PICK YOUR MIX SMOOTHIE
General Information, HealthA smoothie is great for a quick nutritious breakfast, or a healthy pick-me-up anytime during the day. They are also a yummilicious way to satisfy cravings, and get more greens and fruits into your day. Pick one or more items from each section,…
ARE YOU OVERESTIMATING YOURSELF?
General Information, Happiness, HealthAt presentations, I ask the group to raise their hands for "How many people think they eat well?, and "How many people are very active during the course of their day?" I generally get a lot of hands for the eating and a few for activity. I tell…
CAN YOUR OFFICE BE A PAIN IN THE NECK?
General Information, HealthWhether you work for yourself or someone else, your desk is your space, your haven, for however many hours you spend there (and I'll bet it's many). Not thinking about it that way? Time to change the mindset and make your work space help you…
SPRING AHEAD: FAST FORWARD
General Information, HealthYears ago, when there was a time change, we would change the time manually, but not by pushing a button. There was a tactile involvement required; we moved the hands gently into position, or we gingerly pulled the tiny metal knob on our wristwatch,…
ARE YOU REALLY BREATHING?
General Information, HealthWe don’t consider it, but breathing is important. Now you’re thinking, “What’s up with this chick? Of course breathing is important!” I’m referring to conscious breath, awareness. Just like our heart automatically beating, we often…
WORKPLACE WELLNESS THAT WORKS EVERYWHERE: COFFEE
General Information, HealthCoffee, java, cuppa joe, the elixir that gets many of us going, and keeps us moving. Statistics vary on cup consumption, but if I average all the research I found, it would be 2 cups per day. Whether we buy it per cup at our favorite coffeehouse,…
WORKPLACE WELLNESS THAT WORKS EVERYWHERE: SNACKING
General Information, HealthMindless eating can sabotage the best weight loss efforts, and healthy intentions.
Look in the break room of your office, or on the desk of your fellow co-workers. Any cake, cookies, chips, or candy around? I’ll bet the answer is, “yes”.
Foods…
YAY! IT'S TIME FOR RECESS!
General Information, HealthStudies show that children who receive more recess in school, behave better and are likely to learn more. Recess also helps to keep children healthy and helps them manage stress. As an adult, having unstructured break time offers the same benefits!
Let's…
All you need is love, love. Love is all you need.
General Information, Happiness, HealthWhat’s a Beatles song got to do with health and wellness? Everything!
Loving others is important, but loving yourself can make a huge difference in your life.
Without self-love:
People may take advantage of you and your time… causing stress
You…