I’m launching a podcast, called Better Than Fine.
In this first episode you’ll learn about this podcast, what it means to be “better than fine”, and some of what I’m planning in the future.
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Thanks to inspirations like Brene Browne, “Gratitude” is a big deal right now. The media has been spinning on ways to practice gratitude and it seems like every coach on Insta has their own eBook on it.
So everyone’s already doing it, right?
Oh, you’re not?
Well….chalk it up to one more thing you can beat yourself up about, right?
Wrong
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Some teachers will tell you that to “do it right” you should stick with your/their meditation no matter what. I’m of a different camp. Sticking to your guns has it’s place, sure; but there’s also room for experimentation and learning what else is out there. If you’re being drawn to explore, there’s a reason.
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In my opinion it’s one of the most challenging parts of personal development: releasing.
In order to grow we have to be willing to let go of what’s holding us back. If you’re much for house plants (I’ve killed so many) you know that as you nurture them, they’ll often outgrow their containers. If you keep them in the smaller pot you stifle their growth.
This can be true of people, too. The “pot” can be a relationship, job, or something physically limiting - but it can also be something less obvious like an idea, a self limiting belief, internal dialogue, or even an identity.
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It’s seemed like the latest buzzword in the self care/self love/self development sphere of Instagram: intention. But if it’s new to you it can feel rather confusing. What’s the point of all this “intention setting” anyway? Don’t I do enough with my goals?
Sure. But intentions can be a powerful tool if you buy into them. This post gives you the knitty gritty on Intentions and how to get started.
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Whether you mean to or not, you’re creating ritual.
You’re engaging in a set of patterned behaviors that give you a specific feeling. Perhaps your ritual is to drink coffee and Facebook stalk your ex? Or hunching down on public transportation while you play Cookie Jam? Maybe it’s the ritual of (gasp!) going for a cigarette or hitting the JUUL when you need a break from your work?
Ritual will happen. It will happen to you; or you can choose to use it to your advantage.
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It happens a lot.
Probably more than you realize.
And it’s perfectly normal.
I can’t tell you how many times a client or friend has told me that they’re a “bad meditator” or admitted to me that they don’t know where to start. If this is you, here are the 5 strategies I use to help my student’s get un-stuck.
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Habit Change is Hard...
We've all done it. Everyone who's ever tried to quit smoking or change their eating or start with the gym knows the feeling of trying to hold out, falling short of their own goals, and beating themselves up.
Mastering habit change starts with understanding how habits themselves work
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Do you eat healthy?
If you're like most of my clients, you struggle to answer that question.
If you're like most of America, the answer is probably no.
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The one essential element you might not be considering ~ and how to use it to guarantee your success.
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"Strength Training for Yogis"
The practice of yoga asana is an ancient and beautiful tradition. Whether you practice to bring yourself closer to enlightenment or use yoga for fitness and wellness, strength is an important element of a successful practice. This 6 week beginner strength training program is designed to help yogis add basic strength while still having the energy to maintain their yoga practice.
In Darlene's first ebook she lays the foundation for a strength program that will enhance your practice. "Strength Training for Yogis" outlines the benefits of strength training, common lifting terminology, basic form, and includes a 6 week training program as well as a template to record your progress.
The eBook is available for download, pay what you will.
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4 reasons why goal setting will get you farther in 2018
It’s that time of year again, here at the gym. When members, new and old, swarm in to reclaim the fitness they lost over the holiday. Or, more excitingly, to strive for goals they haven’t achieved in the past. Inevitably in this first week of the year the same conversation crops up over and over, ”What are your New Years resolutions?” I love this time of year; but it's a sad fact that 80% of New Years Resolutions are broken by the 2nd week of February.
As a Lifestyle and Habit Change Coach working in one of New York City’s premiere luxury gyms I feel safe telling you: I never set resolutions. I haven’t since I became a trainer, learned about change psychology and how new habits form in the brain, and upped my game. When you study what works it quickly becomes obvious: resolutions don’t.
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