It’s that time of year when we are mostly indoors. Sometimes that means rain, other times bitter cold, snow and yes, even intense heat or work schedules can drive us indoors for days on end. Soon that cozy feeling leads to one of cabin fever. You want to get outside for a break but the […]
How do you get enthralled in healthy rapture? How do you evoke and sustain a natural happy dance of being and doing ecstasy? Research and observation from my 37 years as a hypnosis instructor for the International Hypnosis Federation and The Creativity Learning Institute bring me these helpful hints to learn and teach the FLOW: […]
It’s going to happen to all of us at one time or another. We have a bad day. Sometimes it’s just once in a while and at other times it feels like it’s turning into a week. Though the level of “bad” differs for everyone—a parking ticket versus an illness, or a negative comment on […]
Happiness is a state of being. While many consider it fleeting, there are just as many others (including me) who believe this state can be sustained for lengthy periods of time. Even if you find yourself struggling with finding joy on a cloudy day, there are effective ways to uplift your mood and readily rebound […]
I don’t like conflict. Ironically, in my work as a career coach I’m asked to coach many teams who are mired in conflict and can’t seem to find their way out of it. While it’s challenging, I’m honored to have the opportunity to help anyone let go of negative energy and work towards a healthy […]
“If you consciously let your body take care of you, it will become your greatest ally and trusted partner.” – Deepak Chopra I awoke excited because it was the kids’ first day of school. While I was excited for them I was very happy for myself and looking forward to the extra time I would […]
Motivation and, ultimately, success are important to all of us busy career professionals who want to stay fit, healthy, well, and productive. Yet, motivation, like physical or mental energy, is limited. When the clients I’ve coached actively pursue and intentionally choose three key elements of motivation—rest, values, and social support—they see their ‘reserves’ replenished and find […]
It’s easy to tell someone to think positive thoughts when times are tough. It’s what we want them to do and it is certainly the sage advice we’re given when we face setbacks or even catastrophic life events. But we all know that this is easier said than done. Going through a job search and […]
It’s easy to put ourselves last, especially when it comes to our own health. Finding your WHY is very personal. It’s not even something you need to share. I am choosing to share my WHY with you because it may resonate in some way. I’ve been fit and at times, not so fit. I am […]
This site is designed to be positive, uplifting and motivational. I “click” here every day to get hints and inspiration as to how I can infuse wellness and fitness into my busy work week and I hope you do to. But as I connect with so many light-centered folks who are willing to share their […]
