Why does anyone join a gym? To tell your neighbors and friends that: (1) you realize you are getting (have gotten) soft in the middle;(2) you want to be more like them (if they go to a gym); (3) you think you are a step...
They say that 50 is the new 40. I don’t know who “they” are but my hat goes off to “them”. Of course, this another way to advance the hopeful canard: “you’re not getting older, you’re getting better!” However, I think Bob Seger said it...
A few weeks ago, I participated in a company health fair. There were lots of tables set up, each one promoting a different aspect of health like blood pressure, weight loss, fitness, dental and even financial! Everyone had their bag of goodies including fresh...
What do you do when your day starts to get away from you and your to do list seems to be getting longer? Do you...
As you know, the ways in which we respond to both physical and mental stressors profoundly influences our behaviors, both positive and negative. And what with our ever increasing levels of “connectivity” and need to multi-task, we seem to be under more stress and deadlines...
I am happy to let you know that I made it through Week 2 of the 21 Day Workaholic Recovery Plan. Not only was this week easier than the first week, but it has confirmed something that I know to be true, but lost sight...
Well, I survived week one of the 21 Day Workaholic Recovery Plan and it was an interesting ride. Overall, it was a success, but some very interesting habits, mindsets and insights surfaced. And I don't believe I'm the only one who has experienced this. My goal...
Ok. I admit it. Lately I have been something of a fraud. A fake. Someone who runs a company dedicated to wellness, blogs about all these great ways to take care of yourself and yet, I myself have not been practicing what I preach! I...
We've all been there. Work piles up, so you pull another late night which means a good night's sleep goes out the window. After hitting the snooze button enough times, you drag yourself out of bed, realize it's late, hop in the shower, get dressed,...
We've all been there! A twinge, an ache or an all out back attack. Whatever form it takes, back pain is no fun and can be a real hindrance to your everyday activities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1 million...