The Argument for "Chunks of Time"
"I don't have time" is one of the primary reasons for not getting enough activity in our days. Here's the thing; I've been working in...
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Derek
- May 16
- 3 min
Simplicity for the WIN!
One of our worst barriers can be overthinking. We were discussing that very topic last night in our women's health and lifestyle group. ...
Derek
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Information is only good if you USE it
A long time client of mine discussed the past few sessions, articles that she's read online regarding suggestions such as "stretches for...
Derek
- Apr 3
- 4 min
Low Energy + Pushing Yourself = Counterproductive
We've all been there. We've all done it. Something or many things are zapping our energy levels, yet we feel we need to push ourselves...
Derek
- Mar 24
- 2 min
Mind-Shift and Health
I have something different for you here. A little conversation. Let's call this an audio blog. This conversation discusses movement and...
Derek
- Mar 22
- 2 min
What you "Should" be doing...
I had a conversation this morning with a client about someone we both know. This person recently learned she has some arthritis....
Derek
- Mar 9
- 5 min
What Once Worked, May Not Work Now
"I used to do 'x' and it worked..." "I used to eat 'y' and it worked..." Common conversations when people are getting back to focusing on...
Derek
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Narrow your Focus
Recently, I've taken over a long time women's weight loss group in our area. The group is now down to 12 women, some of whom have been...
Derek
- Feb 22
- 5 min
Weather is NOT the Issue
I've eluded in a past post that "the weather" is not a good reason to not get outside (most of the time). We get good at using that as...
Derek
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Client Story: Try ... But not too Hard
A client story from a proud Coach: I've shared stories about this client before in our Facebook group and YouTube channel for various...
Derek
- Feb 16
- 5 min
A Barrier that can be Taken Down
I'm 3/4 of the way through, Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" (2016). It's fantastic! Not only that, but think for a minute that Cal wrote...
Derek
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Insomnia & Simple Actions
Client Story from a proud coach... This client started working with me in November and it's been an absolute pleasure to have her a part...
Derek
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Giving a Number Less Emphasis and Power: A Client Story
Human beings are data driven beings now aren't we? Numbers are all around us in our world; finances, business, lifestyle (bills,...
Derek
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Learning is REAL ~ Failure is a MYTH
Mr B.B. King said it himself... Those are some powerful words, Mr King. Let them settle with you for a minute. WHATEVER you learn is...
Derek
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Creatures of Habit
Human beings are creatures of habit without question. Quite often, our habits build so slowly and progressively, that over time we don't...
Derek
- Jan 18
- 4 min
"We're Talking About Practice"
To quote Alan Iverson, from the infamous interview back in in the early 2000's, "We're talking about practice. Not the game... not the...
Derek
- Dec 30, 2022
- 4 min
2023 Guide to Cut Through the BS!
I will make a prediction: 2023 WILL NOT be slowing down the noise out there regarding our health and "how we should get healthy". Most...
Derek
- Dec 30, 2022
- 4 min
What are YOU Learning about YOURSELF?
It's very easy to get caught up in the noise isn't it? It's loud. It's constant. And it's everywhere today. Every marketing campaign,...
Derek
- Dec 28, 2022
- 5 min
Shift Gears on your New Year's Resolutions
I'm not a new year's resolution guy. I have a few reasons I'm not big on them; 1) It puts things off until "later". We're good at this...
Derek
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
"I Don't like Doing Exercise"
Full disclosure: I couldn't think of a better title, and it's hopefully a little bit of click-bait! LOL This is something I've heard...
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