Maybe it’s the crisp spring air we’re experiencing here in NYC, but lately, I’ve found myself with a bit more pep in my step than usual. I attribute this newfound sense of optimism to a few positive habits I’ve been prioritizing lately. They include getting high-quality sleep (thank you, magnesium), eating well a balanced diet…
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Rejoice in life for its own sake
I stumbled upon this clip of Jeff Goldblum on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where he is asked what keeps him inspired. His response is a quote by George Bernard Shaw*, which I’ll share below. (but definitely worth the watch just to hear Goldblum’s delivery.) “This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized…
Rituals To Come Home To
We were in Miami last week and it was a lovely time spent with family and friends in the sunshine. Though to be honest, we had quite a bit of rain there too! Anyway. We are back in NY now and I have to say, as much as I love traveling and recognize what a…
Habits As Identity
We’re headed to Miami in a few hours and I am looking forward to a week of sunshine and family. Something I’ve been thinking about is how when we (people in general) go on vacation, we tend to drop our healthy habits as a way to “treat” ourselves. But the thing that has made the…
12 Habits For Better Health
When I zoom out to think about my own personal health journey over the last few years, I realize that there isn’t any one particular thing that’s made me feel like I have fully transformed. In truth, I am and will always be on the journey to feel my best. Life happens every day and…
An Exercise to Connect with Your Inner 13-Year-Old
Last weekend, we took an impromptu trip up to the Central Park Zoo. Within minutes of arriving, I ran into one of my closest girlfriends from middle school. We lost touch over 25 years ago (yes, I am that old) but there she was looking the same as ever. Except now with a husband and…
5 Reasons to Join A Fitness Accountability Group
At the start of January this year, I did something really cool without entirely planning to. I posted on my Instagram that I was starting the Melissa Wood Health 30-Day Kickstart program. I’ve had my MWH membership for over a year now, but only did the workouts sporadically. But it was January 1st, so I…
A Simple Way to Reframe And Do Hard Things
I’ve been listening to the Rich Roll podcast for a few years now and one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from it is: MOOD FOLLOWS ACTION. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, especially as I am currently on Day 12 of a 30-day workout challenge. Some days I truly do not want…
Reflection Questions to Ask Yourself in 2023
At the end of every year, or at the beginning of a new one, I like to carve out a few hours so that I can focus on the things I want to call in for the new year. Below is a list of questions I like to consider. I encourage you to find time…
Feel-Good Holiday Gift Guide Part 2
If you’re looking for feel-good wellness gifts for your loved ones, I’m excited to share Part 2 of my gift guide. These are all products I personally love or am giving to my own friends and family this year. A FUN AND FUNCTIONAL CUTTING BOARD PERFECT FOR SERVING CHEESE AND FRUIT First up on today’s…