by Julie Desch | Nov 15, 2021 | general
These days I spend about an hour in a daily sitting meditation practice. There are other times during the day when I meditate, but these are shorter and much less ‘formal.’ I may be out walking, listening to music and looking at nature, just enjoying myself and at...
by Julie Desch | Jun 12, 2014 | exercise, motivation
One of my father’s favorite sayings was, “I’m in pretty good shape for the shape that I’m in.” Â He was being funny of course, but these days, I can totally relate. It’s all about perspective. Today, I’m thinking about what it...
by Julie Desch | Jun 5, 2014 | exercise, general, Kettlebells
It was a little over a month ago that I lay on my weight bench in the garage with tears of frustration streaming down my face. Â I had just completed a 15 minute “workout” consisting of a few unweighted lunges, some hip bridges, and 3 sets of 5 reverse...
by Julie Desch | Sep 2, 2013 | aging, general, motivation
Since the previous post was a bit more serious and sarcastic than I normally get, I need to lighten things up a bit. Â Laughter is, after all, the best medicine. I wrote the below post almost 31/2 years ago (wow, time flies), and it occurs to me now that it most...
by Julie Desch | Aug 17, 2012 | cystic fibrosis, general, health obstacles, motivation, positive psychology
I’m currently reading a book called “The Slight Edge,” by Jeff Olson. The basic message is that significant change is made quite easily if taken one small and consistent step at a time. As a wellness coach, I have read quite a bit about change...
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