Starting a Running Routine with Man’s Best Friend
October 21, 2019
If you have any pets, particularly dogs, you probably know that most of them love to run (maybe even more than you or I do). If you are looking to start running with your furry friend, here are some tips on how to get started. In terms of supplies you will need, it’s important to […]
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Click, Crate or Carrier: Traveling Safely With Your Pets
October 14, 2019
Traveling safely is the first step to a great vacation. Having your first aid kit tucked alongside your auto emergency pack ensures your family is prepared for any setback while on the road. But getting there safely starts with buckling up. You wouldn’t dream of placing your child in the car without a seat belt […]
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Finding Fitness Motivation
October 7, 2019
You’ve heard it a million times: Where there’s a will there’s a way. But when it comes to meeting fitness goals, it’s sometimes challenging to muster motivation. Waning energy, lack of time, family and work obligations are just a few of the excuses that might keep you from hitting the gym as often as you […]
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Golfing For Fun, Fitness, Freedom and Friendship
September 30, 2019
If you’re looking for a little outdoor fun and fitness this summer, why not try golf? Yes, golf, this centuries old Scottish sport is making a serious comeback and not simply as a platform for business negations. Many are turning to golf as a source of recreation and pleasure as well as an opportunity to […]
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Don’t Just Do Something… Sit
September 23, 2019
I recently came across this quote and it got me thinking. How often do you find yourself in a situation in which whatever you do, it doesn’t produce the outcome you wanted? In the frenetic pace that often accompanies aspects of our daily lives, we find ourselves pulled into competing responses. How do we know […]
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Why the Mind Matters
September 16, 2019
I’ve heard the saying “where the mind goes, (wo)man will follow.” Not understanding fully what that meant, I allowed my mind to be ruled by many things, and to travel places I never truly wanted to be. Fear, anxiety, stress, imposter syndrome—oh the places my mind would go. I became afraid to fail, anxious about […]
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Prioritizing Health and Wellness While Traveling For Work
September 9, 2019
As a busy career professional, it’s challenging to prioritize health and wellness on a daily basis. So many responsibilities including work and family can force you to push your own nutritional and fitness needs to the back burner. This is where A Healthy Career comes into play. The experts sharing their wisdom on this site are […]
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Mindful Coaching 101
September 2, 2019
Present moment awareness of feelings, thoughts, actions and reactions brings you amazing results. This heightened awareness empowers a “take-charge” attitude that benefits you to be your best. Experts agree that of your 2100 plus thoughts an hour, the ones you embrace and act upon have a profound effect on your life, love, work and play. The […]
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Team Spirit And Self-Confidence
August 26, 2019
G to the O, Go Team! Go! Oh I so badly wanted to play a team sport in school. I wanted to walk down the school halls wearing my uniform, feel the highs and the lows of winning and losing as well as share inside jokes and laughter with my fellow teammates. I wanted the […]
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The Alchemy of a Fresh Outlook
August 19, 2019
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” -Shunryu Suzuki At first glance this statement may make your mind do a somersault, challenging your existing beliefs about what an expert is and “should” be. But I love this quote because bringing a quality of “beginner’s mind” in to […]
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Thinking About A Plant Based Diet?
August 19, 2019
So, you’ve been considering transitioning to a plant-based diet? You’ve heard about all of the health benefits and how it’s better for the environment but just don’t know how or where to begin? Here are a few tips to get you started: Slowly begin to omit meat and seafood from your diet. This may seem challenging […]
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Are You Keeping Your Promises?
