because really there is no "best" time At this time of a new year, you may be inundated with copious messages about health and fitness as well as quick fixes that promise fast (and often unrealistic) outcomes. It is easy to become confused with all the mixed messages and it could feel like you need to “turn a new leaf” and do everything all at once because...

We all have our unique gifts — some are obvious and some less so. We also have “blind spots” or areas of weakness. When we take the time to evaluate both our strengths and weaknesses, we can uncover new ways to build habits that will support a sustainably healthy lifestyle. This article will guide you in through an exercise that...

With the holiday season upon us and before we say goodbye to 2022, we’ve rounded up the favorites from this year! The Ate blog is a contribution from Ate health professionals, who write on topics capturing the health of the whole body (mental, physical, emotional, and social). Sharing about mindfulness, an intuitive approach to health, and body-positivity are important aspects...

Holidays are generally stressful for most individuals, but the reasons and sources of stress vary from person to person and family to family. Some of the most common sources, however, include lack of money or tight budgets, crunched schedules, multiple scheduling demands, and the hype of a highly commercialized season. These stressors are on top of everyday stressors we experience...

Are the holidays mostly cheer, celebration and joy for you? Or do you, like many, feel pressure to perform a certain way — and feel guilty if you don’t? For me, the pressure I felt stopped after my second son was born. Making the decision to not travel to spend Christmas with family on the actual holiday was difficult, but...

The holidays are a busy time of year with events, parties, shopping, planning, cooking, gifting, and going. As much as there is to celebrate, it’s still important to prioritize your needs and time for self-care. You cannot commit to being everything to everyone and nothing to yourself. One way to ensure you stay balanced this holiday season is to set...

Your body will always give you feedback to let you know if you are on path, if you are living in alignment with your highest values and if you are doing what you love. The key is we need to learn to listen to our business partner and to the feedback he or she gives us. According to my mentor...