People with the most loving and giving nature are those who serve others. There is something about how they see the world and treat other people. For them life presents countless opportunities to grow and make a difference for others. When they see suffering or injustice, they do more than observe and talk about it. They look for ways to eliminate it and act accordingly. [Read more…] about Serving Others Makes You Happier
I am currently taking a community college class in Exercise Science and Kinesiology. I love this class. As I complete each assignment, I think “what a great blog this topic would make!” This last week we have been studying the principles of motivation and adherence. [Read more…] about Yes, I CAN Do this!
I rarely allow myself to be taken off my path by negative things people say. It is often my practice to not react to what’s said, but rather stay focused on my life purpose to help others reach their goals and be their best. However, every once in a great while, I relax and my ego shows up and interprets words spoken or written as an act of war in which I make the other person an enemy. [Read more…] about LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY
The verdict is in. For sustainable results and lasting success, it’s important to make the actions you take to accomplish your goals a practice and not a checkbox. Some people resist this truth. But, individuals who have a track record of being at the top of their game over a long period of time, embrace it. [Read more…] about It’s Practice, Not A Checkbox
I recently listened to a Brian Johnson podcast in which he talked about how the way we talk affects our lives. While I had heard this before and believed it to be true, something was different about hearing it this time. For the rest of the day, I paid really close attention to the words that came out of my month and the things I said to myself silently. I was blown away by the amount of “victim speak” I did. [Read more…] about NO VICTIMS HERE
In part 2 of my series on rolling for recovery and injury prevention, I would like to explain how to roll the large muscles in your lower body – the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves and glutes. See Part 1 , for a detailed description on the benefits of rolling in general and rolling the IT bands. Just to recap, rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique that aids in relieving muscle tightness and returning your muscles back to normal. It can also help with uncomfortable pain. Just the other day I was feeling pain in my knee to the point where I could not walk normal. [Read more…] about Rolling 101: Recovery and Injury Prevention for lower body