August 12, 2019
They are certainly easy to make and often times easy to keep. It feels good to share with someone our expressed interest in helping them and even feels more thrilling to actually follow through on what we promise. Then why are so many promises broken? I see this every day. A quick email sent that […]
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Managing Family Stress While Managing Your Career
August 5, 2019
With the hustle and bustle of lives and careers and heightened responsibility of caring for family, children, fur babies and everyone else who depends on you, it is hard to manage at times. Feeling the pressure of this kind of stress can sometimes feel like you’re standing in the eye of the storm. Take a […]
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15 Minute Morning
July 29, 2019
10 Things You Can Do In 15 Minutes to Stay Healthy All Day All busy career professionals know the struggle of staying healthy when they have very little time. Pressures for deadlines, meetings, presentations and on and on, coupled with family obligations and yes, prioritizing fitness, can make for one hectic day. Eating, especially healthy […]
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Mustering Confidence When You Need It Most
July 22, 2019
There is one thing that we all struggle with—confidence. We may feel that overall this isn’t an issue, but if we are truly honest with ourselves, there are days and situations where our confidence wanes. Public speaking, networking, pitching a promotion, taking a test, interviewing, asking for help, sharing our feelings and confrontation are just […]
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Fitness For The Whole Family
July 15, 2019
Summer’s here and that should mean more time with the family. But with a busy work schedule, you’ll be lucky if you can make the time for a “staycation,” let alone a real vacation. Staying physically fit is often just another thing you need to squeeze into an already crammed schedule, and come summertime, it’s […]
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Fitness for Couples
July 8, 2019
What better way to say I love you, I care about you and that I want to spend time with you than finding a fun activity that both you and your partner enjoy. In addition to date night, why not set some workout dates. Not only will you be attending to your fitness, but you’ll […]
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A New Way of Looking at Stress and Coping
July 7, 2019
If you’re really serious about wanting to manage your stress and thrive, not merely survive, you’re going to have to start by unlearning all of the outdated assumptions you have about stress, starting with how you define it. Stress is a combination of three things: (1) a potential stressor, (2) what your mind tells you […]
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Ten Must Have Spices In Vegetarian Cooking
June 24, 2019
Intuitive nutrition & wellness coach Aubrey Mast says “herbs are typically directly from plants. For example, basil, chives, rosemary are all found specific to their plant parts whereas spices are typically the roots or fruit of plant such as turmeric root, ginger root and black pepper.” Another easy way to differentiate is that herbs have […]
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Goodbye Diets, Hello Balance
June 17, 2019
As consumers, we are bombarded with health and fitness info daily on how to lose weight quick, bulk up quick, fix your illness quick, etc. These health campaigns and diets are known as fad diets. They are offering a product or program that implies fast results and instant gratification. The issue with quick fixes is […]
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Why Should Busy Professionals Care About Mindfulness?
June 10, 2019
Time is one thing that busy career professionals have very little of. When fifteen minutes or more opens up, it’s usually to grab a bite, call family or maybe catch up on business communications. Extra time for mindfulness is no doubt a pipe dream. “According to the World Health Organization, one third of your life […]
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How To Stop Stress and Worry From Derailing Your Life
June 3, 2019
“Thoughts bring to the thinker something of equal consistency,” states Mary Brown, an energy practitioner. “This is why people become what they fear.” When you worry you draw worrisome issues your way. We all worry. There are so many people who are fraught with worry to the point of holding them back from doing what […]
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Balance: The Key To A Healthy Diet
May 27, 2019
Sitting in my kitchen listening to the birds chat, I am enjoying the last few quiet moments before my three kids wake up and the daily chaos begins. We are headed south this morning to a food truck festival. The one thing the four of us can agree on is that we like to eat and are willing to try most foods. […]
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Caffeine-Free Afternoon Perk Ups
May 20, 2019
I will admit I like caffeine. I have a cup (or two) of coffee in the morning and sometimes green tea in the afternoon. I try to do half-caff or just stick to green tea, but I know the power of this afternoon boost when I start feeling sluggish. I also know the damage it […]
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Five Books You Should Read to Transform Your Health
May 13, 2019
There are new books coming out each day to inspire healthy habits. Many provide us with steps for growing in our fitness endeavors, becoming healthier consumers, understanding the nutrients needed for aging bodies and even teaching us how to combat disease. As busy career professionals you’re already stretched to find time for fitness let alone […]
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Three Simple Actions to Career Transition
May 11, 2019
Fun fact: 52.3% of Americans are unhappy at work. If you are a part of the 47.7% that loves your job, congratulations—and reading this article is probably not going to add any value to your life. Wait, wait, wait—I take that back, you can pass this information on to someone you love. For those that don’t like […]
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The Mind In Mindfulness
May 6, 2019
The word MIND in “mind-full-ness” is something to think about. Nobody– not even the sharpest knife in the drawer–knows what mind is, how it does what it does or can accurately measure “thought.” Just ask the greatest scholar: “What’s mind?” “What’s thought?” “Where does it live?” “Where are thoughts when you’re not thinking them?” “Is there […]
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Never Take Kids Hiking
April 30, 2019
Even though he already knows the answer, my seven-year-old son asks, “What are we doing after church.” I reply, “Going to the trail. How far do you want to go?” His answer, “ONE STEP.” At this point in the conversation, I think “I should never take a kid hiking.” But then I remember what our family gains from […]
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Is Work Life Balance a Pipe Dream?
