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Tammy Barnett

Grateful or Thankful

The other day, I was stumped by a question a client asked me.  What is the difference between being grateful and being thankful?  Immediately I thought to myself, “they are the same.”  But are they? What are your immediate thoughts?

Researching the many practices and benefits that are associated with a positive mindset has been a lifelong interest of mine. I have uncovered many ideas and scientific findings on the topic, but this is the first time I have considered the difference between being thankful and being grateful.

I’m not sure there is a definitive answer, but let’s look at what others who have researched these words have to offer.

Universally agreed upon, it seems as though both thankful and grateful are adjectives used to describe a positive feeling.

You Might Be Surprised

The Amazing Benefits of Regular Walking

That’s right, just regular walking!

The 90-degree temperatures have finally broken here  on the west coast of Florida.  For the last two mornings, my Golden Retriever, Sophie and I have thoroughly enjoyed our favorite exercise of taking daily walks. In fact, our normal walk routine has increased in time and distance because it has been so pleasant outside.

I have always enjoyed walking and know that it is good for my health,  but  I’ve never stopped to understand how beneficial it really is for me, for you, or my Golden Retriever. And……. I was really surprised at the research results!

Sean Foy, an exercise physiologist and behavioral coach recently investigated what the researchers from the American College of Sports Medicine,

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Who’s in Your Tribe

When was the last time you thought about your social circle, your friends, or your support team? In other words, who are the people that walk beside you, listen to you, encourage you and speak the truth to you even when it’s difficult?

I call this your tribe, and this tribe can be made up of friends from work, family members, and outside friends you meet along your way.  Other ways to find support might include parents of your kid’s friends, people from church, individuals within professional organizations or other like-minded groups you belong to. The people in your tribe can come from many different avenues and everyone’s tribe is different. 

What’s Holding You Back?

My 18-month-old Grandson came for a visit this last weekend.  Alexander is filled with endless energy, giggles unceasing and such a joy to be around.  I believe Alex is one of the happiest little boys I have recently experienced.  He is also filled with a huge dose of curiosity, and determination.

His last few months have been packed with much learning and growing.  He has learned to walk, go up and down stairs, wave goodbye, blow kisses, give hugs, recognize colors, eat with a fork, clap at the end of a song and when accomplishments are made by himself or others. The list goes on and on and will continue to grow as the days pass!

As I consider the accomplishments Alex has conquered,

What’s In Your Home

What do Allergies, Asthma, ADHA, Hormone Disruption, Mental Health Issues, Leaky Gut, and Cancer all have in common.  If you guessed they are all medical conditions, you are right. But wait there’s more to it. Today, I want to talk about the commonality of this list as it pertains to improving your health and lowing your risks for future illness.

For decades our society has embraced living a healthy lifestyle. The exciting news is that never before has there been this much medical research and available resources to  you and me to take charge of our health. We have choices…. and some really good ones!

I have always been conscientious of living a life which promotes health and wellness.