As you explore the art of present-moment awareness, watch your routines become rituals and ordinary moments become enriched with a sense of purpose, presence, and joy. You are the artist of your experiences. Let each day stand as a testament to the incredible power of mindfulness to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Read MoreMeditation also serves as a conduit for accessing the state of flow. Flow is a harmonious immersion in the present moment where time seems to stand still, and your work is effortless. Just think of an occasion when you lost track of time and performed well. Were you writing? Playing a round of golf? Delivering a presentation? You’ve been there. Through meditation, you navigate the flow with intention and grace.
Read MoreIncorporating mindfulness into exercise and daily movement also involves the practice of breathing. The fact is most people don’t breathe very well. Each inhale should involve the expansion of your abdomen and rib cage in four directions: front, back, and laterally left and right. Try to inhale without raising your shoulders and exhale all the air out of your lungs before your next, slow inhale. Breathing with intention and attention grounds you in the present moment and enhances your physical experience. This mindful breathing not only fuels your movement but also cultivates a calm and focus that extends beyond the gym.
Read MoreAs you embrace the art of mindfulness and the practice of introspection, you need the courage to accept your shadows. As you do, you unlock the door to a realm where intuition becomes a guiding force, insight becomes a beacon of light, and self-understanding becomes a powerful tool for navigating the complexities of life. Through this journey, you shape your destiny with the wisdom, insight, and the profound understanding of your own mind.
Read MoreIt is never too late to get fit for your summer vacation - or the rest of your life:
Read MoreWould you agree with Einstein’s definition of insanity, which is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? If you have been following the same workout plan for longer than a couple of months and are still expecting a greater level of fitness, it is time to change. Your body adapts quickly and what initially challenged you is too easy now. It’s not just because you’re so awesome
Read MoreWho you are and all you are becoming improves your life and inspires others to do the same. When you let your light shine, you light the way for others to follow. This is what being empowered means.
Read MoreThe fact is, exercise benefits the body and the mind. Moving on a regular basis relieves stress, improves your mood, enhances the quality of sleep, improves cognition and increases your overall level of wellbeing. These building blocks of long-term health are essential to living your best life, which is the whole point.
Read MoreYou have chosen to live in a state of optimal health. This is unique to you and not just because of biometrics, your medical history or how long you can hold a plank. Your highest level of living is tied to how you view the world. So, does your perspective give you happiness?
Read MoreOne of the great things about being an adult is you can choose new interpretations about anything in your life. Moreover, you can consciously integrate new, empowering associations to any aspect of your wellness. At any time, you can recreate the meanings about your health.
Read MoreYou are the master of your life. You are the guru. You are the one who gets to choose what optimal health looks and feels like. If juggling oranges while riding a unicycle is your idea of a fun way to workout – do it! – and send me a video. What you are doing must empower you.
Read MoreKnowing that what you’re thinking in a moment of weakness is one thing, but you also need to know how to defuse the power of the excuse. What follows is a simple process you can use to regain your power whenever one of those self-defeating thoughts arise.
Read MoreConsistency is vital to long-term wellness. The thoughts you hold in mind on a regular basis lead to actions, which create (or frustrate) you on your path of optimal health. What you hold in mind also sparks feelings that can propel you into the gym early in the morning and may compel you to choose a salad over a cheeseburger.
Read MoreThe thing is, change takes time and happens one step at a time. Your mental energy is finite and every decision you make uses it. This is especially true if you are using “willpower” toward a new endeavor or one in which you’ve struggled in the past. The key to successful change is giving yourself permission to master one change at a time.
Read MoreIt is time to build on your clean, strong foundation in this excerpt from EMPOWERED. There are three things which happen when you reframe the way in which you eat and exercise. First, you change from external to internal meaning. Second, you make choices from autonomous strength, rather than following the dictates of others. Third, your motivation becomes positive and not negative.
Read MoreYou continually get messages which influence you. Today more than ever, you are inundated by social media, traditional media, advertisers, so-called influencers and, not to mention, the ideas and opinions of your family, friends and peer group. You are a social animal and you have adopted, at least some, of other people’s views about diet and exercise. It’s time to decide which ones to keep and which ones do not serve you.
Read MoreChange is going to happen, whether you like it or not, and you won’t be “perfect,” so let’s forget about that right now. Holding onto some idea of what you think you “should” be is also a sure path to disappointment. Worst of all is trying to be what someone else says you should be. You decide for yourself. The key is to know why you are materializing your dream.
Read MoreIt's time to take an honest look at your health and acknowledge the flimsy gauze of excuses you’ve allowed to cover up your real self. You are ready. All you need to do is decide to become who you are. You feel the pull of a desire to be who you deserve to be and are reading this post. Let’s get started!
Read MoreWhat you think you become, is one of those truisms we all acknowledge and may not live. The incessant bombardment of ideas, opinions and feelings you are exposed to each day can smother you in mental chaos. This confusion leads to malaise and, if you’re not vigilant, a loss of hope.
Read MoreWhy do you workout? If you’re like most of us, at least part of the reason is to look better…maybe like an athlete. Yet, all of the crunches, curls and calf raises in the world won’t give you anything more than greater strength in your abs, biceps and calves. When it comes to real fitness, single-joint, bodybuilding exercises are passe’. Athletic (read functional) conditioning is what’s now.
Read More
