Diets garner immense popularity at the start of the new year and make a resurgence in the months prior to swimsuit season. Some fads encourage us to eliminate food groups or restrict calories. Other experts insist we can indulge in a specific type of food while avoiding everything else. The stricter…
Many of us marched across the threshold of 2019 on a mission to establish a healthier lifestyle. We eschewed December's sugarplum visions and sought new dreams, where lean eating and exercise promised us energy for a year of abundance. The first few weeks of pursuing grand resolutions might bring withdrawal…
Health impacts our quality of life with immense power. We can pursue creature comforts, eat ourselves into a coma, or purchase the newest shiny gadgets. None of these temporary infusions of joy will have the profound effect on our well-being provided by healthy living. A plethora of media resources and…
Who has time to make health a priority? Work takes a top spot on the calendar. Some of us clock in ten or twelve hours at our job(s). But other activities edge ahead of health and eat away at our daily hours, too. Most people, even many in the medical…
Today's video starts a brand new series just in time for the summer vacation season. Here are a few tips to help you optimize your vacation. Plan your meals. Hydrate. Smart snacks make great moods. Fuel your brain, heart, and friendships. Feed (and protect) your skin. Stretch. Switch between relaxation and…
Our days consist of many auto-piloted moments. These little building blocks of habitual behavior shape our lives. We should examine the content of our automatic thoughts and actions to ensure we can become who we most want to be and bless those around us. [bctt tweet="Optimizing habits blesses us to bless others."…
First in our series, we'll consider physical wellness. Let's discuss how to make great habits for long term heart health. Check out my life coaching page if you're interested in customizing personal steps toward optimizing your overall well-being. Sleep Water Nutrition Exercise Stress Management How do you plan to improve…
Pudgy orange veggies clutter the shop aisles. Their cousins tumble over one another in great mounds at the street corners. Yet, the masses seek them as if expecting a shortage. From giant prize winners to tiny table toppers, people gather them into their trunks. Addicts line up for regular doses…
With so many fun treats to enjoy during the autumn months, we can morph into gourds if we let our indulgences get out of hand. Not to worry, though. With a few easy tips, we can cherish fall and keep our bodies healthy at the same time. Following the five facets…
Investors tout the maxim, pay yourself first. But a far more valuable resource than money could vanish if you fail to tend it well. This advice applies to investors of all ages and incomes, and takes precedence over how you manage finances. Regardless of how well you heed the savings advice, money…