May 23, 2013
Making the best of it
Disappointment is part of what we have to consider when we think about life balance. Handling disappointment is a big piece of that, because let’s face it – disappointments happen. It’s what we do with them that feeds into our outl…
May 14, 2013
Even when you don't want to
It was my birthday. It was raining. I was tired and wasn’t feeling great. There went my much-anticipated birthday bike ride. Did I mention it was raining? Who needs to exercise in the rain on their birthday?We all do. I almost never skip my fe…
May 7, 2013
Passion for exercise
Finally, it is warm enough for me to get back on my bike. I am not a brave winter biker like some of my friends, but it is what I love most. My legs are more suited for biking than running, and the bike wheels feel like an extension of myself. I fee…
April 29, 2013
My personal marathon
We have some runners in our office, some more serious than others. One competes in triathalons and one is training for an actual marathon. I am the other one. I run throughout the year, but it’s more like the 5K hobble three times a week when …
April 23, 2013
Running in Circles?
Twelve degrees and a blizzard in April - are you kidding me? Well that’s what I woke up to on a weekend getaway to the Adirondacks a couple of weekends ago. However, it was so beautiful that I loved walking with my companion around the lake. T…
April 16, 2013
Grilling in the Park
Don’t you just love that smell? Charcoal burning and yummy meat cooking (white, of course) on the grill on a beautiful day. Well, I have a fun idea for you to break things up a little this summer. The next beautiful day you plan to grill outsi…
April 9, 2013
Time to get outside!
The crunch of the snow under my feet was a beautiful sound. Of course it was 12 degrees but the sun was bright and I didn’t seem to notice (well ok I did). I spent the weekend in the Adirondacks this weekend and it was just what I needed. Ther…
April 2, 2013
We are what we eat!
You know why you can’t eat “just one” like the commercial says? It’s for a reason! The food industry spends billions of dollars annually in testing multiple variations on their product, from advertising, and attractive packag…
March 25, 2013
Are we what we eat?
Fat is a heart attack on a plate! Sugar will kill you! Carbs are evil! We hear so much food messaging that it is really difficult to know just what we can eat - maybe nothing would be safest! Food labels are complicated, just about everything is for…
March 18, 2013
Spring Break
Ah yes, the birds are chirping, the days are finally longer and I can envision warmer weather coming sometime soon. The beauty of the blossoms and new growth on everything is such a welcome respite from the long dark days of winter. But wait! Spring…
March 11, 2013
The Sands of Time
Whoa Nellie! I wrote a while back about how time was flying… and it is. “Soon she’ll be driving”, I said. Well those were the good old days – now she is! Both boys are now stronger than I am. A year ago I could still t…
March 6, 2013
Mental Health Stigma
There was a fourteen year old boy who wanted to die. He had a plan and twice, was brought to the hospital before he could kill himself on the very day he planned to do it. This may seem very unusual to you but actually teen suicide is the third lead…
February 26, 2013
There's something special about Friday
You’ve worked hard all week, been in a bunch meetings, run around to others, written up a ton of papers, and then – like the sun coming up on a new day, it’s suddenly Friday.There is a psychological difference about Fridays. Same w…
February 11, 2013
Let's Get Away
Ah yes, I am sitting in a chaise lounge on a warm sunny beach, staring at the clear blue sky and watching the azure blue sea lap at the shore while I order my drink and lunch to be brought to me. What? I was asleep and dreaming that? Rats, I’m…
February 4, 2013
Hidden Rules of Economic Class
Do you care what brand of clothes you buy? What drives you in your daily life? Last week I began writing about the differences in the “thinking” of economic classes, and I described some of the “hidden rules”. Rules that do e…
January 28, 2013
Do you appreciate life's many riches?
Do you worry about where your next meal is coming from or how you will get your baby to the doctor?I recently attended a two-session seminar on Poverty, which was inspired by Ruby Payne, PhD’s book, Understanding Poverty. There was so much to …
January 21, 2013
The Artist in Me
Ok, so I’m no artist – but this blog is supposed to be about life balance so I thought I’d get specific this week. One night when I was really stressed, it was nine pm and I was still running around doing errands, ferrying kids aro…
January 14, 2013
Are You Enjoying Winter?
The presents are unwrapped, the decorations and lights are put away, and it is just there – winter! So now what? Many people struggle with the winter blahs or outright blues, but there are things you can do to help pass the time until the litt…
January 7, 2013
Resolution Revelation
So Happy New Year! Have you joined a gym, started a diet, or sworn off something else you are in the habit of doing?Not I! In fact, I am not in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions because I figure I should be working on a healthy life b…
December 21, 2012
Staying well during the holidays
Well it’s that time of year and germs seem to be abounding everywhere.The last thing we want or need at this time of year when we want to relax with the family is to be sick. However, we are so ridiculously busy for the build-up toward the hol…
December 17, 2012
Challenging Holidays
For most of us, the winter holidays are a time of joy, giving, singing, good food and family. Not so for everyone. In fact, while it is a myth that more people take their lives in December, there is more depression during the winter months.Depression is a…
December 10, 2012
Exercising for a Lifetime
Tips for creating the habit of exercising for a lifetime.Having trouble getting moving? Don’t know how to get started? Well, that is very common. But getting started is actually easier than you think if you have some guidance. Exercise is benef…
November 26, 2012
Health Works!
Did you ever think about how much time you spend at work? For many of us, we sit at a desk for most of the day. In today’s world, we spend more of our waking hours at work instead of at home, which can result in a lot of sitting, and may …
November 19, 2012
It's The Season to Lend a Helping Hand
As part of my job, I go on site visits to some of our grantee organizations. These meetings are always helpful. Just reading about an organization on paper doesn’t offer the personal and real ’ins and outs’ of what is involved with…
November 13, 2012
Thanksgiving can be a breeze
Uh-oh, it’s that fattening time of year again, with our season of all the delicious holidays falling within a few short and potentially inactive months of each other. Are you already panicking? And planning your New Year’s resolution to join t…
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