When I think of what it means for me to be a better parent, a couple of things come to mind. First, (and this may be age-dependent…our girls are ages 6 and 9) our children want our time and attention. This can often be difficult for parents in a world where there are so many …
Trainer Advice
Being a Better Spouse
How can I be a better spouse and a better partner to my wife? Well, there are things that I can do with my attitude, my actions, and my communication. With my attitude, it’s all about the outlook and approach I take. I can view things that I perceive as my spouse’s weaknesses as excess …
Seeking “Better” Reduces Stress
The interesting thing about stress in our lives is that we often contribute to it by how much we worry. When we place unreasonable expectations on ourselves or set artificial goals, we also set ourselves up for increased stress. Whether it’s the pressure to maintain an unreasonable diet, the expectation to follow someone else’s exercise …
Better, Not Perfect Nutrition
We all have days or weeks where it’s almost impossible to maintain a healthy diet. There are periods of time when our schedules and the demands of life, family, work–or all three–prevent us from taking the time to eat a healthy breakfast, eat our “planned salad” for lunch, or cause us to grab a quick, …
Better, Not Perfect Fitness
Have you ever considered the week a wash since you didn’t start it off right with your exercise goals? Have you ever said to yourself, I overslept by 15 minutes…since I won’t be able to complete my full workout, I may as well just sleep a bit more and try again tomorrow? Have the first …