The best medicines are not what you’re accustomed to thinking. They are diet, exercise, sleep, and sunlight. The most significant positive impact on your good health is diet.Food is fuel for life. Once you embrace that food’s purpose is not entertainment but fuel, you have safely landed your first hurdle. Think of fueling your body […]
Life is full of distractions that we can’t escape. First, those external distractions. The visual (aka shiny object syndrome), social obligations, music, and all things cell phone. Then there are internal distractions like hunger, fatigue, illness, worrying, and daydreaming. I’m currently reading a book called Love People Use Things. It talks about the benefits of […]
“Summer flew by!”I’ve heard that a lot these past few weeks.For the first time in my life, summer didn’t fly by, and here’s why this summer felt so different. Earlier this summer, I went paddleboarding at the lake. I tucked my phone and car keys in my beached kayak and headed off on the paddleboard. […]
I’m in the transformation business, and you often see me posting before and after photos of health, beauty, and fitness transformations. While some people find them inspiring, others are deflated. Just as you wouldn’t compare a watermelon to a walnut, a cat to a canary, or a burrito to a fudge brownie, you should not […]
When was the last time you wrote “lie in my hammock, read, nap, and snuggle with my pups every day” on your “to do” list?If it wasn’t on your list, pen it in for tomorrow.If you don’t have dogs or a hammock, there is no need to go to the shelter or shop Amazon prime, […]
“Mom! Are you OKAY?” my daughter asked me in a panic.I am not bleeding, crying, or applying an ice pack to anything.However, I can see why she is so worried.After all, I am sitting on the couch, and it’s mid-afternoon.What the heck is going on around here? That was then.I never sat down. Not even […]
You reap what you sow. In other words, your future is shaped by your present actions. You can’t plant corn and expect to harvest cucumbers! Our thoughts and our actions create positivity. If you’ve been feeling doubtful, uncertain, cynical, unhappy, or skeptical, try some of my tips to get and stay more positive. Be optimistic. […]
Why does life feel like it’s rushing by? Why does time seem to pass so quickly? We live in a constant state of distraction. We are multitasking, rushing and running from one thing to another, oblivious to much of what’s happening around us. I remember the year my friend chose “Notice” to be her word. […]
When was the last time you did something for the first time? I’m turning 60 this year, and for better or worse, it’s safe to say that I’ve formed some habits over the years. It would be impossible not to! Habits are essential to your health. Good or bad, those habits can make or break […]
At one time or another, we’ve all had something terrible happen. Which often leads to the question, “Why me, God?” Have you ever taken a moment to wonder, “Why NOT me, God?” God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called. Think of it as a test. Silver Linings Remember, when something tragic happens, […]