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After a quarter century working with people and their wellbeing, I can safely say for a FACT that we are VERY GOOD at TWO things
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
6 hours ago3 min read
A Poem to Inspire: "Just Begin"
As always, Donna Ashworth's words make me smile and they certainly have a place here on the Zen blog.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
21 hours ago1 min read
"I slacked this week"
...And watch how HEALTH becomes much less stressful. HEALTH is a blessing. A privilage.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
2 days ago2 min read
Slowing Down is a Superpower
This is a VERY sad reality, but it sure makes things clearer to see why our health is lagging behind where we want it to be.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 262 min read
Transforming Perspective: How One Client's view of Exercise Changed
Exercise is a means of LETTING GO when we approach it in OUR OWN WAY
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 184 min read
Action and Discomfort Help Cultivate Positive Change
Humans are here, today, BECAUSE WE ARE RESILIENT and incredibly ADAPTABLE. We learn to manage challenging situations (minor or major) and from those we GROW and STRENGTHEN in many ways. Ways that sitting in your comfy spot on the couch and saying "Hey Google! Turn the temperature up 2 degrees" can't do for us.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 165 min read
Did you practice your "reasons" or did you practice Action?
Did you practice your "reasons" this weekend OR did you practice action??
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 154 min read
Transforming Complaints into Action: How to Create Positive Change in Your Life
YOUR mind, YOUR inner dialogue, YOUR approach is what's holding you back. NOT your physical abilities or knowledge.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 114 min read
Meet your Coach ~ "Coach D" (the personal edition)
Hey! My name's Derek Arsenault. My friends call me "D". I shared a post a while back about who "Coach D" the professional is . However, seeing as how the Health & Wellness industry works closely with real people, I feel it's also important that people know the personal side of "Coach D" as well. Here's some fun facts for you: Be REAL. Be YOURSELF. This was evident extremely early on in my career and something I pride myself on everyday. I didn't want to be phony with m
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 26 min read
Move Away from the "This or That" Mindset
...That's helping the client LEARN what is possibly holding them back so they can begin to tear that barrier down for themselves. That doesn't make them "wrong". That makes them HUMAN.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 314 min read
Client Story: "You're exercising and seeing a Coach each week, with all your health 'stuff'??"
Without question, we have MORE information on any given day, at any given time than most of us even need in our LIFETIME. AND YET - An 83 year old woman, who has been through health concerns, is asked "WHY" she's DOING SOMETHING for her health and wellbeing??
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 305 min read
Embrace Winter's Challenges: Choose Resilience in Harsh Winters
This type of Canadian winter is when we need to CHOOSE to utilize the tools we've learned through our life experiences to help us manage and move through the winter months.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 276 min read
Want to Improve?
This awesomely worded quote from James Clear reminds us that the path to health and wellbeing is from WITHIN, not WITHOUT.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 261 min read
Client Story: "... Then I felt guilty"
Not long after our call, I received a message from her that immediately had me ask, "Can I share this in a post?" To which she said, "Yes".
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 231 min read
"Your Resolutions Didn't Fail"
Sharing thoughts from Kate Solovieva's newsletter (again). Her words, and approach always make me smile and we all need to hear them.
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Jan 203 min read
Client Story: Time, Patience and Put in the Work
Your job, is to continue to LEARN, SHOW UP and take ACTION - just like Trennt.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 186 min read
5 Ways to Boost Daily Movement
The Canadian 2025 Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults, and how only 32% of us are hitting the recommended MINIMUM of 7500 steps per day for health and wellbeing. That's a scary stat eh? 68% of Canadian Adults are NOT meeting the MINIMUM daily movement for health.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 165 min read
Client Story: Action is Where Things Happen
I suggested to my client, as I do in clients who aren't dealing with discomfort/injury - LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 143 min read
Client Story: Absolute Awesome Inspiration
These incredibly powerful words can serve as a reminder to all of us, that the simplest things in life (like speaking from the heart and following our heart) can create the most amazing life.
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 132 min read
Pushup Habit: Update and "Ah Ha" Moments
As of this morning, my body has done 690 pushups (and counting), with next to NO effort or brain power
Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 29, 20253 min read
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