• The holidays provide an extra opportunity to simply be more mindful, create more intention, and learn from our past experiences. The challenge is to enjoy yourself in the moment BUT also generate circumstances that are full of energy, excitement, and the making of new memories, rather than lethargy, regret, and a nap! Take a look at the categories below to choose a few tips to help you be intentional but to also enjoy every moment this holiday season.

Mindfulness can help you turn the worst days or situations into something better, especially during the holidays!

It is not uncommon for someone to seek advice on how to “target train” a specific area of their body with the main intention of reducing fat/losing inches in that area. The challenge is science does not actually support this as a legitimate strategy. The extra focus can absolutely strengthen the muscles, but it cannot target the fat that specifically surrounds the muscle. So instead of “target training,” a more effective strategy for short- and long-term success includes a well-rounded approach to reducing overall body fat while increasing lean muscle mass.

Developing a healthy lifestyle often requires the same type of approach. It can be a challenge to “target train” our healthy habits when we don’t consider the overall big picture of why we have the habits we have, why we want to improve them, etc. A “big picture” approach generates more success in not only the areas you “target,” but in other areas you may not have expected to impact.

There is a saying that sums this up nicely: “The way you do anything is the way you do everything.”

The world of wellness consists of several dimensions as it goes beyond the physical and mental – it includes intellectual, emotional, social, financial, spiritual, occupational, and environmental, as well. And they are all connected in ways we can’t quite see until we begin our journey. Partnerships throughout your journey provide support, create accountability, and can even open your eyes to greater opportunities for personal growth and sustainability. Have you actively sought out people in your life to partner with you? Research shows that someone well-versed in creating success and consistency, who has an understanding of behavior changes, in addition to being knowledgeable in the dimensions of wellness and the synergy they create for a healthy and happy life… this is the type of person who makes for a great partner in your journey. This is the premise behind wellness coaching!