You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days to develop a new habit. As it turns out, that’s not exactly true. This myth comes from a study done by a plastic surgeon, Maxwell Maltz, who wrote a best-selling book in the 1950s about how long it took his patients to notice physical changes.

What he con...

As you approach the holiday season, I bet you are already doubting your strength when it comes to resisting the delicious holiday treats you’ll be tempted to eat. Let me share a simple little mindset tip that will help you resist eating everything in sight.

Ask yourself “Is this worth it?”

I know ...

Getting older is a privilege not everyone gets. Embrace this wonderful time in your life. Take these tips and make each day better. Remember – you are the greatest project you will ever work on.

1. Mindset. How do you talk about aging? Are you negative about it, or do you see it as a glorious time i
...

There is much to be thankful for – wonderful FAMILY, amazing FRIENDS, good FOOD while having a ton of FUN! Let’s show our hosts how thankful we really are by how we show up to their dinner party– physically and mentally.

Take these tips and have a wonderful evening.

1. Put Some Thought into Your Ou...

Over the years of working with women, I’ve discovered a few things that women should NEVER wear because it doesn’t look good on any of us. I’m not going to put you down (like some of those reality shows) but hopefully lift you up. Here goes – What Not to Wear -EVER.

1. Too Many Hats. Wearing more th
...

There is never a good time to give up anything, especially alcohol. Drinking is so normalized and so unquestioned in our society that we don’t give it a second thought. But when you give up alcohol there are several questions! “Why are you doing this?” “Are you going to go back to drinking November ...

When you open your closet door does it feel like a night full of frights or a bag of delights? The holidays are just around the corner, and I want to share five styling tips that work great for any holiday event you have coming up. Enjoy finding your most bewitching self.

1. Are your waist or thighs
...

Do you realize how much sugar is added to our food?

Meat packers feed sugar to animals prior to slaughter to improve the flavor and color of cured meat. Sugar in the form of corn syrup and dehydrated molasses is often added to hamburgers sold in restaurants to reduce shrinkage. Have you seen the li...

Life spans are growing longer and if you are like me, you are in your “third act” of life. I have never been more excited and hope what I share with you will get you excited as well.

Laura Carstensen, PhD is the professor of psychology and public policy at Stanford University. She is the founding d...

I’m not a football expert but I do love watching the Superbowl (and the commercials) every year. There is nothing like watching a football game and seeing a strong 4th quarter comeback.

One of the best all time 4th quarter comebacks is the story of Vince Papale. This 30-year-old who was a part-tim...

What do you do when you feel that afternoon slump? Grab a soda and candy bar? I suppose that would help for maybe 10 minutes and then you will experience an even bigger crash!

These are three sure ways to overcome that slump and ride high the rest of the afternoon.

1. This first trick is shockingl...

When you travel to another country, you have an idea of what you will be eating but you never really know until you experience it. Portugal serves some of the richest dishes I’ve ever tasted. They move at a much slower pace and our tour guides were so passionate about their country’s culture, histor...