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.
What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” ~Henry David Thoreau Yesterday was Earth Day, or International Mother Earth Day, as it is known in some parts of the world. Whatever you choose to call it, this annual event is an important time to check in … [Read more…]
We’re a month into spring. The trees are blooming; the grass is green; and the flowers have blossomed. They may all be covered in snow some mornings, but that’s springtime in Utah. It is also time for our first spring bucket list update. Health & fitness 1. Download a 10k training schedule and get started. … [Read more…]
I don’t know what the weather looks like where you live, but in my neighborhood, we’ve had a lot of rain, wind, and even snow. It’s quite gloomy with occasional maddeningly brief glimpses of blue sky and sunshine. It was starting to affect my mood. I found myself obsessively checking the forecast, watching for a … [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…]
It’s that time of year, when those of us in the Northern Hemisphere begin to shed our winter layers and welcome the sunshine onto our skin. The sun brings many glorious benefits—like better moods, deeper sleep, and more Vitamin D. But, as with most things in life, the sun also has its risks—risks like sunburn … [Read more…]
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…]