As a homeschooling mom, I get how hard it can be to keep fitness and healthy eating as a priority. My latest example: in order to get out the door for a run, I've started bringing my youngest with me, even though I prefer my runs as alone time for clearing my mind. (He enjoys it!) We cannot let kids … [Read more...] about 10 simple healthy habits you can start today
self-care
Have-to vs Get-to
When I started running last year, I was very aware of that fact I shouldn't take the ability for granted. Yes, I was slow. Yes, my asthma makes it more of a challenge sometimes, but still -- I can run. I'd already been active but running was the thing I connected with my Dad, and even before his … [Read more...] about Have-to vs Get-to
Reset
"We periodically find ourselves out of alignment with our true selves, and have to reset to get back into our proper groove. We have to remind ourselves what matters to us, what our values are – and make changes so our lives reflect those values. And for introverts I think this is especially … [Read more...] about Reset
Rethinking creativity
Two of my biggest goals for our new life here in our little beach town were 1) to be more active and 2) to be more creative. The active part is going well. I've taken up running in addition to my other workouts, we do family bike rides, play at the beach, and the kids enjoy biking and skating on our … [Read more...] about Rethinking creativity