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Helpful Tips for Slowing Down and Reducing Stress Wellness
There’s no way around it. Modern life rewards speed. The faster you move, the more productive you look. As odd as it sounds, it’s not uncommon to hear people wearing their busyness like a badge of honor But speed is
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Win Today Life, Wellness
There’s a phrase I come back to often. A simple mantra that helps me recalibrate when life feels too busy or too overwhelming. It’s just two words: Win Today. It’s a phrase that only works when we break it into
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The Four-Step Protocol for Making Improvements Wellness
We all want to improve—whether it’s our health, performance, or overall well-being. But too often, the first instinct is to jump to extreme solutions: expensive treatments, medications, or even surgical interventions. Not only can these approaches have unforeseen consequences,
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February Read Receipts Books
Made For People
Made for People Solid advice on making and maintaining friendships as an adult, but it didn’t exactly light a fire under me. Felt like it missed how much your
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Your Body Wants to Be Fat Wellness
Your body wants to be fat. So does mine. And I’m not just talking about our tendency toward late-night snacking or grabbing an extra scoop of ice cream. We are biologically hardwired to put on weight. Like they say
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Breath by James Nestor - Book Review Books, Wellness
Much like James Nestor, I rarely gave much thought to how I breathed. I mean, it’s pretty obvious that failing to breathe is, you know, bad—considering it has a 100% mortality rate. But breathing isn’t something we typically have to
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January Read Receipts Books
Here are the books I read in the month of January - the Read Receipts. This month featured 3 non fiction titles and one fantastic story! My goal each month in the new year is to share what I've
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4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman - Book Review Books
At some point last year, I read Oliver Burkeman’s productivity book, 4000 Weeks. It was, perhaps, both the most helpful and least helpful productivity book I’ve ever read. Let me explain. The title, 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, hints
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James by Percival Everett - Book Review Books
Don’t you love it when a book, movie, or story catches you off guard? “I see dead people…” Indeed you do, Haley Joel Osment. James by Percival Everett isn’t a ghost story, but it has a similar effect, forcing you to
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Meditation: Suffering - on Crossing the Bridge When We Come to It Life
In his Letters to Lucilius, Roman playwright and philosopher Seneca wrote: "We suffer more often in imagination than in reality." That hits home. Seneca isn’t dismissing or denying the reality of suffering in the world. Instead, he’s pointing out a familiar human
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Meditation: Fairness, or Getting What We Deserve Life, Wellness
We think we want life to be fair, but in reality, we don’t. What we actually desire is an easy, comfortable life—one free from pain and drama. We assume we want a fair life because that would mean achieving those
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10-25 The Science of Motivating Young People - Book Review Books
Kids these days, am I right? We’ve all heard it, and most of us have probably said it. As a coach of students and young adults over the last 20 years, I know I have. Kids today are different from
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Book Review: Outlive Books, Wellness
Assumed/Intended Audience:  This post assumes the reader is interested in improving his/her overall health and wellness, especially how we can live long and health lives. Author Background/Experience: The author is not a medical professional but a public health expert with years
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Meditation: New Beginnings Wellness
There is something powerful about new beginnings. I am someone who is motivated by streaks. I enjoy chaining together different activities to see how many times in a row I can perform better. This can be a double-edged sword because
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Meditation: Enough of What I Need and Less of What I Want Wellness In Western culture, the path to happiness is often paved with the desire for more possessions, attention, and influence, believing that having more will bring satisfaction and meet the needs of our hearts. But what if the opposite were true? Continue Reading Memento Mori: An Ancient Strategy for a Disciplined Life Wellness In a world that incessantly promotes the pursuit of eternal youth, wealth, and happiness, the concept of "memento mori" offers a refreshing and insightful perspective. The Latin phrase that translates to "remember that you will die" is a stark reminder Continue Reading Meditation: Creating Balance Wellness We often need to be more precise when discussing work-life balance. We commonly speak about finding or seeking balance, recognizing that achieving it can be elusive. Life's competing priorities naturally pull us in different directions. To some extent, that's normal. Continue Reading Meditation: What if the Opposite Were True? Wellness Sometimes, when I find myself trapped in unhelpful thought patterns, I deliberately shift my mindset by asking a crucial question: "What if the opposite were true?" This question allows me to reframe my perspective, especially when my thoughts tend towards Continue Reading Meditation: Words as Hammers Wellness Our words are like hammers. With hammers, we can build and beautify, or we can demolish and break down. We can direct these word hammers towards ourselves just as easily as we do towards others. For most of us, words Continue Reading Strength Training: Why It's Important and a Simple Plan Wellness Strength training isn't just for muscleheads or gym bros; it holds value for all of us, especially as we age. On average, individuals tend to lose between 1 to 3% of muscle strength and 3 to 5% of muscle mass Continue Reading Meditation: Gratitude Wellness One of the ways we build contentment in our lives is through practicing gratitude. When we focus our attention on the people, places, and things we are thankful for, we momentarily shift our focus away from ourselves and allow someone Continue Reading Meditation: Contentment Wellness Contentment can often feel elusive. We commonly grapple with a sense of lack or an excess of satisfaction, teetering between the two extremes. Learning to be content means finding that sweet spot in between. But how can we achieve this Continue Reading The Circadian Code - Book Review Books, Wellness
Assumed/Intended Audience:  This post assumes the reader is interested in improving his/her overall health and wellness, especially looking into why we sleep and how we can sleep better. Author Background/Experience: The author is not a medical professional but a public health
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Why We Sleep - Book Review Books, Wellness
Assumed/Intended Audience:  This post assumes the reader is interested in improving his/her overall health and wellness, especially looking into why we sleep and how we can sleep better. Author Background/Experience: The author is not a medical professional but a public
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The Story Behind the Bike Videos Life About a year ago, I sold my truck and began riding my bike to work. I had several reasons for doing it.  I wanted to save some money and be more environmentally conscience and driving a full size Silverado and its Continue Reading Approaching Fear and Doubt Wellness On a recent commute to work I was thinking a lot about fear and doubt. It strikes me that fear isn't necessarily a bad thing. Fear can motivate you. Fear can keep you sharp. Fear can focus you on what's Continue Reading Encouraging the Heart - Book Review Books
Assumed Audience I'm writing to leaders who enjoy reading and are interested in doing the type of self-reflection necessary to improve their relational abilities. Author's Intentions I have over 20 years of experience leading teams in non-profit, ministerial, small business, and
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Learning to Be Present in the Moment Life, Wellness A skill I am intentionally developing is learning to be present in the moment. This is not something that happens naturally for me. It is something that must be carefully cultivated.  You recognize instinctively when you are in the presence of Continue Reading A Wet Adventure on The Florida Run Life Last year Jennifer and a friend ran the half marathon at The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park. She didn’t really train for it and let’s just say her performance wasn’t really representative of what she can do. So Continue Reading Stepping Down As Mayor City, Life In November, I announced that I was stepping down as the mayor and from the City Commission of the City of Bartow. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have made. After a long process, I was selected as Continue Reading

