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How I Learned to Run with the Wolves
One thing I have always found most helpful on my healing journey, is learning from books. There is...
Exploring the 7 Domains of Health
I have always believed that everything we do is interconnected. Which is why when I embarked on this health journey years ago, I called it a wellness lifestyle. I knew that each choice I made, each habit I developed would influence other ones with all of them adding up to how healthy I was inside and out.
My Year in Therapy
It was time to make the call. It was something I had been putting off, but something I knew I needed to do. It was time to get back into therapy. So, back in January I worked up the courage and looked up mental health providers on my insurance platform. And let me tell you, I was lucky on my first call.
Tell it to Your Journal
Writing in my journal has been a habit for me off and on since I was in high school. I don’t have any set routine around it and sometimes I’m not very consistent. I can go months without journaling only to pick it back up when reading a certain spiritual book, working on trauma healing, I need to work something out, or it’s a new moon ritual.
Is Resilient doing us a Disservice?
I recently read an article discussing the word resilient and it had me thinking how I feel about this word. I’ve used it to describe myself, heard it used to describe others, especially children, but is resilient what we are truly striving for?
How I went from Hustle Culture to teaching Restorative Yoga
Busy, the Grind, Hustle Culture, whatever you call it, I was a card-carrying member for years! I was proud of my membership and wore it like a badge of honor. I loved being super busy. Work multiple jobs? Check! Go to grad school while working said multiple jobs? Check! Accept every invite and say yes to all the projects coming my way? Check and Check!
What Did I Learn from Lent?
I was raised Baptist not Catholic, but in my exploration of spirituality and the rituals I would like to participate in, I chose to do Lent this year. Lent is part of the Christian faith and is a time of penitence where we are asked to fast and choose items to abstain from in a way to mark the 40-day period that Jesus was fasting in the wilderness. Giving up certain pleasures is a way to foster simplicity and self-control, it is a reminder of our penance and creates a sort of suffering on our part.
Wellness Trends for 2023
As another year rolls around a new set of trends pop up in various industries. While I don’t consider myself the trendiest person, I do like to see where wellness is headed and if there is anything new I want to try or old habits I want to expand.
Here are a few trends that caught my eye for this year.
6 Yoga Poses for Better Sleep
Oh sleep, that ever-elusive healthy habit I am constantly chasing. I have found myself over the years stating that sleep is my wellness flaw. I exercise regularly, eat healthy foods, meditate, practice self-love, and many other habits that make up my wellness lifestyle. But no matter what I do, sleep can still be a struggle.
How Do We Self-Care?
Self-care has somehow become synonymous with selfish. We feel instantly bad when we take time to ourselves or over explain so as not to offend those in our lives when we need some “me” time. When did this become the case? Why is self-care such a bad thing?
Which Exercise Should I do?
Over 20 years ago back in 1998 I laced up my sneakers to head out for a run. I had never actually gone for a run before, but I knew people loved it and it was a great form of cardio, so I decided to give it a try. I ran two miles, felt proud of myself, and then experienced excruciating pain in my knee to the point where I was limping for a few days. And thus ended my running career. I did try it again years later living here in NYC only to have the same experience.
How I finally healed myself through self love and acceptance
Picture this: New York City, 2009
I arrived in Brooklyn, the place I would now call home. It was July, it was hot, I was lost, I was scared, I was alone. I felt unloved and maybe even a little dead inside.
That’s my habit and I’m sticking with it
Habits, how do we create them and how do we stick with them? That is a BIG question!
We are all habitual people but why does it seem so hard to create and stick with new healthy habits? Creating habits requires a shift in our mindset to one of belief that we can stick with this and will be successful. The shift focuses on who we are becoming in the process not the habits themselves. We need to become so emotionally invested in sticking with the habit that nothing can shake us.
What’s on trend for wellness in 2022?
As the wellness industry continues to grow, new trends pop up all the time. Some of them I entertain and research while others I leave to someone else to try out. As we move into 2022, I was curious to see which ones might be taking the spotlight for this year. Here are a few I’m thinking about exploring.
Ditch the Resolutions for Goals & Intentions
The countdown begins, we watch the ball drop, we raise our glass and kiss our friends. The new year has arrived! Now what?
This is the time of year when many of us make resolutions or set goals and intentions for the year ahead.
Why Women Should Start a Strength Training Routine
Exercise and movement have always been a big part of my life, but “I don’t want to bulk up” were the exact words I would think anytime someone suggested I add weights to my routine. I am a petite 5’2” and I thought lifting weights would make me look bulky.
Breaking the Myths about Meditation
Misconceptions about meditation cause us to become frustrated because we have some preconceived idea of what meditation is supposed to be that simply isn’t true. If you have found yourself giving up on meditation, here are some myths that often come up for beginners.
My Yoga Confession
I remember being in my first yoga class thinking it was hard for me to be so quiet. I’m a talkative person by nature so this felt awkward for me, not to mention a little serious. I had been taking dance classes for years where there was laughter, everyone complimenting each other, and being just plain noisy. This was a whole new world for me, and I didn’t think I liked it.
