Tonight I’m off to the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival for the Reel Rock film, it’s showing motivated and inspirational athletes rock climb around the world. I know it will make me want to adventure, get outdoors and climb some rock walls. In honour of the night, I thought I would write a little bit about my love of rock climbing and bouldering. Continue Reading…
We all know how important sleep is…
It restores your body, it keeps you healthy, it improves your cognitive function and so much more. The number one predictor for how you’re feeling is if you had a good night sleep. I know when I don’t sleep well, I’m slow, less patient, more prone to argue, and a lot hungrier. Lack of sleep is also usually why I get sick. It’s important we get our beauty sleep, so we wake up energized, refreshed and ready to conquer the day. Continue Reading…
How can we use technology to get fit and stay fit?
Whether you are trying to get in shape or trying to maintain your fitness, it’s beneficial to use some of the new technology around to help on this endeavor. Using things like wearable tech or fitness apps to help you reach your goals can make a huge difference. It can give you the extra motivation you need, bring awareness to your fitness habits and help gameify the experience. Continue Reading…
I’m a person who loves routine. I’ve always found it comforting and it allows me to get the most out of my day. That being said, it’s important to change things up and activate our brains in different ways. By incorporating new activities we improve our abilities in so many areas of our lives. Continue Reading…
Over the holidays I got thinking a lot about the importance of self-care. With Daniel in the hospital and all the commotion it was so easy to get swept up in everything going on. The days when I set aside some time for myself made all the difference. It had me showing up better him and had me being my best self. It’s so important and something I’ve been trying to work on. It can be so easy to put everyone else’s needs in front of our own but then we end up not being able to show up our best for them. It’s hard, but I think setting the intention to take care of ourselves is so important and it helps us take better care of others. Continue Reading…