April 29, 2019
All of us have experienced the feeling of being overwhelmed at one time or another. And I’m certain we believe from time to time that “balance” is an unattainable oasis. But if we ignore the possibility entirely we are limiting our capacity to function. It’s like saying I can keep on driving on an empty […]
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Mindful Liberation of Owning Past Mistakes
April 22, 2019
There’s something very freeing in honest transparency. Once you own a mistake, you’re able to let go of the guilt or shame associated with it and begin the process of learning from your mistake and moving beyond it. Of course this isn’t always easy. Especially when your mistake may have hurt others or made you […]
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Hurry Up and Sit: Nine Tips on Starting a Meditation Practice for Busy People
April 15, 2019
Eighteen years ago I remember what I was thinking when I started meditation: my mind is all over the place and I’ll never get it to stop. There is good news for us thinkers—I found out that the purpose of meditation does not include stopping our mind. We do gently redirect our minds towards our breath […]
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The Fitness Journey
April 8, 2019
As you embark on your fitness journey, you will find that people have different goals, paths and results. But most people’s journey begins with the basic need to drop body fat/body weight and thus become healthier. Often the first step is to cut out the obvious foods that are not good for you, for example […]
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Let’s Hit The Barre
April 1, 2019
An athlete I am not; that’s why my rotations of fitness classes are typically low impact, slow, and involve lots of breaks in between to socialize and sip my water. One method of fitness that has always been good to me has been Barre. There are all kinds of variations that incorporate additional factors like […]
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The Light and Dark Side of The Apple
March 25, 2019
Oh the poor apple. It’s been a symbol of good and evil since, well… forever. I’m still a firm believer in “an apple a day,” yet lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about certain elements of an apple that make me question whether it should be part of my daily diet. So I reached out […]
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The Amazing Benefits Of Rebounder Exercises
March 18, 2019
If you want to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time and not put any strain on your joints, then a trampoline is the way to go. A person weighing 150 pounds can easily burn around 53 calories in just 10 minutes of jumping on a trampoline. And the more you […]
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Release, Recharge, and Renew Your Energies
March 11, 2019
We live in harmony when our energies are balanced. Whether it is at our workplace, the environment that surrounds us, or in our personal lives, we are constantly exposed to stress. As a result of these outside forces, we get unbalanced and unable to release the accumulated tension. That is why it’s important to take […]
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Tired of Starting Over? Goal Reflection Questions
March 4, 2019
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve started over—goals, fitness routines, smart eating plans, and personal and professional resolutions. As a coach, I know that after a few failed attempts at the same goal, the goal needs to be revisited. If it’s a worthy goal, a wanted goal, an achievable goal, then […]
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Combatting The Psychological Effects Of Cabin Fever
February 25, 2019
It’s that time of year when we are mostly indoors. Sometimes that means rain, other times bitter cold, snow and yes, even intense heat or work schedules can drive us indoors for days on end. Soon that cozy feeling leads to one of cabin fever. You want to get outside for a break but the […]
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Staying Active Indoors During Inclement Weather
February 24, 2019
The amount of winter fitness activities available are so numerous that it would be difficult to list them all. Some are obvious—skiing, snowboarding, ice skating—while some are a little more unique—snowga, igloo building, paragliding and winter golfing. But when the weather doesn’t lend to outdoor adventures, it’s time to look inside for creative ways to […]
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Ten-Minute Time Crunch
February 18, 2019
