Karen Katzenbach, Author at Whole Life Challenge https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/author/karen-katzenbach/ The Game That Changes Your Whole Life Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 How to Create a Winning Team of Voices in Your Head https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-a-winning-team-of-voices-in-your-head/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-a-winning-team-of-voices-in-your-head/#comments Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=6850---638c70da-cc89-4b5a-bbf1-3d947fe815da Fielding a great team is crucial to winning on any playing field. The same is true in building long-term, sustainable health and fitness.

But I’m not talking about your friends, family, co-workers, and gym buddies who are there to help keep you motivated and accountable. Those people are important — but just as important, if not more so, is the team that is with you 24/7, giving you advice, encouragement, or, alas, discouragement no matter what you’re doing.…

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]]> Fielding a great team is crucial to winning on any playing field. The same is true in building long-term, sustainable health and fitness.

But I’m not talking about your friends, family, co-workers, and gym buddies who are there to help keep you motivated and accountable. Those people are important — but just as important, if not more so, is the team that is with you 24/7, giving you advice, encouragement, or, alas, discouragement no matter what you’re doing.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-a-winning-team-of-voices-in-your-head/feed/ 5 5 Unexpected Ways Walking Can Make You Happier and Healthier https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/5-unexpected-ways-walking-can-make-you-happier-and-healthier/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/5-unexpected-ways-walking-can-make-you-happier-and-healthier/#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:13 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=6601---1daef132-f27b-4379-82c7-a8184f56e6a0 As a CrossFit coach and athlete, I can find it difficult to go slow. Most of my workouts have some sort of time element to them. I’m trying to go as fast as I can, beat the clock, and do more work. Even if you don’t do CrossFit, you may feel the daily pressure to do more and do it faster.…

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]]> As a CrossFit coach and athlete, I can find it difficult to go slow. Most of my workouts have some sort of time element to them. I’m trying to go as fast as I can, beat the clock, and do more work. Even if you don’t do CrossFit, you may feel the daily pressure to do more and do it faster.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/5-unexpected-ways-walking-can-make-you-happier-and-healthier/feed/ 0 6 Ways an Introvert Can Learn to Love the Holidays https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-ways-an-introvert-can-learn-to-love-the-holidays/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-ways-an-introvert-can-learn-to-love-the-holidays/#respond Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9276 The holidays are a time of celebration and fun. Parties and events fill our calendars. But if, like me, you are a raging introvert, the holidays can also be one of the most challenging times of the year.

The constant push to be social, to be busy, to buy, and to share can be overwhelming. It can push you to be even more of a hermit than normal.…

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]]> The holidays are a time of celebration and fun. Parties and events fill our calendars. But if, like me, you are a raging introvert, the holidays can also be one of the most challenging times of the year.

The constant push to be social, to be busy, to buy, and to share can be overwhelming. It can push you to be even more of a hermit than normal.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-ways-an-introvert-can-learn-to-love-the-holidays/feed/ 0 How to Succeed in the WLC: Focus on Consistency, Not Results https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-succeed-in-the-wlc-focus-on-consistency-not-results/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-succeed-in-the-wlc-focus-on-consistency-not-results/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=6990 A few weeks into the Whole Life Challenge, you will likely see some significant changes. Focusing on quality food choices, smart exercise choices, and even smarter recovery choices will, without a doubt, impact your health, fitness, and well-being.

It’s very cool to see the number on the scale going down, to feel the waistband of your jeans getting looser, or to know that your two-mile jog is getting easier.…

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]]> A few weeks into the Whole Life Challenge, you will likely see some significant changes. Focusing on quality food choices, smart exercise choices, and even smarter recovery choices will, without a doubt, impact your health, fitness, and well-being.

