Recently, I met with a client of mine in the marketing and tech industry who was feeling overwhelmed. 🌴 Her last vacation proved to be anything but restful.💻 Her work environment has become more stressful and ambiguous.😐 She feels “stuck” in her personal and professional life. As a result, her mental and physical health areContinue reading “Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This.”
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How to Achieve Big Results with Small Changes
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”
Should You Ditch Your Phone During Workouts?
How do you feel about scrolling on social media during workouts? Personally, I think people would have a better workout if they avoided it. I’m not talking about intentional use, such as filming for a form check or to look up how to do an exercise. I’m talking about scrolling to fill time in betweenContinue reading “Should You Ditch Your Phone During Workouts?”
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”
What’s Your “Say:Do” Ratio?
Here’s a powerful concept that can help you get more of what you want done this week: the “Say:Do” ratio, originally taught to me by my own coach. Here’s the gist: Your “say:do” ratio is the relationship between the number of things you say you want to do – eat well, exercise, destress, spend timeContinue reading “What’s Your “Say:Do” Ratio?”
How to Quit Less and Win More
The other day, I learned the second Friday in January is known as “quitter’s day” – the day where people are most likely to give up on resolutions they set for themselves. I can relate. I’ve been a quitter, too. When I think about goals I’ve given up in the past, most of them wereContinue reading “How to Quit Less and Win More”
“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”
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”
Ian Estabrook 