Is self-care selfish? Not at all! But sometimes people tell us they hesitate to practice self-care because they should put others ahead of themselves. And we totally get that, but we also urge them to think a step further to see why practicing self-care is an act of love – for other people in your life, as well as for yourself. Here’s an illustration of the point. At the beginning of every flight, the attendants tell us that, should we need them, airbags will come down from a

Henry Ford said a great many wise things. Our favorite: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” And this is never more powerful to remember at a turning point, like the start of a new year, when we look forward with hope, excitement and – yes – sometimes even fear. It’s okay to be afraid. Just remember that it can’t stop you from doing what you need to do. And the key to overcoming that fear isn’t to wait for it to go away. The key is to decide on th

Starting something – ANYTHING – is often the hardest part. But if you can just take action, one little first step, it gets easier. This, friends, isn’t a self-help platitude. IT’S SCIENCE! Remember Sir Isaac Newton? He said a body at rest tends to stay that way, and a body in motion will stay that way, too. The point is, don’t feel bad about yourself because it’s sometimes hard to leave the house and go to the gym… or to start building a new healthy habit… or to start doing a

Coach Heather Binns here... We can always find a reason not to move our bodies if we look for one. And it’s even easy for me to fall into that trap during cold days with the darkness creeping in so early. But of course, that excuse isn’t sustainable. I hope you don’t let the cold, dark winter days keep you from moving your body every day. If you need some pointers on how to sneak in more movement daily, here are a few that hold up no matter what the thermometer says. 1. Dres

We’ve all heard the old saying, “ A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” But why is it so hard to remember it when pursuing positive health changes and outcomes? Maybe because we’re brainwashed by marketers to believe in quick, miracle fixes for everything – instant weight loss, spot reductions, and more. Sorry, but ancient sayings persist for a good reason: They’re true! So, the secret to making big, positive changes isn’t instant gratification. It’s making sm