my writing goals, I have been writing the additional scenes my novel needs to be complete. I made a commitment to schedule time specifically for this writing every week, and I’ve stuck to it. I was making pretty good progress, and then I ran into a situation. … [Read more…]
We’ve survived (and hopefully thrived) through another month of winter, and it’s time once again to check in on our bucket lists. Health & fitness 1. Choose a race for 2019 and get registered. This was accomplished last month. 2. Four weeks of clean (semi-clean?) eating. I’ll be focusing on lean protein and vegetables, supplemented … [Read more…]
This past Friday was Nirvana Day. No, not that Nirvana. This one. Nirvana Day is the day when Buddhists commemorate the death of the Buddha, the day when he reached final Nirvana. It is also an opportunity to honor our loved ones who have died and a chance to contemplate death and impermanence as the … [Read more…]
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about … [Read more…]
When you hear Valentine’s Day, what comes to your mind? Is it chocolates, a romantic night out, or a party with sugar-fueled children bouncing off the walls? Does it include overindulging in rich food and drink? Considering Valentine’s Day is a holiday of the heart, and February is American Heart Month, why not celebrate in … [Read more…]