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Sunday, August 21st, 2011Do you ever catch yourself getting sucked into negative thinking? Let’s admit it, we’ve all been there. However, according to psychiatrist Jeffery Schwartz, author of the book You are not Your Brain, you can literally rewire your brain through the practice of mindfulness. You can finally rid yourself of that doom-and-gloom mentality!
Often times when we [...]
Can Stress Make Me Sick?
Thursday, August 4th, 2011As a wellness coach, it is no surprise to me that the majority of my clients have a strong desire to reduce the stress in their lives and often wonder if prolonged stress can make them sick. The answer is yes and no. Stress is a complex thing. According to Dr. Esther Sternberg, one of [...]
No More Muffin Top!
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
I just read yesterday that when it comes to wearing a
bathing suit, the majority of women were most conscious of their
mid-section. And research shows that
abdominal fat is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and breast cancer, just to
name a few. But putting health aside,
let’s admit one thing: we want to look
HOT! So what are some things [...]
What Can I Do to Improve My Body Image?
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011Ok, so who hasn’t said to themselves, “I wish I could get rid of this cellulite” or, “I’d give my little toe to get rid of this gut”? We’ve all been there and according to a study by The Succeed Foundation Body Image Survey, 30% of the respondents whose ages ranged from 18 to 65 [...]
How to Spend Your Leisure Time More Meaningfully
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Unfortunately, we often waste away our leisure time on
meaningless activities like surfing the net or watching a ridiculous “reality”
show where there’s not a moment without crying, yelling, or drunken
behavior. Instead, try to make the most
of your free time by making it meaningful.
One profound exercise you may want to do is called the List of 100
Dreams [...]
How Can I Stop Comparing Myself to Others?
Friday, July 15th, 2011Although we know we shouldn’t do it, we sometimes can’t resist from comparing ourselves to others. So how do we stop playing the game that nobody wins? As a wellness coach, I help people focus on their strengths and abilities, because worrying about whether others are more intelligent or successful or prettier produces anxiety and [...]
How Positive Coaching Improves Effectiveness
Monday, July 4th, 2011
According to researchers at Case Western University in
Cleveland, Ohio, positive coaching is more effective than a critical
approach. Anthony Jack, professor of
cognitive science at Case University, states that individuals react better to a
coach that they regard as inspiring and shows compassion for them, versus one
that they find judgmental. Jack, along
with Richard Boyatzis, professor of organizational behavior [...]
Can Eating Breakfast Make You Leaner?
Friday, July 1st, 2011
Breakfast….the meal of champions! Yet, about 25% of the population skips
breakfast on a regular basis. According
to studies, not only does skipping breakfast increase one’s chances of making
unwise food selections later in the day, but also increases the odds of a
person overeating. Marie Dunford, PhD,
RD, says that in several studies conducted with athletes, lack of food [...]
Simple Solutions to an Upset Stomach
Monday, June 20th, 2011
It’s so
common these days to hear people complain about their digestive problems. And
being that I’ve worked in the wellness industry for over eleven years, I’ve
come across massive amounts of information with regards to digestive
health. So I just wanted to share some
of my own personal preferences for maintaining healthy digestion.
First off, I
eat at least four cups [...]
Tap Away Your Worries
Friday, June 17th, 2011
So there I
was: sitting on an airplane returning
from the Hamptons. I was reading a
magazine to pass the time when I came across an article that describes a
tapping technique that promises to turn off anxiety. Practitioners of Emotional Freedom Techniques
(EFT), or tapping, claim that it is a simple and easy trick to make stress
instantly subside. While [...]
