Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday Acts of Kindness Are you feeling bored, gloomy, or sad? Performing a random act of kindness can uplift you while doing the same for another person.  Some examples include, sending a caring text to a friend, greeting a stranger, helping a person feel special, donating items, and volunteering for a favorite nonprofit organization.…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Quick Dish! Are you seeking a healthful recipe packed with vegetables for those week nights when your short on time? Are you craving to add more variety to your typical veggie dish? Are you in the mood for an Asian flavor with your vegetarian meal? Moo Shu Veggies Ingredients 2…

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Word of the Day Brainwriting  Step One: Generate ideas independently. Step Two: Regroup to evaluate ideas and discuss. * Why is Brainwriting more effective than the traditional Brainstorming meetings? During brainstorming meetings, stakeholder’s participation can become one-sided in favor of the biggest egos, the loudest voices, and the most powerful individuals.  During the brainwriting process, all stakeholder…

  • Mindful Monday

    Emotional Triggers Certain situations, memories, and words trigger intense emotions. Identifying them can empower you to respond adaptively. A few questions to help you identify some of your triggers: What are your pet peeves? What past events upset you? What topics make you feel uncomfortable?     *     My Pet Peeves When a person…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week While the first day of Spring was earlier this week, the air still feels brisk and not quite short sleeve weather just yet… So, a warm stew might just hit the spot this weekend! Cook up this stew and invite your bestie (four-legged fur bestie included) for a calm, cozy…

  • Mindful Monday

    Five Senses of Emotion Choose an emotion you would like to get better at managing. How would you describe this emotion as a Color? Weather? Landscape? Sound? Food?     *     Emotion: Anxiety Color: Red Weather: Stormy Thunderstorms ⛈️⚡️ Landscape: Rocky Steep Hills ⛰️ Sound: Siren 🚔🚒 Food: Spicy Seasoning 🌶️    …

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Berry Avocado Power Smoothie *Special thank you to wellness expert, author, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Ingredients 1 Banana (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup Spinach or Kale (fresh or frozen) 1/2 Avocado 2 tablespoons Almond Butter (*may substitute with nut butter…

  • Mindful Monday

    The Brand of #Me Come up with five (5) adjectives you would like to be known for. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ * What is an advertising slogan that people can remember you by? What is your theme song? What types of images and behaviors align with your brand? * The Brand of #Robin Positive…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you in need of a grab and go healthy breakfast for those hectic mornings? Are you seeking a nutrient-rich breakfast you can prep the night before lessoning your morning  to-do list? Are you craving breakfast ideas that you can cater to your unique tastes? Overnight Oats Ingredients 1 cup Rolled Oats…

  • Mindful Monday

    Get Out of Jail Free Card Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner. – Lao Tzu * What % (percentage) of your angst is from the problem verses your worries about what other people may say or think of you?             Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52…