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4 Ways to Get Rid of Negative Self-Talk
Happy Tuesday! The sleep study is in the books – both my daughter and husband survived. Now we wait to find out if my daughter has sleep apnea. She was diagnosed when she was smaller, but a tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy solved the problem at the time. But now, we could be looking at a CPAP machine (a machine to that uses pressure to keep the breathing passages open) while she is asleep – the doctor even noted that most kids don’t do very well with them. Not a surprise as many adults don’t do well either! We’ll know the results next Monday. Fingers crossed… Today, we re going to talk about self-talk.…
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Let’s Start a New Spring Routine for Success
It’s another Monday! I hope everyone’s weekend was relaxing so we can all hit this week hard! My daughter has a sleep study tonight (which my husband so graciously volunteered to attend!) so her week has already been altered. I’m not sure if she is going to school on Monday or Tuesday which won’t make her happy. Which alters my week too… But I’m optimistic. It’s really looking like spring here in Texas. While I know that is not the case everywhere, we are going to try to embrace what the calendar says—it’s almost the middle of spring—and see if we can manifest spring! Maybe not… But we can get…
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Part 2: Tips for Pilates Beginners
Yesterday, we covered the Pilates 101. This is an overview of what you need to be successful at Pilates as well as an overview of some of the beginner moves. Tools for Beginners A Quality Pilates Mat The mat is important because if you don’t like how it feels, you won’t be motivated to keep up with your exercises. People often assume it doesn’t matter what you work out in or with (like clothes or the mat), but it can make a difference. Since much of Pilates is done on the floor, you want the mat to be cushioned and as comfortable as possible. A typical yoga mat is fine,…
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Part 1 – Pilates 101: Weight-Free Toning and Strengthening
Pilates is a popular workout for body toning without weights or fancy gym equipment. It is something you can do anywhere and is very effective when you are consistent. It was originally invented by Joe Pilates, who wanted to help people align the spine, strengthen the core, and be aware of their muscles. One of my best friends and I took a Pilates class at a gym in Atlanta almost 20 years ago. That didn’t go well for us. We both had done a lot of cardio and weight training – we were in good shape! Both of us had been dancers in our younger years – I had been…
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Start Planning for Your Summer Vacation
Summer is coming, ya’ll! Really — it is… While I know many of you are still fighting through ice and snow this spring (I’m sorry!), it’s finally warm here in Texas – who knows if it’ll last the week? But it feels like we are nearing the hot and humid season. I like the heat – the weather here never really bothered me much, so I’m looking forward to summer. Another reason why I’m looking forward to summer is that this will be the first time in several years that I’ll be able to travel normally –not having to carry my peritoneal dialysis machine and other equipment with me. Traveling while…
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The Power of Positivity: 4 Tips to Improved Positivity
Good morning! It’s Tuesday and I have my monthly follow-up appointment at the Transplant Clinic. This is typically almost an all-day event – I have to get blood drawn early in the morning, but I don’t get seen by the doctor until the afternoon. I have a tablet (my iPad has gone to the great iPad home in the sky) and some magazines to entertain myself. However, it’s never enough, and I find myself napping or staring off into the distance waiting for my name to be called… To survive the wait, there can be no negative self-talk – “this is taking too long” or “I’m bored”. Otherwise, you will…
