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 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:
Feb 01

Wellness in Winter, Part 1

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: attitude, fitness approach, movement, patience, perspective
Do you love winter? I can’t say that it’s my favorite time of year, though I appreciate that the frigid season keeps away warm-weather creatures that might take up residence in Ohio without a significant cold period.
Jan 18

The Time for Action

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: being present, consistency, execution, habits, taking action, well-being
Have you ever been so excited or concerned about something in the future that you miss what’s happening for you here in the present? Or have you been so focused on the past that you aren’t engaging in the present?
Jan 04

The Possibilities!

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: 2021, change, goal setting, habits, new year, resolutions, taking action
Happy 2021! 🥳 The world is full of possibilities — today and every day — and, if we’re lucky, we just might have a bit more energy and motivation to accomplish our goals at this time of year.
Dec 28

Create Your Own Momentum

by Erica McClurkin in Goals 0 comments tags: execution, getting started, goal setting, laws of physics, momentum
K and I walked a few miles yesterday afternoon, happy to be outside in the 40-degree weather. Even if walking through snow in places was a bit more work than usual, seeing the sunshine reflecting off of the untouched snow was worth the effort.
Dec 21

Being Present

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: being present, mindful action, mindfulness, self-awareness
Every other December, I schedule and attend a class on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and administering first aid. Though I could have opted for an online course this year, I decided that I’d rather take the in-person class if I could.
Dec 14

Are We There Yet?

by Erica McClurkin in Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: adaptability, change, execution, goal setting, interdependence, patience, resilience, taking action, well-being
Are we there yet? Years ago, this was the big question my brother and I would ask my parents as we were driving to Geauga Lake. The amusement park seemed so far away from our home on the west side of Cleveland and the journey so long.
Dec 07

Preparing for Opportunities

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals 0 comments tags: adaptability, goal setting, opportunities, optimism, preparation, stay on track
The snow is beautiful when it’s falling and still relatively undisturbed, isn’t it? When the light reflects off of the white powder, the world is brighter. If only we could leave the snow as it is when it covers everything…
Nov 30

Sleep Well

by Erica McClurkin in Exercise, Goals, Self-Care 0 comments tags: sleep, slowing down, stress management
Taking time to slow down is typically one of the built-in benefits of holidays, providing you don’t work in a profession that requires holiday coverage. I’m not always very good at slowing down. And when I don’t slow down and rest, sleep takes over whether I’m ready or not.
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