Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2016

5 Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

It seems like every year I make all of these New Year’s resolutions and by the middle of the month I’ve already forgotten about them. Some years it’s to lose weight, others it’s to cut sugar, or sometimes it’s to devote more time to self-care. Well this year, I’m going to do my best to keep them. And I hope you do, too! 2017 is fast approaching! Here are 5 tips for keeping your resolutions this year!

Set realistic goals
It’s not realistic to think you’re going to lose 50 pounds by February 1^st. Or that you’re going to make it to the gym every day for a whole month. Instead set a goal to lose one or two pounds a week and to get to the gym three days a week. If your goals are unrealistic they will be impossible to attain.

Make a plan
A goal without a plan is just a wish. Take time to figure out just how to execute your goals. Set aside a schedule for when you have time to go to the gym. Or meal prep on Sunday night to have all of your food prepped for the week so you can still eat healthy even when life gets hectic.

Don’t beat yourself up
Don’t be hard on yourself if you fail. If your goal was to cut sweets from your diet, it’s okay if you cave and have a piece of cake. Just start back after that.

Write down your goals
This will help you visualize exactly what you want to achieve. I’ve always found it helpful to create a vision board. Or get a journal and write stuff down. Keep track of your achievements and your failures. Write down how your day went. Write down what aspects helped you to meet your goals for the day, or what challenges presented that threw you off. This will be extremely helpful for the future.

Get your friends in on it
It can be hard to keep your resolutions if those around you are indulging in the things you’re trying to avoid. Ask your friends to skip cocktails with you. Or see if you can get a girlfriend to hit the gym with you.

It feels really good mentally, and physically, when you stick to your goals. Focusing on mental wellness is extremely important to me. If you think you need a little extra help with your wellness goals this new year pick up the exclusive Women’s Mind Body Wellness Summit!

Posted on Monday, December 26, 2016

6 Ways to Bounce Back After the Holidays

I don’t know about you, but I have been off of my regular routine for over a month. Between Thanksgiving, holiday parties and Christmas feasts I’m feeling sluggish and out of shape. Today, I’m sharing 6 ways to bounce back after the holidays and leave feeling amazing going in to the New Year!

Get moving
If you’ve been slacking on your regular exercise routine it’s time to get back in the game. One of the best ways to start feeling back to normal is to get moving and break a sweat. It can be hard to get to the gym around the holidays but the excuses are over. It’s just 30 minutes a day. When your clothes start to fit better you’ll feel more like yourself.

Cut sugar
After indulging on cookies and other desserts these past few months your body is on sugar overload. We all know that refined sugar contributes to being overweight and bloating. This will help you lose those added holiday pounds in no time.

Drink more water
Water helps to flush out toxins. It will also give your skin that sun-kissed glow!

Declutter
Strive to put your Christmas decorations away ASAP. Having your tree up and decorations all around the house makes it feel cramped and cluttered.

Go for a walk
Getting outside and feeling the fresh air will make you feel better instantly. Plus, it will help burn off those extra pounds.

Laugh
Laughrer is the best medicine. And it will get your core muscles working. Hello abs!

Focusing on getting you mind and body back in to shape after the holidays is so important. If you would like some help pick up the exclusive Women’s Mind Body Wellness Summit! It includes 6 interviews with top female health professionals and as an added bonus 4 bonus videos plus our broadcast notes.

Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2016

Give To Others, Receive Personal Joy

It feels good to give during the holiday season. There are so many less fortunate people who deserve a little cheer at this time of the year. Today, we are sharing ways that you can give to others in order to receive personal joy.

Volunteer your time
Sign up to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Or spend your Saturday providing meals to the homeless.

Sign up to help a family in need
There are so many families who can’t afford gifts for their children or can’t afford to have a holiday meal. When my girls were in high school there was a program to adopt a family. Each classroom took on a family that could not afford certain things at the holidays. All of the presents were wrapped and hand delivered for the children to open. It really made my girls feel good.

Invite someone to spend the holidays with you
Sadly, there are so many people who don’t have anyone to spend the holidays with. No one should be alone. If you want to help spread the holiday cheer invite an elderly neighbor to eat with you. It will make your day and theirs.

Donate household items or money
It always seems that we acquire so much stuff at the holidays. I have a friend who had a rule for children; for every toy they got at Christmas they had to donate one to charity. It’s the perfect way to give and declutter!

Focusing on wellness of the mind is really important during the holiday season. If you’re interested in more ways to center your mind pick up the Women’s Mind Body Wellness Summit today!