Willpower Doesn’t Work. This Does.
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Coach Erik here: Have you ever felt as if you were fighting your mind as you pursued positive changes in your life? Have you ever felt out of control, behaving in ways that you knew did not support your wellness? If so, you are not alone. At one time or another, most of us have [...]
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Quick Fix Diets Don’t Work. This Does.
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Coach Erik here: Quick fix diets lead to long- term frustration. I believe the solution to eating well for life lies in the principal of mindful eating. Mindful eating can help you: 1) eat in a way that supports abundant fitness and wellness. 2) cultivate a positive, empowering relationship with food that does not require [...]
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Let The Light In
Posted 3 weeks ago @ erikhajer // No Comments
Coach Erik here: My offering today begins with a famous quote by songwriter and poet Leonard Cohan: “There is a crack in everything. That’s what let’s the light in.” It’s not a matter if you will face adversity in your life it’s a matter of when. When adversity strikes, I invite you to use [...]
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The Joy of Judgment Free Exercise
January 13th, 2012 @ erikhajer // No Comments
Coach Erik here: Children play with abandon. They aren’t concerned with what other people are thinking of them, could care a less how long it takes them to run across a field, or how “good” they are at climbing on the jungle gym. I was reminded of this the other day as I witnessed Bianca [...]
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Facing Your Dragon: Breaking Through Fear & Self-limiting Beliefs
January 2nd, 2012 @ erikhajer // No Comments
When I was 5 years old I was convinced there was a dragon living under my bed. To protect myself, I coerced my way into sleeping on the sofa in the living room (much to the chagrin of my parents!) After a few nights of heated coaxing, I mustered the courage to look under [...]
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Adapt & Adjust
November 29th, 2011 @ erikhajer // No Comments
Coach Erik here: When life challenges you there are two words that when put into action can immediately turn things around. Those two words are, ADAPT and ADJUST. This is based on hard science: The human body is biologically hardwired to adapt and adjust to harsh environmental conditions. Humans have successfully lived in humid rain [...]
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Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2011 @ erikhajer // No Comments
Coach Erik here: Yesterday I was the recipient of a wonderful gift. A friend took my hand, looked me in the eye and said a heartfelt, “Erik I am so thankful for you. I will be thinking of you on Thanksgiving.” This simple statement touched me deeply at the core and reminded me of the power [...]
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Finding “It”
November 17th, 2011 @ erikhajer // No Comments
Warm greetings! Coach E here: Today’s offering is a poem I wrote about “digging deep” and going for it when the going gets tough in training and in life. I invite you to continue to look within. Chances are you’ll find exactly what you need to carry you through. Remember, you are a lot stronger [...]
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Erik’s Blog: Remembering Your Greatness
November 15th, 2011 @ erikhajer // No Comments
Coach Erik here: My offering today is an invitation to remember your greatness. You may be feeing stuck. You may be feeing overwhelmed and stressed. You may be feeling much less then “great.” If this speaks to you, I invite you to remember that you are bigger then any challenge you may be facing right [...]
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Love Anyway
November 12th, 2011 @ erikhajer // No Comments
Warm-Greetings! Coach Erik here: What do you do when someone you care about pushes your buttons? Do you push back? Engage in a fight? