Whole Joyful Life

18/07/2020

The first time I had a depressive episode in college, obsessive planning (maybe my version of anxiety?) went along with it.

I read the book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie at this time, and it helped me enormously. I recommend it to anyone who is trying to have more peace and less worry.

This quote is included in the book, and is just one of the many gems collected there.

15/07/2020

After this week, I probably won't be posting much on here as my class ends and my kids' school year begins.

So, how can I help? What kind of things most get in the way of your health and happiness?

15/07/2020

Sharing these good tips on how to fit exercise in! Having all my little people with me for 4 months straight has definitely made things more difficult. I need a better game plan!

Remember to ask your family for what you need! I tend to wait around until I think there is a lull in other people needing me. Which of course rarely happens.

Whether you resort to bribery, jungle-gym bootcamps or early-a.m. sessions, you’ll find a trick here that will make it easier for you to be a fit mom, too.

13/07/2020

I don't think any mom in the world likes this question...especially at 5:45 p.m.

Easy, cheap, and healthy (serves about 2 people):

1 can blacks beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
Seasoning to taste (onion powder, garlic powder, taco seasoning)
Water enough to make it a soup consistency

Pour together in blender and blend until smooth. Then heat up on the stove or in the microwave.

Serve with instant rice, corn, shredded cheese, and/or any other toppings/sides you have on hand.

You're welcome, Mom!

10/07/2020

Tomorrow I'm going to be talking about "promises...promises".

Meanwhile, enjoy this '80's throwback. (Seriously, '80's music videos never disappoint. They're so weird.)

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09/07/2020

Take some time to notice what you're eating. It's not time to change it just yet--just notice.

The most helpful thing you can do is to track everything you eat. Doing it as you eat is helpful, but do whatever is possible for you right now.

Try downloading a free app like My Fitness Pal (www.myfitnesspal.com) to do just that. You have probably heard this tip before, and that's because it works!

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08/07/2020

After making sure you're not trying to hate your body into losing weight (which may work in the short term, but not in the long term), take some time to notice how you act around food.

When are you most likely to overindulge?

For me, it's right when I'm cooking dinner because I'm hungry, tired, and so are my kids. (Thus the graphic today. 😁 ) I reach for a snack because it makes me feel better for about 10 seconds in the midst of all the unpleasant feelings.

06/07/2020

Let's talk about weight loss! A lot of people start from a place of being mad at or hating their bodies that are hanging on to more weight than is optimally healthy. Instead, work on that healthy relationship with yourself by finding ways to purposefully love your body. What's one thing you love about your body?

04/07/2020

One of the most important relationships you'll ever have is with yourself.

Did you know when you think or act in a way that you don't like (maybe yelling at your kids), it's likely a sign that there's something you need to do to take care of yourself?

For me, it means I probably need more sleep, time alone, and healthier food. How about you?

02/07/2020

Want to start improving your relationships? Here are five actions you can take right now! (Also I love this picture of the hand hearts.)

Health is often focused around a wholesome diet and exercise, and for good reason. Eating and movement are the foundation of a healthy body and a clear mind. But once you’ve got that covered, and even

01/07/2020

Want a great way to think about relationships? Listen to this podcast.

Relationships play a huge role in our lives and they impact our overall state of wellbeing, but they also bring us a lot of suffering when we don’t know how to navigate them in a healthy way. A lot of my coaching revolves around this natural human thing that all of us do where we […]

30/06/2020

Relationships are the fourth main area for a balanced, happy life. They have the ability to give us the most joy and the most pain of anything else in life.

What is one thing you’re working on in your most important relationships right now? Mine is trying to not be so critical.