Welcome to our second week of the wellness challenge! If you find this week challenging, give yourself some grace and remind yourself that it’s all about progress, not perfection. Here are the challenges for this week. January 9: Tell someone why you’re grateful for them. Expressing your gratitude to someone can make their day because … Read More
The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year, however, it is also one of the most stressful times. Money and family responsibilities are two of the top sources of stress in America, and the holiday season brings both to the forefront. If you’d like to make the holidays more enjoyable … Read More
Gatherings filled with family and friends during the holiday season make this time of year extra special. With the majority of soirees centered around food, it’s easy to over indulge during the season. Here are tips on how to avoid overeating during the holidays – and how to get back on track if you do. … Read More
Making a conscious decision to embark on a wellness journey is a big step towards a happier, healthier life! Sometimes, however, when an individual decides to swap old habits for new, healthy ones, they may be met with resistance, especially from others who have the same unhealthy habits. For example, your partner may want to … Read More
When I first start working with a wellness client, I want to know what their typical day looks like, from what they eat to how they move their body. To get the most accurate picture with diet, I recommend they track their food intake for two weeks. Whether they track it in a journal or … Read More
Summer’s the season when a healthy lifestyle path can get diverted by vacations, weekend getaways, family reunions, friends visiting, and much more. When Fall rolls around, I see many of my clients wishing to get back into their healthy lifestyle routines. For some, it’s easy and for others it’s more of a struggle but, as I like to … Read More
Practicing intermittent fasting (IF) is a healthy lifestyle habit that I encourage all of my clients to try. The concept is to eat only during a certain number of hours per day during a 24-hour period, and to fast (no calories are consumed) the rest of the time. Most people choose to fast for either … Read More
Living a healthy lifestyle helps people to lead a more fulfilled, happier existence. Everyone wants to feel their best, but sometimes the hardest part is creating and embracing the lifestyle itself. When this is the case, hiring a wellness coach is one of the best first steps to help get you on the path to … Read More
Being outdoors is lovely, except for one thing: bugs! Ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other insects can get in the way of your outdoor time – or make it downright unpleasant. If you’re searching for a non-chemical bug repellent solution, here are five essential oils that can be used as natural bug repellents. Note: These … Read More
With summertime in full swing, it’s time to benefit from activities that are healthy, fun, and generally low-cost in the warm weather. There are so many benefits of being out in the sun and soaking in the much-needed Vitamin D our bodies missed out on during the wintertime. Not only does Vitamin D promote your overall wellbeing (with … Read More
