Revisiting Sleep
Sleep has become a precious commodity—we love and need it but rarely get enough. Busy schedules, kids, anxiety, and technology can all...
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Jan 222 min read
Thoughts on the New Year
I know we are well into January, but I am always trying to catch my breath from the holidays in the first few weeks of the month. It...
Nov 23, 20222 min read
ThanksLIVING - Revisiting Gratitude
This time of year I am always perplexed as to why we are compelled to show gratitude on just one day. One of my good friends told me that...
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Forest Bathing
What is Forest Bathing?! One of my good friends first told me about this one day when we were all traipsing through the woods. (She...
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Making 2022 the best
Well, we took another little break. Poor Clark was on surgery, and I have been dealing with a little virus surge (you might have heard...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Progress over Perfection - 90/10 Rule
Ok time to regroup after we all ate our way through Thanksgiving and survived... I wanted to reflect on the tendency to beat ourselves...
Nov 23, 20213 min read
What brings you joy?
In the spirit of Thanksgiving week, we have a question to pose. A challenging one at that. But, let's dive in. What brings you joy? I...
May 11, 20211 min read
The Power of Gratitude
grat·i·tude - noun noun: gratitude the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness Your Brain...
Feb 12, 20212 min read
What the heck is meditation?
Meditation, what is it?? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a...
Feb 9, 20213 min read
Working out shouldn't hurt
I can’t believe this actually needs to be said: your workouts should not be painful. They should not cause you severe pain. If you’re...
Nov 1, 20206 min read
Obstacles in Life
One of the most important discussions I have with myself and my patients is the obstacles to exercise and healthy eating. It seems like...
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Breathing Exercise-Part 1
Today we are talking about a simple way to help manage stress. One of those big rocks in life. Paying attention to your breathing is one...
Sep 23, 20206 min read
Stress - Fight or Flight with the Occasional Freeze
Ok, this is another big rock!!!! A stressful situation — whether something real, such as a looming deadline, the Covid virus, or...
Sep 12, 20201 min read
Attention, Attention, (Pause Before You) Read All About It!
Most of us are completely bombarded every day with news. Try a one-day “news fast." Do not read, watch, or listen to the news for just...
Sep 1, 20204 min read
Sleep 101
Alert, this is one of those Big Rocks again! Sleep deprivation is associated with many diseases - including weight gain. Think about it,...
Aug 26, 20201 min read
One Simple Thing to Brighten Your Day and Mood
I am a strong proponent of the mind-body connection. Nature is good for the soul. Bring a little in to enjoy. Flowers manifest the beauty...
Jul 28, 20202 min read
how to (not) stress in the midst of a global pandemic
Let's be honest here. Everyone is going to have stress during this time. The key is how to process and handle the stress in a effective,...
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