Doctors often tell patients that they need to make lifestyle changes in order to improve their health. Still other people are striving to change in order to improve weight, stress, hormones or general health and well-being. Often we're burned out from starting and stopping so many times. It seems … [Read more...]
Thrive Thru the Holidays: Destress and Unwind
This is part 3 of the Thrive Thru the Holidays series. I've shared everyday food tips for eating healthy thru the season as well as food survival tips for holiday parties and family gatherings. Today, the focus is on stress. You know it and I know it. The holidays can be a busy, stressful time. … [Read more...]
Thrive Thru the Holidays: at Parties & Family Gatherings
In the first article of this series, I talked about simple actions you can take every day to help you manage holiday food temptations that are all around us during this season. Don't get me wrong. I'm not suggesting that you not enjoy some of your holiday favorites. We are celebrating after all! It … [Read more...]
Thrive Thru the Holidays: Food Survival Tips
Let's face it. Many of us just accept the fact that the Holidays are full of food temptation and challenging social situations. We tell ourselves that we're going to feel stressed and gain weight. We do this knowing full well that come January 1, we're going to regret it, resolve to do better, and … [Read more...]
With a Spirit of Generosity
It was a morning from you-know-where. We all got up as usual. It was a mad dash to get all three kids ready for school, my husband and I ready for our day, and everyone out the door on time. About thirty minutes after they left, I discovered our 12-year old forgot his math book and assignment at … [Read more...]
Uncommon Thankfulness: Gratitude from a State of Sleeplessness and Mindfulness
As I lie awake at 4am today and realized that I wasn’t going to fall back asleep, I decided to accept this time as a gift and reflect on my surroundings; to be really present and to see where that would lead me on this early Thanksgiving morning. First, I become aware of the soft, comfortable bed … [Read more...]
Emotions on Autopilot: managing our emotional triggers
Do you ever find yourself responding to certain situations, things or interactions with an immediate response? Perhaps similar situations, things or interactions almost always result in the same automatic response in you? Yep, me too. Emotions are automatic. Often, how we respond is automatic too. … [Read more...]
Renew Your Mind for Lasting Change
NOTE: The video mentions InspiredLifeAndWellness.net. I no long use that website. You'll want to keep visiting www.JulieSmithCoaching.com. When you think about making a change in your life, health, work, or relationships, you often think it begins with a physical effort. But the truth is, in order … [Read more...]
Standing: a New Model for Physical Activity
You may not realize it, but the average American sits anywhere from 7.7 to 15 hours a day without moving. Think about it. From the time we spend in the car commuting here and there, to the time we spend at our desks each day, and the time we spend in front of a TV screen or sleeping at night... … [Read more...]
Connecting with Others: Emotions and Our Bodies
In an earlier post, Don’t Believe Everything Your Thoughts Tell You, we talked about how neuroscience shows that every thought you have causes complex chemical reactions in your body that affect how you feel. Through a chemical reaction, in your body, your thoughts interact with your emotions. This … [Read more...]
Julie Smith is a certified Life Coach, Leadership Coach and Health Coach. She empowers others to create calm and clarity through work and life transitions. Together, they build confidence, create postive change, and greater well-being so they can lead themselves and the organizations and families they serve. Her clients include purpose-driven professionals, leaders and organizations. 
