June is a great time of year to embrace the warmer weather and sunnier skies that Mother Nature brings us. Breathing in some fresh air and connecting with nature is a wonderful way to give your wellness a boost! June 10 is recognized as National Get Outdoors Day, so there’s no better time to honor …
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Updated 03/30/24 As Charles Duhigg tells us in “The Power of Habit,” both good and bad habits are built on cravings, triggered by a cue and resulting in a reward. This is what he calls “the habit loop.” In order to get rid of a bad habit, you must first understand what both your “cue” …
My daughter and I volunteered at our local homeless shelter today and had the humbling honor of serving hot meals to more than 150 fellow humans who would’ve otherwise gone hungry without this generous community resource. This experience reminded me of three important things: Gratitude is a powerful force. When you feel your life …
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Life really is better with yoga. I’m reminded of this every time I step onto my yoga mat. And the feeling remains long after I step off. I’m reminded of it every time I get to share the healing powers of yoga with others through teaching. Every time I enjoy my own personal yoga practice …
Life is better with yoga. What are you waiting for? Read More »
Hooray, it’s BLUEBERRY season in my part of the world!! I anxiously await the end of May/early June every year because not only is it the unofficial start of summer around here, it’s also when my favorite certified-organic blueberry farm opens to the public for picking! My baby and I have been enjoying this annual …
Blueberries are tiny powerhouse fruits packed with delicious nutrients! Read More »
Forget what you were told growing up. You can totally play with your food! Having fun with your nutrition is one of the best ways to stick to your healthy goals! At my house, this might look like what we call “everything in a boat” dinner. Two of the three “boats” are even edible! It’s …
Mom was wrong. You should totally play with your food. Read More »
Stress is the pits, isn’t it? It can really put a damper on so many aspects of life. Have you considered how stress might be preventing you from making forward progress on whatever piece of your wellness you’re trying to improve? Your efforts will have the healthiest foundation possible to flourish and bring you the vitality and …
Tackle your stress like your life depends on it. Because it does. Read More »
It’s no secret that herbal tea has long been regarded as a healing beverage – but what can it really do for you? Whether you have a pantry full of those colorful little teabag pouches or you just haven’t been interested in sipping on leaf-soaked, dirty-looking water, I thought I’d share some of the superpowers …
6 amazing benefits of herbal teas (from a former non-tea drinker) Read More »
When your beloved teenage daughter comes to you for advice on overcoming exercise motivation slumps, this fitness-loving mama can’t help but do a little happy dance on the inside! Just the fact that she cares this much about being intentionally physically active, and for all the right reasons, is enough to make my heart swell. …
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I fully embrace the notion that “sitting is the new smoking.” Obesity, back pain, heart disease, diabetes, nerve damage, premature death…those are all things I very much want to avoid! I’ve been using a standup workstation for many years now. I love how it keeps me more energized throughout the day and more focused on …
Weighing the pros and cons of a desk treadmill + my love of standing while working Read More »
