After a few years for of steep climbs, I had planned for July 2023 to be about rest and restoration, finding ways to move my 51-year old body in a way that felt good. I moved my family to a cabin in Pennsylvania for the month, and planned to bike, walk, and maybe even run […]
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If you’re looking for a sign to embrace a change in your life, let this be it! Going through changes is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean we’re always good at creating effective change. If you’re looking for a way to embrace the changes, especially if you’re someone who might struggle with
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When I was young, I had big, audacious dreams, and I advocated for them. There’s a key conversation from my culinary school interview that illustrates this: Admissions officer “Why do you want to go to culinary school?” Me: “I want to help people enjoy cooking. Regular people. In families these days, both parents work, and
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Have you ever found yourself growing increasingly emotionally exhausted or burnt out? Feeling like everyday anxiety is building into something closer to exhaustion or chronic stress? If you relate to the above, you’re not alone. In the same way our muscles can grow fatigued after strenuous overuse, our minds too can also reach a point
Life is full of challenges and opportunities. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind or forced on a particular goal, forget to pay attention, and experience the life around us. If you want to break free from limiting behaviors and beliefs, gain better self-awareness, and develop new habits and skills to support
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People may think self-care is synonymous with selfishness or self-indulgence, but it isn’t. The benefits of self-care are measurable and impactful. This act of kindness towards yourself is vital for a multi-dimensional, healthy life. If you’re considering practicing self-care but aren’t sure where to start, many of the best self-care books out there can help.
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Of course you do. This is one of the main reasons folks come to see me for coaching sessions. My clients seek clarity when they’re fuzzy, motivation when they’re stuck, and accountability to make sure it gets done. These are the three frameworks that help clients find motivation and shift to action: Create a positive feedback
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Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system and how it works to regulate not only body functions but also thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The human brain is a complex ecosystem; neuroscience studies the brain – from structure to function, development to disease. This specialized science focuses on brain structure and functions influencing thoughts, emotions,
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First, a word of thanks. My Montclair-based coaching practice (and this newsletter) is turning EIGHT. We have done some exceptional work together, and I thank you for the opportunity to collaborate. My clients are some of the people I admire most; it’s an honor to work with you. AND, as with all healthy, long term