Keep Moving- Strategies for Energy and Self- Care

October 2003

As the whirl of summer winds down and the days are getting shorter, cooler, quieter, we may feel less motivation to get outside and get active. This is when it really counts! If you are feeling sluggish, bored, going through some “blues” or uncertainty, give it a try. You might be amazed with the result!

The Chain Reaction
If you sit at a desk or are generally in one location throughout the course of the day, break it up! Ev...

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Remember When?
Do you remember a time you felt truly happy, carefree and maybe a bit silly? Hopefully it was fairly recent and if not you might want to consider "practicing" that playful side of yourself. Dr. Andrew Weil states, “Children laugh around 400 times a day compared to only about 25 times for adults.” How amazing is that?

Some Options for Joy:
Talk to Strangers
Anyone who has spent time with me knows that I talk to just about everyone — strangers, checkout clerks, janitors, ever...

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Balancing Your Mood: Part 3, Your Mind January 2002 Underestimating Attitude You have probably heard, more times than you’d like, “attitude is everything”. And though it may not be everything, it has a huge impact on your life and the world around you. If you see the world as an awful place, it is. If you see the world as a beautiful and hopeful place, it is. Getting Grounded and Focused What does this even mean? Can you think of a time you spoke to someone and they spoke quickly, ...

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Balancing Your Mood: Part 2, Exercise
December 2001

Beta-Endorphin and You
Aside from the visible benefits of exercise (toned muscles, weight loss), there are chemical benefits too. Beta-endorphin. You might be wondering what is Beta-endorphin? In non-scientific terms it is a naturally occurring chemical that is released and makes us feel good. Ever hear of the “runner’s high”? Beta-endorphin. “When your beta-endorphin is low, you feel depressed, impulsive . . . you may be touchy and tea...

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It seems it's always a good time to remember the food/mood relationship.
Here's a refresher from a few years back...seems it still holds true!

Balancing Your Mood: Part 1, Food
October 2001


You’re In Charge of Your Mood
I never used to think about my mood. I took it for granted that a mood simply was. Now I realize that most of my emotions, energy highs and lows correlate with my food, thinking patterns, and exercise. The trick is taking responsibility and knowing that I can control my mood.

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Listen To Your Body August 2001 How Your Body Communicates Our bodies are constantly sending us messages, information, asking for help, guiding us. Be it through cravings, aches and pains or illness, it speaks. When you have a craving, there is a reason. If you crave desserts or “comfort food”, it could be part physical and part emotional. You may be hooked on sugar and your body calls out when insulin levels are dragging or you may really be craving love, affection, the n...

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