Work life combined with home life can quickly become hectic, leaving us little to no time at all to get to a gym. Many face the obstacle of time management and in return, their health is put on the back burner. Your health is the most important thing you have to offer your family, because […]
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Simple Steps To Reduce Stress During The Work Day
February 11, 2019
Feeling stressed at work? If you do, you’re not alone. 65% of adults say work is a significant source of stress. Harvard and Stanford researchers also found that stressful jobs can actually lower your life expectancy. So, how do we cut back on stress at work? Here are some helpful tips to decrease stress. Exercise. […]
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Creating Healthy Habits from 9-5
February 4, 2019
As a dietitian and health coach, busy work schedules and workplace stress are two of the top factors I see regarding why people are struggling to eat healthy. Getting up early, commuting, sitting all day, and then commuting again can lead to irregular and unhealthy eating patterns. Add break room treats and birthday celebrations on […]
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Dr. Shelley’s Self Fulfillment Flow
January 28, 2019
How do you get enthralled in healthy rapture? How do you evoke and sustain a natural happy dance of being and doing ecstasy? Research and observation from my 37 years as a hypnosis instructor for the International Hypnosis Federation and The Creativity Learning Institute bring me these helpful hints to learn and teach the FLOW: […]
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You Are More Than You Think You Are
January 21, 2019
In Buddhism, there is a philosophical view that everything depends on something else for its existence. All existence is viewed as relational, meaning all things arise through the co-working of many causes and conditions. The understanding of this principle, which is known as interdependent and interrelated, has as an aim the transformation of a person’s […]
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The Life/Cycle Connection
January 14, 2019
As a Spinning instructor I find myself reflecting on how much the bike can be analogous to life. Here are some of my observations with regard to this Life/Cycle Connection. When reflecting on those who are hardworking and successful, I can’t help but think of a duck. Silly? Let me explain. When you see a […]
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Reduce Your Stress Through Reducing Clutter
January 7, 2019
According to productivity experts, we waste six weeks a year looking for stuff in our offices and homes. We sleep less, are inundated by clutter and are overwhelmed by pressures of relatively effortless tasks. These, along with negative health impacts, are big reasons why we have chronic stress in our lives. These are also just […]
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Being Mindful Of Others Has The Potential To Improve Your Well-Being
December 31, 2018
The way I see it, we all have an inherent capacity to care and connect with the world that surrounds us. It comes down to paying attention with intention. It means valuing our common humanity, appreciating our differences and acknowledging them from a place of humbleness and empathy for how others think and feel. That’s […]
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Five Ways To Reduce Holiday Stress And Overindulging
December 24, 2018
The holidays are right around the corner. Along with all of the fun and festivities comes stress and inevitably overindulging. The good news is that with a little pre-planning and five techniques from wellness world experts, we can all proactively combat these two “December Downers.” Plan In Advance. “The stress of the holiday season and […]
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Bounce Back From A Bad Day
December 17, 2018
It’s going to happen to all of us at one time or another. We have a bad day. Sometimes it’s just once in a while and at other times it feels like it’s turning into a week. Though the level of “bad” differs for everyone—a parking ticket versus an illness, or a negative comment on […]
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When Wellness Meets Purpose
December 10, 2018
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “wellness?” We tend to hear responses about physical health such as exercise, nutrition or sleep habits. But, have you ever thought about all seven of the contributing factors to your health? It’s time to broaden your mindset to accept that wellness is […]
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How To Increase Your Happiness Level
December 3, 2018
