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Balance vs. Harmony

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Coming up this week is Women’s International Day on March 8th. The theme this year is “Balance For Better.” While the focus of the theme has to do with gender equality, I thought it’s also a great time for us women to also consider what the word “balance” might mean in other areas of our lives as well.
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5 Reasons to Read More (and in turn, eat less) – PART 2

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Today, I offer you three more reasons to crack open a good book, not just for your mental health, but your physical health as well. P.S. If for nothing else, at least do it for Reason #5.
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5 Reasons to Read More (and in turn, eat less) – PART 1

In a world that’s constantly trying to find ways to speed things up, it’s important to remember that living life at a faster pace comes at a cost. Sure, speed is fun and entertaining, but is it worth what it does to our attention span and lack of presence (for both ourselves and others)? The more you see things speed up, the more you’ll see books, articles (like this one), and classes helping you slow down.
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Staying Focused this Fall Using My 3x3x3 Method

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The fall season can be one of the hardest times of the year to stay on track with your health habits, yet this is the worst time to quit on yourself. The last thing you want is to use the fall to give up and give in to bad habits and behaviors that are going to put on the pounds and send you on an unhealthy tailspin for the rest of the year.
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How to End Your Day “on a Make”

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Whether it’s playing, watching, or just holding a ball in my hands, I love basketball and have since I can remember. And right now I’m in heaven because the sweet spot of the NBA Playoffs are happening at the same time as the WNBA season kicking off. Because it’s my favorite sport and the one I’ve played most, I’ve been able to take away a lot of principles in basketball that are also applicable to this game we call life, so even if you’re not a fan of basketball (or even sports), I hope you can find value in these lessons too.

Be the Tortoise, Not the Hare

I had the honor of being invited back to the Fun. Feisty. Fabulous Podcast with the exuberant hosts Karyn Beach and Jean Day. “Fun. Feisty. Fabulous is a podcast for people in their 40s and 50s who know that life doesn't end at 40 but that it begins again. This time it is about you - your passions, your desires, your way.”