Challenge Day 11  – Gimme Space   I used to pride myself on how full my schedule was; the old me thought to be successful I had to always be busy. If someone caught me relaxing, I would feel a need to explain myself. Can you relate? Being useful is important, but if we are […]

What can help us through stressful times, make our minds sharper,  decrease risk of dementia and fight brain mass loss?  Here’s a hint, we do it all the time, and it’s FREE! It’s called breathing.    Mindful breathing takes practice, but not because it’s complicated. It take practice to stay focused, to bring your mind […]

It is not uncommon to get discouraged when attempting to keep resolutions and goals. This challenge isn’t about fixing or changing everything, it’s about stepping back to notice what is blocking us from the change we deeply desire. All of the unhealthy habits we have are buried under layers of reasoning, and self talk plays a big role. Notice it. […]

Many of you have mentioned eating more plants as part of your aspirations this year. There are some rules of thumb I use when it comes to cooking plants that make them more tasty, so I thought I’d share. If you have more ideas, please send ‘em over.    • Veggies taste best when they are fresh […]