At one time or another, we’ve all found ourselves daydreaming about something: recalling a beautiful day at the beach, a favorite family memory, or good times with friends. Daydreaming can equally be happy or unhappy thoughts. When we think about the idea of visualization, it begs the question: Is daydreaming the same as visualization? What … Read more
The field of sports psychology, among other things, includes the study of how psychological factors affect performance. It’s no wonder then, that visualization plays an increasingly important role for athletes as they prepare for a big race or games. A Tool for Success Long before the game or the race starts, athletes have already played … Read more
I’ve always dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. As I inch closer to retirement, I’m putting more effort into that dream by developing my new blog, Fit, 50 and Fabulous! I really want this dream of being a successful blogger and entrepreneur to be my post-retirement career. To keep my foot on the gas, I need … Read more
Lately I’ve been thinking about putting together a Vision Board. What’s a Vision Board, you ask? A Vision Board is a collage of pictures, quotes, affirmations, and goals of all those thing you desire or wish to achieve. It’s meant to serve as motivation to inspire you to actively work towards fulfilling your dreams. While … Read more
The last time I was in a gym was March 14. The next day, my gym shut down because of the COVID19, and mandatory telework began. Now after several weeks of closure, our beloved gyms, yoga studios and CrossFit garages may finally be opening their doors and inviting us back. But should we go? If … Read more
Earlier this week, I was drafting an email to a co-worker when I drew a complete blank on their last name. For at least a few seconds, I could not remember it to save my life. It did come to me, but the length of time it took was concerning. That wasn’t the first time … Read more
Unless you’re continually mindful of your posture while you’re sitting, standing or sleeping, it’s likely to be out of whack. Maintaining good posture as we age becomes an important and overlooked element of our health. To prevent posture related health issues, you need to improve your posture now. Why posture is important There are a … Read more
I learned how to strengthen my body long before I learned how to eat better. In fact, I didn’t learn how to eat properly until I was in my 50s. It wasn’t until I understood what my calories were made up of that I finally figured out how to eat better. Once I learned and … Read more
I’m going into my fifth week of working at home due to the mandatory stay at home guidelines issued in my state as a result of the coronavirus. I’ve been relatively successful at maintaining my daily routine of getting up at 4am to do some form of exercise, but one thing that I’ve failed miserably … Read more