Hello, hello! Today I want to talk about a concept that I've been sharing with my health coaching clients and loved ones this week. The idea first came into my consciousness during a yoga session last weekend. I'm usually an optimistic, genuinely happy person, but since I share real life stuff on this blog of mine, I don't mind admitting that I've just been experiencing a bit of a down feeling that I haven't been able to quite shake. When I woke up last Saturday morning feeling like I was kind of in a funk, I decided that I was going to start my day with a yoga practice to stretch my sore muscles and soothe my soul. I did a class via YogaDownload, and decided to do a post-class meditation afterwards to further clear my head and open my heart. The concept of the Outlaw Yoga ... [Read More]
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#Gratefulin2016 {Weekend Recap}
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Hi friends! I'm coming at ya a day later than my usual Monday post due to my being (mostly) off of work for yesterday's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. After I wrote my post on 10 techniques to develop a positive attitude a few weeks ago, I started thinking about how I could share more positivity on social media this year. I like to post positive quotes and thoughts here and there, but I decided that in 2016, I will consciously spread positivity online each and every week using one of the techniques I mentioned: Take a few moments to count your blessings daily. (source) And just how am I planning on ... [Read More]
An Attitude of Gratitude: Little Things that are Making Me Happy
I'm big on enjoying the little things in life. I believe that our attitudes determine our direction, and if we cultivate feelings of gratitude and appreciating the great things in our life, both big and small, it can only lead to a happier heart and soul. (source) In the spirit of this, today I want to talk about some of the little things that have been making my happy lately. Here we go! Puppy snuggles - When I work in my home office, sometimes my dog comes and lays under my desk. Not only does she keep my feet nice and warm, but every time I look down at her, she's looking up at me like this: I picture her saying things in a little kid voice like, "Hey mom! How's work going? When are we going to go on a walk?" I just love my dingo. ... [Read More]
The Power of Now: Practicing Mindfulness
With the start of September here and Labor Day having just passed, I kept noticing the past bunch of days how much people love to jump ahead and say sayonara to summer before August is even over. Everyone seems to be moving on to pumpkins and Halloween already! Don't get me wrong, I get it. I know that for many, Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer - back to school, pack up the beach gear until next year. But in reality, the summer season lasts for most of the month. In the Northeastern U.S. where I grew up, September is one the best months weather-wise. Actually, as everyone is getting ready to pull out their Uggs and sweaters, today was the hottest day of the summer in Jersey. So what's one of the reasons why everyone has been saying RIP to summertime? Because us humans love ... [Read More]
Let Us Be Thankful: Thanksgiving Quotes
I hope that you all have kicked off your (hopefully long) Thanksgiving weekend well and are looking forward to the next couple of days -- I know I have & I am! Thanksgiving really kicks off the holiday season, propelling me into a December delirium of happiness and busyness. Amidst all of the parties, presents, tree lightings, endless sounds of Christmas music and holiday shopping commercials, and everything that comes along with the holiday season, I think it's important to remember the true meaning of it all. Thanksgiving typically centers around lots of food, football, drinks, and fun with loved ones, but celebrating the holiday is really about acknowledging all of the things in your life that you're thankful for. I have a laundry list of wonderful people and things to be grateful ... [Read More]