As I’m getting older, my physical health has bubbled up as a big priority… one that requires attention. Consistent attention. A friend invited me to workout with her using a new subscription service. I’m typically not a fan of subscription services, so I was skeptical. But I’m so glad I pushed through and tried anyway!!Continue reading “Making fitness fun! Classpass is a great option!”
Author Archives: Kat Beckman
Releasing Grudges
Today I’ve been pondering the idea of grudges. I view them in the same vein as complaining… a waste of time & energy. Change it or let it go. Basically there are 3 *useful* choices to address anything you’d want to hold a grudge about. Talk to the person or organization that upset you andContinue reading “Releasing Grudges”
Balancing “above the minimum” without creating “thieves”
Over and over, as if it was new information, connection keeps showing up as the lesson. We may think we are close, connected with others, only to find out they may not feel the same. The difficulty is that everyone has different expectations of what equals a true connection – for them. While we canContinue reading “Balancing “above the minimum” without creating “thieves””
Community and Connection
This year, I committed to reaching out more and building community. We don’t have biological family here in Texas, so our friends are our community. In coaching, we talk about Happiness coming from within. While that is true, lack of social connections is counter-productive to Happiness as well. If you rated your Overall Happiness onContinue reading “Community and Connection”
Big Picture
It’s easy to get pulled into the day-to-day, the solve-able problems, and forget to put effort into what is truly important. Stop for a minute and reflect,then make a list: #1. What is truly important in your life? … Your list may include family, spirituality/religion, friendships, health, and more. Now make a second list : #2:Continue reading “Big Picture”
Ready for retirement? Start in your 20s!
We went to the RV show this past weekend, and now retirement, and the concept of “Time Value of Money”, is on the brain! How do you best make your $$ work for you?! As a 20 year old, you’re just starting out and retirement seems a world away. This is actually the BEST time toContinue reading “Ready for retirement? Start in your 20s!”
$ for Nothing
Looking for some extra dough, to cover your tax bill, or just in general? Take a second look at your recurring payments. You may be able to get exactly or comparably, the same services, for much less $$. 1. What’s your biggest monthly expense? For most, it’s a Mortgage. Being the biggest expense, it has theContinue reading “$ for Nothing”
Healthy Eating Finds: Quest Bars
I’ve been wanting to eat healthy; however I want it to be easy, and inexpensive and just be simple. 🙂 I truly could do the steel cut oats, sweet potatoes, raw vegetables, kale, fish, granola diet… however….my family would likely disown me, if that’s all I gave them. So I’m working those items in,Continue reading “Healthy Eating Finds: Quest Bars”
What’s next?
Have you ever noticed … some people live their life day to day (d2d), and seem to be just fine, while others live for a greater purpose or looking forward to something? In the d2d group, there seems to be 2 categories. 1. Those just getting by, too busy handling the stress of the now,Continue reading “What’s next?”
Opinions
Today I’ve been thinking about Opinions… we’ve all got them… If someone asks me directly, “What’s your opinion on x”, I’ll give it, I have an opinion on most things, typically with the adder “for me”. eg, “This is what I think is best in this situation, for me”. Why the adder? Because everyone isContinue reading “Opinions”
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