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 | Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
This past February marked my thirtieth anniversary studying how to create sustainable exercise motivation and participation, and coaching clients in the system I designed and evaluated to achieve those goals. So imagine my discomfort when I found myself struggling...
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 | Motivation, Sustainble Behavior Change
Let me lead with my bias: I’ve always cringed inside when people have told me that they need to find an “accountability partner” to succeed with exercise. Last week, I was on a call with a new coach I started training to help his clients make...