It’s very cool to see the number on the scale going down, to feel the waistband of your jeans getting looser, or to know that your two-mile jog is getting easier.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-succeed-in-the-wlc-focus-on-consistency-not-results/feed/ 0 How to Create Change in Your Life When It Feels Impossible https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-change-in-your-life-when-it-feels-impossible/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-change-in-your-life-when-it-feels-impossible/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8142 Making a change in your life can seem a daunting task. The more important something is, the more worried we get about doing it “right,” and ironically, the more likely we become to put it off.

But making those healthier, happier changes is what the Whole Life Challenge is here to help you with, and it’s literally what we do. The WLC is about creating a set of habits that guide you to becoming better and better.…

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]]> Making a change in your life can seem a daunting task. The more important something is, the more worried we get about doing it “right,” and ironically, the more likely we become to put it off.

But making those healthier, happier changes is what the Whole Life Challenge is here to help you with, and it’s literally what we do.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-change-in-your-life-when-it-feels-impossible/feed/ 1 Here’s How to Turn Your Journal Into an Adventure https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/heres-how-to-turn-your-journal-into-an-adventure/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/heres-how-to-turn-your-journal-into-an-adventure/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=11371 Journals have been around since pen and paper were invented. Explorers, scientists, and artists have long kept diligent records of their journeys and creations. It’s been said that only by knowing where you are will you get to where you want to go.

And, as it turns out — the same is true for your health, fitness, and wellness journey.

When you undertake an adventure like a healthier lifestyle (and, yes, it is an adventure) it’s a great idea to document your journey.…

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]]> Journals have been around since pen and paper were invented. Explorers, scientists, and artists have long kept diligent records of their journeys and creations. It’s been said that only by knowing where you are will you get to where you want to go.

And, as it turns out — the same is true for your health, fitness, and wellness journey.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/heres-how-to-turn-your-journal-into-an-adventure/feed/ 2 Why You Need to Get Quiet in a Loud World https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/why-you-need-to-get-quiet-in-a-loud-world/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/why-you-need-to-get-quiet-in-a-loud-world/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:00:38 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10816 We live in a loud world.

Every moment of our day is likely filled with some sort of sound — some pleasant, some that fades into the background, and some that assaults our ears like a tone-deaf bagpiper playing “Bad Romance”.

We have control, though. Just as we can choose to fill our bodies with junk food, we can fill our ears with junk sound — turning on the radio or TV to fill the quiet space because that’s what we’ve always done.…

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]]> We live in a loud world.

Every moment of our day is likely filled with some sort of sound — some pleasant, some that fades into the background, and some that assaults our ears like a tone-deaf bagpiper playing “Bad Romance”.

We have control, though. Just as we can choose to fill our bodies with junk food, we can fill our ears with junk sound — turning on the radio or TV to fill the quiet space because that’s what we’ve always done.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/why-you-need-to-get-quiet-in-a-loud-world/feed/ 0 7 Ways to Dial Down Holiday Stress and Actually Enjoy Your Family https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/7-ways-to-dial-down-holiday-stress-and-actually-enjoy-your-family/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/7-ways-to-dial-down-holiday-stress-and-actually-enjoy-your-family/#respond Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=6326 Oh, the holidays. The family gathers for fun, food, and festivities. All the children are scrubbed, dressed, and well-behaved. The perfectly decorated house is full of happy people and polite conversation. There is no talk of football, religion, or politics. The food is tasty and the wine is plentiful — but not too plentiful.

This is how it is for your family, right?…

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]]> Oh, the holidays. The family gathers for fun, food, and festivities. All the children are scrubbed, dressed, and well-behaved. The perfectly decorated house is full of happy people and polite conversation. There is no talk of football, religion, or politics. The food is tasty and the wine is plentiful — but not too plentiful.

This is how it is for your family, right?…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/7-ways-to-dial-down-holiday-stress-and-actually-enjoy-your-family/feed/ 0 How to See the Real You in the Mirror (and Not the “Fat Kid”) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-see-the-real-you-in-the-mirror-and-not-the-fat-kid/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-see-the-real-you-in-the-mirror-and-not-the-fat-kid/#respond Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=11094 I have pictures of myself as a little kid. I’m always amazed when I look at them.

