Take your workout outside!

Walk around the block, the yard, a trail or any other outdoor venue for 5 minutes to warm up.  Go to the curb or step and do step-ups. Alternating your lead foot, do 3 sets of 10 reps.  Find a tree or other vertical surface and do wall push-ups. Do 3 sets of 10 reps.   Heavy rocks or flower pots are great for weights - find the best weight for you and do squats. Do 3 sets of 10 reps..  

What is Self-Compassion? Why It Matters and Seven Ways to Practice It

Drawing your lines: Why workplace boundaries are essential for success

Drawing your lines: Why workplace boundaries are essential for success We've all been there. The late-night emails, the weekend "quick questions," the colleague who overshares or the manager who expects you to be available 24/7. In today's always-on world, the lines between our professional and personal lives can easily blur, leading to burnout, resentment and a less productive work environment. That's why establishing clear workplace boundaries isn't just a good idea – it's essential for your well-being, your career and the health of your team.

Feeling Disconnected?

We all feel lonely sometimes. But did you know loneliness isn’t just an emotional experience?  Loneliness is a biological signal, like hunger or thirst.  Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, has called it a national epidemic, citing research that chronic loneliness can quietly wear away at our mental and physical health. Here's the good news: just as loneliness is universal, so is our capacity to reconnect.