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Crying is Cleansing

Crying communicates vulnerability, which can strengthen social bonds and reduce feelings of isolation. So, go on, feel free to cry out! Just keep the tissues handy. And ignore the odd looks from passersby on the street.

Pilates is On Fire

The Pilates method of exercise is hot right now. Real hot. It’s what the kids would call “fire.” And while it’s trending on all the socials and in cafes, it’s not a new trend. Not to seem like I’m flexing my coolness, but I’ve been teaching and instructing Pilates for more than 25 years. Just saying…

Training Your Brain to Train Your Body

Don’t waste energy forcing yourself to exercise. Save it for the actual workout. Instead, focus on teaching your brain that movement feels good, fits your personality, and is easy to start.

Want to Feel Better? Sing

There’s something uniquely powerful about singing together. Whether it’s in a choir, around a dinner table, a place of worship, or even at a concert, shared singing creates an instant sense of connection. And that connection is deeply nourishing for mental and emotional health.

The Completely Ineffective Affect of Negative Self-talk

We all hear it: That little voice in our heads that never leaves us. The critic that speaks to us in quiet moments, in stress, in fear, and in hope. Sometimes it encourages us. Other times, it tears us down.

December is the New January

The new habit or routine you want to initiate in the New Year doesn’t need to wait. Start it now and get in the pattern of changemaking. The forced feelings of joy in December should help push you like a good coach or trusted friend.

The Science of Gratitude

Gratitude is more than a positive habit—it is one of the most well-researched tools for improving both mental and physical health. Over the past two decades, studies in psychology and neuroscience have shown that regularly practicing gratitude can reshape the brain, strengthen the body, and increase overall happiness.

The Dark Days of SAD

Every first Sunday in November we “fall back,” a common utterance as we turn our clocks back one hour marking the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and the ushering in of shorter, darker days. Who among us doesn’t loathe this particular form of time travel?

Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Good Health

They say laughter is the best medicine, and it turns out that age-old saying carries more truth than we might expect.

Your Posture is Your Presence

When you walk into a room, a meeting, an event, a grocery store, or just down the street, the first impression people get of you is you.