Creating A Clear Path Forward By Looking Back
As we round out the year I wanted to take some time to talk about reflection. Reflection involves thinking deeply and carefully about something. We often mistake reviewing with reflecting but there is a
As we round out the year I wanted to take some time to talk about reflection. Reflection involves thinking deeply and carefully about something. We often mistake reviewing with reflecting but there is a
Welcome to the latest edition of The Vitality Newsletter. This week I wanted to take some time to define ‘vitality’ in the context of health and wellness. Additionally, I want to unpack each of
The holidays bring lots of joy, tradition, and camaraderie to people, their families, and their communities. While people usually use this time to come together with others, they mustn’t let their health and wellness
This is Part 3 of our ongoing Unlocking Consistency series. In Part 1, we took a closer look at the meaning of consistency. Part 2 looked at the causes of inconsistency and explored the
Last Newsletter, in the first part of “Unlocking Consistency,” we defined the word consistency to get a sense of its many meanings. That knowledge can help you start to wrap your head around what
In fitness, and in most things, the difference between success and failure comes down to consistency. Consistency in discipline. Consistency in your effort. Consistency is your habits. Whether you are starting a workout regime
We hear it all the time, you need to have a balanced diet or balanced workout program or a work-life balance, but what does that really mean? We often think about balance as 50/50
Today I wanted to keep it brief and share five quotes that can help you wherever you are on your health and wellness journey. These are followed up by some of my favorite quotes on
Discipline is an invaluable skill that can help you live your life more efficiently and effectively. Discipline is defined as an orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior. Discipline is the set of rules you
Goals are a double edge sword. On the one hand, they can help you build momentum, guide your focus, and give you a sense of direction. On the other hand, they can kill creativity,
In our society, people are constantly looking for shortcuts or a quick fix to improve their health, longevity, or performance. The truth is many of us jump right over the foundational behaviors that ultimately have the most significant impact on
A mission statement is an action-based statement that declares the purpose, objective, and goals of a person or organization. Mission statements are not limited to companies, although you can have a mission statement for various areas
According to the Pew Research Center, the average adult American reads 12 books a year, with half of Americans reading four or less. Twelve books a year equals out to about 15 minutes per day. While
About a year ago, I set out on a journey to write a book that was different from any other health, wellness, and self-improvement book out there. I wanted to create an all-encompassing and
As we close out mental health awareness month, I wanted to take time to emphasize that mental health is health. What does this mean? Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being is just as (if
Last week we walked about mindfulness and how to cultivate mindfulness in your life. This week I want to focus on mindset and how your mindset can have a profound influence on not just
This week I wanted to briefly talk about mindfulness as we head into May which is mental health awareness month. So what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings,
Hormesis is an adaptive response by cells and organisms to a moderate (usually intermittent) stress. Or in layman’s terms “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. Things like fasting, exercise, and cold/heat exposure are
As we march into spring (pun intended), it is a great time to talk about the importance of sunlight exposure. Sunlight and light exposure in general has a profound effect on our physiology as
Been thinking a lot about tracking and biometric data lately. With all the wearables and health apps out there what’s useful and what’s not? On one hand, this information can be useful for progression
My mission with this newsletter is to share ideas, knowledge, and strategies that can empower you to take control of your health, wellness, and longevity. With such a vast amount of information out there