The Secret to Navigating Stressful Times: Build a Self-Care Toolkit To Get You Through
As a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, I engage with people every day in support of their health and well-being. And in those sessions, we often focus on creating the conditions that allow them to flourish. But there are times, like now for so many, when it feels like the world is coming apart at the seams, and the idea of flourishing feels like a faraway fantasy that has nothing to do with the here and now. And yet, it [...]
Positive Adding: The Secret to Healthy Eating Made Easier
When you're determined to eat a healthier diet, it can be tempting to start by eliminating all unhealthy foods—no more sugar, white flour, fast food, potato chips, etc. And while fewer of those things can be good for one’s health, super-focusing on severely restricting or eliminating unhealthy foods often backfires with rapid-fire rebellion. No sugar…no more of those brownies. Celery sticks all the way! And then, before you know it, those celery sticks have turned into three…four…five…or more brownies. And [...]
The Ripple Effect: How One Small Change Can Transform Your Health and Well-Being
When I meet with a new client, they often come to our first session wanting to change everything and as quickly as possible. They are sick of how things have been and want better for themselves and their health and well-being. And who can blame them? Taking good care of yourself is a recipe for feeling and living at your best, whatever that means for you, whether having more energy, better sleep, or increased stamina with something left in the [...]
What’s It Like to Work with a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach?
No two wellness coaches are alike, so what I share below is a window into how I, as one wellness coach, work with my individual clients. To begin with, I come to the table with deep respect for my clients – their experiences, perspectives, what’s important to them, and what they want for their health, well-being, and life. What’s important to the client is what is important to me in working with them. I approach the coach-client relationship as a [...]
Relaxed Breathing Meditation: The Replenishing Mini-Vacation
When you find yourself feeling stressed, even 60-90 seconds of focused and relaxed breathing can help to unwind the stress. Such a breathing break activates your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing the stress hormone cortisol levels and leaving you feeling more relaxed and focused. The thing I love about deep, relaxed breathing is that you can take it with you anywhere you go, tapping into it whenever needed. For example, before transitioning into a hectic workday. Or maybe during a tense [...]
How to Prioritize Essential Self-Care during Difficult Times
What’s essential for your health and well-being? And how can you make those things more of a priority in your day-to-day life? If you’d like to take better care of yourself, especially during difficult times, begin by brainstorming a list of the self-care activities that are especially important for your health and well-being, no matter the circumstances. What activities come to mind, and what benefits do they provide? Keeping the benefits in mind provides powerful fuel for consistently prioritizing self-care. [...]
The Secret to Navigating Stressful Times: Build a Self-Care Toolkit To Get You Through
As a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, I engage with people every day in support of their health and well-being. And in those sessions, we often focus on creating the conditions that allow them to [...]
Positive Adding: The Secret to Healthy Eating Made Easier
When you're determined to eat a healthier diet, it can be tempting to start by eliminating all unhealthy foods—no more sugar, white flour, fast food, potato chips, etc. And while fewer of those things can [...]
The Ripple Effect: How One Small Change Can Transform Your Health and Well-Being
When I meet with a new client, they often come to our first session wanting to change everything and as quickly as possible. They are sick of how things have been and want better for [...]
What’s It Like to Work with a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach?
No two wellness coaches are alike, so what I share below is a window into how I, as one wellness coach, work with my individual clients. To begin with, I come to the table with [...]
Relaxed Breathing Meditation: The Replenishing Mini-Vacation
When you find yourself feeling stressed, even 60-90 seconds of focused and relaxed breathing can help to unwind the stress. Such a breathing break activates your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing the stress hormone cortisol levels [...]
How to Prioritize Essential Self-Care during Difficult Times
What’s essential for your health and well-being? And how can you make those things more of a priority in your day-to-day life? If you’d like to take better care of yourself, especially during difficult times, [...]