So often, I get asked, “if I could only do ONE thing for my health, what should it be?” The answer, as is the case with almost any health question, is “it depends,” but I think there are three that apply to almost everyone. When I think about my health journey, the...
With the increase of working from home, more and more of my clients are asking for productivity tips. Productivity while working from home is even one of the major sections in the Virtual Wellness presentations I’ve been giving to dozens of companies over the past...
Look, I realize we’re all struggling in some way right now. Whether it’s a sick family member, fear of getting sick yourself, the emotional strain of social distancing, fear of (or actual) job loss, having to push harder to keep your business alive, working on the...
I am firmly in support of physical social distancing during these challenging times where we, together, are fighting the rapid spread of COVID-19. Aside from my husband, the grocery store cashier, and my two dogs (who are totally people!), I haven’t come within 6...
I love podcasts. They offer such a quick and convenient way to satisfy my love of learning and my goal of continuous improvement. I listen to podcasts during any time that would otherwise be “wasted” – while I’m getting ready in the morning, while I’m driving, while...
You likely already know how important my morning routine is to my health, positivity, productivity, and happiness. If you don’t, you can read more about why it’s important to me here, and you can read about what I actually do during my morning routine here. But...
As a child, one of my favorite things to do was build a “fort” of sheets in the corner of the living room between two couches, and hide away with as many books as I could find and a bag of Chex Mix and glass of fruit punch (I know! Look at me now!). My favorite...
Have you ever set a goal, tried really hard to reach it, but you didn’t quite hit it? If so, what happens? If you’re like most people, you beat yourself up over not getting there. That feels pretty demotivating, so you might have even gotten caught in a...
About five years ago, I started a gratitude journal, and it changed my life. I had read studies showing that a daily practice of gratitude reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, and improves sleep quality, physical health, and body image (read more about that...
Hope. A word that is so often absent from conversations about our health. A word that is full of so much possibility, so much promise. A concept that is free of charge, and available to anyone ... yet so widely underused. Many studies have shown the positive impact...