Have you ever noticed that anytime you do something, there’s somebody who doesn’t like it? You get a new haircut – and someone tells you it’s too short You buy a new car – and someone says you paid too much You start exercising & dieting – and someone starts...
Wow! The holidays were just here and now it’s already March. How is that possible? Time goes by so fast sometimes that it’s hard to keep track of it. But with just a few simple hacks, you can soak up all the best of your life and maximize time for your own purposes....
Whether you love college basketball or couldn’t care less, the NCAA tournament offers a fun phrase to help us focus on healthy habits this month: March Madness! And under that theme, we're going to enjoy new experiences for our workouts, in the kitchen, and as...
Which of these sounds like you when starting a new challenge or program? “I’ve got this! I’m 100% in!!” Or “I’m terrible at this. I always quit anyway.” Surprisingly, that kind of all-or-nothing thinking is super-common in all kinds of activities, including exercise...
A few days ago I wasn’t motivated to workout, and I didn't. I was dealing with Internet issues at the house, which impeded my work and altered my day. I was able to do some tax preparation that did not involve an Internet connection, so I was still able to make proper...
Henry Ford said a great many wise things. My favorite: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” And this is never more powerful to remember at a turning point, like the start of a new year, when we look forward with hope, excitement and – yes...
Starting something – ANYTHING – is often the hardest part. But if you can just take action, one little first step, it gets easier. This, my friends, isn’t a self-help platitude. IT’S SCIENCE! Remember Sir Isaac Newton? He said a body at rest tends to stay that way,...
We’ve all heard the old saying, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” But why is it so hard to remember it when pursuing positive health changes and outcomes? Maybe because we’re brainwashed by marketers to believe in quick, miracle fixes for...
What’s the #1 New Year’s Resolution? According to research, it’s usually the desire to live healthier. Statista, a marketing research firm, puts the figure at 23%. It’s followed by: Personal improvement or happiness - 21% Losing weight - 20% Career or job goals – 16%...
With a new year upon us, we’re all looking ahead and wondering how we can make improvements to our healthy habits. I know I am! In that spirit, I’ve put together a series of prompts to help you plan your own vision for 2023. It’s a loose guide to get you thinking –...
Tradition says we should choose a New Year’s Resolution, but I like something else better: A VISION! Why? Well, it’s simple. A resolution is usually about changing a certain “bad” behavior that’s ingrained, and there’s usually an element of punishment involved. “I...
What’s the least you can do? No, really. What are your daily minimum requirements for yourself? What are the two or three essential action steps you’ll take no matter what occurs – because you’re committed to consistency in your efforts to having the healthy life you...