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Exercise Motivation – Tips to Get You Moving

Why is it that only 20% of Americans exercise enough to make a significant impact on their health profile? No one would debate the proven benefits of consistent exercise; decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis, reduced blood pressure, maintenance of healthy body weight and improved body image, decreased depression, increased self-esteem, and…

How to Motivate Yourself When You’ve Lost Momentum

Energy and Well Being, Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Productivity, Success & Accomplishments

I have a confession to make. A few weeks ago, I lost my momentum. After months spent powering away at finishing and publishing my book, and the thrill of receiving positive responses and sales coming in, I was ready to turn my attention to some other lofty goals I had put on the back burner.…

Is Your Job Killing You?

Energy and Well Being, Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Health, Health Routine, Posts with image, Productivity, Success & Accomplishments

Hazards of Extended Sitting & What to do About It. Have you ever muttered to yourself, “This job is killing me!”? I know I have. It is usually at times when I am feeling overwhelmed, overworked and time-pressured. They are fleeting moments and pass quickly. But a few years ago, they took on new meaning.…

What’s There to Be Thankful For?

Energy and Well Being, Enhance Relationships, Health and Happiness, Posts with image, Wellness

While sitting around the dinner table at Thanksgiving, lively conversations turned to the many tumultuous events of the past year. Starting off with a new president that has the country divided and uncertain of its future. Despite which side of the political campaign you are on, I am sure you have experienced overly heated debates…

How to Thrive in Every Season – Even if it’s the One You Hate

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The other day, while taking a walk with a friend of mine, and noting the chill, I said, “Ah, fall is in the air!” She remarked, “I hate the fall!” When I asked why, her reply was, “Because that means winter is right behind and I really hate winter!” I am quite the opposite; I…

How to Achieve Your Goals: 12 Lessons Learned While Hiking a Mountain

Energy and Well Being, Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Success & Accomplishments

This past month marked my ten year anniversary of when I began my coaching business. In February of 2007, I started my company with a passion, a vision, a dream, and a total lack of understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. Well, I’ve learned a ton since then. I’ve had my…

What to Do When Your Best Plans Fall Apart

Energy and Well Being, Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Health and Happiness, Success & Accomplishments

Have you ever felt despite your best intentions and effort, you aren’t making progress or moving forward with your goals? That’s what this month has been like for me. I took a long, delightful break during the December holidays, and was ready to start the new year working on some lofty goals. But on the…

7 Tips to Practice Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day

Energy and Well Being, Enhance Relationships, Health and Happiness, life-work balance, Productivity, Success & Accomplishments, Uncategorized

With Thanksgiving only a few days away, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to gratitude. After all, giving thanks is what the holiday is all about. We know that people who feel gratitude and express their appreciation to others are not only happier but also healthier. Although we should all be practicing an attitude…

6 Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Tips for Your Holiday Season

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This Thursday will mark the start of the holiday season for 2017. Although excited for this special time of the year, you may also be worrying about weight gain. So many of my clients do. But this does not have to be the season of excess pounds on the scale if you give some thoughts…

The #1 Mistake Successful Business Professionals Make That Destroy Their Health and Happiness & How to Avoid It Once and For All

Energy and Well Being, Entrepreneurs & Small Business, Health, Health and Happiness, life-work balance, Productivity, Wellness

It may surprise you that one of the most common behavioral changes I work on with my clients concerns productivity and planning. As a wellness coach, the battle cry I hear most often is “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” If you feel that there are just not enough hours in the…