*** Reference to the novel, “Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding Of Happiness and Wellbeing” by Martin E. P. Seligman *** “We think too much about what goes wrong and not enough about what goes right in our lives. Of course, sometimes it makes sense to analyze bad events so that we can learn from them …
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I love sharing my enthusiasm for wellness with you in any and everyway I can. A few years ago I started a YouTube channel as another way to provide workouts, tips, and motivation to others. More than 60 videos later I am happy to have a collection of fitness inspired clips and fun workouts. …
The “Dog Days of August” Adventure Checklist. Why hello there August! Commonly referred to as “The Dog Days of Summer”, the month is known for being the last chance to soak up sun before the fall season begins. It is also home to some incredibly random holidays like National Mustard Day, National Romance Awareness month, …
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Today, more Americans are traveling on business and pleasure than ever before. Sadly, nearly one-half of travelers polled by USA Today felt that they were in worse shape because they lack the time or the means to exercise properly during travel. No wonder they feel this way, air travel IS physically stressful. It disrupts …
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Running makes me feel like an athlete. It makes me appreciate different aspects of different seasons and the beauty of the world we live in. It makes me aware of things I never was aware of before. It has taught me more about myself then I ever thought “exercise” would. I have pushed my limits. …
“Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.” Think the above quote is a bunch of “lululemon fluff”? Think again. Believe it or not, the simple act of being “in the moment” can take your health to the next level. Learning to practice mindfulness will not only …
It’s almost 4th of July Weekend! Do you have anything fun planned? For many people, long holiday weekends are the perfect time for mini vacations and a bit of road trip fun. But often hours behind the wheel can mean two things: lots of sitting and poor nutrition. Prevent your health goals from getting kicked …
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2012 marks the 42nd anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade. Thats forty-two years of fighting for visibility, dignity, and equality. With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than twenty community-run stages and venues, the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest gathering of LGBT people and allies in the nation. Living in San …
Summer time and the livin is easy… Ah summer. The season of pool parties, backyard barbeques, vacation adventures, and in my town parkas. (Yes, San Francisco is foggy and FREEZING in the summer…. need me to come visit you? 😉 ). It’s the hottest time of the year and a great time to enjoy being …
Change is inevitable. Uncomfortable. Invigorating. Intimidating. Exciting. Necessary. Scary. Refreshing. Change is not always pleasant, but change is the only constant. Only when we change and grow, we’ll see a world we never know. 2012 has been a year of change for me. I have been tenaciously working towards my goals and everyday move closer …