life is game to win

The end of procrastination is the art of letting go. I’ve been a lifelong procrastinator, at least until recent years. I would put things off until deadline, because I knew I could come through. I came through on tests after cramming last minute, I turned articles in at the deadline after waiting until the last hour, I got things done. Until I didn’t. It turns out procrastinating caused me to miss deadlines, over and over. It stressed me out. My work was less-than-desirable when I did it last minute. Slowly, I started to realize that procrastination wasn’t doing me any favors. In fact, it was causing me a lot of grief. But I couldn’t quit. I tried a lot of things. I tried time boxing and goal setting and accountability and the Pomodoro Technique and Getting Things Done. All are great methods, but they only last so long. Nothing really worked over the long term. That’s because I wasn’t getting to the root problem. I hadn’t figured out the skill that would save me from the procrastinatio

Health and wellness encourages treating the whole person. Body, mind, and spirit are fed with both primary and secondary food.  We explore all areas of life such as spiritual, career, relationships, and physical activity to balance your soul.  We discover joy and satisfaction in our life when it is aligned with our authentic self and signature strengths- the things we naturally like doing and are good at. A few simple steps...  * Drink water often * Practice cooking creatively * Experiment with season menus and ingredients * Intentionally increase daily vegetable consumption * Limit processed foods * Develop daily awareness to nurture you! Your body, mind and spirit * Discover work you love * Be willing to develop an open and teachable spirit 

 I’m on a trip at the moment, and a friend who generously let me sleep on his couch looked at my small travel backpack and commented on how little I travel with: “That’s impressive,” he said. I was a little surprised, because though I’ve gotten that comment before, it’s become normal for me to travel with just a small bag (10 lbs. or less, usually), and I have friends who travel with even less. But then I remembered that I’m far from normal in this way. I gave him a tip for getting started, and I recommend it for all of you, who want to travel light — or ultralight, as I call it, because for many people traveling light is taking a carry-on roller luggage. For me, having those roller bags is lugging too much, because you can run up stairs with it with ease, or carry it all over a city without worrying about stowing away your luggage somewhere first. It’s so much easier to travel ultralight. Here’s the tip I gave him to get started: start by getting a small backpack (less than 20 liters)

  What is intermittent fasting? When done in a healthy and regulated way, intermittent fasting (IF) can be a great way to reset unhealthy eating habits. It’s been shown to  combat insulin resistance , help steady blood sugar levels, create a calorie deficit that leads to weight loss, and promote a healthy metabolism. IF involves an elongated fasting period, coinciding with nighttime, followed by a shorter period when you eat your meals. If you normally skip breakfast because you don’t seem to get hungry until lunchtime, IF can be easily integrated into your daily routine. You’ve already mastered the morning fasting part, so the next step would be to focus on avoiding any late-night snacking in order to set yourself up for success to continue fasting into the next day. IF can become part of anyone’s routine, but as always, it’s important to seek out guidance and support from a  nutrition expert  who can help you figure out which eating pattern and fasting period works best for you. More

  Why go dairy-free? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving great health; although the multibillion-dollar diet industry may want you thinking otherwise. We are all uniquely built to handle different foods in different amounts, and we all function best with different forms of physical activity. Embracing this concept of bio-individuality is key to figuring out not only which foods  do  work for our bodies, but also which foods  don’t  work for us.  Think about the last time you had dairy, whether it was Greek yogurt, ice cream, or milk in your coffee.  Did you experience: Congestion Sluggishness Fatigue Bloating Stomach pain or cramping  Do you eat dairy products regularly? If so, do you suffer from: Chronic congestion Chronic gas and bloating Chronic fatigue and sluggishness Acne Brain fog If you feel or experience any of the above, dairy may be the culprit! Cutting out dairy can seem daunting at first, but there are many dairy substitutes available to make the process eas