Happiness is a state of being. While many consider it fleeting, there are just as many others (including me) who believe this state can be sustained for lengthy periods of time. Even if you find yourself struggling with finding joy on a cloudy day, there are effective ways to uplift your mood and readily rebound […]
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10 Tips to Live Your Best Life
November 26, 2018
Start every day with gratitude for every single thing. I know that this isn’t easy, however if we live every day feeling frustrated by all the things that aren’t working in our lives or that upset us, we can’t get the good stuff. Trust me on this one. Start out every day by waking up […]
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My Journey To A Healthier Me
November 19, 2018
I, Tanya Perri, am happy to announce that I am celebrating my 15th day on the Whole30. Yup, I’m half way through my healthy weight loss plan and I’ve learned a lot that I’m excited to share with other busy career professionals. Here we go: Soups Have Become My New Food “Bestie”: I was struggling with […]
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Letting Go Of Negative Energy
November 12, 2018
I don’t like conflict. Ironically, in my work as a career coach I’m asked to coach many teams who are mired in conflict and can’t seem to find their way out of it. While it’s challenging, I’m honored to have the opportunity to help anyone let go of negative energy and work towards a healthy […]
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What’s the Best Diet?
November 5, 2018
After helping thousands of people lose weight over the last 25 years, I’ve determined the best diet for losing weight is… Don’t go on a diet. Ever. A ‘diet’ is a temporary thing. A shtick. Something you try for a while until you can’t stand it any more, then “go back to normal” because it’s […]
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A Practical Guide to Mindfulness
October 29, 2018
Mindfulness: The quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings and thoughts. As a practical matter, how do we achieve mindfulness? Here is a simple three step guide. First, by understanding. Second, by committing […]
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Have Fun Working Out
October 22, 2018
I’ve always been an active person. Dance, cross country, and soccer while growing up. Yoga and running as an adult. So, finding myself short of breath from walking five minutes and then jogging five minutes was humbling. On my first run after the birth of my son, I had to take it very slow because […]
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In Pursuit of a More Profound Dieting Answer
October 15, 2018
“If you consciously let your body take care of you, it will become your greatest ally and trusted partner.” – Deepak Chopra I awoke excited because it was the kids’ first day of school. While I was excited for them I was very happy for myself and looking forward to the extra time I would […]
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Three Key Elements of Motivation and Success
October 8, 2018
Motivation and, ultimately, success are important to all of us busy career professionals who want to stay fit, healthy, well, and productive. Yet, motivation, like physical or mental energy, is limited. When the clients I’ve coached actively pursue and intentionally choose three key elements of motivation—rest, values, and social support—they see their ‘reserves’ replenished and find […]
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Don’t Dwell On The Negative
October 1, 2018
It’s easy to tell someone to think positive thoughts when times are tough. It’s what we want them to do and it is certainly the sage advice we’re given when we face setbacks or even catastrophic life events. But we all know that this is easier said than done. Going through a job search and […]
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What is Your WHY?
September 24, 2018
It’s easy to put ourselves last, especially when it comes to our own health. Finding your WHY is very personal. It’s not even something you need to share. I am choosing to share my WHY with you because it may resonate in some way. I’ve been fit and at times, not so fit. I am […]
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Click Here for Positivity
September 17, 2018
This site is designed to be positive, uplifting and motivational. I “click” here every day to get hints and inspiration as to how I can infuse wellness and fitness into my busy work week and I hope you do to. But as I connect with so many light-centered folks who are willing to share their […]
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H2O Know!
