A funeral is an inescapable reality as we grow older in life. There is no way to steer around them because eventually a funeral will hit close to home for everybody. I have attended several family funerals over the past year as my late parents’ siblings have succumbed to illness, age and just plain bad […]
Life is a series of transitions that includes many stages from birth onward into the adult years. We grow from infancy to childhood into a protracted adolescence (that can run from 13-25 years old) and finally land into adulthood. We grow our life experiences along the way to include family, friends, sports, education and a […]
Death is a very touchy and highly personal subject. It is not something that most people are eagerly willing to discuss at length during any stage of their life. The guesswork that can happen due to a lack of information about the departed person’s final wishes in terms of their funeral planning can be a […]
An important part of the personal work in the wellness coaching realm includes development of Mind/Body Optimizing Practices that work for each individual’s needs and interests. What does that mean? I’ve often heard people ask;”Is that the “out there” kind of thinking?” The short answer is no. It is actually a simple but effective process […]
We are almost through the first month of this year, so have you thought about your game plan to enjoy a healthier you in 2012? Here are some questions to encourage self awareness during the upcoming year: 1. What can I celebrate from the previous year? 2. What were some of the disappointments? a) What […]
When I go to the gym at the beginning of January every year, I know that quite likely it will be very busy and full of new faces. Why? Because so many people feel the aftermath from the Christmas season, and make “getting fit” one of their New Year’s resolutions. Have you made a list […]
Nutrition? For many it’s simply thinking of what to eat from which food group in order to promote health. Can you imagine being able to find out which foods work for you, rather than going with the “one size fits all” approach to eating? I had the pleasure of meeting Amy Bondar a few years […]
