work-life balance

Weighing the pros and cons of a desk treadmill + my love of standing while working

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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 …

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Employers who intentionally care for the well-being of their employees have a special place in my heart!

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I’ve had the distinct honor of sharing big heaping helpings of well-being with a variety of workforces – big and small – and I have to say it’s one of my very favorite ways to spread wellness far and wide! I have a very special place in my heart for any employer who invests the …

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Life is a balancing act – and sometimes it can feel pretty wobbly!

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As I sit here writing on a beautiful Friday morning, on the cusp of what’s forecasted to be a gorgeous fall weekend, I’m pondering the great balancing act called “life.” This weekend, I want to spend quality time with my sweet girl and husband, I want to work on materials for my clients, I want …

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Smooshed breasts, stinky armpits, and naked from the waist up for the win!

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Apologies if my title for this one offends or startles you. I was really hoping you’d read it and maybe smile a little too. I was having my annual routine mammogram today, and it got me thinking about preventive care in its broadest sense. Given what I do for a living as a wellness professional, …

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Is it time to start a morning TO-DON’T list for less stress?

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Tomorrow morning’s to-do list: Hit the snooze button til even the dog gets annoyed (yaaaawn). Read through all the notifications that rolled in on my phone overnight (don’t wanna miss anything important). Hop around all 6 social media platforms to see what’s going on in everyone else’s lives (those selfies and food pics aren’t gonna …

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It’s really hard to make sustainable healthy changes all alone

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Why can’t you simply make a plan to exercise more and eat better, and stick to it? For life. Why can’t you just go to bed on time, sleep soundly through the night, and wake up totally refreshed? Every day for forever. Why can’t you strike a beautiful balance between your time at work and …

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