How to Complete the Stress Cycle

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How to Complete the Stress Cycle

Did you know our hearts beat approximately 100,000 beats every single day of our lives and pump about 5 liters of blood per minute? When we're exercising, our hearts can actually pump 15 to 20 liters of blood per minute. Pretty amazing for something that's the size of a fist, right?

Even though our hears are amazing just as they are, we can actually be a great team player and help our hearts work their magic. Sound nutrition is one way to help our hears. Use the I love My Heart Grocery List.

Another way that we can help our hearts is by completing the stress cycle.

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You're Still You

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You're Still You

“Is this who I am now?”

I’ve been hearing people ask this question a lot lately. We may wondering if we’re going to get our motivation back or if the weight we gained over the past year is officially part of us now. We may wondering if this heightened anxiety or feelings of ‘meh’ are here to stay. We may wondering if we’re going to get some healthy habits back or have we officially become one with our couch and Netflix. We may even be wondering if we can still make small talk. Basically, we’re wondering, “Is this the new me?”

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Uncertainty and Anxiety - Words of 2020

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Uncertainty and Anxiety - Words of 2020

Uncertainty breeds anxiety. And, let's face it, 2020 has been filled with uncertainty! I was recently asked how to cope with anxiety, especially if you don't like to meditate. Here are some ideas that are good for everyone.

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5 Tips to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Uncertain Times

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5 Tips to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Uncertain Times

You don’t need me to tell you that you are coping with your own set of worries, concerns and anxieties. And, if you're like most people, you're working hard to find your balance each day.

I've talked with so many people over the past few months and there are some common themes. We're all coping with stress and uncertainty. Many of us have had major changes in our day to day life. Some of us are dealing with the Corona Creep on our waistlines. Some of us haven't exercised in months and feel it. Some of us are about ready to turn our homes upside down to get organized. Some of us are struggling with sadness, grief, and anxiety. Many of us are dealing with all of this and more.

Sadly, I don't have a magic wand to fix everything. But, I can offer you some tools on coping with anxiety and uncertainty.

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