Train for Life

Category: Positive Thinking

  • 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…

  • 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:…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Motivation Monday

      Look high and far… Every moment of our existence holds an infinite number of possibilities. — Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

  • Wellness Wednesday

    What is Mind-Body Medicine? A focus on healing the whole person verses treating symptoms. Collaboration between the healthcare provider and the patient. Empowerment of the patient specifically in his/her healing and treatment decision-making. A focus on the whole person including the relationships among the physical, emotional, social, environmental, mental, behavioral, and spiritual. — Christina Lombardo,…

  • Motivation Monday

    A New Way to Journal! Begin each day feeling more grateful, focused, and positive. . .  In the morning write in your journal about the three (3) following topics: Gratitude What are you grateful for in your life? Goals What are your goals? What are the small steps you want to accomplish today? Goodness What things (big and…

  • Therapy Thursday

    How do you relax and rejuvenate your mind? 10 Simple to Life-Changing Nature Activities *A special thank you to the American Heart Association… Savor the Scenery Movies beaming with CGI on 4K televisions dazzle our imaginations, but you won’t always find the most mind-blowing spectacles on a screen. When was the last time you got up…

  • Motivation Monday

    A smooth path lies ahead of every rough road. Rough roads build resilience and emotional strength. Persistence. Perseverance. Positivity. We are fighting the present rough roads of uncertainty together.

  • Meditation Monday

    Loving-Kindness Meditation A way to calm a frenzied mind, express gratitude, and be happy. Practicing kindness is one of the simplest ways to be happy. Recent research finds that kind people tend to be more content with their relationships and lives in general. We all have a natural tendency to be kind. However, we often…