So believe it or not this is me resting…. A stack of books in a quiet nook of my favorite bookstore. The tactile feel of actual pages, highlighting meaningful passages and stilling my mind for a few moments of pondering as an ideal beautifully written by the author raptures my…
This week I had the privilege of co-teaching a meal planning class in the community. It was so much fun engaging around nutrition in very practical ways. One gentleman stated “I’m a bus driver, this container will help me set it up at night and take it with me for…
Prior to this journey convenience was the driving force in my food decisions. Convenience is the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty. The definition example could not have been more applicable :0 “the museum has a cafeteria for your convenience”. It was not…
Many of the studies measured full-day sitting time, covering not only hours whiled away in front of the television, but also time spent in a chair at work. Together, those hours consumed a majority of a person’s life. “The average adult spends 50 to 70 percent of their time sitting,”…
As someone from the BIPOC community, I can personally attest education level and income do not shield you from being dismissed or disregarded in health care settings. To know a medical provider is making a concerted effort to avoid judgement and discrimination would absolutely make me seek them out as a professional. I can relate whole-heartedly to this line and experience.
In terms of the Work Lunch, the joy of this journey can be individualized to you. Your work lunch can be the one meal you plan, and prep for yourself. Giving yourself that one win for the day may propel other better choices.
“Nothing works until you do” Dr. Maya Angelou 7 in 10 people were likely to set goals in 2023. However, according to the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people set goals and are not likely to achieve them. According to Forbes the top goals set are: As you assess…
As I began to plan holiday gifts this year I really wanted to find a theme that would support wellness in the lives of my family and friends. Some may know I’m from a VERY large family and gift giving is a Herculean effort 😂. I’m not going to reveal…
I often write about my love for analog tools (notebooks, pens, notepads….) and the mindfulness approach it forces me to take as I use them. However, I would be remised not to mention all the ways in which digital Apps have brought additional success to my journey. Below are 5…
“With your family history and these numbers, let’s have the conversation”. This is how my Doctor started our visit in Aug 2022. I knew it was coming…. I could probably quote the stats, research and trajectory Myself. For years I prioritized my family, career, community, and pretty much anything else…