Posts Tagged ‘support’
motivation mojo
Holy cow, you are some knowledgeable athletes! I am loving all the detailed, uber-helpful info you all left in the comments of my last post, questions for all you runners. It made me extra happy to see a bunch of first time commenters–it’s nice to know people actually read these posts and have input! I [...]
zen by proxy
I’m a planner. I love lists. And I’ve inherited a family tendency towards worrying. In many ways, this approach to life has served me well. My school assignments were always done on time, and I could handle grant deadlines and hectic teaching schedules with the best of them. In most jobs I’ve held, at least [...]
can i get a boost?
As we work towards our goals, the importance of a support network can’t be overstated. Making changes takes courage. Will my family tease me for ending my life-long love affair with bacon? Will my partner be annoyed that I kick him out of the living room every night so I can practice some asanas? If [...]
green smoothies, yoga, and me vs. sarah palin
I spend a lot of time thinking about motivation. If I’m not trying to come up with a way to bribe myself into healthy habits, I’m looking for a magic spell that will cause all my students to do their homework—on time and with enthusiasm. Needless to say, this not an easy feat. Last week, [...]
100th post giveaway!
***Update: Dr. Frank Lipman has generously offered the winner of Spent a free email consultation to go along with the book. (Lucky me, I get one, too!) To that end, if the first winner I draw has not selected Spent, I will draw a second winner as well from the Spent entries. Spread the word!*** [...]