Be purposeful and intentional with exercise. Exercise is an important part of life. You can manage your exercise as you would manage advise from your doctor. Sometimes it takes a professional to give reminders of what is important. When it comes to your health plan, treat exercise as your prescription for improved health. When I […]
We have heard many times that life is a journey. I know this is true for me. Since my life is a voyage, I want to be learning and improving. My new philosophy is ABD- always be developing as a way of life. I hear many stories about people and what they choose for their […]
It’s easy to think about ways to bring organization to the next level, but sometimes it’s hard to actually be organized. Being organized can be defined in different ways. Some ideas of what organization looks like are: How do you describe being organized? What are you most concerned about? Do you feel you don’t have control […]
It is morning, you open your eyes and what is the first thing you do? Run to the bathroom? Get caught up on social media? Grab a cup of coffee? Do you do the same thing every morning? Are you consistent with your routine? There are benefits of the morning routine. Reasons for Morning Routine […]
Believe it or not, we develop habits just by living. We live in “loops” or repetitive cycles that help to reinforce who we are. We can unknowingly develop these cycles. Loops create the habits that make up our lives. Being aware of routine loops and how they are formed helps us to understand our habits. […]
Have you ever started a new job, habit, or activity? You are excited about all the possibilities and then after a certain amount of time, the excitement dwindles. You are less inspired and are struggling to stay motivated. When you feel like this, here are thoughts of how to persuade yourself to stay motivated and […]
We are what we eat. Food has a tremendous effect on our overall health. Whole foods promote health and protect the body from disease due to all their nutrients and antioxidants. These amazing compounds are usually not found in processed foods. I am a believer that food can be the best medicine in some instances. […]
Fitness Life can mean something different to each person. People have a variety of definitions on the degree of fitness and what elements are included when you hear the word fitness. Fitness Life By Design believes in balanced living. Balance means there are different elements working together to keep us steady and on track. The […]
Are you the type of person that will read something one time, try it out the next day, and then make it part of your routine and habits? If so, then yea! However, many of us are not like that. It is hard to create new habits and stick with them. I think of all my […]
A new shiny sports car always catches my eye. When I pass one on the road, I usually do a double take. It is impressive to see and fun to look at. I’m sure it is super fun to be in the driver’s seat! Now however, there is a new symbol of prestige. I recently […]