Train for Life

Category: Ergonomics

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Anchor Anchoring yourself to the present is helpful if you find yourself feeling triggered, spacey, dissociative, or overwhelmed by future worries and fears. Fill in the blanks and repeat gently to yourself: I am here. I am ______________________________. (Describe where you are specifically such…

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Wordy Wednesday 📚📓

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Body Contact Come home to your body with this grounding tool. Here’s how! First, drop into your breath; observing your inhale and exhale and perhaps them to settle and slow. Now, with your eyes closed or your focus soft and your gaze down, begin…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Cold Sesame Noodles What I love about sesame noodles is that they can be served warm or cold! These versatile noodles can be a great food item to store in the kitchen during this time of the year when the weather can be warm or cool. This recipe’s cold version…

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Wordy Wednesday 📚📓

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Comforting Touch Choose an object that feels soothing and calming, such as a crystal, a stone, a small  piece of fabric, a button, a coin, or a small toy. This will be your grounding object, to carry with you in your bag or pocket…

  • Welcome October

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  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Greek Confetti Slaw When you’re short on a time and need a healthful, nutrient-rich dish, this recipe will have you covered! Ingredients  2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 1/2 cups Cabbage (shredded)  1 1/2 cups Bell…

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Wordy Wednesday 📚📓

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Comfort Color Pick a color to be your grounding color; representing safety, comfort, and inner peace. When you need a calming anchor, bring your color to mind. Close your eyes and breathe slowly. Imagine this color filling you up and wrapping a sense of…