As you’re reading this, we’re already almost halfway into January of 2015! Crazy, right? Did you start out on January 1st with a goal or intention in mind for the coming year? While we may start out with the best of intentions, it’s a fact that most of us don’t Read more…
Clients come to coaching because they are ready to make some sort of change or improvement in their life. They’ve come to a place where the status quo is no longer acceptable. It may be due to health concerns, a change in circumstances or something else, but whatever the motivation, Read more…
Wow – 2014 is flying by! Driving in the city this week I watched as hundreds of golden leaves blew from trees and piled up on sidewalks, and now Halloween is right around the corner! As we head into November, and start planning for Thanksgiving, life can start to feel Read more…
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.” Ovid I recently stayed overnight at a yoga and meditation retreat. It’s the second time I’ve done this, and it amazed me (again!) what a difference just 24 hours away can make. The center I went to is little Read more…
I received an email recently with an apology for a late reply, saying “Summer should NOT be so busy.” Wow, I agree! Summer is traditionally a time to slow down, and let go of some of the busyness that occupies us at other times of the year. The idea of Read more…
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…
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…
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…