We’ve long known for a long time that our thoughts, feelings and behavior are inter-connected. The science of positive psychology also tells us that positive emotions are related to better health, longer life, stronger relationships, and greater success. Negative emotions – anger, worry, and the like – can actually increase Read more…
More often than not, when I ask others what they struggle with the most, the topic of work-life balance comes up. Work vs. personal time, family time, the to-do list, errands, maintaining friendships, time to exercise and for self-care, downtime – the list seems endless. How to make time for Read more…
This week, I want to share my go-to smoothie recipe, along with thoughts on having a good breakfast. Why is breakfast important? What makes for a good breakfast, and how do we find time for it in the rush of busy mornings? Research shows that a good breakfast positively impacts Read more…
You can’t build a house without a solid foundation. A proper house foundation does more than just hold the house above ground. It keeps out the elements, and keeps the entire structure strong against whatever might come its way. It’s built to last. I’ve found the same to be true Read more…
There is new research coming out all the time on what makes for a healthy life, as well as more information on what constitutes a wellness lifestyle. Here are five ideas that you can implement today that will make a difference in your overall health and happiness. Experiment by trying Read more…
One of the really good things about getting older is the wisdom that often comes only through experience. We go through different stages in life, and what seemed sooooo important at one stage can be almost inconsequential at another. Case in point: I had my son when I was 38, Read more…
One of my favorite vacations ever was a bicycle trip through the state of Vermont some years back. I spent 5 days biking from one quaint village town to another, enjoying the peaceful Vermont countryside and picnic lunches along the way. Each night was spent at a different bed-and-breakfast, charming Read more…
Life coaching and life coaches have hit the mainstream in recent years. Once reserved for athletes and executives, coaching of all kinds is now accessible to everyone. There are coaches who specialize in health and wellness, business and career, relationships, parenting, leadership, retirement – the list goes on. Because of Read more…
As I’m writing this, it’s a sunny winter day and right around 50 degrees outside my window. A couple of weeks ago, though, it was -25 degrees one morning! Welcome to winter in Colorado. The state of Colorado has a bit of a reputation for extremes – extreme sports, extreme Read more…
Love is the theme of Valentine’s Day so let’s talk about it here today. And not just romantic love – wonderful as that is – but love as a basis for our relationships with those we care about and for how we live our lives. Let’s face it – is Read more…