Building habits that stick takes more than willpower, knowledge, and 21 days, despite a catchy but misunderstood adage. Willpower doesn't always show up. And knowledge doesn't always equal action, much less transformation. So what does work to build and sustain healthy habits, even during a busy season? Let's take a look at some of the … [Read more...] about How to Build Habits that Stick
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7 Myths About Caregiving
Family caregiving is an informal and unpaid role that serves a valuable function in a household, community, and the larger society. And more than 63 million Americans are family caregivers, spread across every state and community. Despite that prevalence, though, myths about caregiving still persist. Here are 7 of them, plus their counter beliefs, as well as links to … [Read more...] about 7 Myths About Caregiving
3 Questions I’m Constantly Asked about Coaching
People typically have questions about health coaching, whenever I introduce myself as a coach. And often, depending on the time someone has to talk, the questions start out general and then move to the specific and personal. Perhaps you have a few questions yourself. So today, let's take a look at some of these frequently asked questions about coaching, and some answers. We'll start with the … [Read more...] about 3 Questions I’m Constantly Asked about Coaching
Mind-Body Practices to Complete the Stress Cycle
Mind-body practices strengthen our parasympathetic nervous system, which tells us to relax after a threat is past. And when this system operates effectively, we complete the stress cycle. We relax. But what happens when chronic or severe stress prevents that "rest and digest" system from kicking in? Over time, it can harm our health. Research indicates that our thought … [Read more...] about Mind-Body Practices to Complete the Stress Cycle
Care for the Caregiver: Prioritizing Your Loved One and Yourself
Finding time and energy to care for yourself can be challenging for anyone at any time. But add a full- or part-time role as a caregiver to your list of responsibilities, and that challenge becomes even greater. Your loved one may need significant attention, day in and day out. Your routine changes, as you juggle established priorities and new caregiving-related ones. And you want to be at … [Read more...] about Care for the Caregiver: Prioritizing Your Loved One and Yourself
How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are subconscious thoughts that frame how we see ourselves, our world, and our possibilities. And they can affect our health and well-being. "I have bad genes." "My body is too _______." "I'm not athletic." "I don't like to work out." "Everyone in my family is _______." Any of those sound familiar? If we recognize our limiting beliefs and work to overcome them, we … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs