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. [...]
Six Simple Questions for Replenishing Joy
When my clients express a desire to experience more joy in their day-to-day lives, I invite them to get curious by asking a few simple questions. The first is usually some form of – What brings you joy? And often, even before they speak, their faces light up in response. So now, I ask you – What brings you joy? And how might you invite more of that into your day-to-day life? Take as long [...]
Prioritizing Sleep for a Better Life
Would you like to get more and better sleep? What difference would it make? Would you feel more alert? Have more energy? Enjoy life more overall? According to Mayo Clinic, “Getting at least seven hours of quality rest each night is essential for optimal health.” And, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Not getting enough sleep is linked to numerous chronic diseases and conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression.” If you would like to [...]
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, [...]
Six Simple Questions for Replenishing Joy
When my clients express a desire to experience more joy in their day-to-day lives, I invite them to get curious by asking a few simple questions. The first is usually some form of – What [...]
Prioritizing Sleep for a Better Life
Would you like to get more and better sleep? What difference would it make? Would you feel more alert? Have more energy? Enjoy life more overall? According to Mayo Clinic, “Getting at least seven [...]