With gyms, restaurants, and workplaces reopening, people from every part of my life are asking for expert advice on how to ingrain new and healthier habits as we re-emerge from our pandemic cocoons. Their instinct that now is the right time to make a change is spot on—my research shows that having a “fresh start” is a[…]
Forget Positive Thinking: This Is How To Actually Change Negative Thoughts For Success There’s no shortage of self-help gurus who swear that repeating positive phrases to yourself can change your life, encouraging that if you simply tell yourself “I am strong and successful”, your fears will simply disappear. If you’ve tried using positive[…]
Learn the difference between the two and how to find a good match. Just about everyone has a vision of his or her ideal life. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of being a successful writer, musician, or corporate executive. But you haven’t made it a reality yet. Then maybe what you need is a coach. Just like[…]
Many years ago, I was a young dietitian doing nutrition counseling at a local rec center. One of my clients was a 40-something dad who really wanted to lose weight. He stopped at Starbucks every day of the week for a pastry, and boy, did we spend a lot of time talking about that. Could[…]
Things You Can Do to Achieve Flow Flow is often described as a mental state in which people experience complete immersion and involvement in an activity. Things seem to happen almost effortlessly and time seems to disappear while in this state. Athletes often refer to this state of mind as being “in the zone.” […]
Commit to the GOOD rather than the perfect! Change is difficult, don’t make it harder by trying to do too much all at once. Try the tips below to help make a plan towards progress. Avoid the “All or Nothing” Trap: Know what you want and why you want it. Start small[…]
For many of us, 2019 will begin with a promise—a promise that this is the year we will accomplish that which has eluded us. Often it’s the everyday things that prove most difficult—managing your schedule, treating people the way you ought to, and keeping things in perspective when chaos is at hand. The sad[…]
It’s surprising how easy it is to lose sight of the important things in life. Busy schedules and regular routines have a tendency to put the brain on autopilot. When things aren’t going quite the way you’d like them to, it’s often because you’ve lost focus on what really matters. But focusing on life’s[…]
The day your last child leaves home, whether for college, a job, a marriage or any other reason, is as big of a change in the life of a parent as it was when you welcomed your first baby into your home. The way you think about yourself and the priorities you have — being[…]
We know that making healthy choices can help us feel better and live longer. Maybe you’ve already tried to eat better, get more exercise or sleep, quit smoking, or reduce stress. It’s not easy. But research shows how you can boost your ability to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle. “It’s frustrating to experience[…]