I usually spend at least part of December reviewing the year just past and planning for the year to come. I try to reflect on what went well, what didn’t go as well as hoped, and how I might approach things differently in the future. I’ve learned not to be Read more…
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah (or both, like we do) Happy Holidays! I hope you are enjoying being in the moment and experiencing the best of this time of year. Whatever your plans, most of us find this a time to remember and connect with people we love. As Read more…
I’ve always had a firm belief that, while getting older is inevitable, how we age is very much within our control. Research into aging and the body backs me up – science shows that much of what we previously have considered aging is actually decay from inactivity and lack of Read more…
Everyone enjoys the ѕеnѕе оf ассоmрlіѕhmеnt that comes with a job well done. One of the major influencing factors in performance is confidence, that is, belief in yourself that you are up to the task, that you can succeed. It’s a sense of self-assurance and it can make a big Read more…
Setting goals is a natural part of our personal growth and development. Sometimes the goals we set are small (re-painting the bedroom or framing and hanging photos in your living room), sometimes they’re big (buying a new car or a house), and sometimes they are all about bettering yourself and/or Read more…
Most of us go through our days thinking of the obvious things we need to do and accomplish, such as going to work, taking care of our families, paying our bills and making time to have fun and decompress. With so much to do, taking care of our bodies’ health Read more…
As humans, it’s wired into our brains to embrace comfort zones, to stay in our “happy places” and not do anything that would risk taking us away from where we feel most content and secure. There is nothing wrong with seeking out comfort zones, enjoying them, and even hanging out Read more…
“When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal, you do not change your decision to get there.” Zig Ziglar Detours – we’ve all experienced them at one time or another. We start out on a path toward a goal, we’re moving ahead smartly, things are falling into Read more…
It’s that time of year –the last of summer vacations have been taken, a hint of fall coming, and it’s back to school and work. It’s a time that can be both challenging and energizing, with change in the air. There may not seem to be enough hours in the Read more…
Natural Grocers hosts various interesting and educational events throughout the year, including seminars, cooking demonstrations and health fairs. These community events are a great way to learn wellness-related and nutrition information in person. They are also a great opportunity to ask questions and get clarification from the experts who are Read more…