Train for Life

Month: May 2020

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Southwest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Black Bean Skillet Ingredients 1 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil 2 Chicken Breasts (skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 Onion (chopped) 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes…

  • Thankful Thursday

    What is one thing you are grateful for today? Take a short 10 second break to write down the first thing that comes to mind.  Big and grandiose or small and simple.  10 seconds of a soothing, calming waterfall at Lake Annette Trail. *Disclaimer: Sound of running water can have an adverse effect. A toilet…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    Whether climbing a mountain or fighting through the uncertainties of a pandemic, we are all faced with hard, challenging times. We will make it. We will become stronger and more resilient. We will gain new perspectives and ideas. We will appreciate the small joys and accomplishments each day.

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Winning verses Succeeding Success is not being better than someone else. Success is always trying to be your best self. … though did my best, that is success. Peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction and knowing you made the effort to do the best that you are capable.  – John Wooden  

  • Motivational Monday

    How will you get outside of your comfort zone this week? Commit to small steps, changes, and accomplishments. Be brave and fearless, but also be cautious and wise. Focus on what is important to you; Your core values.

  • Laughter is Medicine

    In the midst of the novel Coronavirus and a new pandemic, we need to prepare not panic. Anxiety is a natural response to fear. We are not “crazy” to feel anxious. We need to find ways calm our frenzied minds.  Exercise boosts our immunity: How will you move your body each day? Humor lightens a tense moment. Here is a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegetable Ragout with Eggs Ingredients 2 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Onion (thinly sliced) 1 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced) 3 cloves of Garlic (minced) 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes 1/3 cup Water 1 1/2 cup Zucchini…

  • Therapy Thursday

    What negative thought, behavior, or habit will you let go?

  • Workout Wednesday

    A quick, FUN body weight workout to try! *Disclaimer: Avoid exercises that cause any pain and/or discomfort in your body’s joints or are not recommended by your physician, physical therapist, or other licensed professional. Start with only your first name. Progress to adding your last name. More Challenging? Add your middle name… Add your child or…

  • Talk Tuesday

    What makes a good leader? You don’t need a title to be a leader. – Mark Sanborn Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and noted authority on leadership, team building, customer service and…