Run Your Own Race

Ever Wonder Why Everyone Else Seems Farther Ahead? Summer is finally here, and so is sailing season.  While most of the time sailing is a stress reducing activity for me, Friday night racing tends to get my pulse rate up! Some of that stress and anxiety is good.  There is a benefit to working hard…

Say Yes To Fun

When was the last time you said “YES” to something just because it is fun? In the fast-paced, high-stress world of adulthood, it is important to periodically take a break for fun. It is the final full week of school this week and at 8:45 am the text from our elementary music teacher came: Opera…

The Curse Of Capability

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry you are not alone.  Many of us struggle with what I describe as The Curse Of Capability.  Are you suffering with the curse? Do people often rely on your ability to get things done? Do you have the uncanny knack for pulling things off, even in tight time frames? Do you…

employee retention, engagement, and stress is about more than getting your ducks in a row.

What Are Your Three?

What Are Your Top Three Priorities? A key element of my program Juggling Stress: A Busy Woman’s Guide to Sanity and Health is naming and focusing on the three most important things in your life.  Understanding your priorities and evaluating decisions based on those priorities is essential to managing stress and maintaining your health. We…

Juggling in Menomonie

Tonight more than 100 women joined together for the Mayo Clinic Health System Menomonie Fabulous You Women’s Signature Event. Women danced, laughed and learned about Juggling Stress with Eliz. Were you at the event today? Share your biggest take-away

Healthy On The Road

Did you know several short bursts of activity during the day can be as beneficial as one 30 minute session? It’s true! It is also a great strategy to use on the road.  Yesterday as I flew to Connecticut for today’s Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Council Event in Hartford, I took a 10 minute walk…

Do Something Just for You

When was the last time you took time just for yourself? In my women’s wellness keynote, I often ask the audience to think about the thing they used to do, that they liked so much, that they just don’t seem to have time for anymore. Think about it: When did you stop playing guitar, or…

How to Cope When the World Seems Too Scary

Note: I wrote this less than a year ago after the Sandyhook tragedy.  It seemed appropriate to revisit it today. My hope is not to need to pin it to the top of my blog again.  In some small way I hope this helps… How do you cope with fear? Events in Newtown, CT last…

How To Have a Low Stress Holiday Season

What are your 3 goals for this holiday season? The quick downhill run to the first of the year can be a stressful and healthy habit challenging period of time.  How do you keep holiday stress at bay, maintain your healthy habits, and enjoy the season more? Set some goals! That’s right! As odd as…