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Intentional Living

January 17, 2021

New Year New Path

Sitting down to write this post is a little scary.  If you have been here for any amount of time you know I share.  I can overshare and I know that about myself.  When I first began this blog many seasons ago it was a way to connect with my fitness clients and classes.  It was a space to share … Read more about New Year New Path

Filed Under: Family, Fitness, General, Health Tips, Life Coach, life coaching, Motivation, My Stories, Wellbeing

January 10, 2021

Four Ways to Benefits From a Brain Dump

When was the last time you did a good Brain Dump?  If it's been a while or if it's been NEVER, then I highly recommend it.  Honestly, there's nothing better than a good brain dump. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, a Brain Dump is basically described as the act of dumping all the … Read more about Four Ways to Benefits From a Brain Dump

Filed Under: General, General Post, Health Tips, Motivation, My Stories

December 10, 2020

Things to Try This Christmas

Here we are in December and I cannot even imagine how we got here.  Those types of statements used to make me crazy when I was a child, but here I am. . . Last year I wrote about some of the things that I was giving up for Christmas.  I thought this might be a good time to share it again. … Read more about Things to Try This Christmas

Filed Under: Family, General, General Post, Motivation, My Stories

December 6, 2020

The Joy of Giving a Good Day

I’m back with a little more “joy” talk today.  I’m thinking more on the topic as the holidays are here and this time of year isn’t joyous for everyone.  And now here we are attempting to find ways to celebrate in the midst of a pandemic.  That’s definitely a big fat joy kill. One of the things … Read more about The Joy of Giving a Good Day

Filed Under: General, Health Tips, Motivation

November 29, 2020

Understanding AND Protecting Your JOY

  If you know anything about me you know I am a huge proponent of JOY.  I learned long ago that I just couldn't let things "steal my joy".  I said that so often that now my sons repeat it back to me.  I see and experience Joy as  a wonderful, intriguing and encompassing state of being.  I … Read more about Understanding AND Protecting Your JOY

Filed Under: General, General Post, Health Tips, Motivation, My Stories

October 18, 2020

Anyone Can Stay Stuck

Here's my question for you for the week.  Where did you fail?  What did you do wrong?  Where did you make a mistake? I'm not here to make you feel bad.  There's a reason for these questions.  With all of the beautiful people on social media and perfectly curated photos out there these days, … Read more about Anyone Can Stay Stuck

Filed Under: General, Motivation, My Stories

October 9, 2020

Recovery Days Move You Forward

If you google "recovery day" you will find countless articles on the importance of rest and recovery days for fitness.  Taking a recovery day is just as important for progress as the actual exercise.  Giving the body the ability to rest and recover allows the muscles to grow, come out of the stress … Read more about Recovery Days Move You Forward

Filed Under: General, Health Tips, Motivation, My Stories

September 7, 2020

Redefining Wellness

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Filed Under: Fitness, General, Health Tips, Motivation, My Stories

April 23, 2020

Being Well These Days (and of course a workout!)

When I get up these days I take a few seconds to confirm what day of the week it is.  Then, because I am such a good friend, I send text reminders to a few friends who might need that reminder (;  Since today feels like number 3,476,953 days of quarantine, I definitely needed to remind myself that … Read more about Being Well These Days (and of course a workout!)

Filed Under: Family, Fitness, General, General Post, Health Tips, Healthy Kitchen, My Stories

March 23, 2020

Don’t Be Afraid of Your Stories

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Filed Under: Family, General, General Post, Health Tips, Motivation, My Stories

January 23, 2020

Why I Stopped Reading Self-Help Books

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Filed Under: General, Health Tips, Motivation, My Stories

December 3, 2019

Your Best December

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Filed Under: General, General Post, Health Tips, Motivation

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