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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 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

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

October 4, 2020

If I Had a Podcast #2

    Coming to you with #2 here.  Remember, Click on the link or photo below to LISTEN.  Please do not sit and watch as a video.  For the love of all things, Please. Listen in your car, the tub, folding laundry, anywhere . . .   Listen Here or here . . . Let me know … Read more about If I Had a Podcast #2

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

September 13, 2020

Why I Stopped Intermittent Fasting . . . It’s about paying attention

    Intermittent Fasting has been getting lots of attention lately as one of the best ways to either lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.  If you are unfamiliar with the term I'm thinking you have either had your head in the sand, probably thanks to COVID (because I think … Read more about Why I Stopped Intermittent Fasting . . . It’s about paying attention

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

August 26, 2020

My Self Imposed Silent Retreat

I have spent the past few days completely alone.  Except for the constant company of my two dogs, I have taken the past few days to hunker down just by myself. We have had what is almost a real little "cabin in the woods" for quite some time.  Due to the boys' growing weekend schedules and then … Read more about My Self Imposed Silent Retreat

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

August 14, 2020

Now What?

    Bear with me here.  This is not a health and wellness post which is what I normally post here.  So if you aren't up for a little sappy I don't want to take up your space and I'd love you to come back another day. A couple of days ago I closed the door behind me as I came … Read more about Now What?

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

June 21, 2020

No More Broken Talk, Please

I was working out the other morning and the Kelly Clarkson song "Broken and Beautiful" began playing.  Can I tell you how much that song got under my skin?  Obviously enough that I stewed on it, pulled out a legal pad and began putting my thoughts on paper.  Yep.  I'm still one of the dinosaurs that … Read more about No More Broken Talk, Please

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

May 31, 2020

Phase 1 Openings and a Mobility Workout Video

It has been a week around here, right?  Even in this slower, quarantined life it is still life and it just keeps coming. And coming. And now many businesses are opening their doors and slowly trying to get back into business and back into life.  While I am thrilled for businesses I am personally … Read more about Phase 1 Openings and a Mobility Workout Video

Filed Under: Fitness, General, Health Tips, Motivation

May 18, 2020

Continuing Quarantine Life

It continues to be a strange time around here.  I confess that there are some things about Quarantine Life I have come to enjoy.  There's been a sweetness to some of these days, for sure. As hard as it's been having our normal schedule displaced and filled with uncertainty about just about … Read more about Continuing Quarantine Life

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

April 30, 2020

Shelter in Place Yoga. Giving up Control

I do not consider myself a control freak.  (My boys may have a different view on this statement).  However, I will admit that control, or lack of control, is something I have absolutely struggled with.  It is an ongoing battle that I have been intentionally working on over the past couple of years. … Read more about Shelter in Place Yoga. Giving up Control

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

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