Not because I consistently wore horizontal and vertical stripes together or that I had the audacity to combine bright purple, brown, and green (c’mon it was the ‘70s) — but because I had always thought of myself as being on the husky side. Maybe not “the fat kid,” but definitely chunkier than all my peers.…

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]]> I have pictures of myself as a little kid. I’m always amazed when I look at them.

Not because I consistently wore horizontal and vertical stripes together or that I had the audacity to combine bright purple, brown, and green (c’mon it was the ‘70s) — but because I had always thought of myself as being on the husky side.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-see-the-real-you-in-the-mirror-and-not-the-fat-kid/feed/ 0 Will a Food Journal Help You to Your Goals? Here’s How to Know https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/will-a-food-journal-help-you-to-your-goals-heres-how-to-know/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/will-a-food-journal-help-you-to-your-goals-heres-how-to-know/#respond Mon, 14 May 2018 09:00:42 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10601 You’ve seen the benefit of paying attention to your actions so that you become conscious of the choices you make. Now, you want to take that concept a step further and really dig into what and how much you eat so you can make even better choices.

It’s a big commitment but you feel you’re ready: you’ve decided to keep a food journal.…

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]]> You’ve seen the benefit of paying attention to your actions so that you become conscious of the choices you make. Now, you want to take that concept a step further and really dig into what and how much you eat so you can make even better choices.

It’s a big commitment but you feel you’re ready: you’ve decided to keep a food journal.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/will-a-food-journal-help-you-to-your-goals-heres-how-to-know/feed/ 0 The Problem with Perfection (and Why Better Is Better) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-problem-with-perfection-and-why-better-is-better/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-problem-with-perfection-and-why-better-is-better/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:00:42 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10486 I know you. You want to be perfect. You want to go to the gym and do everything just right. You want to count your macros, your calories, how many times you chew, and how many hours, minutes, and seconds you take between feedings.

Here’s my advice: stop it. You are killing your fitness. Seriously. There is no such thing as “perfect.”…

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]]> I know you. You want to be perfect. You want to go to the gym and do everything just right. You want to count your macros, your calories, how many times you chew, and how many hours, minutes, and seconds you take between feedings.

Here’s my advice: stop it. You are killing your fitness. Seriously. There is no such thing as “perfect.”…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-problem-with-perfection-and-why-better-is-better/feed/ 2 6 Ways to Work on Health and Wellness (Even When You Have the Flu) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-ways-to-work-on-health-and-wellness-even-when-you-have-the-flu/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-ways-to-work-on-health-and-wellness-even-when-you-have-the-flu/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:00:39 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9951 Every year around this time, many of us are facing down the flu. There’s nothing worse than that achy, tired, don’t-want-to-do-anything feeling that comes with the flu.

Actually, there is one thing worse — getting those achy, tired, don’t-want-to-do-anything feelings just as you have established some really amazing and healthy habits in your life.

So, here you are: you’ve taken on the Whole Life Challenge and life throws the flu at you.…

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]]> Every year around this time, many of us are facing down the flu. There’s nothing worse than that achy, tired, don’t-want-to-do-anything feeling that comes with the flu.

Actually, there is one thing worse — getting those achy, tired, don’t-want-to-do-anything feelings just as you have established some really amazing and healthy habits in your life.