September 14, 2018
The daily recommendation for water for an average person for good health is 64-80 ounces a day. I get that. I mean I drink at least a gallon a day which is 128 ounces, not because I am told to do so, it’s because my body asks for it. Now, because I work out as often […]
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Discipline Equals Freedom
September 10, 2018
If you’re a person who struggles with discipline, like I do, then this book is for you. Talk about putting things in perspective. Here’s the narrative of a former Navy Seal who relied on discipline as the foundation of survival. Think about it. His dedication to honing discipline was the force behind becoming part of […]
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The Quick & Effective Workout for the Busy Professional
September 6, 2018
From someone with a full-time career, it can seem impossible to stay healthy and active. A common misconception is the belief you need to go to the gym every day for hours to see results; but if you’re a busy career professional, a full-time parent, or a student with a heavy course load, you have […]
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A Career Professional’s Number One Priority
September 4, 2018
As a busy career professional you are juggling A LOT! This usually translates to less than enough sleep, mindlessly eating at your desk, squeezing one more thing on your calendar, forfeiting a work out and putting fun on hold. Although what we do for our livelihood is FUN… it’s all of the other stuff that […]
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Three Strategies to Overcome Schedule Conflicts
September 1, 2018
“My schedule changes every [day, week, month]. I’m struggling to figure out a structure for [exercise, eating, meditation] that I can follow consistently. I’m frustrated and feel stuck, though I want to feel better and be a better version of myself.” Do you have a version of this story line? It is one I encounter in […]
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What is your “What?”
August 27, 2018
How many times have you tried to start getting fit and in response to your quest you hear “find something you enjoy?” While it can be annoying to always hear this, it’s the truth. Who wants to spend time moving and sweating while doing something they dislike? Frankly, you won’t do it or sustain it […]
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Meal Prep for Success!
August 24, 2018
Feeling burnt out? Do you feel like you’re on the sugar and caffeine hamster wheel? How do you break that cycle? The answer can be as simple as meal prep. You’ve read it a million times and it always looks easy and we have good intentions. The question is, how do you actually put a […]
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Emotional Eating—What’s the Deal?
August 20, 2018
Emotional eating, stress eating, andbinge eating—these words often create a sense of shame and guilt as soon as we recall last Friday night when we sat on the couch and ate a bag of chips for “no apparent reason.” But before you allow that guilt to sink any deeper, remember that emotional eating is something […]
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Healthy Snacks On The Go
August 17, 2018
If you’re like me, you are always on the run. Too often you may find yourself grabbing fast food, a quick sugar fix or something that’s processed—even if it’s a box of healthy crackers—to fill that craving. What I’m aware of, but slowly trying to adapt to, is the fact that cravings can lead to […]
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Top Five Marathon Training Tips
August 16, 2018
Marathon season is upon us and I, Monica Sehgal, am running my third consecutive Chicago Marathon this year, but the first time as a seasoned personal trainer. Two years ago, I had no clue what I was doing and just followed some random posts and trained for five weeks. I finished, but not without a […]
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Mindfulness In The Workplace—Why Bother?
