A Space to Take a Breath & a Step Towards Wellness
Last year, I set a goal to exercise for at least 5 days each week for one month. Part of my deal to myself was that I would get a new book AFTER I achieved my goal. Rewarding myself motivated me to stay on track, but I had to find a reward that supported my …
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We’ve been talking a lot about goals these past few weeks, but that’s because setting and achieving goals is hard! This is especially true if you’re trying to make a lifestyle change. “Getting healthy” means breaking old habits and creating new ones that stick, which is no easy feat. Dhruti mentioned rewarding yourself, but that …
Carrie and Dhruti have recently posted some helpful tips about settings goals and sticking with them. Dhruti talked about starting with realistic and small goals, but it can be hard to know what that means. So, I’ll be providing more detail about how to set effective goals. To make them achievable, they must be SMART. …
As 2018 winds down, you may be planning your 2019 resolutions. The beginning of a new year seems like a natural time to set goals and start planning for the future, but you should also look back on the year before jumping into your resolutions! Looking back at previous resolutions and goals can be a …
Have you ever started off on a trip with no destination in mind? For some, it can be fun to get out on the road with no plan in mind and see where the wind takes them. But with exercise, heading out on the open road with no map can lead to a lot of …
Over the past 50 years, work environments have become less and less active. Many of us now spend most of our work hours sitting in front of a computer. You may have heard it called “Death By Sitting”, which sounds snarky and exaggerated, but prolonged periods of sitting does affect your health. This change in …
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The costumes are ready, the jack-o-lanterns are carved, and the day is finally here! Kids look forward to Halloween each year. Little trick-or-treaters can’t wait to start knocking on doors to see what treats they will get. And why shouldn’t they? Candy reigns supreme on Halloween. Estimates show that children accumulate between 3,500 and 7,000 …
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For years, my mornings began with a brisk walk before heading out to teach school. This routine allowed me to enjoy beautiful sunrises, focus my thoughts, and boost my energy for the day. Almost inevitably, as I started down the hill from my home, I passed a group of friends heading up towards me. Marty, …
Over the past few months, our blog has talked about A LOT of different aspects for health and wellness. With so much information, and so little time (and—let’s be honest—energy), it’s hard to know where to get started… much less take action. So today, I want to tie a few of those elements together in …
There’s no doubt that strong bones are important for health. When we were young, we were told to drink our milk and take our vitamins so that we could grow up to have strong bones. This is because calcium and vitamin D are essential for healthy bones. But we often forget another important activity that …
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