Triggers are things that inspire us immediately into a feeling or action.   Find your trigger word, phrase, song, or ritual to get you "in the zone". Remember watching the movie Dumbo as a kid? Dumbo the elephant was able to fly with his big ears but didn’t believe in himself. Dumbo’s friend, Timothy the mouse, gives him a feather...

Three big lies of healthy living   There are three insidious myths about exercise and good nutrition — and good habits in general: Lie #1: You have to be “inspired” to do good habits. Lie #2: You should always be “motivated” to do them. Lie #3: “Experts” are always motivated to do them. Nope. Even for PA  pros, there is...

This week, we are talking about what you need to succeed mentally.   Let’s look at three more methods to round out your mental skill set: Reframing Refocusing Resilience These are all mental skills.   Mental skills, like any other skill, can be learned, practiced, and trained. You are not doomed from birth to think or feel a certain way...

Chill Out! Take your “parking brake” off   Think of two scenarios when you had to perform a task. First, remember a time where you were very anxious, perhaps rushing, and focused on doing well — a time when you were so stressed out and tense about doing a good job you were practically vibrating. Now, remember a time where...