August 16, 2018
“Might workplace mindfulness—in the cubicle or on the court—be just another way to get employees to work harder for nothing but airy rewards?” This query, proposed by Virginia Heffernan in her article in The New York Times Magazine, really got me thinking. Sure, I’m as guilty as the next person for over using the term […]
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Sleep is a Healing Force
August 13, 2018
Sleep is the number one thing that people need to heal. Our bodies heal while we sleep. For me that hasn’t come easy, but I have been lucky enough to find some wonderful sound escapes, guided meditation, healing sounds and music from YouTube that help me drift off. Using some therapeutic essential oils in a […]
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The Pleasure Trap of Food - Or Why Saying No Doesn’t Work
August 9, 2018
Having just watched the Webinar How the Brain Blocks Weight Lossby Susan Pierce Thompson, PhD and author of Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin and Free, it is clear to me now that all the diets in the world are not going to help our quest to regain our health when we […]
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Healthy Hustle: 30 Minutes Versus 10,000 Steps
August 6, 2018
As you probably have heard before, a trending healthy lifestyle activity is getting your 10,000 steps a day. Your 10,000 steps are roughly five miles, which can be tough for those who don’t have the time. Walking just one mile can take quite a while depending on your pace, let alone five. So, what’s the solution? […]
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The Gift Of Collaboration: A Blog About A Blog
August 6, 2018
One of the greatest of life’s gifts has come to me by accident—meeting inspirational people. As I continue to build this new blog site, I’ve been meeting and collaborating with experts in the field of wellness and fitness as well as those who share my passion for this blog’s purpose—to infuse “Zen” into your work, […]
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Vision Quest
July 30, 2018
I know it sounds crazy but I love to take a run in the midday heat. Yes, I can hear you—all my friends in the health and wellness industry—while you just cringe. Still, while I don’t recommend any novice doing so, I still do it. Call it a bizarre and maybe guilty pleasure. I think […]
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Make Massage a Must
July 30, 2018
There’s nothing more relaxing than a wonderful massage. It’s a treat to our bodies and believe it or not, it is a rudimentary form of exercise as it stimulates blood flow through our bodies. It’s a gift to receive this healing touch. As a busy career professional, you may think that massage may just be […]
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Happiness is Your Right and Your Privilege
July 28, 2018
We live in turbulent times. Being truly happy may seem like a luxury you can’t afford. With everything happening in the world and even right in your own backyard it may seem selfish to focus on your own happiness. Wrong. I once believed this way. How can I focus on being happy when there is […]
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Awareness and Success
July 28, 2018
Professional athletes know the power of awareness. They are successful because they are disciplined in how to tap into this awareness at key moments. They have trained and trained and trained to develop the habit of tuning in and becoming completely aware. They love what they do. Amateur athletes are also successful when they are […]
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5 Tips for Work-Life Flow
July 19, 2018
We’ve all heard of the phrase “work-life balance.” But the reality is, our daily responsibilities don’t always arrive in a balanced way. According to Gallup, Americans work an average of 47 hours per week, which equates to nearly six work days. If our work doesn’t fulfill or enable us to focus on self-care, the concept […]
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Get Your Life Off Track
July 5, 2018
About two months ago I somewhat humorously, but in all sincerity, proclaimed, “I need to get my life off track!” Digitally tracking and sharing everything – from the steps we take to the books we read – is a norm for many of us in our social media society. To be fair, there was a […]
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Avoid The Lure of Distractions
July 1, 2018
We are living in a society of distractions. Between social media, email interruptions, working in cube farms, work demands, high personal and professional expectations and family obligations, not to mention the demand to be everything to everybody, we have lost our ability to graciously say “no” and turn off the news feed on what everyone […]
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The Path of Work
July 1, 2018
A carpenter’s steady grip A surgeon’s delicate fingers A plumber’s agile knees A dancer’s nimble feet. Human beings Equal and unique Following our own calling Being of service Moving along the path of work Encouraging our world Be a saner place. Let work’s daily routines Transform us all Give of ourselves Shape a […]
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Courage Is Beautiful
June 21, 2018
Do you ever want something but were afraid to try? Did you ever feel like you needed to speak up but were worried about the consequences? You’re not alone. Fear and courage flip back and forth like switches way too often for our own likes. However, this is a switch that we can control. Choice, […]
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Positive Career Thoughts
June 19, 2018
The truth is, sometimes we think we are being positive, but we’re not. We may say positive things, but we don’t think them or feel them inside. We may feel happy after a conversation when the other person only hears negativity in our words. I always ask for others to warn me if I’m going […]
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Turning Within
