The #1 Stress Reliever: Fun Exercise We all know exercise is important, and truly all the research points to exercise as the best panacea for relieving stress, extending life, removing toxins from your body and preventing serious diseases like obesity and diabetes. The key to sticking with exercise is to make it FUN and find a way to…
It’s now February. How are you doing on your resolutions? Usually, 75% of resolutions don’t make it. Last post I gave you 4 ideas about how to achieve success with your goals. Here’s one more that is very powerful. Track Your Progress For years, I have maintained a healthy habits chart for my goals…
It’s almost the end of January and many people are faltering on their resolutions. And they’re not alone. Usually, 75% of resolutions don’t make it. But YOU CAN SUCCEED at your goals. Here are two keys from legends Brian Tracy and Darren Hardy of Success Magazine, sprinkled with my experience over the past 30 years. 1. Get crystal clear about…
What can you do to create more joy in your life? 1. Celebrate your successes- large and small. Create a victory wall where you post achievements of any level- articles that have been published about you, goals achieved, races you’ve run, charity work you participated in,family achievements, etc. Look at it often and be grateful….
It’s now 2013. For just a moment, pretend it’s New Year’s Eve 2013 and you are looking back over your year. What great successes have you had? What new relationships? What have you accomplished that was truly meaningful for you? Start your year with the end in mind. How do you want your life to…
92% of US Workers are Stressed A new study from ComPsych Corp shows employee stress has escalated: • 60% of all workers have high stress, while 32% have manageable levels of stress. Only 5% say they have low stress levels • Causes of stress: 40% of workers blame workload and 34% blame it on who they have…
You Can Overcome Holiday Stress All too often the pressure of meals, gift-giving, family dynamics and time management get to be too much. Here’s how to prevent and beat that holiday stress. • Ask for help. If you are cooking a holiday meal, don’t do it all. Be specific and ask each guest to bring…
When a crisis occurs, whether a sudden storm, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or even car accident, people often wonder how they can help. And while donating to relief organizations is fine, your actions can make a huge difference. Here are a few ways to help: • Reach out – check in regularly with those you know have experienced trauma…
Change Your Physiology with Power Poses “Our nonverbals govern how other people think and feel about us.” Amy CuddyAmy Cuddy, in her excellent TedX video on youtube, shares some fascinating information about body language and positions of power. Many people collapse in on themselves during periods of stress, demonstrated physically by crossed legs, ankles,…
Keep Your Life Fresh by Trying New Things Brendon Burchard in his new book The Charge has some great suggestions about staying Fired Up! Something you may not have thought of is trying new things. The brain is hardwired for novelty and challenge and needs to be engaged to keep thriving. Here are a few ways to…