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"How Can Self-Care Practices Reduce Hospital Wait Times and Doctor Visits?"
Here in Canada.... -Our wait times in hospitals have only increased over the years. -Many people don't have a family doctor. -Even those...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 31, 20246 min read


How Does Your Ego Affect Your Ability to Stay Consistent with Healthy Habits?
EGO. It's there. We all have one to varying degrees. More often than not, I will argue that your ego is barrier that is overlooked as...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 24, 20246 min read


Consistency Doesn't Mean "Perfection"
I had an excellent conversation with a client this morning in regards to consistency in his weekly routines. When I asked my client this...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 17, 20244 min read


How One client is Cultivating Change and Progress in Deep Health by Prioritizing Herself
As with all clients, the discussions surrounding simplicity and consistency in individual daily health practices is a norm here at...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 11, 20244 min read


Exploring the Power of Looking Inward
"The Heart’s Wisdom" In the quiet spaces of the mind, Emotions flow, gentle and kind. Through storms and calm, they guide our way,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 13, 20243 min read


The Power of a Healthy Relationship ... With Yourself
I signed up a while back to an email newsletter called "The Journal Prompt" (It's Canadian too! Yay!). Each week, they send a newsletter...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 30, 20243 min read


How can we embrace change and overcome the fear of the unknown?
We fear change. We often resist it for the familiar in our days, weeks, months and years. Yet change is inevitable. Change is nature....

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 23, 20243 min read


Sometimes You Find Gold!
I love quotes. Do you? Granted, the ones we never forget and that we actually use in our approach to our daily routines are the ones...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 13, 20242 min read


Empower Yourself: Practice saying "NO"
I recently finished a "mini-series" here on the Zen Blog, with 16 posts (so "mini" is debatable I guess), and in the process I had some...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 9, 20245 min read


"Breaking THE Bad Habit that is Holding you Back"
To follow up on yesterday's Zen Blog post I wanted to share a thought with you, my fellow readers, that I love discussing with clients...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 12, 20245 min read


Listening to your Body... and Coffee
Always learn... Self-experiment.... Be mindful ... Learn to listen to your body... These are all things I remind clients about when...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 11, 20246 min read


Realistic AND Positive Thinking
No this is a not a "Light and Fluffy" or "Flowers and Rainbows" type post. Rather this is a REAL, POSITIVE and COMMON mindset that sets...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 7, 20243 min read


"How Tiny Steps Lead to Big Results"
I want to share the story of one of my long time clients and something he did this year that showed how our coaching approach at Zenergy...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Where do you rank on your list?
Today, as I'm writing this post, it's Valentine's Day 2024. My wife and I for most of our decades together haven't been ones to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Your Exercise and Nutrition may NOT be your Biggest Barrier
Here we are, in 2024, with social media and constant “noise” about things like how to look better and how you’re “supposed” to eat to be...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 5, 20244 min read


The Big Problem with the Scale: How It's Holding You Back Instead of Helping You
I've discussed this often with clients over the years and just had one this morning in regards to "that number" on the scale. "That...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 21, 20237 min read


Reversing the Trend: Why Rest and Recovery Should Be Your Priority
Last week was one of the those life reminders that things will not always go our way and that those challenges (or less than ideal) times...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 20, 20235 min read


A Real Habit that's Impacting our Health
Yes that's right - A real habit / daily practice that's impacting our health... in a NEGATIVE WAY. Matthew Inman (aka "The Oatmeal")...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Stop "Shoulding" Yourself!
Nobody "should" do anything. Everyone CAN do anything, but no one "should" do anything. Are you with me??? Or have I lost you?? LOL I...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Simplicity and Clarity Bring Excitement
In April 2021, I finished my year and a half-ish of study to complete my Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification through Precision...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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