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Two Things You Can Do To Kickstart A More Balanced Life
I recently participated in my first podcast on the PROMISE Wheel - my model for a balanced life. The host, Judy Croon of Just Another Mindful Monday, asked me some straight-to-the-point questions, which gave me an opportunity to think about how I’ll be describing and...
What Tom Brady Notices About His Heroes
Regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of American football (NFL), you have to admire the success of Tom Brady. A winner of seven Super Bowl championships and 10 Super Bowl appearances, he will arguably go down as the greatest quarterback of all time....
Nine Strategies for Managing Stress and Worry
Here is an acronym to help you reduce stress and cope with some of life’s challenges.
Faced With A Tough Decision? Accept Uncertainty And Avoid Doing This
Accepting Uncertainty Can Reduce Anxiety Recently, many parents have had to decide whether or not to send their children to school. Regardless of their decision, many are feeling anxious. The reality is that with any choice you make in this situation, the outcome may...
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Goals Right Now
I’ve been working from home since March 17th. That’s 30 days as of today. And while some people are using this “quarantine” time to focus on their goals, I’m focusing on appreciating the simple things. Like having more meals with my wife and kids, not having to drive...
Five Things I’m Thinking About
There's quite a disruption happening in the world right now, but even within this disruption, we can respond with calmness and sensibility. Here are a few things that I've been telling myself to keep me balanced, calm, and sensible. Keep a balanced...
How Words Affect Relationships
Words are powerful. They can empower and disempower, build up, and tear down. Words can change the way you think and feel about yourself and the people in your life. A big part of having a balanced life is to have balanced relationships. A balanced relationship is one...
5 Reasons Why A Balanced Life Is Worth Pursuing
If you’ve been following my blog over the last year or so, you’ve noticed that most of my writing focuses on how to live a more balanced life. My interest in this topic stems from the massive changes that have taken place in my life over a few years, and the benefits...
My 2019 in Review, and Goals for 2020
Happy New Year!! I really enjoy this time of year. For one, I indulge in the most amount of sweets during the holidays than at any other point of the year. Secondly, the New Year provides a wonderful time to reflect on the past twelve months and to envision what you...
Moral Panic: How the Momo Challenge Becomes a Hoax
I’ve been writing about balanced living these last few months. But a recent phenomenon known as The Momo Challenge illustrates the importance of balanced thinking. That is, you have to balance what you think is happening from what is really happening. The Momo...
Two Valuable Life Lessons From An Elite Athlete
Exercise is a great way to regulate mood, improve your overall wellness, and help you move towards a more balanced life. But when you take it to the extreme, as elite athletes do, exercise and physical fitness can also encourage the athlete to neglect areas of life...
3 Ways Vacations Help With Personal Balance
My family and I went on vacation for a week in mid-January. The trip was fantastic. It provided me with an opportunity to reset and return feeling more balanced. But, I was quite hesitant about going on vacation in the first place. I don’t know if it’s the cost...
