We are almost at the end of the 1st quarter of the year! How are you doing with the fitness goals you set in January? If you haven’t been able to stay with your goals, it might not be your fault. Over the years I have realized just like everything in life, we have to pay attention to what we like instead of just doing what we think we should do. For example, I always wanted to be a runner. I always envied runners because it seemed like the perfect workout. It’s convenient, no

I love the Christmas holiday season. It’s almost the only thing I like about winter. I love the music and decorations and spending time with friends and family. I have more time to try new recipes or cook the ones that require patience to prepare. I have learned over the years, many enjoy the holidays but are secretly hoping it will pass quickly instead of enjoying the moment. They get overwhelmed because they think about all the things that 'must be done' to celebrate 'p

How are you doing? I know many of us living in the US have lots of different emotions right now. Unfortunately, I do not have the answers to the larger world concerns. However, this is a good time to do a self-check. This is the time to implement or get back to a consistent self-care plan for yourself. Self-care is something that’s important to make a part of our daily living for various reasons. Regular self-care can: Help you feel energized Help you be more connected E

I recently successfully completed a 21 day health challenge. I had the option to select my area of health focus. I was really thoughtful because there are so many things I could choose. I decided to choose a daily goal that would have a positive ripple effect on other areas. I chose to drink 80 oz of water daily. I knew if I drank 80 oz of water consistently, my energy would be increased, it would help control my appetite, and aid in digestion not to mention all the othe

Happy New Year! Have you made a resolution to give up something? This year, I’ve decided to ADD something to my life instead of taking something away. This year I’m not giving up “Playfulness” for “Productivity”. This year I plan to continue my Joy Journey further. I can be a wet blanket in the name of “getting things done”. Not this year. I aim to be more mindful to follow the lead of my children more and vacuum less. I was in my daughter’s room at the end of the Chri