June 19, 2018
What treasures lie within Our fleshy vessel Bumping and winding Thru waves of past, present, and future times. Our precious lifespan – a fragile boundary Dawning and setting each day Where are we going? Moving thru space Sometimes barely standing on this blue jewel spinning in time Move inward Past our senses Delicate […]
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A Healthy Career and Your Resting Heart Rate
June 9, 2018
Recently a client of mine shared with me a story about their heart rate instantly skyrocketing and sending them to the emergency room. What a scary situation. While this can unfortunately happen to individuals with health concerns, or be indicative of an unidentified health concern, when it’s related to stress (although it often always is) […]
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Desktop Zen Garden
June 9, 2018
They’re not just for decoration. Nor are they designed to give the impression that you’ve got it all mastered and you’re now a “Zen god or goddess.” What the heck are these boxes of sand all about? I asked one of my executive clients about the pretty little one that he had perched on the […]
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Yoga At Your Desk
June 9, 2018
As a business owner, coach, writer and nationally registered yoga teacher RYT, you can imagine how difficult it is to find time to do my yoga practice on a daily basis. I know. I know. I’m preaching to the choir. You are overwhelmed with work, family and personal and professional commitments so you are probably […]
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Getting To Know You and Your Productivity Peaks
June 9, 2018
Getting to know people is a wonderful gift. Everyone deserves a few minutes. Everyone deserves a “hello.” But what about you? Do you really know you? Do you give yourself the same respect and honor as you share with others? And why does this really matter? “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” This […]
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Stress-Free Negotiating
June 9, 2018
Every day we do a little negotiating. Sometimes we negotiate with ourselves in regards to what we should eat for lunch versus the guilt that comes with the extra calories. We even self-negotiate how we spend our time and negotiate with others on how to move forward in a project or how to prioritize each […]
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Joy Over Expectations
June 9, 2018
It seems like everywhere you turn there are expectations heaped upon you. You have those from your family, friends, co-workers, supervisors and your community. You also have high expectations that you heap on yourself to be better, stronger, smarter, more successful, and on and on. And whether you’re ready to admit it or not, you […]
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Take a Nap. Seriously!
May 17, 2018
Why in the world would I be writing about taking a nap while at work? That probably seems highly counterproductive to a successful career. For many of my clients, especially those who work on Wall Street, in a hospital setting, law firm or bank, it seems ludicrous. You’re probably rolling your eyes right now thinking: […]
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Discipline
May 17, 2018
Discipline seems to be one of those works that I crave from afar. Sure I have discipline in my life but it’s not always where I really want (and need) it to be. Something about tagging discipline to healthy habits has an obvious correlation but somewhat of a negative feel. And of course, if you […]
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A Guilt-Free Year
May 17, 2018
When you take a day off, power down the electronics, splurge on an ice cream or even take a well-deserved trip to the beach. And please don’t feel guilty. An article in the Washington Post stated that how “being busy” is like an addiction. The contributor, Brigette Shulte, shares that a man she interviewed “says […]
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Strive For Continuous Improvement
May 15, 2018
You’re pretty awesome. You have achieved greatness in so many areas of your life—career, family, community and beyond. But just because you can look back and be proud of your accomplishments doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t strive for continuous improvement. We all have work to do. According to a study cited in Scientific American, most […]
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Smile for a Second (or more)
April 9, 2018
On a walk with my dog I saw a young girl creating chalk drawings on her driveway. She also had written out a few pearls of wisdom, one of which is the following: “We’ve been given millions of seconds on this earth to use. Did you use one to smile today?” I don’t know her […]
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Replace Hurt With Compassion
April 9, 2018
Any mental health professional will tell you how bad it is for your health to hold a grudge. Well, to be honest, any medical professional and human being would encourage you to free yourself from the weight of animosity. Simply put: it could save your life. Researchers at Hope College in Holland, Michigan say forgiveness […]
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Mindful Moments
March 15, 2018
Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. “I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh A few years ago I posted a blog stressing the importance of being mindful of each moment. It was a difficult […]
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Building a Well-Rounded Career
February 1, 2018
Do you remember filling out your college applications? Along with your G.P.A. and essays there were questions about your extracurricular activities. The emphasis was on finding out whether or not you were well rounded. The same is true for your career. Recruiters and decision makers are always keeping their eyes out for professionals who build […]