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Have you ever become frustrated after sharing your vision to a group or organization only to finish with a sea of blank stares? If so, then you are in the right place because I have been here before and have some tips to help you share your vision so the right audience can receive it. Click to read more.
I know Valentine’s Day is special for many people and for others it is not. No matter what your stance is on this red, hot holiday, I want to offer a different perspective as a way to continue investing in yourself. Click here for the video version of this blog!
Last week, I gave two quick solutions for managing symptoms associated with SAD-Seasonal Affective Disorder. Today, I want to offer another tool for not only managing the disorder but OVERCOMING it so you can remain productive. Click here for the video version.
Do you enjoy eating bananas on a regular basis? After all, it’s a good source of potassium and a healthy snack, right? And how about yogurt? Do you enjoy indulging in a variety of non-Greek yogurt as another healthy snack option? I mean, WHY NOT? It’s got to be better than eating a Snickers, right?
Lean in for answers and get ready to have your little pants blessed as I provide more context for the previous blog on weighing versus measuring food.
Have you ever achieved a major goal such as getting a degree or completing a marathon flying by the seat of your pants? Of course not! You were very intentional about what you did and when you did it and how much it of you did in preparation to achieve the weighty goal. This same intentionality is necessary when it comes to losing weight, especially if you are a woman over the age of 35!
OOoweee! If you have not watched Little Fires Everywhere starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington and are looking for a new series to explore, CHECK IT OUT! It is a well-told story filled with irony and rich metaphors that help shape the narrative and provide multiple avenues for discussion. The show brilliantly showcases multiple layers of motherhood while honoring multiple truths for many women. These multiple layers and truths have served as the root of stress and weight gain for many women whether they are biological mothers or not.
Grocery shopping has been special lately. It is rare that my order is even 75% complete with the items I normally purchase and especially tough to get my unique items like oatmeal flour. This lack of access to gluten free flour almost put me in a tizzy. What did I do? I PAUSED and decided to focus on what I did have in my kitchen and not on what I did not have (another secret to stress management OR losing weight while losing weight).
What grieves me is that so many people do not understand this truth. WOWW!Factor is about living well inside and out and knowing your numbers helps make this happen. Your numbers tell a story that help shape your wellness narrative. To function at your optimum and walk out that WOWW!Factor, you MUST know your numbers.
Do you know what happens when you smell, hear, taste, see, and touch things that bring you joy? Your body experiences a chemical release of one or more of the happy hormones: dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin or serotonin. Gaining clarity on HOW to consistently release these happy hormones makes it easier to overcome negativity (a cornerstone for stress); and, stimulating the five senses is a simple, fun approach.
Are you concerned about gaining weight during the quarantine? Watch this video for 5 simple tips to prevent weight gain.
It seems now more than ever our society is experiencing a hefty load of anxiety despite the advancement created to “make life easier.” Young people speak of anxiety like it’s a best friend that simply needs to be managed here and there. If you are experiencing anxiety and want to begin to sever the relationship, continue reading to view the pathways that lead to anxiety.
Check out this fun and life changing wellness challenge to help you lose a different kind of weight which can help you lose the physical weight on your body. Click here to watch a video for additional inspiration
Many things have an expiration date worth noting such as milk, eggs, meat, and medicine. Some products have suggested expiration dates to protect from lawsuits even though the true date is often much later. No matter the actual expiration date, at some point the product’s usefulness will expire and must be purged.
When it comes to activating your WOWW!Factor and doing what’s required to work on your wellness wish, there are many times you don’t FEEL like doing the work. You say things to justify not doing something; or, at worst, do precious little to present the illusion you are on the right track.
Pay attention to the following:
‘Does the workout seem safe? Its one thing for a routine to be tough, but tough for no rhyme or reason is a rotten deal. Does the trainer take time to educate? Are they knowledgeable? Is there trainer mindful of your physical accommodations?
Believe That You Can
Believe that you can and you surely will
Never say you can’t as long as you live,
Say that you will try,
Here is the reason why…
Choosing to exercise courage is the part of the WORK required to live a healthy, peaceful, and abundant life of wellness. An absence of these things in ANY facet of your life suggests courage is not reigning and that maybe fear is king.
Enjoy these two new AND free WOWW!Factor worksheets! Make sure to check out this weeks Wellness Wednesday with Pia Fitzgerald!