Consistent. Steadfast. Stick-to-it. Is that you? Do you make plans and then follow them? Every day? Consistency yields the best results, especially when you add a little wiggle room for play and fun. Here’s how to have fun and get it done! The Scientific Approach to Success Pretend that you are a scientist and be your own […]
Do you think of reasons not to do what you say you need to do? Do you belong to a procrastinator’s support group… that never meets? If so, how can you get into gear? People ask, “Shelley, how did you write 24 books?” I feel like a deer in the headlights… because I too am amazed. […]
Did you know that a whopping 50% of all new gym members quit going within six months of signing up (IHRSA)?! Whether it’s a January “fresh start,” a deal that can’t be passed up, or a doctor’s referral that gets you in the door, the way is paved with good intentions about becoming more conscientious […]
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 […]
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 […]
Excuses will always be there for you—opportunity won’t. Think of the material, physical, emotional or academic things that you desire. Now put them down on paper in no particular order. What do you see? Just a list of words? Now take a second look. Do any words jump out at you? Let’s make a new […]
“Thoughts bring to the thinker something of equal consistency,” states Mary Brown, an energy practitioner. “This is why people become what they fear.” When you worry you draw worrisome issues your way. We all worry. There are so many people who are fraught with worry to the point of holding them back from doing what […]
Sitting in my kitchen listening to the birds chat, I am enjoying the last few quiet moments before my three kids wake up and the daily chaos begins. We are headed south this morning to a food truck festival. The one thing the four of us can agree on is that we like to eat and are willing to try most foods. […]
I will admit I like caffeine. I have a cup (or two) of coffee in the morning and sometimes green tea in the afternoon. I try to do half-caff or just stick to green tea, but I know the power of this afternoon boost when I start feeling sluggish. I also know the damage it […]
There are new books coming out each day to inspire healthy habits. Many provide us with steps for growing in our fitness endeavors, becoming healthier consumers, understanding the nutrients needed for aging bodies and even teaching us how to combat disease. As busy career professionals you’re already stretched to find time for fitness let alone […]
