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"Sprinkle" your Exercises into your Day
"No time" or in many cases, our perceived lack of time , holds us back from creating the health habits that we truly WANT. We can take...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 193 min read


Get out of your own way!
A client shared with me in our usual awesome discussions about habits and mindset, a story about her friend and her friend's walking. ...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 162 min read


WHEN do you .... ??
"When's the best time to do 'x'?" or "When is the best time to eat 'y'?" are common questions Coaches get in this line of work. The...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 153 min read


WHY? ... and WHEN?
I was chatting with a woman I met recently, who helps older adults through programs to build some strength, but also helps them build...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 123 min read


"No Thank You"
The wonderful words of Coach Kate Solovieva (PN Master Coach), from her newsletter
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Aug 93 min read


Reprioritizing Health: Why Basic Healthy Behaviors Matter More Than Trends
Precision Nutrition recently shared this in their newsletter... A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 73 min read


Get OUT of your norm, to get INTO your routine
We just arrived back from our family trip to Newfoundland to visit our "Newfoundland Family". It's my favourite place on Earth. It's...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 63 min read


CHOICES are there WAY MORE than we Realize
YOU have a choice in most facets of your daily lifestyle, even when it doesn't seem like it. However, ALL choices have outcomes. That's...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 42 min read


Why not try REMOVING instead of Adding?
The modern way of living is crushing so many of us. We're over-scheduling, over-committing and over-working, while under-committing to...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Aug 22 min read


Check-in with YOUR "why"
With this topic, I'd like to also add to check in with your EGO and how much THAT is getting in the way of your 'why'. I heard a...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 312 min read


The BEST Time...
This Zen Quickie is great for two reasons; 1) It reminds us of how our brains work - It wants SIMPLE and EASY. Therefore when we see...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 292 min read


The Avoidance of EASY in our Health Habits
I currently devouring the (long overdue read) "Tiny Habits" by BJ Fogg . This morning's quote really emphasized why so many of us...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 244 min read


Move Away from "Shoulding" Ourselves
We've discussed this here on the Zen Blog before and it's a regular conversation with clients; including when they catch themselves...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 192 min read


Simple Daily Mindfulness Practices for a Calmer Mind
It's not uncommon today to hear people talking about feeling like "something is wrong" with them; be it their memory, lack of focus,...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 182 min read


Finding Movement Freedom in Simplicity: Start with Just 3 Exercises
How's your movement practice going? Are you struggling to stay consistent or even get started in a regular routine? You're not alone. ...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 174 min read


"Redefining Strong"
In the spring of 2025, I started a group for ages 60+ we call, "Redefining Strong". This group's purpose is to build strength and...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 166 min read


Resilience Cannot be Achieved when you Practice Avoidance
It was a hot day (as we've had many of this summer). I had the opportunity to get a run in after lunch before doing some work from home....

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 146 min read


"Challenging Yourself" and "Burning Yourself Out" are two VERY Different Things
We live in an "All or Nothing" culture . That mindset is holding so many people back from living a healthy, active and satisfying...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 122 min read


Do your Words Align with your Actions?
The old saying holds firm; "Actions speak louder than words" . Something I've become increasingly more aware of has been the...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 112 min read


"A Harsh Truth"
"Harsh truth: You’re not seeing the results you want because you haven’t been consistent enough. And if you haven’t been consistent...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jul 102 min read
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