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Lessons from a Marathoner
My little sister loves to train for marathons. She’s even told me that she loves training for marathons more than running actual marathons.
The Relapse Cake
Last week, I let a cake outdo me. At least now I can explain what happened.
Driving Lessons and Stress States
Driving with my teenager is teaching me a new way to see acutely stressful situations - are they a challenge or a threat?
Choice, Pleasure, & Function
Be wary of any tale that suggest the pursuit of always feeling good will lead to long-lasting happiness.
From Junky Cars to Glittering Gowns
What my first car tried to teach me about taking care of myself.
Endings and Beginnings
Take a moment to reflect and close out big accomplishments before moving on to the next.
Embracing the Power of Connection
To find balance between achieving and well-being, we need to embrace connecting with, trusting, and relying on others.
The Power of Going Outside
Spending time in “Green Spaces” (i.e. nature) has a multitude of well-being benefits
Ready to Run Again
Running too hard and too fast can lead to injury that takes time and attention to heal. Luckily, it can heal, and you can continue running again.
Stress Generation - Making a Bad Thing Worse
Often, when we’re stressed or depressed, we act in ways that can make that stress or sadness worse.
10 Well-being Soundbites
A quick list of simple and true words of wisdom for your well-being.
My Stress-Busting Routine
5 ways you can lessen your stress and perform your optimal best.
The Dangers of Chronic Stress
I used to think that being “stressed-out” was no big deal. However, prolonged or chronic stress can have incredibly detrimental effects on your body, mind, and heart.
Confessions of an Over-Achiever
Why do I write about stress, burnout, and well-being? Well, let me share my story.
Healthy People Healing People
Instead of thinking that hurt people hurt people - let’s find ways for healthy people to heal people.