Convergence: when two or more things come together to form a new whole. Imagine you've been doing all the right things. You started with a big, lofty, new vision of yourself - living healthy, fit, happy, true to yourself and your passions and desires, you have the engaging and fulfilling relationship with your partner you … Continue reading Convergence: Expanded
Values, Virtues, and Habits
Every decision that we make, every single day, can be traced back to the prioritization of our core values in our lives. At some point, we adopted them. Most likely, we did so as we navigated life, figuring out what worked for us and what didn’t, and what was important to us and what was … Continue reading Values, Virtues, and Habits
Ditch the “Yo-yo” Mindset!
Have you ever embarked on a goal, let’s say, weight loss, or a healthier lifestyle, with lots of energy and excitement only to find yourself a few weeks later out of energy and drive to continue working towards it and then back where you started or worse? Well, first off, let me say … Continue reading Ditch the “Yo-yo” Mindset!
4 Simple Steps to a (Successful) New Years’ Resolution
We are a full 8 days now into 2017! Did you set some New Years’ resolutions? In what areas of your life? How’s it going so far? For me, I know that when I set a goal in any area of my life, I must identify action steps I can make to take me to … Continue reading 4 Simple Steps to a (Successful) New Years’ Resolution
Thoughts on “Identity Crafting”
What is “identity crafting?” Identity crafting is the concept that we have the ability within ourselves, at any given moment, to create, define, redefine, and tweak who we perceive ourselves to be, and thus, who we are to the world. It begins from the inside out. If we have things in our lives that hold … Continue reading Thoughts on “Identity Crafting”
Focus
I remember when I first began working out. I was an insecure teenager that wanted to finally feel comfortable in her skin. A funny thing happened when I joined my first gym. Sure, I was taught a few basics between using the cardiovascular equipment, the strength machines, and free weights. I even had a visualisation … Continue reading Focus
PROactive versus REactive
PROactive versus Reactive I may be younger and *only* ran 5 marathons, but here is a little story for you – A few weeks ago, I started experiencing a discomforting, lingering tightness and aching in my left Achilles. So instead of being hard headed, I decided to take wisdom (that we all know and have … Continue reading PROactive versus REactive
Grow
What is the purpose of life? Boom. I’ll just close there .. .. Haha! Just kidding. I have a like question for you today, though: What do you believe the purpose of YOUR life is? That’s important. I’m leaving that one open-ended. Do your own homework there. What a vital question that is. It shapes … Continue reading Grow
Self Myofascial Release
What is it? A stretching technique that delivers: improvements in flexibility muscle recovery movement efficiency inhibiting overactive muscles pain reduction. In just minutes of application! How can it be done? Foam rollers Vary in density, surface structure, and even temperature modifications Medicine balls Handheld rollers, such as "the stick" How does it work? Focuses on … Continue reading Self Myofascial Release