If you're starting off the New Year with a bunch of resolutions and a boot camp-style mission to "get back on track," "get healthy," "get in shape," or reach any other type of goal, health-related or not, I want to ask you to hit the pause button for a minute. Breathe in; breathe out. No, seriously! Breathe with me for a minute. Okay, now let's chat...
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As I was tucking my son into bed the other night we were having a discussion about behavior. I said something like, "When we work against, there is struggle; when we work together, it's easier." I didn't want to send the message that it's a good idea to simply be passive, though (he's far from that, but I don't want to break his spirit, either), so, I also reminded him, "When you have ideas you'd like to share, it's wonderful for you to respectfully do that." I want him to understand that his strong will can work in his favor. He can function in opposition (struggle) or use his passion for creativity, making positive changes, and/or promoting cohesiveness and a coming together...
Today, I want to have a personal chat about something that could be holding you back from manifesting the transformation you desire in your life… Have you ever wondered why it is that you feel incredibly motivated toward a goal one day, so you get started on the path to change and achieving that goal, but a few short days or weeks later, you no longer seem to be giving it priority in your life? There are lots and lots of reasons that this could be possible, but here’s one thing I see often: EXCUSES. Now wait! Don’t get offended by that word. Behind those excuses are often feelings of lack or fear. Am I right? Did this possibly strike a chord for you? [mkdf_dropcaps type="square" color="white" background_color="black"]L[/mkdf_dropcaps]isten, I’m...
What types of things are distracting you from the life you want to live? From the state of being you desire? From the “core values” you want to emphasis and live by? We live in a world of CONSTANT distractions! Most of us are plugged-in for the majority of our days. Even when we want to “check out,” we actually plug-in. How do I know this? I’m talking about myself!! And I see people around me every day doing the same thing. Sometimes I watch other people and it drives me crazy to see them so absorbed in the tiny screen they hold in their hand (eh hem…smart phone obviously) and yet I realize it’s exactly what I do, too! Even though I NOTICE myself doing it too and...
Desire + Learn + Trust + Nourish = VIBRANT LIFE Hopefully you've come here to read about the final part of this formula I've created, but if you haven't already read the other 3 posts in this mini-series, please go check those out first: Part 1 (Desire), Part 2 (Learn +Trust), and Part 3 (Nourish). This formula really does boil the creative process down in a way that seems rather simple, but when we expound upon the individual parts we see how intricate it can get. And I've still only really touched on the surface. I think it’s important to come back to the very basics here, though. If at any point we are feeling lost or overwhelmed, let’s take the 30,000 foot view and connect to...
Welcome back to the mini-series on my equation Desire + Learn + Trust + Nourish = VIBRANT LIFE. This is part 3, so if you haven't already read part 1 where we discussed Desire or part 2 where we talked about Learn + Trust, head there first! NOURISH. This is where we bring all of our self together – emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. We’ve touched on most of these pieces in the first 3 areas (Desire + Learn + Trust) of the formula. Now we are going to ensure we unite everything here. No matter what our goals are the only way to actually achieve them is to take action. The first 3 parts of the formula reflect more of the planning stage, but now we...
Today we return to our discussion about the equation Desire + Learn + Trust + Nourish = VIBRANT LIFE. We started with Desire. If you haven't read that yet, start there. LEARN. So once we've decided we're ready for change, it's important to get our groove on with learning. We'll want to be open minded because it's possible we'll learn that our original thought about how to achieve what we desire isn't the most appropriate route for us. So often we accept as truth things we've heard without even stopping to consider where they've come from and how we really feel about them. So now is the time to learn more about the area in which we want to see results, methods of accomplishing those results, who...
Desire + Learn + Trust + Nourish = VIBRANT LIFE This is a formula that we will put on repeat like your favorite song! You may have noticed it as my tagline on my homepage. I wanted to tell you where it came from. In my years as a coach and through my own personal health journey, I've learned that these 4 commitments are critical pieces for achieving vibrancy!...
Do you ever find yourself eating when you already feel completely satisfied? Or have you ever found yourself rummaging in the fridge or cupboards even when you just recently ate? What about experiencing cravings that lead you to eat even though you’re not hungry? This could be going on for a number of reasons. One of those could be that you have an overall nutrient-poor or even low-food diet and your body is craving real nutrition! It could also be that you’re thirsty, so grab a large cup of water! However, I often find that my clients do these things when they are really hungry for something other than food. What might you be hungry for? If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed you may truly desire...