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February 20, 2021

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Filed Under: General, Health Tips, Motivation

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

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

August 8, 2020

5 Ways to Create More Energy

Energy is something we all seem to be wanting and needing.  Especially now when we seem to be in this surreal, holding pattern, uncertain of what is around the corner, uncertain of plans and normalcy and perpetual "ground hog" days.  So while energy always seems to be a priceless commodity, it's … Read more about 5 Ways to Create More Energy

Filed Under: Fitness, General, Health Tips, Motivation

December 2, 2018

TWO SIMPLE NO FAIL WINTER RECIPES

I haven't been sending you a bunch of posts recently due to the fact that I have some other projects going on that are taking lots of my time but also because, I don't know about your, but I have been totally overwhelmed with the amount of emails in my inbox.  In fact, I almost dread opening my … Read more about TWO SIMPLE NO FAIL WINTER RECIPES

Filed Under: General, Health Tips, Healthy Kitchen, Motivation, Weekly Meal Plans

August 6, 2018

What Steals Your Joy?

A few years ago our family went through one of those tough and trying times.  Most people have those times at some point in their lives.  In order to get to my point, here is a nutshell of my story.  I do this because I always hate it when I read others start off like this and never tell me what … Read more about What Steals Your Joy?

Filed Under: Family, General, Motivation, My Stories

April 20, 2018

Things Inspiring Me Today

I love being inspired by people and things.  I think it is a great gift coming from folks who might not even know the impact they are having on those around them. It is only noon but I have already been inspired by those around me and will make it a point to be on the look out for more as the day … Read more about Things Inspiring Me Today

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

April 9, 2018

Say No to Say Yes

    Here we are at Week 2 of our Beat Busyness Challenge.  Did you participate?  How did you do?  Did you resist the pull of that unimportant chore, habit, busyness in favor of making some connection and savoring a little more time? Personally, I had a couple of good phone … Read more about Say No to Say Yes

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

February 15, 2018

At Least I’m Not Throwing Up

When I sat down to write I was initially going to write about getting over a plateau in your fitness and health journey.  That typically happens about this time in February.  However, I had read an article that set me to thinking.  (yeah, that can be a dangerous thing my family says)  So, the whole … Read more about At Least I’m Not Throwing Up

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

August 25, 2017

On Being an Introvert and 10 seconds to Loving-Kindness

It's Friday afternoon and I'm completely wallowing in a complete bout of introvert-ism.  I'm not really sure if wallowing or introvert-ism are actually words, but they seemed to fit the bill here.  I am one of those secret introverts.  Don't get me wrong - I LOVE people and listening to their … Read more about On Being an Introvert and 10 seconds to Loving-Kindness

Filed Under: General, General Post, Motivation

February 15, 2017

Stop Stressing about Being Happy

This post has been rumbling around in my head for quite a while.  I haven't been exactly sure how to get it on paper so that it sounds right.  I've decided to just go with it and hope my meaning comes through.  Have you noticed that happy seems to be the trendy buzzword these days?  It seems that … Read more about Stop Stressing about Being Happy

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

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