So, here you are: you’ve taken on the Whole Life Challenge and life throws the flu at you.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-ways-to-work-on-health-and-wellness-even-when-you-have-the-flu/feed/ 0 How to Do Better at Eating (Those Crazy) Winter Vegetables https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-do-better-at-eating-winter-vegetables/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-do-better-at-eating-winter-vegetables/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9652 When the weather turns cold and winter buries us under snow and ice, it can be hard to get excited about seasonal vegetables. We all know what to do with tomatoes and greens and all the amazing fruit available in spring, summer, and autumn, but what do you do with those roots and other weird-looking things that show up at the store during winter?…

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]]> When the weather turns cold and winter buries us under snow and ice, it can be hard to get excited about seasonal vegetables. We all know what to do with tomatoes and greens and all the amazing fruit available in spring, summer, and autumn, but what do you do with those roots and other weird-looking things that show up at the store during winter?…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-do-better-at-eating-winter-vegetables/feed/ 0 The Best Offal Burger for Beginners https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-best-offal-burger-for-beginners/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-best-offal-burger-for-beginners/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:00:45 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8803 Offal, or organ meats, is harder to find in stores and less popular to eat than in the past. But offal can provide us with vital nutrients like zinc, iron, and the B vitamins, and potentially CoQ10, folate, and vitamin A, as well.

But even though eating organ meats is good for us, it’s hard for a lot of people to get over the hump of that first try.…

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]]> Offal, or organ meats, is harder to find in stores and less popular to eat than in the past. But offal can provide us with vital nutrients like zinc, iron, and the B vitamins, and potentially CoQ10, folate, and vitamin A, as well.

But even though eating organ meats is good for us, it’s hard for a lot of people to get over the hump of that first try.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-best-offal-burger-for-beginners/feed/ 1 How to Know If the Latest Health News Is Bunk https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-know-if-the-latest-health-news-is-bunk/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-know-if-the-latest-health-news-is-bunk/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:00:14 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9067 Once you’ve gone through the Whole Life Challenge, you know how important it is to pay attention to what you eat, how you exercise, and how you take care of yourself. This greater awareness is awesome because it means you have taken control of your future and are seeking solid ways to optimize your life.

But then you come across a health news story that blows your new world apart.…

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]]> Once you’ve gone through the Whole Life Challenge, you know how important it is to pay attention to what you eat, how you exercise, and how you take care of yourself. This greater awareness is awesome because it means you have taken control of your future and are seeking solid ways to optimize your life.

But then you come across a health news story that blows your new world apart.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-know-if-the-latest-health-news-is-bunk/feed/ 0 Sugar-Free Paleo Beet Slaw https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/sugar-free-paleo-beet-slaw/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/sugar-free-paleo-beet-slaw/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8692 I’m seriously obsessed with beets right now. Which is kind of funny, because as I kid I wouldn’t touch them. Of course, my only experience with beets back then was the mushy ones that came out of a can.

As a grown up, I’ve discovered beets can be so much more. I love fresh beets, nicely grilled with salt and pepper — they’re simple, easy, and delicious.…

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]]> I’m seriously obsessed with beets right now. Which is kind of funny, because as I kid I wouldn’t touch them. Of course, my only experience with beets back then was the mushy ones that came out of a can.

As a grown up, I’ve discovered beets can be so much more. I love fresh beets, nicely grilled with salt and pepper — they’re simple, easy, and delicious.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/sugar-free-paleo-beet-slaw/feed/ 0 Wil Wheaton, Future You, and How to Play Big in the World https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/wil-wheaton-future-you-and-how-to-play-big-in-the-world/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/wil-wheaton-future-you-and-how-to-play-big-in-the-world/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:00:28 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8430 We all know how important self-care is. And yet, as a health and fitness coach, I talk with people all the time who say that they put everyone else first and suffer for it. Of course, from time to time, we all have too much on our proverbial plates and literally run out of time in a day to do something nice for good ol’ number one.…

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]]> We all know how important self-care is. And yet, as a health and fitness coach, I talk with people all the time who say that they put everyone else first and suffer for it. Of course, from time to time, we all have too much on our proverbial plates and literally run out of time in a day to do something nice for good ol’ number one.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/wil-wheaton-future-you-and-how-to-play-big-in-the-world/feed/ 0 How to Take the Routine Out of Your Running and Enjoy It Again https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-take-the-routine-out-of-your-running-and-enjoy-it-again/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-take-the-routine-out-of-your-running-and-enjoy-it-again/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:00:31 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8030 For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the weather is warm and it’s time to take our fitness routine outside. If you are like most people, that means strapping on your running shoes and going out for a jog.

