by Jessica Kisiel | Nov 19, 2012 | Personal Wellness
According to Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., a leader in Positive Psychology, and author of “Authentic Happiness” one cause of low life satisfaction and contentment is failure to express gratitude and taking things for granted. “Gratitude is an...
by Jessica Kisiel | Oct 16, 2012 | Personal Wellness
You’re probably heard these benefits of exercise: Elevated Mood Weight Management Better Sleep Reduced Stress Lower Blood Pressure But did you know exercise also makes you smarter? That’s what John Ratey, MD author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science...
by Jessica Kisiel | Sep 20, 2012 | Personal Wellness
Losing weight is hard. There are many factors that contribute to excess pounds. In researching approaches to weight loss I have found the principles explained in “Intuitive Eating” by Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D. and Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A. very...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 15, 2012 | Personal Wellness
How often do you tell yourself that “it was my lack of willpower that kept me from being successful at ____” (fill in the blank – eating less, exercising consistently, journaling daily, etc.). As a coach I hear willpower blamed for many...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 8, 2012 | Personal Wellness
1. Reduce joint pain and inflammation A joint can be defined as the meeting place of two skeletal bones. The majority of our joints are synovial joints which are surrounded by a membrane and bathed in fluid. These joints also contain shock absorbing materials to...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 21, 2012 | Personal Wellness
Positive Psychology research has shown that one way to increase uplifted emotions is to do what you are good at. Utilizing your character strengths especially in the service of others has been shown to produce lasting good feelings. Aside from having the “warm...