Do you like to plunge in and get your difficult tasks done first thing, or do you need a warm up? Our approach to exercise may tell us about our approach to difficult tasks. Perhaps you like to start right in walking, running, playing tennis without a warm up, or you think your don’t have…

Happy Independence Day Going for Independence took a lot of courage and required conviction on the part of colonists.  The founding fathers were able to rally the people to support their ideas through their passion and clarity as to what they were fighting for. People became courageous for the cause; they had a sense of purpose…

This past week the concept of being a survivor has been coming up.  First in a well-informed article on Heart Sisters and then in an extensive conversation with someone I work with who spoke about how almost all of us are survivors of one challenge or another. Heart of Well Being grew out of my…

Last week when I was at my daughter’s high school graduation, the president of the board who is also a parent of another graduate spoke.  He mentioned that activity grants immunity.  The idea stood out to me.  He was speaking to the graduates and encouraging them to be active in their classes and college communities,…

Seeing and taking advantage of the opportunities in the midst of challenge, whether it be a diagnosis for you or your loved one is where my coaching practice is evolving. Here are some ideas of what to do beyond following your health care provider’s recommendations. Allow yourself time to grieve the loss of health, the…

I just read the morning musing “Creating a Spa Atmosphere in Your Home” from FlyLady.net. Her response to what does it mean to take care of ourselves was “It all boils down to a lifestyle change for many of us.” Heart Health and well-being often does come down to lifestyle. What we choose to take…