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What Really Happens When We’re Stressed

Stress is the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When our body senses danger, whether it’s real or imagined, it go...

Is Sitting the New Cancer?

I’m sure you’ve heard it said, that the key to optimal health is diet and exercise. We are 80% what we eat. If we want to lose an additio...

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

You’ve heard the adage, “Slow and steady wins the race.” When it comes to weight loss, it couldn’t be more true. As Americans, we want im...

Don’t Give Up!

Last October I shared how to bounce back after a set-back. Consider this a deeper dive into the importance of not giving up. I’m going to...

Is Diet or Exercise More Important to Weight Loss / Weight Maintenance?

When it comes to overall health and wellness, diet and exercise play a big part. However, is one better than the other when it comes to w...

Kick Sleep Deprivation to the Curb

As discussed in last week’s blog post, getting your ZZZ’s is essential to your overall health and wellness. Knowing that quality sleep is...

Is Sleep Really That Important?

If you’re like many Americans, getting a good night’s rest is a challenge. After all, there are other priorities that compete for your ti...

Set Yourself Up For Success

Did you know that our actions are based upon what we see, how our spaces are arranged, and convenience? Our environments can impact our ...

Does Money Buy Happiness?

I’m sure you’ve heard the age old saying, “money can’t buy happiness”. Have you ever stopped to think why? Think of having an abundance o...

Setting New Year’s Goals that Stick

If you're like many Americans, you make New Year's Resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions include: Lose Weight and Get Fit. Q...

Changing Your Mindset with Affirmations

Did you know that our thoughts impact our feelings, which impact our actions? Stated another way, what we think about, we believe, and wh...

Forming Lasting Healthy Habits

You’ve probably heard it said, if you want something bad enough, all you have to do is repeat it enough times until it forms a habit. Som...

How a Vision Board Can Help You Achieve Your Best Self

With the New Year fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to assess where you are in your life journey and where you want to go. A vision...

How to be thankful during difficult times

The holidays can be a difficult time of the year for many people. This year may be especially challenging, due to the pandemic, loss of e...

It’s Okay to Say No

For many individuals, being likeable, helpful, and supportive, are qualities that are important. When we say yes it is often with these a...

Is Happiness All That It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Will happiness really transform your life, or is it a marketing ploy to sell more self- improvement books? Let’s start with some statisti...

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