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Motivation Monday
Life is an attitude. It’s what you choose to believe, always. — Dr. Wayne Dyer All you need is deep within you waiting to unfold and reveal itself. All you have to do is be still and take time to seek for what is within, and you will surely find it. — Eileen Caddy …
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Step into September…
A New Month. A Fresh Start. What new healthy habits will you begin?
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Motivation Monday
Be true to yourself. Believe in yourself. Be real. Be authentic. Just be you. The more you work at just being yourself, the more likely you’ll feel purposeful and significant in your life. — Dr. Wayne W. Dyer It was when I realized I needed to stop trying to be somebody else and be myself, that…
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Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Book Recommendations *Not listed in any particular order. “The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage” by Kelly McGonigal, PhD Learn More on NPR Buy Now on Amazon “Live More Happy” by Dr. Darren Morton Learn More on Wellcoaches Blog Buy Now on Amazon “The Path:…
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Workout Wednesday
Make today’s workout simple! While a high-end, 5-star gym, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, and shiny, scratch-free weights can all increase fitness motivation, neither are necessary for a safe and effective workout! As a Certified Spin Instructor for nearly 10 years, I grew very accustomed to the Keiser M3+ bike and Precor Spinner bike. Both leading indoor cycling bikes are…
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Motivation Monday
Words of Inspiration What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose. — Margaret Thatcher To succeed in life, you need three things: a…
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Wellness Wednesday
How to Climb Any Mountain Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to slip off track from your January 2020 resolution? Try setting a commitment instead. Commitments include an action plan. Be committed to feeling and looking like your best self all year around. Do not try to change everything at the same time. Pick one and stay consistent. Keep in simple! Prioritize:…
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Meditation Monday
How do we effectively respond when faced with ongoing stress and trauma such as, the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. James Gorden (founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine) demonstrates three short and beneficial meditation practices in his webinar, Reducing Stress and Restoring Hope. Soft Belly Meditation Mindfulness Meditation Expressive Meditation Next time you are overwhelmed, scared,…
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Therapy Thursday
During the present times of physical distancing and social isolation, compassionate hugs (like this tree root “hugging” the old tree trunk) are rare or even non-existent. Hugs release the hormone, oxytocin, which helps people feel deep connection, a sense of belonging, and improves mood. Do you have a close friend to boost to each other’s…