Two miles, three miles, five miles. Repeat the next day. And the next. Same speed. Pretty close to the same distance — over and over.…

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]]> For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the weather is warm and it’s time to take our fitness routine outside. If you are like most people, that means strapping on your running shoes and going out for a jog.

Two miles, three miles, five miles. Repeat the next day. And the next. Same speed. Pretty close to the same distance — over and over.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-take-the-routine-out-of-your-running-and-enjoy-it-again/feed/ 3 How to Build Strong, Healthy Feet with a Barefoot Workout https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-build-strong-healthy-feet-with-a-barefoot-workout/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-build-strong-healthy-feet-with-a-barefoot-workout/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:00:02 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=7897 There are so many things I love about living at the beach: sunny weather, a laid-back lifestyle, fresh seafood every day, nice people (just try to be grumpy here). It’s all so good.

For me, maybe the best part of beach life is being able to go barefoot most of the time. Most stores and restaurants allow ’flops and sandals, and the closer you get to the water the more liberal the “no shirt, no shoes” policy becomes.…

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]]> There are so many things I love about living at the beach: sunny weather, a laid-back lifestyle, fresh seafood every day, nice people (just try to be grumpy here). It’s all so good.

For me, maybe the best part of beach life is being able to go barefoot most of the time. Most stores and restaurants allow ’flops and sandals, and the closer you get to the water the more liberal the “no shirt, no shoes” policy becomes.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-build-strong-healthy-feet-with-a-barefoot-workout/feed/ 4 How to Choose the Right Martial Arts School (When You’re Over 30) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-choose-the-right-martial-arts-school-when-youre-over-30/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-choose-the-right-martial-arts-school-when-youre-over-30/#comments Mon, 29 May 2017 09:00:23 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=7766 There was a time when I wanted to be a ninja. Okay, so I still want to be a ninja.

I grew up watching martial arts movies and admired the smooth, flowing movements. And, I admit, I thought being able to kick butt would be pretty cool, too.

Only, I was the shy, awkward, non-athletic kid. I never took karate, taekwondo, or kung fu.…

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]]> There was a time when I wanted to be a ninja. Okay, so I still want to be a ninja.

I grew up watching martial arts movies and admired the smooth, flowing movements. And, I admit, I thought being able to kick butt would be pretty cool, too.

Only, I was the shy, awkward, non-athletic kid. I never took karate, taekwondo, or kung fu.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-choose-the-right-martial-arts-school-when-youre-over-30/feed/ 2 Have You Fallen Into the Smart Coach Trap? https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/have-you-fallen-into-the-smart-coach-trap/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/have-you-fallen-into-the-smart-coach-trap/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=7453 I’ve always considered myself a smart person. I did well in school, was on the honor roll, took advanced classes. I still spend a lot of time working on getting smarter: taking courses, reading scientific studies, learning from other professionals. I want to be the smartest coach around — except when I’m actually coaching someone.

I’ve learned over the years that I’m the most effective for my clients when I’m not the smart coach but the good coach.…

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]]> I’ve always considered myself a smart person. I did well in school, was on the honor roll, took advanced classes. I still spend a lot of time working on getting smarter: taking courses, reading scientific studies, learning from other professionals. I want to be the smartest coach around — except when I’m actually coaching someone.

I’ve learned over the years that I’m the most effective for my clients when I’m not the smart coach but the good coach.…

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]]> Steven Pressfield wrote about “the Resistance” in his 2002 book The War of Art. It’s a short (and, for me, transformational) book about overcoming all those thoughts, feelings, ideas and distractions that keep us from doing the things we want to do. You know, things like learning to play guitar, writing the next great American novel, or designing new technology to keep slow drivers from even getting in the left lane to begin with.…

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