A few months ago, we made a big decision in our family. It was a decision that didn’t come easily… there were many pro’s and con’s on each side of the ‘argument’. Ultimately we “had to do what we had to do”, for now anyway.
When I have the presence of mind to step outside the [...]
Recently, I was teaching a seminar on the incredible power of our thoughts, our beliefs, our self-talk and our emotions and how they all directly affect our level of health.
Mounting scientific evidence has clearly demonstrated for years now that the old adage “it’s all in your head” is truly ridiculous. What’s going on in your [...]
Each day, the kids and I talk about a “big idea” for the day. We talk about some theme or character trait or mindset that we can focus on in an attempt to lift us up from low level stinkin’ thinkin’ and stress. They’re learning that THEY decide the type of people they will be… [...]
Being completely healthy includes our emotional, mental, social and spiritual health in addition to our physical health.
Health is a state of consistent homeostatic cell function… a state of consistent overall balance.
Emotional and mental health doesn’t mean that we never have stressful moments… or days… or weeks… or chapters of our life! No. Stress if part [...]
Yesterday, our word and focus of the day was Patience.
I knew that after being gone for a few days, that getting back into a routine could potentially be a catalyst for sibling battles! These two spend a LOT of time with each other!
So, we started off our day talking about patience. (Funny how quickly I [...]
Here’s an attitude adjustment for the day:
If it is to be, then it is up to ME!
What are you waiting for? Nobody’s going to hand you your ideal life on a platter! You’ve got to create it!
Want health? Create it. Make healthier choices.
Want happiness? Create it. Choose happiness… no matter what.
Sound too simple? It probably [...]
I did a nice little running work out while I was visiting my homeland over the weekend!
Running on the same roads that I used to run over and over again years ago while I was growing up is always a trip! I never quite know exactly how it’ll affect me… sometimes it’s a trip [...]
What you think about the most, and how you talk to yourself, determines your beliefs.
Your beliefs determine your behaviors – your choices.
Your behaviors/choices determine whether you will be healthy or sick.
Idea:
Start talking to yourself differently about healthy lifestyle choices.
“I love how I feel after I exercise!”
“I love how great I feel when I eat [...]
Science has proven that our genes do not determine our level of health or whether or not we will develop chronic illness. Our genes do not make decisions.
Although you may have a genetic ‘code’ for a chronic illness like cancer, or heart disease, or depression, etc., you won’t necessarily EVER express those illnesses. Just because [...]
Ahhhh… vacation has arrived!
Many years ago, one of my greatest mentors taught me that we should design our day-to-day lives in such a way that it has a “vacation feel” to it.
Not that we need to sprinkle sand beneath our feet or put umbrellas in fruity drinks on a daily basis… unless that floats your [...]
I’ve written much about the various types of exercise that meet our body’s innate genetic requirement for movement. But, I’m often asked “How do you tie it all together?” or “How do you fit all those types of exercise in?”
I’ve said it many times before – I’m not the fastest, the fittest, the strongest, the [...]
There are times when we get stuck in a rut… we get ourselves into a “funk”.
At least that’s true with me!
Sometimes we lose our motivation, inspiration, or self-discipline to keep doing the things we know are good for us… and to avoid doing the things that aren’t so good. Oftentimes this is the result of [...]
Here’s an article I recently wrote that describes the importance of consistent, proactive morning rituals in my life.
Rituals help you maintain a happy, healthy, fulfilling life. They can also be used as a tool to help you overcome a major life challenge or chronic stress.
My morning rituals were the number one thing I turned to [...]
I love the start of a new week… so much hope and anticipation!
I have a routine I go through each weekend that I’ve come to depend on for helping me create fulfilling days, and weeks… and life.
I plan.
I’m sure you’re thrilled by the excitement that “planning” stirs up on in your soul! Stay with me…
Each [...]
A little while back, I had the honor of doing a health and lifestyle consultation with an old friend of mine. I hadn’t seen him since college. He’s a vibrant, dynamic, gregarious “young” man of 40-ish years.
During the course of his consultation, he shared his health concerns and challenges with me, as well as his [...]
A few days ago, I accompanied my dad to an appointment with a cardiologist. It was the first time he had ever been referred to a specialist for the heart.
The extremely short version of the story is that my dad’s health is not as great as it should be. He had managed prostate cancer with [...]
