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Yes, we are products of our environment. Our brains seek routine to make mental processing easier. Without knowing it, our minds are finding short cuts, building habits, and setting up routines based on our environment. This is incredibly useful if you are trying to lose weight this year. Just small changes in what and who is around you can seeminglyRead more "Create a new you by altering your environment"
The holidays are supposed to be the most joyful time of year, but to most of us it’s laden with stress. Worries of family interactions, business of shopping and long lines, disappointments, food temptations, travel hiccups. Tackle this holiday season with a plan to command your reactions to the overwhelming stressors. Cardiovascular exercise will boost mood by elevating endorphin levelsRead more "Stress Free Guide to the Holidays"
By: Xcel Performance I think if we took a census on how many times we use the word “diet” in a negative context, it would outshine most of our generation’s favorite swear words. When people talk of diets, they are usually focusing on the restrictions. Some examples of diets include Paleo. Ketogenic, Vegan, Vegetarian (including the various sub-species of vegetarianismRead more "Taking the “Die” Out of “Diet”"
Talk to any top psychologist in the world and they will echo what you are probably already noticing about yourself-that it’s really hard to get yourself to do something if you are not interested in it. Our human minds operate like this-we spend time and energy on what we like and what we want. The key to sticking with whateverRead more "Do What You Want to Do = Success"
Saturday, Nov. 15th from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion on harnessing your strengths to have a joyful, healthy holiday season. Hosted by Xcel Performance and Delong Wellness Julie Helton – certified personal trainer Janet Delong – certified health coach & physical therapist $10 per person
Self-talk…the key behind everyone’s success. If you want to be successful at your job, a sport, or even a goal, you MUST have positive self-talk. Every day the voices inside our heads fight against one another, usually the negative one winning. The outcome of this daily battle is that we form low self-esteem or it makes it more difficult to be successfulRead more "Power of Positive Talk"