Do you know that two-thirds of our health status is determined by the choices we make? This is according to a study published in 2006 by the Institute of Medicine, entitled: Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment: Moving Beyond the Nature/Nurture Debate. Despite the increased emphasis on health, fitness and Read more…
Fran Tadra’s workouts emphasize careful planning to help her clients achieve success in reaching fitness goals. Included in every workout are elements of resistance training, core conditioning, functional training and flexibility. Variety and technique variations are incorporated to keep programs interesting, break plateaus and help stimulate the body. I asked Read more…
Do you use your innate strengths and talents to achieve your aims? Do you even know what they are? Most people don’t! All of us have gifts – special abilities and assets that we were either born with or have developed over time. These traits are the best of you Read more…
The idea of balance – family, work and life – is a popular topic these days. 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 Read more…
We just got back from a fabulous trip – first to Vancouver, Canada (my new favorite city) and then on a wonderful cruise to the Inside Passage in Alaska. I’ve had many friends who have vacationed in Alaska and just loved it, and I fell in love with this beautiful Read more…
There are many benefits to learning throughout the course of one’s life. Research studies have shown that keeping your brain engaged not only improves functioning and memory, but can also help to stave off both mental and physical ailments. It keeps you young mentally and physically. It also keeps you Read more…
By now, most of us know that it only takes a few seconds upon meeting someone to form an impression of that person. That impression can make all the difference in whether or not we are perceived as intelligent and competent, if we get hired, what kind of service we Read more…
We all go about our daily lives often not stopping to think about what’s really important to us. Our daily routines are often the same, and it seems there is not enough time to really sit down and think about what would be in our best interests, what would feed Read more…
Today I want to discuss your mindset and building confidence, having a confident attitude. Having confidence and believing in yourself can take you very far in life, further than you could possibly imagine. Whatever your goal, being confident, keeping a clear and positive focus, and eliminating negativity can mean the Read more…
I’ve had several conversations recently with friends, colleagues and acquaintances about what they consider their biggest challenges on a day-to-day basis. It probably won’t come as a surprise that time – or the lack of it – is often right at the top of the list. Whether it is time Read more…