It’s the week after New Year’s Eve and you’re ready to start fresh with some new resolutions. You’ve read everything the experts have to say and are ready to sit down and get started. Before you get started however I’d like you to take a few minutes and read this column. In it I offer […]
It’s that time of year again when we set resolutions and put forth our intentions to make our lives better. It’s an annual tradition, but is it worth the effort? As I often set resolutions that I quickly abandon, I wonder why I do so when I’m more likely to realize my goals. Is there […]
One way to understand why the holidays are so stressful is to take an ACT-based approach to rethinking holiday stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a values-based approach to dealing with mental distress, is the perfect framework for understanding holiday stress because stress often occurs when two or more strongly held values conflict with each other. […]
Delicious and guilty temptations are always abundant during the holiday season. Parties, family dinners, cookie exchanges, and gourmet gifts all contribute to our season of celebrations, not to mention our waistlines. It’s almost impossible not to gain a few extra pounds; but if you’re tired of making the annual resolution to lose the extra weight […]
When you feel a slump in energy, caffeine is often the solution of choice. But wellness experts, fitness competitors, medical professionals and nutritional coaches know the power of protein for a boost. In fact, protein is the root source from where sustained energy blossoms and grows. Even if you’re not a carnivore, there are plenty […]
