Train for Life

Category: Ergonomics

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Social Sharing Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is a half sorrow. When we share our true selves, the good and the bad, we let ourselves be seen while creating a space for others to open up. Share something about yourself with someone today.           Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A jar of overnight oats is a healthy breakfast to prep the night before a busy morning or nutritious bedtime snack or dessert. However, if you’re like me, oatmeal can sometimes give me tummy cramps or turn my stomach into a bloated balloon. Good news! Soaking the oats overnight can…

  • Mindful Monday

    Feedforward Criticism focuses on the past. Feedback focuses on the future. To give / receive good feedback: Does it have good intentions? Does it deflate or inspire? Does it offer suggestions for future improvement?               Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    It’s time for a healthful winter squash recipe!

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Hear to be Heard Do you have trouble getting your point across at times? It can take two to tangle. Try acknowledging the other person’s feelings first, even if you disagree with his or her stance. What can you do to suspend your judgment and listen to understand?             Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

  • Welcome November

    This month, look for the good in the world.

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week This weekend the clocks turn back and days become even shorter, the weather is getting chillier, and our tummies are craving a healthy meal after yesterday’s Halloween candy binge. Let’s prepare a batch of a nutrient-rich, veggie forward DIY soup! Minestrone Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Belonging Belonging is the experience of sharing values with others and feeling valued by others. What values do you share with your friend/group/community? Do you feel valued? What are the signs of mutual understanding and respect?           Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe for the Week The last Foodie Friday recipe was Banana Loaves. This week we are spicing up the recipe for Fall! Who (like me) loves strolling through the aisles at Trader Joe’s this time of the year admiring the ‘pumpkin classics’? Whether or not these items make it in my cart (I try to…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Boundary Protection Loose relationship boundaries can lead to emotional drain.  Rigid relationship boundaries can lead to loneliness.  Do other people respect your personal space? What does quality time mean to you?           Reference  Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/