A line from one of my favorite Christian songs titled, Even Louder by Steven Malcolm – “the bigger depression hits the louder my praise gets.” This and other things I’ve read recently caused me to think about the purpose of stress. I view health and fitness as a mix of our actions in three areas …
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Learning the Process
Ben Franklin said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” What you learn from your experiences, no matter how small or great they are, is so important in your journey and to your long-term health. That’s why my goal is always to have you learn how to …
Cause and Effect
As a long-time personal trainer and health coach, I’ve come to develop a better appreciation for the true causes of our pain. Does your back hurt when you walk, or because you don’t walk enough? Are you too tired to exercise, or are you tired because you don’t get enough exercise? Consider the effects of …
Not Your Priorities
Isn’t it ironic that we use other people’s priorities for our own self improvment? We ask, “which of these weight loss/exercise/diet/stress reduction strategies should I use,” even though they likely aren’t helpful or appropriate for you. Consider this as you prioritize your actions and set your gameplans for better health. Instead of focusing on the …
Urgent vs. Important
As busy individuals, we are constantly prioritizing the ‘urgent’ over the important. We attempt to keep up with the inbox instead of sitting down and putting thought into a long-term strategy for improvement. We run from one appointment to another instead of taking time to decompress. We judge success by numbers on a scale and …