How are you doing in this strange new reality? We have been sheltering in place since last Wednesday and so far, so good. We’re healthy, we have plenty of food, we’re connected to family and friends, and we’re getting outside to take walks with our dogs. Many people have transitioned Read more…
I don’t have to tell you how much the COVID-19 virus is on everyone’s mind at the moment. We are all being affected in so many ways. Since there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus, the most important thing we can do is to follow recommendations to avoid being Read more…
This recent series has been about reflecting on how we might simplify our lives and create more space for our important values. To that end, I thought I would share a list of resources that can help you start down that path. I mentioned a few earlier in my previous Read more…
My last post, A Simpler Life – Part 1, got more comments and shares than anything I’ve posted in a while. Apparently, a lot of you could relate! The author, Richard Bach, said “We teach best what we most need to learn.” I think that’s definitely true for me in Read more…
I went to see the new movie version of Little Women this past weekend, and I just loved it. It was so thoroughly well done, and quite captivating. I read this book several times over as a young girl, and I found the story just as engaging as I did Read more…
I’ve been fairly fascinated by the topics of nutrition, exercise and health in general for pretty much my entire adult life. Way back when, I remember my mother taking me to health food stores, way before they were around much and actually were thought of as, well, a little weird Read more…
The idea of work-life balance has become so common as to almost be cliché at this point. When I Googled work-life balance, the internet came back with 1,720,000,000 results! Stress, juggling schedules, unexpected work deadlines, dealing with school-age children or aging parents (or both), illness – all of these can Read more…
“Gregg Avedon, NASM-CPT has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. His dedication throughout that time as a professional model traveling the world and personal trainer have earned him unparalleled success, which is why he has perfected the art of staying in top shape year round. Gregg has Read more…
“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” –Lawrence J. Peter Have you ever sat down with yourself and asked yourself: What do I really want out of life? I’m not talking about what you think you should want, or what other people Read more…
Huge strides have been made in mental health treatment in the past few decades. Research and new treatments are ongoing and, in some circles, the stigma associated with mental health disorders is dropping over time. Yet there has been an alarming increase in depression and anxiety among young people. A Read more…