Train for Life

Category: Ergonomics

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Mindful Cup of Tea A lovely little mindful moment we can weave into our every day lives. Here’s how! Sit in a comfy and cozy chair with a cuppa*. Witness your body: the feeling of your back against your seat; your feet gently resting…

  • Welcome April

    This month, focus on inviting people into your life and nurturing social connections.

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Focus Switching This powerful practice can train our ability to switch our focus and discover which type of mindful focal point works best for us. Here’s how! Notice a niggle or (physical) pain in your body or an uncomfortable emotion you are experiencing, or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe featured a guacamole variation. This week we’re staying with a dip or spread, but with more protein. It’s quick to prep with minimal ingredients! Hummus is a great go-to healthy snack or add-on to any meal to sneak in a bit more plant-based protein. I personally love…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Full Body Relaxation This progressive muscle relaxation practice can be an effective way to relax our whole bodies and send us off to sleep or when we need a calming break on a busy, stressful day. Try this exercise in bed or on the…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Mediterranean Greek twist on Guacamole! đŸ„‘ Ingredients 4 Avocados (cubed) 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped) 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) 1 tablespoon Kalamata Olives (diced) For the Garnish: 2 tablespoons Fat-Free…

  • Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice Drop Your Armor Isometric muscle relaxation teaches us the difference between tension and relaxation.  Try this exercise when you are feeling stressed or anxious. Hold each muscle group tense for seven (7) seconds then release, allowing it to feel heavy. Visualize tension melting away…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Most of the recipes I’ve posted recently have been food. So, here is a drink recipe to spice (or sweeten) things up! Note, you can prepare this recipe as a smoothie bowl by creating a thicker consistency (blend less) and eating with a spoon. Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chia Smoothie Ingredients 1…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 3ïžâƒŁ 5-4-3-2-1 A tool to support your mind with a countdown to a calm state. Here’s how!  Notice: 𝟓 things you can see 👀 Look for interesting textures, tiny details, or patterns of light or color. 𝟒 things you can feel âœ‹đŸ»Notice physical sensations or move about your…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week There are seemingly endless ways to prep and eat cauliflower: raw, roasted, stir-fried, mashed (as potatoes), and as a pizza crust, to name a few! Quick tip for roasting: cut into slices (not florets). The flat surface will produce a flavor-rich browning! Nutty Roasted Cauliflower  Ingredients  (1) large or (2) small…