Apr 09

Your Brain Shift Podcast – Talking About Exercise, Empathy, and More

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Featured, Interviews 0 comments tags: being human, exercise benefits, fitness approach, movement, self-awareness, taking action, values, well-being, Your Brain Shift Podcast
I had the opportunity to talk with Keith Engelhardt on the Your Brain Shift Podcast. We talked about exercise, empathy, self-awareness, and more.
Apr 05

The Answer

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Featured, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: 42, execution, exercise benefits, fitness approach, goal setting, identity, joy, movement, ownership, self-awareness, taking action, well-being
The answer is up to you. It always has been, and it always will be. This doesn’t mean that you are the expert on everything, and this doesn’t mean that your opinion necessarily overrides other opinions or proven facts.
Mar 29

Habits and Trend Lines

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: change, consistency, evaluate, execution, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, imperfection, patience, resilience, setting intentions, taking action
Have you ever set a fitness goal, achieved that goal, and then gone back to your previous not-as-active habits…even though you were hoping that the fitness goal would inspire an ongoing change in your exercise behavior?
Mar 22

An Outsized Return

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: adaptability, being present, challenge, change, consistency, execution, goal setting, habits, movement, stay on track, stress management, taking action
Exercise is one of those activities that gives you an outsized return on your investment. When you spend time exercising, you experience benefits that are not necessarily contained in or confined to the time you are exercising.
Mar 15

What Is Your Why?

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: being human, consistency, energy management, execution, exercise benefits, fitness approach, goal setting, habits, movement, resilience, running, stress management, taking action, values, well-being
Until this past weekend, it had been a year and a half since I ran more than 17 miles at once. I had to look back at my training logs to confirm the date, mileage, and pace because I couldn’t remember if I had run that distance in the absence of a fall marathon goal race in 2019 (I knew I hadn’t run that distance in 2020).
Mar 08

Spring Into Action

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: challenge, consistency, getting started, goal setting, movement, taking action, well-being
Spring is almost here. Next weekend, we’ll spring ahead to adjust for Daylight Saving Time in Ohio, and the following Saturday will mark the equinox. I’m so excited! Warmer temps are coming! 🥰
Mar 01

Cheer for Yourself

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Self-Care 0 comments tags: celebrate your wins, fitness approach, goal setting, support network, values, well-being
On Saturday evening, my family got together via Google Meet to play Yahtzee. The last time we tried this, each of us kept score on our own. This time, my sister created a scorecard in Excel and shared her screen while keeping track of our scores electronically during the game.
Feb 22

Mindset Matters

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Feelings, Goals 0 comments tags: adaptability, being present, resilience, stress management, taking action, well-being
K and I took Scooter, our cat, to the vet for a check-up visit last Friday. Scooter never enjoys the experience, but this time he seemed to be more upset than usual.
Feb 15

Snow, Salt, and Rest

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Self-Care 0 comments tags: fitness approach, habits, recovery time, rest days, slowing down, well-being
A snowstorm is coming, and the snowplows are out. Can you hear your neighbors shoveling snow? City crews were up early today, taking care of clearing the streets and sprinkling salt so that drivers would be able to get where they need to go.
Feb 08

Wellness in Winter, Part 2

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: execution, fitness approach, getting started, goal setting, habits, movement, ownership, stay on track, taking action
When it’s (below) freezing outside and the days are shorter, we all tend to slow down a bit. If you want to stay active during the winter months and find yourself struggling to exercise regularly, here are three tips to help keep you moving during wintertime:
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