by michelle | Habits, Lifestyle Behaviors, Mental Flexibility, Mindset Reset, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
The New Year is a natural time for self-reflection, an organic space in which we can assess what works and what doesn’t in our lives, and then act on those insights.Whether you’ve already made your resolutions, ditched them in perpetuity, or are still in...
by michelle | Habits, Sustainble Behavior Change
It’s been a long time since I’ve been in touch but I’ve got some provocative thoughts to share.I recently returned from delivering a keynote address for the newly formed Wellness Alliance* in Chicago, and I am so energized by the response from people after the talk...
by michelle | Habits, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
Where I live in Michigan, winter (typically) means snow and plenty of it! But even if you don’t have snow, the shorter, colder winter days can mess with outdoor exercise plans.Of course, you can always choose to work out indoors. But I don’t see winter...
by michelle | Habits, Lifestyle Behaviors, Mental Flexibility, Mindset Reset, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Every time we pick the Joy Choice — the perfect imperfect option that lets us do something instead of nothing — we are not just making a momentary decision that supports our greater intentional eating or exercise goals. We...
by michelle | Habits, Lifestyle Behaviors, Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
We Need a New Dictionary for Healthier Living Before you dive into the story below, I have a quick question for you: Which of the two options below do you think better promotes exercising? Commit to exercising Celebrate through exercising Click here to participate in...
by michelle | Habits, Sustainble Behavior Change
I’ll get right to the point: If we want to create sustainable change in our (and our patients’, clients’, employees’) healthy eating, exercise, and self-care choices (and why wouldn’t we?), we need to move beyond fads, conventional thinking, and pop culture and take a...
