Healthy
Are you the token health-nut among friends and family? Running (literally) to your next pilates class? Antioxidant junkies, probiotic enthusiasts, and marathon buffs — there is no need to be ashamed. You are focused on longevity, living well and loving life!
New Year, New Way to Talk to Yourself
The beginning of the New Year commonly has individuals making resolutions and desiring new and better things to occur. For many people, these resolutions tend to fizzle about a month later. There may be many reasons for this, for example, lack of time, motivation, energy, etc. Perhaps one way to manage the distress, disappointment, or guilt that may
The Art of Gratitude: Some Thoughts
I was going to post on reframing and affirmations. I decided to add those in the coming weeks. Given we’re smack dab in the middle of holiday season, I thought it more fitting to post about the concept of gratitude. “Gratitude” is the art of being grateful for “something”. In these days and times, this can be challenging
Golden Girl Chicago: This Isn’t Snooki’s Spray Tan
After four years of offering on location spray tan services, Golden Girl Chicago, Chicago’s premier airbrush tanning spa, has opened their first brick and mortar location at 160 N. Halsted St. Tanning beds can cause skin cancer and aging, and “spray tan” machines produce a cookie cutter tan that isn’t always flattering. Golden Girl Chicago
Climb-Up Countdown: Are you ready for 103 Floors?
Are you ready to climb your way for charity? Well we are! The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s (RIC), SkyRise Chicago 2011 is taking place on November 6, 2011 at the Willis Tower, so our Chickagoans are kickin’ their StairMasters in high gear getting prepped for the climb heard round the world. As the tallest indoor
What’s your pattern?
In the last blog, I explored how our thoughts influence what we may feel and what we do. When it comes to the experience of stress, there are certain types of thoughts or patterns that may influence the intensity of the “stress” experience. For example, when driving to work, I realize that I am going
Dose Tres
Don’t forget to carve out some time in your Sunday to visit the third installment of Dose Market. This monthly indoor meeting of Chicago foodies and fashionistas features a variety of new vendors – you won’t want to miss who’s up next! Start your morning doing the Dose Roast, featuring new-to-Chicago roaster La Colombe. If
Manage Your Stress through Cognitive Restructuring
I thought you stress-a-holics would find this topic interesting and help you manage those stress levels. Enjoy! ********** As I was exploring what to discuss in this entry, I remembered that I am doing a presentation on cognitive restructuring. Cognitive restructuring involves identifying “irrational” thoughts that negatively influence feelings and subsequent actions or behaviors. While
D’Stress & Un-Wine’d
Stop by Valeo for Chicago’s greatest Happy Hour where Wellness, Wine, Massage and Good Cheer await you! Arrive at 5PM for an introduction to Sheanetics with Shea Vaughn that emphasizes core strength and flexibility (yoga attire appropriate!) or 5:15PM to indulge in the Un-Wine’d portion of the night for drinks and massage!
(Hot!) Yoga in the City
Beat the heat by finding zen tonight in Grant Park. Join Wanderlust and smartwater as they celebrate the modern culture of yoga with live music, vendors, and very special class for yogis of all ages and stages. The event kicks off at 5:00 at Butler Field with sounds from DJ Lady D. C9 by Champion’s
