Several clients are trying to increase energy and enhance productivity by building better sleep habits. Two things they have in common are 1) reporting exhaustion and 2) excessive evening screen time. I get it. We live in some fearful times. Many folks scroll to relax, chill, fill time, entertain, cope, or numb. Remember that all …
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Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a powerful technique for managing anxiety. I first introduced it on my blog in December of 2022. Since then, I’ve shared it with coaching clients. It can be quite simple to pause, take a few moments, and calm ourselves whenever we’re stressed. The key is to know …
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A special thanks to KJ for his recent question. He asked about how to prepare for aggressive, belligerent, or annoying hikers on the trail. I thought it was a perfect time to write a post about trail etiquette and how best to navigate around others. Respect Right-of-Way Generally speaking, just like with driving (for people …
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This week I have struggled to find my focus. Whenever that happens, I return to something very basic. Something most of us never think about it. In addition to increasing your movement during the winter months, consider exploring breathwork to release stress. Below are a few breathing techniques to try this holiday season. Consider it …
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