One 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 MoreI’m an optimist by choice, if for no other reason than life is better with a positive outlook. Looking at the bright side helps me reach goals even when I want to quit. Choosing to see the good in any situation empowers me to see possibilities above the challenges. This approach, balanced with a rational acceptance of what is, is being put to the test as I write this.
Read MoreIf you haven’t noticed by now, the Empowered approach to creating a state of optimal health in your life, is about more than your body. This is about creating a beautiful quality of life by caring for your whole Self. Yes, that is a capital “S” because you are so much more than just a body. Having made it this far into the contents of the book, I trust you agree with this perspective.
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 MoreYou would not be reading this if you weren’t ready to own your power. This process is based upon an acknowledgment of the influence your thoughts and feelings have over your body. In these pages you will address the influence of your family, friends, the media and others in your life. This is not about blaming yourself or others for where you are now. When you begin to recognize and release the fallacious mind viruses you innocently accepted, you can release them and choose a mindset that supports you. It is your willingness to release mental patterns, which opens you up to the joyful aliveness you deserve.
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 MoreYou say you’re too busy to take care of yourself? Do you have 10 seconds to spare? If you feel crazy, do you have 10 minutes to invest in your health? Take a look at the best ways in which you can make the most of those precious 10 seconds or 10 minutes:
Read MoreTechnology is a wonderful servant, but a horrible master. Until the robot overlords compel us to serve them, step out of your comfort zone and walk around the block, hike in the woods or have dinner on the patio without your phone by your side. Your social media accounts are not going anywhere and you may find some of the joy and peace you remember from summers past.
Read MoreRemember, the point of getting quiet and listening is to become aware of the feelings behind your actions. This is not about judging yourself or anyone around you as good or bad. All you need to do is observe the way you feel in your body while you take another deep breath. Now you can decide how to move forward with this awareness.
Read MoreSleep might be the most ignored strategy for a better body! If you are chronically sleep-deprived your body is under constant stress. If you are stressed your body releases hormones which cause you to store more fat and more fat leads to a variety of serious health concerns. Of course, you may not be able to remember the last time you weren’t tired.
Read MoreGrief is a powerful emotion. It is often sudden and can cause intense reactions in even the healthiest of people. Stress may leave you feeling numb, guilty, or angry, and it can even have a negative effect on your immune system. However, no matter what you are grieving, taking care of your physical health will help you get through and find the strength to prioritize your mental health.
Read MoreAm I willing to decide, is the question you need to ask yourself? What is a decision you have been avoiding in the hope it will be made for you? Are you waiting to commit to daily exercise because work is too busy right now? Or will you start eating healthier when your spouse stops ordering pizza?
Read MoreResearch has confirmed that consistent exercise can add years to your life. More importantly, an active lifestyle lowers your biological age regardless of your chronological age. If you stay fit and healthy, you’ll never act your age.
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