Stop the bleeding reframe — One of the things that happens sometimes when we vent is that we end up bleeding all over someone else. What I mean is we do a lot of whining instead of troubleshooting and solution seeking. What happens when you bleed on someone else is that you can potentially waste…

All you need for space is your wingspan… — Whether you are stuck at your desk all day, you must stand to work or you are surfing the couch on Netflix, maintaining mobility is key for good posture and stress relief. Good posture because it’s true: If you don’t use it you will lose it. …

Still out running lions and tigers and bears? — I recently shared some thoughts about making your triggers your cue to go do your healthy habit. Try this the next time you feel angered, scared or annoyed by something. Instead of reaching for your vice, be it online, shopping at Amazon, alcohol, or over-exercising—instead lean on your healthy habit. Healthy go to’s when you are stressed …

If you choose to stand to work or, if you have to stand to work, put something under one foot to relieve low back pain. I am serious—it’s a game changer. You could use a yoga block or two (stacked) or if you prefer something a bit higher, try resting…

How seeing the finish line makes all the difference to be there at the end — In case you have forgotten what day it is, it’s Thursday, January 21st, 2020. I share the date with you because I want to talk to you about the difference between marathoning and sprinting. Right now, the days and weeks might feel like you are in a never ending marathon…

Grab a broom and give these a try😊 Here are three, simple stretches for your shoulders you can do with a broomstick. Yesterday, I shared my own sordid shoulder history along with a few sleeping hacks for shoulder pain relief. Today, I want to share three, simple stretches you can do with a broomstick, a hockey stick, a feather duster…whatever you have handy. Meantime, we get together to strengthen and stretch online with our CONNECT community. You can also find us here on Facebook. Just tell me that you found me on this blog and I’ll invite you in to this welcoming community of health and wellness enthusiasts.

In 2012, I blew out both my shoulders at the same time. Because of this, shoulder health is an eternal quest for me. — In 2012, feeling stressed to the max, I made a poor move on a large, exercise stability ball and blew out both my shoulders. …

Monday, January 18th, 2021 is supposed to be the bluest day of the year — Social media memes will tease and you may read blogs and see articles and Facebook posts about Blue Monday. …

Yesterday, I made myself uncomfortable by choice. Ready to work out with a handful of people online, I walked into my fitness studio to find I had not turned on the heat. It’s winter, it’s damp outside and I didn’t want to be cold. So, I proactively layered-up. I put…