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Sunday, September 18th, 2011Sometimes it feels as if we will have to climb Mt. McKinley in order to overcome an obstacle, but you can get there by following three easy tips. First, take small steps. For example, when I work with a client in creating a wellness vision, it may appear to them to be nearly impossible. However, [...]
Five Ways to Finish Your Workout Faster
Saturday, August 27th, 2011If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I didn’t get to workout at all this week because I was so busy”, I’d be a millionaire. But good news! You don’t need to spend an hour or more working out. In fact, less time exercising but with increased intensity boosts metabolic rate and [...]
No More Negative Self-Talk!
Sunday, August 21st, 2011Do you ever catch yourself getting sucked into negative thinking? Let’s admit it, we’ve all been there. However, according to psychiatrist Jeffery Schwartz, author of the book You are not Your Brain, you can literally rewire your brain through the practice of mindfulness. You can finally rid yourself of that doom-and-gloom mentality! Often times when [...]
Can Stress Make Me Sick?
Thursday, August 4th, 2011As a wellness coach, it is no surprise to me that the majority of my clients have a strong desire to reduce the stress in their lives and often wonder if prolonged stress can make them sick. The answer is yes and no. Stress is a complex thing. According to Dr. Esther Sternberg, one of [...]
No More Muffin Top!
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011I just read yesterday that when it comes to wearing a bathing suit, the majority of women were most conscious of their mid-section. And research shows that abdominal fat is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and breast cancer, just to name a few. But putting health aside, let’s admit one thing: we want to look [...]
What Can I Do to Improve My Body Image?
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011Ok, so who hasn’t said to themselves, “I wish I could get rid of this cellulite” or, “I’d give my little toe to get rid of this gut”? We’ve all been there and according to a study by The Succeed Foundation Body Image Survey, 30% of the respondents whose ages ranged from 18 to 65 [...]
How to Spend Your Leisure Time More Meaningfully
Friday, July 22nd, 2011Unfortunately, we often waste away our leisure time on meaningless activities like surfing the net or watching a ridiculous “reality” show where there’s not a moment without crying, yelling, or drunken behavior. Instead, try to make the most of your free time by making it meaningful. One profound exercise you may want to do is [...]
How Can I Stop Comparing Myself to Others?
Friday, July 15th, 2011Although we know we shouldn’t do it, we sometimes can’t resist from comparing ourselves to others. So how do we stop playing the game that nobody wins? As a wellness coach, I help people focus on their strengths and abilities, because worrying about whether others are more intelligent or successful or prettier produces anxiety and [...]
How Positive Coaching Improves Effectiveness
Monday, July 4th, 2011According to researchers at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, positive coaching is more effective than a critical approach. Anthony Jack, professor of cognitive science at Case University, states that individuals react better to a coach that they regard as inspiring and shows compassion for them, versus one that they find judgmental. Jack, along with [...]
Can Eating Breakfast Make You Leaner?
Friday, July 1st, 2011Breakfast….the meal of champions! Yet, about 25% of the population skips breakfast on a regular basis. According to studies, not only does skipping breakfast increase one’s chances of making unwise food selections later in the day, but also increases the odds of a person overeating. Marie Dunford, PhD, RD, says that in several studies conducted [...]
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