21 Signs You’re A WOBO Woman

05.28.15
12:23pm

I was once a worn-out, burnt-out (WOBO) woman who hit-the-wall. Yep, like most WOBOs, I ran myself right into the ground. Regardless of the gazillion signs and warnings, I couldn’t stop. I had this compulsive need to keep going. So I did. Until I crashed. I’m in my 7th year of recovery and I’m living…
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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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It’s Not Your Normal 10K

11.01.14
8:00am

I’m spending 8 weeks online with a great bunch of people who are committed to reducing their stress and preventing unwanted holiday weight gain. We just started Week 2, and everyone is off to a great start! We each strive to walk at least 10,000 (10K) steps each day. Some participants have reported a few…
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It’s Not Always About The Food

09.01.14
8:00am

Across the board, my clients want to lose weight and eat better. However, most of my clients are stressed out souls who are stuck in a cycle of fatigue and overwhelm. Can you see where this might be problematic? My client – we’ll call her Olivia – wanted to eat better and lose those unwanted…
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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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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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