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Eat the Christmas Cookie

First of all, I was overwhelmed by positive responses from my new venture, the “Me Time Midlife Podcast,” so thank you so much for listening and sharing it with your friends. Know that I have SO much more in store for you, because (I hate to brag, but…) over the years, I’ve come to know some of the most AMAZING professional women who are experts in things you want to learn more about, but just aren’t in my wheelhouse of knowledge.
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Cultivate These Relationships This Holiday Season

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Do you have your copy of my Merry & Light Holiday Checklist yet? #4 on the Checklist is to avoid negative family members if possible – AKA those who drain your energy. In the Checklist, I go on to say why this matters: The holidays and family go hand-in-hand and nothing can kill a good mood quicker than being around a family member who always has a rainy cloud over their head (you know who they are!).
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3 Tips to Help You Avoid This Bad Habit Between Thanksgiving and New Years

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After accounting for travel, socializing in the living room with…
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More or Less This Holiday Season?

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‘Tis the season of giving? Yes. But also, shopping. Millions of people spent Black Friday – whether online or in stores – to buy Christmas gifts for others and themselves; however, article after article tells us that “things” don’t bring us happiness in the long-term; rather it’s “experiences.”
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My Top 3 “Don’t Do’s” This Holiday Season

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Last week I shared with you my Merry & Light Holiday Checklist:…

11 Must-Do’s For a Healthy & Happy Holiday Season

As we’ve now officially entered the holiday season, I created a checklist for you that will help you stay healthy and happy all season long. I can assure you that the more items you can check off of the Merry & Light Holiday Checklist every day, the more enjoyable your holiday season will be physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here’s to you preparing NOW for your healthiest and happiest holiday season yet!

Healthy Holiday Travel Tip: The “Pick One” Principle

Want to stay healthy and happy while traveling this holiday season? If so, consider implementing my “Pick One” Principle on your next holiday getaway. When it’s all too common to feel lethargic, heavy, and tired while traveling, I felt light, energetic, and happy on my recent trip to visit family. Implementing my “Pick One” Principle worked for me and I hope it works for you too. Here’s my “Pick One” Principle.
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How to Have a Healthy & Happy 2019

I was thrilled to be asked back on the Fun, Feisty, Fabulous Podcast with co-hosts Karyn & Jean. As always, they asked personal and vulnerable questions when it comes to their own health journey – more specifically this time on how to approach their health in the new year. Here’s a preview of what we covered: • How to think about what's going to work for you this year • How to get past the discouragement of when things are moving slowly and you're not seeing the progress you hoped for • Should you use a scale to weigh yourself this year? • What we humans have a hard time with that we must understand about ourselves if we want to make healthy changes that last • Who to share your successes with, who not to, and why I hope you find this episode helpful as you navigate your own healthy journey in 2019.
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4 Questions to Reflect on 2018

Around this time each year, I’m reminded that there are generally two camps of thought on New Year’s Resolutions – those who are into it and those who aren’t. Well, I’m in the “into it” camp. And it’s not because all the New Year’s Resolutions I’ve made in the past I’ve stuck to or came to fruition; rather, it’s because I believe a New Year’s Resolution is nothing more than a promise you make to yourself to improve in some desired way this coming year.
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Part 2: FOOD – The “Telling Month” of October

Last week I emphasized that preparing for a healthy and happy holiday season doesn’t start in November; it starts in October. So, in this 4-part series, I’m giving you one important (and totally doable) suggestion per week around each health habit you’ll want to stay on top of this month (Sleep, Food, Mood, and Exercise) that I hope you carry into the holidays.