Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    When was the last time you failed? How did you feel? What steps did you take to move forward? What did you learn? Co-founder of the movement Fuckup Nights and Executive Director for the Failure Institute, Leticia Gasca developed the first think tank in the world dedicated to studying business failure and the reasons behind it. In…

  • A New Month. A Fresh Start!

    Welcome June! What healthy change (big or small) will you commit to this month? How will you create a supportive environment to reach success? What will it feel like to accomplish your goal?

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Southwest Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Black Bean Skillet Ingredients 1 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil 2 Chicken Breasts (skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 Onion (chopped) 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes…

  • Thankful Thursday

    What is one thing you are grateful for today? Take a short 10 second break to write down the first thing that comes to mind.  Big and grandiose or small and simple.  10 seconds of a soothing, calming waterfall at Lake Annette Trail. *Disclaimer: Sound of running water can have an adverse effect. A toilet…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    Whether climbing a mountain or fighting through the uncertainties of a pandemic, we are all faced with hard, challenging times. We will make it. We will become stronger and more resilient. We will gain new perspectives and ideas. We will appreciate the small joys and accomplishments each day.

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Winning verses Succeeding Success is not being better than someone else. Success is always trying to be your best self. … though did my best, that is success. Peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction and knowing you made the effort to do the best that you are capable.  – John Wooden  

  • Motivational Monday

    How will you get outside of your comfort zone this week? Commit to small steps, changes, and accomplishments. Be brave and fearless, but also be cautious and wise. Focus on what is important to you; Your core values.

  • Laughter is Medicine

    In the midst of the novel Coronavirus and a new pandemic, we need to prepare not panic. Anxiety is a natural response to fear. We are not “crazy” to feel anxious. We need to find ways calm our frenzied minds.  Exercise boosts our immunity: How will you move your body each day? Humor lightens a tense moment. Here is a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegetable Ragout with Eggs Ingredients 2 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup Onion (thinly sliced) 1 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced) 3 cloves of Garlic (minced) 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes 1/3 cup Water 1 1/2 cup Zucchini…

  • Therapy Thursday

    What negative thought, behavior, or habit will you let go?