Finding Better Balance

There are so many benefits of getting outdoors. A walk in nature, even looking at green space, blue(ocean/lake) can improve your memory and attention. Improving your mood and sense of well-being is all the more reason to get outdoors 🙌

Part of achieving better balance in our lives is making sure we make time for things we enjoy. Having good time management will allow us to become more efficient, which in turn gives us more time to truly enjoy life.

When life is going well it’s easy to show appreciation and gratitude. However even when things are not going as planned it’s important to keep practicing gratitude

Have you ever paid attention to how you feel when you hear a certain song? Maybe happy, joyous, brings you down memory lane.. Or a song that makes you feel anxious, agitated. It’s not a coincidence.. it’s proven science

In this episode I talk about the benefits of exercise on the brain. How much exercise and a summary of how the brain can improve with even minimal amounts of exercise.

Maybe you’re a pro at getting rid of stuff you no longer need. However I myself and many people I know have a difficult time letting things go. Moving from a state of awareness to action is the toughest thing. What is the key to taking action?

Creating a daily habit of positive self talk is a great way to start your day! We are generally way too hard on ourselves. What if we could be our own coach with positive words to keep us moving forward 🙌

Sept has come and gone. Generally this is a time to set new routines and adapt to new schedules. How have you managed? Could we all do a better job of managing our new routines (back to school/work/activities)

Feeling fearful or worried is not a bad thing is it? Some great things can come from moving from a fearful state to action with a little courage.

Have you become a constant complainer? Times in our lives require us to vent in a safe place. However, it can be detrimental when we get stuck in a habit of complaining without a solution.

If you want to get better at anything you need to practice. Being consistent with exercise through the ups and downs of your energy and living life in general is absolute key to success

Have we created a culture of allowing people to cancel last minute via text? Do we say yes when we should say no to a plan to later cancel last min? If you’re the one always cancelling or being cancelled on why does this happen? What do you do to avoid this?

Quick message on body image - enjoy fun activities and be present in the moment - that’s more important than how you look. When you’re doing things that make you feel good, all that other clutter is meaningless

What daily tasks do you personally need to accomplish? How important is it to set intent for the day, feeling a sense of control, completion and confidence to succeed?

A huge thank you to Shannon Kaiser, author of Adventures for your soul, Joy Seeker and more. Her books have helped me rediscover myself, work on my own self acceptance and find even more joy in my life.

What is functional training? Why it’s important and how do you add them in to your fitness routine if you’re not already doing so. Email me at Karen.protrainer@gmail.com if you have questions

Finding the right balance of exercise and rest to help your body build a good immune system is important. What about when you’re not feeling well? Should you exercise?

Life has many unexpected changes, moments of uncertainty. How having a growth mindset is critical in finding better balance in your life

How are you keeping active daily? Are you including aerobic exercise that gets your heart rate elevated? Find out the recommended weekly amount to improve your health. Also email me Karen.protrainer@gmail.com if you need guidance.

Grit - Passion, perseverance, optimism. How do we cultivate grit to get through the challenges in life

Alignment can mean different things... physical (body or objects) and mental/spiritual. When we are in alignment things just feel that they are in the right order don’t they?

How can you show more kindness in areas of your life? Being more kind to others and yourself can help improve your wellbeing and create more happiness.

Laughter in our lives is so important. When we laugh it boosts our mood but did you know there are many other health benefits?

Keeping it positive is key. You probably have good habits but perhaps you have a bad habit (I prefer to call it a habit that is no longer serving us). How can you create a new habit or eliminate one?

How are you managing the lack of connection you may be feeling? What can you do to improve those connections and relationships with friends and family during this final stretch of covid shutdowns etc.