When it comes to wellness, the things I’ve listed above are just a few of the many habits that health-care advocates are promoting. Change is hard and sometimes we make it harder on ourselves by trying take on too much at once. Here are a few suggestions to help you make well-being less overwhelming.
Read MoreRegarding coaching, there are a lot of different expectations that come up when talking about what a wellness coach does. I thought I’d share some insights about what it is that I actually do as a coach, things that I don’t or won’t do, and some things that you should keep in mind when you are looking to invest in a coach.
Read MoreOk. So I have a confession to make. My physical fitness has has been sorely neglected the last few months and I’m a little bit embarrassed to admit that. It just goes to show you that even as a wellness coach with so many tools, resources, and knowledge at my disposal, I am still faced with challenges that take some time, effort, and internal work to overcome.
Read MoreGift-giving can be tricky for several different reasons. Maybe the person you are looking for seems to have it all. Or perhaps your friend has been working on paring down possessions and adopting a more minimalist lifestyle. My parents, for example, are much more interested in doing things together as a family instead of getting a bunch of gifts. If you are in this situation, consider the gift of an experience.
Read MoreOne of the best gifts you can give to yourself during the holidays is time for self-care. There are always things that are competing for our time, energy, and attention and the holiday season is no different.
Read MoreThis past weekend I had the privilege of attending the annual open house at Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary.
Read MoreI recently returned from an awesome vacation to Sonoma, CA with some close friends and I still find myself laughing when I recall some of our adventures. We went wine tasting, biked through downtown Sonoma, made it through an escape room, and had our “fancy dinner night.” We had such an amazing time and I am so glad that we have made this an annual event.
Read MoreI have created a daily journal called “The Book of Extraordinary Things” (BET) with prompts to inspire self-awareness, positivity, and well-being. The BET was made for the introspective adventurer and was designed to evoke a sense of wonder about our daily lives. I was personally inspired by the fantasy tales of ordinary individuals accomplishing extraordinary feats and the books and scripts that hold these tales.
Read MoreAs a wellness coach, meal planning is something that comes up quite often with my coaching clients. Most people want to make healthier choices and figure out how to set themselves up for success. Planning and its big sister prepping are intended to be strategies to help streamline the decision making process and cut down on time spent on meals during busier days.
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