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New Hobby: Revamping Furniture

After buying our new place in Show Low, we knew we were going to need to furnish it. It’s been really difficult to find furniture that doesn’t have huge delivery delays these days and we don’t really want to spend a lot of money on this, so I’ve been looking for deals online. I found…

Doing Less, But Being More

As things start to feel more “normal,” I think there’s a calling for people to start doing more again. Sure, we all missed being able to get together and we all slowed way down because of COVID. But just because we can start to travel more and get together with friends and plan activities doesn’t…

Embrace Motivation Over Discipline

Do you have a reason to stay motivated and do the work? Without that, your discipline will wane. If you’ve ever taken on a big, personal challenge, you know how it feels. Take paying off debt, for example. You have a large amount of debt, which often comes with big interest payments. Trying to pay…

The Power of Connecting With People

With stay at home orders being the norm over the last year, so many of us have withdrawn from society and friends. We’re not meeting for lunches anymore, our social hangouts are either closed or only open limited hours. Heck, some of my kids are still on weird hybrid school schedules. It’s been really easy…

Managing a Business During a Crisis

It feels like the last year has been full of crises, both personally and globally. And, to prove Murphy’s Law accurate, the crises continued into the new year. But the show must go on, despite hiccups and hangups. The only way I’ve found to continue “business as usual” during a crisis is to have a…

Forgiving Yourself After the Holidays

We’re a few weeks into the new year and you might be working really hard to stick to your nutrition and wellness plan or you’re still struggling with having fallen off the wagon in December. You’re not alone. But the best course of action is to forgive yourself and move forward with kindness. Stop beating…

How to do the Holidays Differently in 2020

Pretty much everything about 2020 looks different than we’re used to and the holidays are no exception. With COVID cases on the rise again pretty much across the globe, I think we’re all sticking closer to home and in smaller groups. Charlie was able to travel back to New Jersey for Thanksgiving to visit his…

Going Out of Your Way to be Kind

This has been a challenging year for so many reasons, but I think one positive that’s come out of it is more awareness of others. I personally have been reflecting more about others’ needs and how I’m helping to be a better person and better example for my kids. I’ve always tried to put myself…

Dealing with the Stress & Uncertainty of the Holidays

You’re dreading the holidays because you don’t know how to manage your nutrition plan in the middle of all the sweets, alcohol, and comfort food. You’re not alone! Thankfully the holidays happen every year, so fellow coaches and I have developed some coping mechanisms that we like to share. That doesn’t mean we always get…

Take Some 1:1 Time with Your Partner

I know it’s been challenging to get 1:1 time with your partner during this time, especially if you have kids at home. Jeff and I are used to getting away during the trips I earn through Beachbody. Unfortunately, they’ve all been cancelled thanks to COVID so it’s been hard to find quality time together. We…