Personal Development
Personal Update: My Goals and Resolutions for 2022
None of my commitments have a tangible end or goal in mind; they’re intentions and things I’ll build goals around. And I’ll be sure to take my own advice and take it slow, building on each new habit I want to establish.
Read MoreNo More New Year, New You: What to Do Instead
Change is possible and I get really excited about setting intentions for the year too. But it’s all about being realistic with the changes I want to make, otherwise I’m setting myself up for failure.
Read MoreHitting Milestones with Aging Parents
My sister and I have families and busy lives and while we’ve been able to help our parents out here and there, the reality was that they weren’t getting out as much as they used to and it was starting to impact their health and wellbeing.
Read MoreKnow Your Job 1 and Get it Done
Led by Beachbody’s newest trainer, Jennifer Jacobs, this four-week program puts YOU in the priority seat. This program is so doable with 20-minute workouts, five days a week. No matter what’s going on in your life, you can set aside 20 minutes to prioritize yourself.
Read MoreFinally Getting Back to In-Person
We all need community and connection, no matter if we’re introverts or extroverts. I recently listened to a podcast where they shared that contrary to popular belief, introverts struggled with the isolation of the pandemic. Recharging by yourself is one thing, but total isolation is something else entirely.
Read MoreMaintaining a State of Gratitude
Watching my kids grow up, make decisions about college, and move away has made me incredibly grateful for the time I have with the kids still at home. I know they won’t be there forever, and I’m thankful that they’re finding their own way in life.
Read MoreBuilding and Growing Adult Friendships
Now in my 50s with older kids, I look back and I can see I have made friendships via so many different areas of my life. Of course, I had the friends I went to school with and those I connected with in my old corporate world. But parenting is a great way to make…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Find Someone Who Believes in You
As a coach, you know the power of someone encouraging you and having your back. It can mean the difference between perseverance and throwing in the towel–both in your athletic and health goals and in business, too. I’ve watched my kids through years of sports and I’ve played tennis for years also. Not every coach…
Read MoreInvesting in Yourself
You know to put your own oxygen mask on first. But do you? Everyone’s oxygen mask looks different because taking care of yourself and investing in yourself looks different for every person. But if you don’t put yourself first, you won’t have the energy to take care of the other people—and things—in your life that…
Read MoreStaying Motivated in the “Dog Days”
Motivation is easier than discipline, but there are still times when you’re going to struggle. That’s called being human. And beating yourself up about not making the right choice will wreak havoc on your progress.
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