Our mandatory work from home started Monday. But my anxiety started weeks ago. I watched the frenzy build and my heart started to sink. What were my families going to do? I am a child welfare crisis counselor. I work with our society’s most vulnerable children and families. Four weeks ago I was already having …
Working out doesn’t have to be complicated, especially when you’re stuck at home. We’re going to talk about five ruck PT (Physical Training) movements you can do at home with a rucksack (or any backpack). Actually, you can do these anywhere – in your apartment in NYC or in your garage in Jax Beach, Florida. …
This is not normal. It is also not a new normal. This is an interruption. And just like anytime our normal behavior is interrupted, we have an opportunity to wake up, snap out of our mindless patterns, appreciate what we have, and make a better plan for the future. So let’s go, friends. A crisis …
Real talk, here. The gyms are closed, lean protein is in short supply, and the weather outside is crappy here in New England (SNOW?!?!). How the heck are people supposed to stay on track for #TeamAssessment with so many disruptions and distractions? For me, it’s about turning the negatives into positives. I’m a veterinarian, and …
During this time of uncertainty, whether you are caged or free depends entirely on you. We are all facing stress, financial burdens, inconvenience, and upheaval. But we are all presented with a choice to be made, about how to use our time during this slow-down. What will you do with your beautiful life? What is …
My three-year old’s occupational therapist prescribed rucking as heavy work to positively channel his sensory seeking behavior. Let me tell you how we got there. It’s Just A Phase, Right? My youngest son has always been a little different than other kids. And I’ve gotten to know many children over the years working as a …
