September 12th, 2008
Have you ever gotten so wrapped up in life, and so out of touch with your body, that you ignored warning signs and didn’t go to the doctor, even though you knew something wasn’t quite right? Or what about promising yourself you’d make an appointment for a check up but week after week, it just
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August 28th, 2008
A dear friend of mine, Karen Batchelor, has a totally cool job. She helps women navigate midlife.
That may sound a little funny but midlife, as I’m beginning to discover, can be fraught with all kinds of issues I never imagined in my 30’s - aging parents, looming retirement, your body changing and resettling (oh dear!), deciding
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April 15th, 2008
I saw my friend Deb yesterday and as we were catching up, she mentioned that she’s been making it a priority to walk 45 minutes everyday. As a health coach, you know I love anyone that’s making regular, daily exercise a priority. And I was struck by something she said — walking is meditation for
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March 19th, 2008
Last night we were doing a Q&A/Coaching call as part of my Don’t Worry, Get Healthy 12-Week program and it reinforced for me that people make the most progress when it’s done slowly, over time. Forget those 180 turns where things last for a fleeting moment. This is about making permanent changes that will stick.
As I
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March 11th, 2008
Yesterday I made the intention to get up early this morning and attend a nearby yoga class. I’m a big fan of Kundalini yoga because it’s completely calming and grounding for me and is just the antidote for my busy lifestyle. There’s a yoga studio called Shakti Yoga just minutes from me - I went
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