It’s the “new year, new me” time again!

People are setting intentions for who they want to become. If you’re setting a resolution for the new year, I’d wager it’s not your first time around the block. You might have tried to reach this goal a few times before and fallen short. This time will be different, though, and I’ll show you how to make it so.

Gut health is a hot topic in the health and wellness world, and for a good reason: our gut health is so important to our wellbeing. It’s great news that this topic is gaining popularity! If you’re just diving into the concept, I’ve broken it down for you with help from Health Coach Celina Semente.

“It’s just one piece of cake!”

“You’re not drinking? That’s no fun!”

“Do you have to go to the gym today? Wouldn’t you rather stay in?”

If you’re working on lifestyle changes, odds are you’re familiar with phrases like this, known as weight loss sabotage. While most people don’t intend to be hurtful when they say them, the effect is the same: it makes your weight loss journey harder.

Losing weight is hard.

If you’ve been trying to lose weight for any period of time, you don’t need me to tell you. You’ve experienced all kinds of challenges you never saw coming. You may be about ready to throw in the towel.

If you’re feeling discouraged about your weight loss progress or you’re just getting started: this is for you.

Balancing health and fun on vacation can be more painful than a bad sunburn. I’ve included some tips for how to make smart choices without over-restricting so you can enjoy your vacation while still being healthy.

You come home from work after an exhausting day, and all you want is to relax for the rest of the evening. You set your keys down on the counter and look into the sink to find...a huge pile of dishes. Your partner told you they'd take care of them yesterday.

Ugh.

While MI can be helpful to resolve conflicts and create open discussions, there are some problems. Let’s go through why using motivational interviewing on loved ones might not be a good idea.

I can’t sit still for longer than thirty seconds. I need to keep my hands busy during meetings, or I’ll end up on my phone. If I listen to an audiobook, I need to actively tell myself to listen every five minutes.

I am also the most efficient worker I know.
Here’s how I stay focused on work.