Looking to make healthy lifestyle changes? As someone who has lost 100 pounds and kept it off for over 16 years, here’s my advice: Don’t make things bigger than they have to be. Instead, focus on making one small change and building on it. Let’s say you’re looking to lose body fat. “I’m gonna goContinue reading “How to Achieve Big Results with Small Changes”
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Use the Two “B’s” and Get More Done
How can you take action to improve your health while balancing competing priorities? Use the two “B’s:” “break it down” and “boundaries.” Let’s take a closer look at how these work together. Break It Down Sometimes “life” happens, and you’re not able to stick to your original plans. That’s okay. In fact, it’s normal andContinue reading “Use the Two “B’s” and Get More Done”
Stop “Surviving” and Start “Thriving”
Have you ever found yourself saying “No worries!” as you take on another responsibility, even though there were lots and lots of worries? It happens to all of us. We want to be helpful, accommodating, and seen as a “team player,” so we take on more than we’re able to manage in various areas ofContinue reading “Stop “Surviving” and Start “Thriving””
“I Just” is Anything But
“I just…” Has anyone you know ever started an explanation for how they improved their health and fitness with that phrase? “I just started working out more…” “I just started eating less…” “I just started using this app…” But behind all those “I just…” moments are countless other lifestyle and behavioral changes that added upContinue reading ““I Just” is Anything But”
How to Have Fun and Improve Your Health at the Same Time
The other day, we talked about how to exercise more by keeping it specific and simple. Today, let’s talk about another key part of exercising consistently: fun. Yes, fun. Like what kids have. And while we may be adults, damnit, we deserve to have fun, too. I think it’s fair to say that the moreContinue reading “How to Have Fun and Improve Your Health at the Same Time”
The Wheel of Life
During a team event today at Google, we did an activity called the “wheel of life.” It explores several core areas of your life: You then score yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 based on how well you feel those areas are going right now. Scores varied across the team, but the commonContinue reading “The Wheel of Life”
Morning Coffee, Perspective, and Blue Skies
Every morning, my girlfriend and I ask each other what we’re grateful for while we enjoy our coffees. She sat looking out the window and said, “I’m grateful for the blue sky.” I sat across from her, looking out the other side of the same window. “What blue sky?” I said. “All I see areContinue reading “Morning Coffee, Perspective, and Blue Skies”
One Powerful Question – Limitless Progress
This may be the most powerful question you can ask yourself to gain clarity, focus, and make progress on what’s important to you: “How’s this working for me?” I use this question often in my coaching program. You can apply it to any life circumstance: your health, your relationships, your personal goals… It’s all fairContinue reading “One Powerful Question – Limitless Progress”
The Story You Tell Yourself
“The story I tell myself matters, so I’d better tell myself a good story.” This is one of the most impactful lessons I learned from a mentor of mine. In practice, it means how we think about ourselves and our capabilities lays the groundwork for our behaviors. Here’s an example you might have heard before:Continue reading “The Story You Tell Yourself”
Ian Estabrook 