Tag: mindful

What’s your reward system?

Ever been in a high-pressure situation and I nail it? When that happens, you’re proud and want to celebrate.  How should you reward yourself?  Most people reward themself with food or beverages, adult beverages even. …

3 tips for getting out of vacation mode

Here are my three tips for getting yourself out of Vacation Mode and getting back into reality a little easier. 1. The last night of your vacation, go to bed on time. When I say …

Is a vacation good or bad?

Whenever I’ve been on vacation, I notice something about the way I feel.  Yes, I’m calm and relaxed and I’m having fun, but my body is not in love with the changes. If you’re like me, …

Dirty little words

Have you ever used “dirty little words”? You know the ones I’m talking about. The one I want to talk about in this post is “can’t”. When you use the word can’t, it triggers a …

Burnout is a Real Thing

One thing I’ve been noticing lately (a lot lately) is how the American population tends to always be on the go all the time. With no rest or relaxation too!  Whether they’re working at their 9-5, …

My story

Have you ever really thought about “your story”?  I hadn’t really given it much thought.  A few years ago, I was asked to share my story and I had to really think back.   It all …

Need More Activity at Work?

In the past, I’ve worked a desk job. That desk job doesn’t always allow for a lot of movement and healthy eating. You probably already know, but a lack of physical activity can create an …

Listen to Your Body

Ever heard someone tell you to listen to your body?  Yup, I have heard that all the time.  Yet, how often do we really listen to it?!  Not much, I bet. Guess what? It knows …

Halloween candy or healthy lifestyle?

Trick-or-treat!  That’s what children say when they go to the front door on Halloween, right?  What if it had another meaning? What’s the true meaning behind the phrase? “Trick” relates to anything that is going …