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...
Happy Motivation Monday! As today is the start of the work week, I would like you to take a moment to think about how you approach your work - and your life. Do you think about making more money? Getting recognized for your successful pitch or well thought out...
Happy Motivation Monday! (Note that since this post, Start Here has been published, and is available here on Amazon!) Today, I'm sending motivation to watch out for the hidden added sugars that creep into all of our diets. Added sugar is detrimental to our health in...
Happy New Year!! As we enter into 2016, I hope you take a moment today to reflect on what you can do to make 2016 your best year ever. What is one goal that, when you achieve it, will make the rest of your life better, more productive, more healthy, more balanced, or...