Health and Wellness

The road of progression not perfection.

Progression Not Perfection

As a recovering perfectionist, I need to constantly remind myself that I’m on the road of progression not perfection. What does that even mean? That means that my goal is not perfection, but progressing towards being the best that I can be. This new perspective takes all the pressure off, as it allows me to work on being 1% better or closer to my goal than I was yesterday. I realize that this is a totally new concept to most perfectionists out there, so allow me to elaborate further on why this minor change in perspective can make all the difference.

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Probiotics and how they can help you.

The Importance of Probiotics

The importance of probiotics can not be understated. Probiotics help balance out the micro biome of the gut that is so important for good health. Our bodies contain trillions of microorganisms that can both help and hurt the body. Having a healthy balance between the good and bad microbes is essential for a healthy body. Here is why you should make them a part of your healthy lifestyle.

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Nothing beats a day out in nature with the people you love!

Perfect Days

Perfect days don’t come very often for me. When they do I can’t help but take notice! A perfect day means different things for different people. It’s really a matter of personal preference. For me, it was when the day I scheduled actually just fell into place.

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What I've learned from creating the No Pain All Gain Website

What I’ve learned

What I’ve learned after of a year of business in the health and lifestyle coaching industry has been epic! I have broken through so many personal boundaries that were holding me back. Many of which I didn’t even know I had! I’m not where I thought I’d be, and yet I’ve grown so much more than I thought possible. Here are some of my wins from the last year.

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man standing on riverbank

Mastering Seasonal Sadness

Mastering seasonal sadness (seasonal affective disorder) is challenging, but completely possible with the right tools. I have suffered from seasonal sadness for many years, but now I have the tools to recognize it and turn it around. When the snow flies, from November to the middle of April, I know I have to be on guard against it. It starts…

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Changing your life can be just as beautiful as this glistening sea Ice pushing it's way to the surface. How do you get such a stunning result? Well it's very simple: changing your life starts with changing your thoughts.

Changing Your Life

Changing your life can be just as beautiful as this glistening sea Ice pushing it’s way to the surface. How do you get such a stunning result? Well it’s very simple: changing your life starts with changing your thoughts. A quick google search will inform you that we have anywhere between 60,000 – 70,000 thoughts a day. These thoughts can…

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My Log Cabin that I made from a Mary Maxim plastic canvas needle work kit.

My Cabin Adventure

We need a balance of work and play in our lives, and it’s our job to maintain it. As I started actually doing the projects I had planned, instead of just thinking about them, I found joy and confidence in life. Once I started proving I could do it, I wanted to do bigger things. Now I feel unstoppable!!!

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