Train for Life

Category: Workplace Wellness

  • Mindful Monday

    Expectation Hangover Something did not turn out how you had hoped? Life (or s**t) happens. Take the Disappointment Detox: Where your expectations realistic? How much effort did you put in? Did anything unexpected happen? What did you learn from this? What would you do differently?             Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Summer is slowly be coming to an end, so let’s keep this month alive with some seasonal greens! Stir-Fried Seasonal Greens Ingredients 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil (*may substitute for Peanut Oil) 3 Garlic Cloves (sliced) 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce 1-pound Greens of choice (chopped) (*Suggestions: Choy Sum, Bob Choy, Gai…

  • Mindful Monday

    Beautiful Oops When you think you have made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful. -Barney Saltzberg If  you were a comedian, how would you turn your blunder into a stand-up/skit? If you were an artist, how would you draw your mistake? If you were a dancer, how would you choreograph your…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Continuing with our Summer Salad Series, but with a twist! Salad Bar Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (*may substitute for Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce) 1 tablespoon Sherry (wine) 1 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil such as, Peanut, Sunflower, or Safflower 3 slices Ginger and/or Garlic 4 cups Vegetables…

  • Mindful Monday

    Negativity Zap Our brain pays more attention to negative than positive things. The first step to rewiring this negativity bias is to be aware of your thoughts (and the thoughts of others)for what they are: opinions. For each negative thought, find a positive response or what some call, a ‘silver lining.’ What can I learn from…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Continuing with our Summer Salad series, this week’s recipe adds a healthful grain: Farro! *A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe in her recent newsletter. Fruit and Farro Salad Ingredients 2 cups Farro (uncooked, rinsed) 1 pint Raspberries 1 pint…

  • Mindful Monday

    Focus on the Problem Identify a problem or situation that is causing you stress. Brainstorm five (5) ideas that could either solve the problem or remove you from the situation. Turn your best idea into a solution by planning actionable steps. Take the first (small) step today. Set a deadline to complete the rest of…

  • Welcome August

    This month focus on giving and receiving more.

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week For our next Summer Salad, we are back to berries! This week features another way to add blueberries to your salad. Summer Blueberry Salad Ingredients 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 teaspoon Honey 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Black Pepper, to taste 4 cups Salad Greens of…

  • Mindful Monday

    My Best Possible Self Image your life in a future time such as, in 5 years. You have worked very hard to reach your goals. Describe what you see in various areas of your life such as, health, hobbies, relationships, education, and career. Write about your best self for 15 minutes.        …