Before the holiday chaos unfolds, let's set the stage for a season filled with joy, not stress! As the festive season approaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the flurry of activities, commitments, and expectations. However, with a few strategic adjustments, you can transform this busy time into an opportunity for relaxation and celebration. Today … Continue reading Easing Holiday Overwhelm with Simple Routines
Picture one of your favorite meals. Now, imagine the hands that prepared it and the mouths it has fed. Food isn't just fuel; it's connection. Think about the stories of family, love, and tradition intertwined in your favorite meals. As things get hectic this week, let's celebrate the joyful role food plays in our lives—from … Continue reading Celebrating the Connection of Food and Family
Finding your groove in food neutrality is liberating in a world that's loudly opinionated about what to eat and what not to eat. And the holiday season is no exception for the voices around us and the voice within us to get loud. So, let's clarify what food neutrality is and isn't. A COMMON MISCONCEPTION: … Continue reading How Food Neutrality Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety
It’s time to shift the narrative: our relationship with food and weight is more about the stress in our lives than the food on our plates. Here’s a sample of how stress and eating habits intertwine, often in ways we least expect. STRESS INFLUENCES EATING HABITS IN SEVERAL WAYS: What we eat: Stress often triggers cravings for … Continue reading Understanding the Link Between Stress and Food Choices
The holiday season is a time to reflect on our physical, mental, and emotional responses to food. Instead of micromanaging our intake, our work must focus on embracing food as neutral and cultivate a compassionate relationship with it. This mindset shift can lead to sustainable health and a positive eating experience. Support is available for this transition.
Five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined the life I have now. Back then, my days were a blur of relentless stress, chasing lesson plan deadlines and juggling endless responsibilities that left me drained and disconnected from my needs. The turning point came when I realized something powerful: the chaos wasn’t just external—it was also … Continue reading Coaching for Balance: Strategies to Manage Stress
Today, we’re closing out our series on rest with a topic that might sound like an oxymoron at first—Social Rest. Unlike other types of rest, which focus on turning inward, social rest is about renewal through meaningful connections with people who uplift, support, and truly understand you. What is Social Rest? Think about the last … Continue reading Understanding Social Rest: How Connections Impact Your Well-Being
"Going with the flow" doesn’t happen by wishing we were different. It happens by creating space for regular emotional rest. In today’s fast-paced world, we tend to focus on staying strong, pushing through challenges, and ignoring the emotional weight we carry. But here’s the thing—emotional health is just as vital as physical well-being. Without it, … Continue reading Finding Balance: Emotional Health Tips
First things first—how did adding physical rest go last week?This isn’t a rhetorical question—I really want to know! If you struggled to incorporate rest, my inbox is open, and I’d love to hear about your experience. Like any new habit, adding physical rest to your routine takes time, patience, and consistency. Think of it like … Continue reading How To Embrace Mental Rest (Without Feeling Guilty)
I get that it can feel impossible to find a moment of peace when your schedule is back-to-back from dawn to dusk. Yet my clients do it all the time. Here's how... THEY UNDERSTAND REST COMES IN MANY FORMS Rest isn't just about catching those Zzz's—it's a multifaceted part of our health that we all need … Continue reading The Importance of Rest for Optimal Health
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