Self-Sabotage and the Mean Girl
There is a voice inside my head that often tells me I’m not...
Why Did I Become a Health Coach?
Back in January of 2015, I took a leap of faith enrolling in a health coaching program at the...
When Busy Becomes Burnout
Back in January as the new year started, I was proud of myself for setting up my life on my terms....
Eat the Rainbow (no, not a bag of skittles)
A term often heard in the food and nutrition world is “eat the rainbow.” Contrary to popular...
I quit alcohol for 5 months
I had my first drink of alcohol when I was 9 years old. Not just a sip, but a full glass of...
Walking Away from Old Habits
This past weekend before our hike began, I asked participants to set their own intentions. The...
Making Peace with My Mom’s Death
Grief is not a linear path to follow nor is it circular. We don’t go through each stage of grief...
As for Help if You Need It!
May is Mental Health Awareness month and the National Alliance on Mental Illness has chosen “Cure...
The Connection Between Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep
One question I am often asked about is the connection between nutrition, fitness, and sleep. We...
Water; It Does A Body Good
Water is my go-to beverage of choice. Yes, I drink green tea every morning, but water is my...
Spring into Action
The first three months of the year have gone by, which means we’ve completed a quarter of 2019 so...
Feeling Anxious??
Back when I was in high school, I would have panic attacks, although at the time I didn’t know...
Healthy Eating Tips for Kids
As I'm developing the family coaching component to my wellness coaching program, I thought I would...
Are you Empowered??
This year, besides setting my goals and intentions in January, I also chose a word for the year to...
6 Wellness Trends to Explore in 2019
I recently read an article about the wellness trends for this year and realized some of these are...
Support from a Mentor
A mentor is someone who offers you guidance and support. Most famous and successful people have...
Online Dating-Does it Bring me Joy??
I have been using an online dating app on and off for a few years now. I don’t really enjoy the...
Selfish is Not a Curse Word
The word selfish often comes with a negative connotation attached. Selfish means we are only...
Why Should I Exercise?
I know finding time to exercise can be hard. Not to mention having the motivation to go to the gym...
Most Popular Diets of 2019
I recently saw a news piece about the best diets for 2019, which prompted me to conduct a further...
You SPIN me round
So here we are once again, me stepping out of my comfort zone. Or should I say spinning out?! I’ve...
Growth Mindset-Believe in YOU!
The most important messages we receive are the ones we send to ourselves. Many of us are filled...
2019-Plan of Action
As I sat down to create and write my new goals for 2019, I reviewed what I had written last year...
Take Care of Your SELF
Many times, when people talk about self-care, they think it’s selfish to do something for...
Oh, so this is 40
Well here we are on the eve before my 40th birthday. That’s right, I said 40. I know, it’s...
Be Present, Be Mindful
A few months ago, I discussed my experience with meditation. This is still a work in progress and...
Sleep-My Wellness Flaw!
The one luxury we seem to give up the most but really can’t afford to, is sleep. This is in fact...
Show Gratitude by Giving Thanks
I’ve always liked Thanksgiving because it’s the holiday when you eat all the foods while visiting...
Books can Change your Life
I am a book junkie. I love reading books, buying books, borrowing books, swapping books, sharing...
Happy Halloween-Let’s Play!
As children we always seemed to have plenty of time to play. We used to live in the land of...
Acro Yoga, not your average yoga class
As a child I could usually be found doing cartwheels in the backyard or a somersault on my bedroom...
Finding my Purpose
Over the past three years I have embarked on my own wellness journey and working to change myself....
Fill Your Pantry
When we are making a switch to eating healthier food, there are a few concerns that tend to come...
4 ways to get you motivated to exercise
I really enjoy exercising, well when I'm actually doing it, I enjoy it. However I find it hard to...
September-A different type of New Year
In January as we all celebrate the new year, we make resolutions to change habits and create new...
I can’t keep calm and meditate
The first time I sat down to meditate a few years ago went something like this: "Okay mind time to...
I work out….at home
I'm not really a gym person even though I am an exercise person. I actually enjoy working out most...
Drink Up!
We spend so much time focusing on food and nutrition that we often overlook the drink in our hand....
Create Your Life
When I first moved to New York City, I worked a couple different jobs, sometimes going from one to...
Have pride in your “all”
Sometimes it can be hard for us to be proud of ourselves. We tend to focus on the negative instead...
Take your Kitchen back!
I often hear from people that they don't have enough time to cook and I get that, really I do....
Love Yourself
There is so much more to our health than just the food we eat or how we move our body. Our own...
Carbs and Fats are not the enemy
We all need to eat correct? The answer is yes because food provides us with energy and the fuel we...
Recipe-Super easy Granola Bars
I'm not one to create my own recipes as I don't always measure out ingredients perfectly to keep...
Start a New Routine
Planning and starting a new routine can seem daunting. This is true whether it's a new fitness...
Your Wellness Lifestyle
Last week we discussed setting goals for the new year and many of you have those lists going....
It’s a goal not a resolution
As the new year is now upon us , this is the time when people make resolutions. However we all know most of these resolutions fall off the track after a couple months.