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The one question to ask yourself every day
There’s a lot of talk of morning routines out there; those things you do, often in a specific order, to get all systems moving in
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Is there room for “joy foods?” (Part 1)
Back in the day, before I discovered and healed my sugar dependency, my ultimate, favorite indulgence, or “joy food,” was tiramisu. Tiramisu is an Italian
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Seduced by the Comfort of the Familiar
A few days ago, after a discombobulated workday, I found myself thinking about having a glass of wine. This thought would not have been out
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Yes you CAN do this!
Many factors go into successful behavior change, including knowing what you want, setting up systems, planning for obstacles among them. While all those things are
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What are you ready to let go of?
Up until very recently, I used to make these Amazing Low Carb Bread Rolls every week. For someone who stopped eating wheat over a decade
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Why we resist saying “no” to sugar
Today I am contemplating commitment and conviction, and why we resist putting our foot down and saying “No” to being derailed, even when we know
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The Power of Micro-Intentions
At the beginning of the yoga class, the teacher led us through a short meditation, with a focus on the breath: “Take a long, slow
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The Power of Intentions, Part 1
Have you ever started out the day with the best intentions to do something, but then one thing after another came up and those intentions
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You are already free
Many teachers, from business to spirituality, advocate for seeing from the end: “Always begin with the end in mind.” – Stephen Covey “Assume the feeling
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Let’s make success inevitable
So many of us don’t take action towards our goals because we fear that we won’t succeed (fear of failure). So many of us don’t
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Let this be easy
I have several daunting things on my To Do list, one of which is removing weeds that have encroached upon the driveway. We have a
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Summer eating: Let loose or stay strong? Yes.
Earlier this summer, my partner and I were on vacation in Europe. Then I traveled for family. Then we had guests two weekends in
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Do you need a Pivot Plan?
Do you feel like you’re in a good groove with your diet, exercise, sleep, hydration and contemplative practice?
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Mastering Habits with Curiosity: Your Key to Success
I love a good cup of coffee. From the moment the scent of freshly ground beans starts wafting into the room, my anticipation of delight
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Do You Have Repetitive Thought Injuries (RTIs)?
“Everything matters,” I pronounced the other day, as my partner and I were getting ready for bed. “Yes it does,” he replied, and added: “What is the context you are considering?”