I was at a coaching retreat/conference this weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park here in Colorado. There was lots of time for learning but also lots of time for quiet, being outdoors in nature, taking walks and hikes. I was on my laptop for a few minutes each day, but Read more…
In our always-on world, productivity often feels like a game of juggling endless tasks, messages, and distractions. Many of us try to multitask or push through long workdays, only to end up drained and less effective. But what if the key to getting more done wasn’t working harder or longer—but Read more…
For the last couple months I have been hearing about this book, The Let Them Theory, by Mel Robbins. I really didn’t pay that much attention one way or the other until I started hearing it come up in conversations. A friend or two mentioned it, then some of my Read more…
The saying here in Colorado is, “If you don’t like the weather here, stick around, it’ll change.” And it does change – I’ve experienced sunshine and warmth, rain, hail and snow – all in one day! Around this time, though, it is typically just plain hot. We do get rain Read more…
Summers seem to go by so quickly. With vacations, more social events, outdoor concerts and activities, September seems to get here in a flash. Whatever your plans are for the summer, there are a few things you can do to feel healthy, energetic and light all through the season. 1. Read more…
I had a most interesting conversation with a client recently. This particular client was trying to decide whether the profession and position they are in is the right one for them. We talked about some general ideas such as their interests, skills and values when the topic turned to purpose. Read more…
One of the most common topics I work on with clients is navigating stress. Most of us have families, jobs, friends and community activities we’re involved in. Some of us have experienced additional pressures due to the economy, or changes in our life circumstances. Maybe you or someone close to Read more…
What if the key to a longer, healthier life was already being practiced in small pockets around the world? That’s exactly the case with Blue Zones—regions where people live significantly longer, healthier lives than the global average. First identified by National Geographic researcher Dan Buettner, Blue Zones include Okinawa (Japan), Read more…
Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something — an inner knowing that pointed you toward (or away from) a decision? I sure have. And I can positively state that the times I didn’t pay attention to that feeling, at some point later, I sure wished I had. I Read more…
When most of us think about health and longevity, we often focus on diet, exercise, and sleep. But there’s a lesser-known player that deserves just as much attention: your gut. Often called the “second brain,” the gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a vital role in everything Read more…