Tips to Stay Active All Summer Long

The temperatures are warm, the sun is out and the days are long. Here in Cleveland, OH that’s pretty exciting stuff. And I don’t know about you, but for me this time of year brings with it a burst energy. It always feels easier to get out and get moving during the warmer months. So if you’re not moving that …

Shifting Into Choice

Feeling stuck, trapped, or out of options are on my least favorite feelings list. How about for you? There was a time in my life when this was the norm. I was a complainer, and I often felt like I was a victim of circumstance. I didn’t physically feel good, and it clouded how I saw the world. I used phrases …

Fitting in Fitness

It’s hard to find the time to fit it all in. I get it. Everyone is busy and we often feel pressured to make tough decisions. I hear from clients all the time about how challenging it is to live healthfully. Meal planning, grocery shopping, meal prep, exercise – how do you fit it all in on top of a …

I walked a bear and fought an alligator…

Well, kind of… So here’s the story… Every spring Mark and I take a road trip south. This year our destination was sunny (and 85 every single day) Naples Florida. We stayed at my aunt’s house, in a small community on a golf course, surrounded by lush greenery and lots of nature. That’s where it happened. I wanted to be …

Wanna Know the Truth?

When you look into the mirror, you don’t see the real you. You are distracted by all of your imperfections, self-judgments, and comparisons. You feel tired and worn out by working so hard at keeping up appearances. Fear drives your thoughts, words, and deeds. I get it, I’ve been there too. I spent much of my life hating the way …

Balance & Thrive Defined…

Balance & Thrive, what does that mean? It is a question I have been confronted with especially recently as I work to clarify and develop “my brand.” In my mind, I totally get it, but trying to articulate this clearly and concisely has proved challenging. Let’s start with balance. The definition from Meriam Webster that most resonates with me is …

Love notes…

When I was a kid, my Mom would always pack my lunch with a note inside, “have a good day, love Mom.” Every. Single. Day. As a kid I always loved opening my lunch. As an adult I reflect on this with awe, receiving lunchtime love notes every single day…what a gift! What I recognize as an adult is that …

What is it that You Want?

I don’t know about you, but I often feel like there is so much swirling around in my head that it’s really tricky to get clear on exactly what it is that I want. I also find this to be true when working with many of my clients. One of the biggest challenges that I face in my work with …

Spicy Soba Noodles

Wow! This past week has been a whirlwind of Christmas celebrating. I loved spending time with some of my favorite people, even if it felt a bit like speed dating at times – a quick hello, what’s new and then on to the next. While I enjoyed time with family and friends, I was challenged at times switching up my …