When You Finally Say “I’m Done!”

09.09.15
9:22am

  Recently, I met with a fellow WOBO woman who said, “I’m done!” and promptly left her successful professional career. Her mind, body, and spirit were utterly depleted. We discussed the factors that led to her exhaustion—lack of self-care and self-awareness—and I provided ideas for her WOBO recovery. A young woman at a neighboring table…
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Take Better Care Of You – Get Outdoors

02.01.15
8:00am

In this month’s newsletter, I’m going to continue with the focus on healthy habits and the intention to take better care of you. Last month I talked about a small step for improving your diet – eating real food. This month, I want to look at an often-overlooked component – getting outdoors. Spending time in…
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What Every WOBO Woman Should Do

01.01.15
8:00am

It’s January, the month of obligatory restarts and resolutions. Since you are a driven, Type A woman, I know you are thinking, planning, and already taking action to make 2015 a better year than 2014 ever could have been.  Have you had this conversation with yourself yet? Your mind: I really should set some goals. …
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You want it? Then make it happen!

12.01.14
8:00am

Two friends are chatting about their diets. The first one says, “I want to be healthy and feel great.” The second one says, “I intend to be healthy and feel great.” Which one do you think is going to get healthy and feel great? Yep – the one who intends it. Wanting is simply wishing…
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Balance: Is It A Myth?

07.01.14
8:00am

“Work-life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don’t really want balance. We want satisfaction.” – Matthew Kelly, author Balance is a sticky subject among many people. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies, worship time – plus, big desires to improve our health. How can one possibly balance…
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Clap Along If You Feel Like Happiness Is The Truth

05.01.14
8:00am

Ever wonder why the pursuit of health and happiness is always stated together as an ‘and’?  Quite simply, they can’t exist apart. We are mind, body, and soul. You can’t be a whole thriving being without nourishing all three aspects of who you are. About 5 years ago I finally decided to get healthy. I…
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What You Need To Know To Stress Less – A Second Thought

04.15.14
8:00am

Let’s revisit the definition of stress again from a new angle. Stress is a perceived threat (real or imagined) to our mind, body, spirit or emotions. Stop what you’re doing right now. Think about how much time you spend stressed out every day. Would you like that time and energy back? What would you do…
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What You Need To Know To Stress Less

04.01.14
8:00am

I know what you’re thinking.  “Really Marva?! We needed a month dedicated to letting us know how stressed we are. No worries. I’m good. I’m well aware.” Understood. Does the photo capture it? Being aware is great but what’s important is figuring out ways to take the stress levels down a few notches. Therefore, I want to…
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Does Your Nutrition Nourish Your Life?

02.01.14
8:00am

When you hear the word nutrition, what do you think?  Your diet? Vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients? Kale? Juicing?  No doubt. What you eat is essential for your health. However, that’s not the whole story.  Nutrition is more than just the food we eat. The definition of nutrition is the process of being nourished.  To…
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Finally Resolve To Feel Good

01.01.14
8:00am

What would your life be like if you resolved to focus on feeling good for the next year?   Isn’t that more compelling than resolving to losing weight, exercising more, or eating better?  Feeling good allows for so many more possibilities to feed your mind, body, and soul. So, what would make you feel good?  What…
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