Kristie’s Blog

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Why creativity is good for us

It’s easy to think of creativity as something reserved for musicians, artists, and writers, but, despite what you might have been taught, everyone can be creative.  Creativity can be used in all jobs and in all areas of life. In fact, research has proven that tapping into our creative side is actually good for our mental health and well-being. Yes, it’s true!…

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Energy is Everything.

You’ve probably heard the phrase actions speak louder than words, right?  Well, your vibes speak louder than words too. Your energy is the greatest source of power you have. What does your energy say about you? When you vibrate a high-level of energy like love, you will receive that energy reflected back to you.  But when you vibrate at a low level, you…

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Accepting people where they are

I’ve had many life lessons throughout my life, and one of the big ones has always been “accepting” people where they are. It hasn’t always been an easy lesson to learn, but I’ve found it very powerful when I have embraced it. When we don’t accept someone for where they are, we are in a place of judgment or trying…

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Healthy and happy wellness tips

When you hear the phrase healthy lifestyle, there’s a good chance that envision an active person with a healthy body and a positive mindset. While that might be one way it might look, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a kayak and hire an expensive fitness trainer. Moving toward more healthier living can be as…

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Healthy habits are good for you

We all know that making healthy choices in life can help us feel and do better. But it can be hard to know where to start when we want to make changes and create new habits. It’s common to create multiple goals around habits, or be very general, like I’ll start eating healthier and begin a new exercise program. But when you…

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A fresh new year

Happy New Year! It’s January, which means we get a new beginning—a fresh start, if you will. I’m excited to welcome new opportunities while at the same time releasing the old things that do not service me.  Many of us like to start the new year with resolutions. But there is something else I like to encourage my clients to…

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Forgiveness is for you.

Forgiveness is a powerful word. At times, we find it easy to forgive others, while just as often, it can be quite a challenge. Something I like to ask myself is: Am I practicing forgiveness? This is especially useful when I’m feeling anger or uneasy toward someone.   The bigger question, though, is why should we be practicing forgiveness? The answer is simple:…

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Safety nets allow us to fly higher.

When I hear the word safety net, I immediately think of Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus, and those high wire acrobatics flying through the air. How do they do it?  A whole lot of practice, and knowing that if they fall, there’s a safety net in place to protect them.  I looked up the definition of safety net: something that you…

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Sleep is key for good health

A good night’s sleep is so important and part of a healthy lifestyle, along with diet and exercise. And until recently, I’ve been a really good sleeper. Having entered the premenopausal chapter of my life, though, night sweats have made my sleep pattern a little wacky. As I’ve turned my attention to getting better sleep, this is what I’ve learned.…

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Embrace your inner child

Here we are, coming out of our homes as things start to reopen. It’s a funny feeling to be able to go places and do things that we weren’t able to do last year, due to the pandemic.  My sweetie and I decided to pack up the car and hit the road to take advantage of our new freedom. We…

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