The Basics: Social Health and Wellness
Parents, children, bosses, bus drivers, schoolmates, co-workers, grandparents, cousins, stepparents…they are our friends, family, loved ones, and enemies. Who you spend time with can have a significant impact on your life, and your happiness. Some people empower and inspire us. Other people diminish, and lower us. Have you ever had Read More
The Basics: Brain and Cognitive Health and Wellness
What time is it? What do I have to do today? What do I want to do today? How will I structure my time? How much money do I need to bring for dinner tonight? Where did I leave my keys? Why is blue so blue? Should I eat this…Questions. Read More
Fats, Healthy?
By now you have probably heard that fat is a necessary component of a healthy diet. In fact, our bodies produce fat from carbohydrates and proteins, and then store that fat for energy! The questions are how much fat and what types of fats are acceptable in a healthy diet? Read More
The Basics: Financial Health and Wellness
When I was a kid, I remember that I was always trying to get money together to buy something. From selling my Halloween candy, to babysitting, to selling my clothes, I was quite the businesswoman. I learned the value of a dollar, and the benefits of saving (especially when it Read More
Why Don’t We Exercise?
As a personal trainer, I have worked hard to assist in improving the health and wellness of my clients, friends, and loved ones. Still, I find that people have a difficult time remaining involved in healthy living behaviors. It is not uncommon, as the number of people who are overweight Read More
The Basics: Mental/Emotional Health and Wellness
The world can be a wonderful place, in spite of all the pain, heartache, and tragedy. There is so much to experience, enjoy, and indulge in. There are sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches and things to overwhelm our senses, and enrich our lives. There are people to meet, get to Read More
The Basics: Mental/Emotional Health and Wellness
The world can be a wonderful place, in spite of all the pain, heartache, and tragedy. There is so much to experience, enjoy, and indulge in. There are sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches and things to overwhelm our senses, and enrich our lives. There are people to meet, get to Read More
The Basics: Environmental Health and Wellness
I love being in a beautiful space. The kind of space that makes your jaw drop in awe. The kind of place that makes you stop, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. The kind of place that makes you laugh and smile. I simply love it. I occasionally Read More
Spirit or Human?
In the post, The Basics: Building your Base through Spirituality – My Story, I mentioned how I enjoy spending the quiet time when I first wake up, before anyone else at home wakes up, just thinking and reflecting on life. When is your quiet thinking time? Maybe that time doesn’t Read More
An Introduction to Intangible You
This Section, Intangible You, is about spirituality. It is important to have a strong spiritual base. Your spirituality is like the roots on a tree. It keeps you grounded, and allows you to flourish and grow. This is what defines you as a person. Your spirituality dictates how you interact Read More