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Tag: positive

  • 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 […]

  • Monday Motivation

    A new week, a fresh start. Past conflicts, arguments, words of regret behind you. Time to move forward. Think positive. And, Change your attitude.  — Charles Swindoll 

  • Monday Motivation

    This past weekend I learned an important lesson: Always listen to my gut first! Sunday morning I taught my first indoor cycling class at a new studio, with sub-average performance.  When I agreed to teach this class the week prior, I did not feel 100% ready for this new leadership opportunity.  My “training wheels” were still on. […]

  • Think Positive and Be Fit!

    Negative thoughts can hinder your athletic performance, or even stop you from exercising all together!  SO…. QUIT the negativity and think positive! 5 Steps to a Positive Attitude Every morning when you wake up, say out load a positive statement about yourself and your commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. After each exercise session, always have a positive attitude about your […]

  • Rules for Exercising, Eating, and Entity

    Are you an elite competitor training for the next bodybuilding event? Or, Are you a fitness novice struggling to adopt a stable exercise routine? Or,  Are you some place in the middle maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle, while always in search of ways to increase your stamina, muscle mass, and improve diet? According to Jim Stoppani, Ph.D, […]

  • Love Yourself… and the rest will fall into place!

    Those who cultivate Power, Identify with Power.  Those who cultivate failure, Identify with failure. – Tao Te Ching, No. 23 You should exercise unrelenting discipline over your thought patterns.  Cultivate only productive attitudes… You are the product of everything you put into  your body and mind. – I Ching, No. 27 Which statement below provides you […]

  • Take Charge of Your Attitude

    How do you view this glass? Attitudes by Charles Swindoll The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or […]

  • The Power of Positive Thinking

    As we begin a new year, a year filled with new experiences, relationships, and accomplishments, we must first think positively. Practice the following exercise to incorporate positive thinking into your life this year and beyond: Hold your arm out straight, while another person tries to push it down.  Resist the pressure as you say out loud, […]

  • Good Thoughts to Start Your Week!

    To start your week off on the right foot and help send good vibes your way, I have provided you with a list of ways to be positive.  Bookmark this page, set it as your screen saver, or post it on the your refrigerator and thoroughly read every bullet point before you begin each day this […]