It’s easy to get lost in our day-to-day lives. Most times, we succumb to surviving on auto-pilot, and we miss precious opportunities of finding joy in the ordinary. One of my favorite ways to instill awareness and cultivate gratitude is slowing down and not being in a hurry. Don’t be in a hurry Not being […]
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If you are on a path to optimizing your life, there is no question that gratitude is the best attitude for the journey. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude will take you farther, no matter the environment. Not only that, having a positive outlook and appreciating what you already have is contagious. You will attract people
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Peter Attia, MD is a well-known longevity expert and one of my all-time favorite physicians. I recently heard him relate eating healthy to saving for retirement. While the two don’t seem to have much in common, they both rely on short-term sacrifice to achieve long-term gratification. Dr. Attia suggests his patients write down their answer
Christmas is a time for joyous celebration, but it’s also stressful balancing family obligations and work schedules. As a result, staying on track during the holidays is difficult. From striving to find the perfect gifts to attending holiday parties and baking cookies, many things are competing for your attention, and a happy healthy holiday season
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How you start your morning has an extraordinary impact on the trajectory of your day. A busy mom’s morning routine {per the usual} likely begins by putting everyone else’s needs before their own. To help cultivate good vibes and start your day on a positive note, put yourself first in the morning – even if
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Do you find yourself distracted or overwhelmed by an unimaginable list of things to do? Whether you’re balancing the birth of a newborn or trying to manage the pile of paperwork on your desk, the first step to getting sh*t done is recognizing and limiting your distractions. Know Thy Distractions Notice what “stops” you throughout
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When it comes to language – or at least what comes out of my mouth – I can be as clumsy as I am on a pair of rollerblades. This isn’t a good thing. Just ask my husband or sister. They’ve seen the worst of me on wheels. 🤦♀️ This meme about sums me up.
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Motivation ebbs and flows. Some days you got it, some days you don’t. This is normal! This first step is finding motivation. Next, you’ve got to keep it! The motivational peaks and valleys make it difficult to keep your goals front and center, so it’s important to be prepared. Here are three ways how: 1. Keep
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If you are reading this, you are likely on a personal endeavor to free up mental energy and learn how to stop counting calories. You might be feeling a little bad and bloaty following a binge, or perhaps you’re desperate to impose a penance for your less-than-perfect eating over the course of the past day,
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Last month, my husband Jeremy and I road-tripped for two weeks throughout the sunshine state. One day, in particular, we were hunting for shark’s teeth on the beach, and I stood in awe at the number of seashells sprawled about. On hands and knees, I excavated shark’s teeth for hours. Although hard on the knees,
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Consistency creates stability, and consistency is the key to success in all areas of life. Humans thrive on stability and structure. We crave automation because it’s predictable. We don’t have to expend as much energy when we know what to expect, which helps build motivation and momentum toward our goals. Think about your journey toward
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Over the past two weeks, I’ve had a hard time managing my focus and getting back into a productive routine. It got me thinking about a workshop from my previous clinical job. The presenters spread out white and blue poker chips on a large table. Two participants raced to see how many poker chips they could
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