Train for Life

Category: Ergonomics

  • Mindful Monday

    The Joy Thief Spending your time and energy on comparing yourself to others is a way of robbing yourself of a joyful life. * Who have you compared yourself to in the last 24 hours, the last week or month? Did this comparison make you feel more insecure or more motivated to improve and grow?…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A light, savory, plant protein-rich dish! Crunchy Tofu Salad Ingredients 16 ounces High Protein or Extra Firm Tofu (*I recommend this type at Trader Joe’s.) 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as, Peanut, Sunflower, or Safflower 1/4 cup Cornstarch 1 Garlic Clove (finely minced) 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar 2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium…

  • Mindful Monday

    Gratitude Attitude Set a timer for five (5) minutes. Write down what you are thankful for.  Take a picture(s) of something that brings you joy. Do this gratitude activity each day for one (1) week.  What do you notice? *Challenge: Continue this activity for one (1) month.     *     Unconditional love from my…

  • Welcome April

    In what ways will you play and find joy this month?

  • 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 🌶️    …