“When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life, may your heart be like an eagle's and soar above.” - Anonymous The entire world is in an unprecedented time with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Borders are closed, events of all kinds are cancelled, schools and churches are closed, and restaurants and shops are empty. The impact on your life is deeply felt. For some, vacations are cancelled, othe

A good friend of mine was recently in a rut. Everything from her dating life, to work, to health issues, to family relationships was a source of frustration. She exclaimed “Why can’t I get rid of this black cloud. It seems to be following me everywhere.” Her irritation is totally understandable. Who wouldn’t want to just “throw in the towel”? For a moment I put myself in the hole with her, and joined in her misery. But, I know from personal experience that staying in that hol

It’s March…allergies are in FULL force as spring is upon us…are you suffering with a stuffy nose, sneezing, wheezing, itchy and watery eyes? Most of us suffer with an occasional blocked up nose, mild cough or hay fever as the leaves and plants start to bloom and the pollen appears. However, allergies can be a chronic (on-going) health condition and millions of Americans suffer daily. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, 1 in 5 people or an estimated 50 m

It’s February – the month of LOVE. Your opinion about celebrating Valentine’s Day is likely influenced by whether you’re in a relationship or not. Being pampered by your partner can be honey to the soul. However, if you’re single you may roll your eyes and want to hide on your couch, stuffing your face with chocolate while binge watching your favorite Netflix series. The Number One Person to LOVE this month The questions is…do you really love yourself? I’ve spent a lot of tim

“Healthy eating is a way of life, so it’s important to establish routines that are simple, realistically, and ultimately livable.” – Horace By now the effects of the holidays have set it…you want to drop a few pounds and get healthier but have no idea where to start in terms of what to eat…with all the various diets out there, it’s oh sooooo confusing! At JOYVIAL, we want to help you look and feel your best. We offer the framework to help you get started and give you actiona

It’s a New Year and a new decade...the desire to make meaningful changes in your life might be stronger than ever. GAME ON, right? You’re eager to press the reset button and rid your body of all the sugar, alcohol, and processed foods you’ve indulged in over the holidays. Great! There’s never a bad time to pause and refocus but with some added framework around resetting, your chances of success go up dramatically! Today’s topic is a key focal point as you often sabotage your

“Gosh, this year flew by fast” – that’s a phrase you hear often as we get into the last few weeks of the year. For kids a year seems to take forEVER but as we grow older the perception of time speeding up seems almost real. What thoughts come to your mind as this year is coming to an end? I believe your answer to this question can be a telling reflection about how satisfied you are with your life. My hope is that you’re beaming, feeling excited about the many experiences you’

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill So, we all have that endless list of to-do’s around the Holidays…it starts well before Thanksgiving and doesn’t seem to end until after the Holidays. Tree trimming, food ordering/preparing and oh the dreaded gift shopping. Sometimes we even wonder if it’s all worth it and whether we’re just caught up in the materialism and consumerism of society…just sheep following the herd. Wel

No, I don’t want to ruin your holiday festivities. It’s a special time of the year to be with family and get a well-deserved break. Having said that, I’d love for you to be informed and make conscious choices about the food that impacts every cell of your body. Question for you - do you think your body needs sugar to survive? The short and correct answer is NO. Unlike other key nutrients we need to survive (protein, fat and fiber) sugar is not one of them. 10s of thousands of

Wow, what a ride!! Everyone talks about being “happy” but what does that really mean? We decided to tackle this very question and create a “12 part Happiness Blog series” to give you all the juicy details!! 12 fantastic blogs over the past eight months have left us…well, very happy!! We’re summarizing all the highlights for you today with links to the blogs you may have missed!! So, fasten your seatbelts…and ready, set, go!! Blog 1: Are you Really Happy? A “Happiness Plan” is

Do you know what it feels like when you are at peace…with yourself and the rest of the world? Nothing rattles you. Your mother could tell you that you aren’t good enough and it would bounce off of you; a colleague could comment on your ‘interesting choice of clothing’ and you’d say thank you, and you’d look at your never-ending to-do list with a content smile. Feeling this way, is not some fairytale but could be your everyday life. In this blog I walk you through the steps

Three years ago, I asked a friend, who in his 70+ years of life has experienced and learned so much about living a healthy and happy life, what he felt was the single most important habit he developed to live his best life. His answer: “Without a doubt – meditation”. Now looking back at my last three years, having started a meditation practice shortly after that conversation, I’d give the exact same answer. Why is it important to cultivate a regular meditation practice? 1. Me

As part of our 12 theme blog series on Happiness we are talking about point number two today…”Living in the Present Moment” and why it’s important to spend as much time here as possible. “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha What is the problem, why can’t we stay in the present moment? For most of us, we would love to follow Buddha’s advice howeve

Happy, Happy, Happy, we all want more happiness in our lives but do we really know how to get it? Well, at JOYVIAL, we work with clients coaching them in areas of health and wellness and one topic we discuss with most is the need to consciously and actively create moments of happiness. We realized in our one on one sessions that having an actual “Happiness Plan” can be so very helpful when increasing your overall happiness. Many of us happiness seekers have read tons of self

You know what your biggest asset is but yet most discount it until it’s often too late. You can be smart, have a clear purpose, amazing work ethic, and be super productive, but if you don’t have your health you got nothing. Your competitive drive to succeed in your career leads you to continuously work long hours, not get enough sleep, not take rejuvenating breaks, eat foods that lack the nutritional value that allow your body to thrive, maintain a sedentary routine, and rati