Positivity Practice #1: Joy

Positivity Practice #1: Joy

Following up from my recent post "Positivity is in the House," I'm excited to kick off ten weeks of positivity practice based on Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's book Positivity: Top Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life.Each week we are going to learn ways to "broaden and build" upon positive emotions, Dr. [...]

On the Right Track

On the Right Track

One of my goals this year is to lose the 7 lbs I've been carrying around for longer than I'd like. When it comes to lasting weight loss, it takes focused attention and patience. So far, it's not as easy as it used to be. For years, I never really had to try unless it [...]

Take a Stand!

Take a Stand!

Wowsa! About a month ago I threw out my back. I had been pain and injury free for months and I had been working up to this very special leg day. So during set number four of a light deadlift of 55 lbs., I felt the pull, a big pull. Needless to say, it really [...]

Love, Love, Love

Love, Love, Love

Happy Valentine's Day! Whether or not you have someone in your life romantically, Valentine's Day is a great way to check in on your love quotient in all ways. Although the day commercially focuses on a romantic partner, regardless if you have one or not, it's a great time to celebrate your life and those [...]