I’ve written about being a “lifelong learner” in the past. I wanted to revisit the idea because it seems like things are changing so rapidly these days, there is always more to know and learn. With the advent of artificial intelligence, I hear a lot of uncertainty – what it Read more…
I often speak about one of the four elements of wellbeing: Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise. I’ve also discussed how these four areas interact and support each other. Understanding these interactions can play a major role in being able to maintain changes in lifestyle habits over the long haul. Changing Read more…
It’s graduation season here in Colorado and across the US. Several years ago, I spent some time working with high school seniors looking to clarify and set goals for college or who were considering taking a gap year before starting school again. It was fun for me and enlightening at Read more…
Have you ever been felt down about something and had someone say to you ‘just think positive!’? I know I have. And here’s what immediately comes to mind: “Easy for you to say. You aren’t going through this!’ I think all of us have experienced this scenario at least once Read more…
Most people approach habit change from the outside in. They focus on what they want to do—exercise more, eat better, be more consistent. And for a while, motivation carries them. But eventually, it fades. Old patterns return. Not because they lack discipline, but because they’re trying to act in ways Read more…
I was talking to someone recently and mentioned the idea of “whole-being wellness.” I thought it was self-explanatory but the response I got was, “What does that even mean?” So here goes. Whole-being wellness is a holistic approach to health that recognizes you are more than just your physical body. Read more…
Spring has arrived here in Colorado, although the weather has been quite unpredictable this winter. We had a lovely dinner the other night at an outdoor restaurant right as dusk was settling in and it made me think of what the warmer weather will bring. The change of seasons can Read more…
Most people have goals: get healthier, grow a business, improve relationships, or advance professionally. The challenge is that many goals are too vague to turn into real progress. That’s where SMART goals come in. SMART is a simple framework used to create clear, actionable goals. The term was first introduced Read more…
Have you ever really thought about what makes someone successful, whether in business, athletics, relationships, or any other area? I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Success is a habit! I’ve always been interested in how successful people get that way. It’s not by chance or luck, Read more…
As we age, caring for our brain becomes just as important as caring for our body. Brain health influences memory, focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, and overall quality of life. While some cognitive changes are a normal part of aging, significant decline is not inevitable. In fact, research consistently shows that Read more…