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Helpful Tips for Slowing Down and Reducing Stress

Most of us are moving too fast and calling it normal. But speed is what keeps your body stuck in stress mode. Slowing down is not falling behind. It is the quickest way to reset your nervous system, lower tension, and get your focus back....

Win Today

Win Today is a mantra that reminds us to focus on daily progress, not perfection. A “win” can look different every day—sometimes it's crushing a workout, other times it's just choosing the apple over the donut or giving yourself grace after slipping up. What matters...

The Four-Step Protocol for Making Improvements

We all want to improve—whether it’s our health, performance, or overall well-being. But too often, the first instinct is to jump to extreme solutions: expensive treatments, medications, or even surgical interventions. Not only can these approaches have unforeseen consequences, but they also bypass simpler, often...

February Read Receipts

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Your Body Wants to Be Fat

Your body wants to be fat. Mine does too. And I’m not just talking about our tendency toward late-night snacking or grabbing an extra scoop of ice cream. We are biologically hardwired to put on weight. Like they say in the programming world: it’s a...

Breath by James Nestor – Book Review

Much like James Nestor, I rarely gave much thought to how I breathed. I mean, it’s pretty obvious that failing to breathe is, you know, bad—considering it has a 100% mortality rate. But breathing isn’t something we typically have to consciously think about. While we can...

January Read Receipts

Here are the books I read in the month of January - the Read Receipts. This month featured 3 non fiction titles and one fantastic story!...

4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman – Book Review

At some point last year, I read Oliver Burkeman’s productivity book, 4000 Weeks. It was, perhaps, both the most helpful and least helpful productivity book I’ve ever read. Let me explain. The title, 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, hints at Burkeman’s central idea: time—and humans—are...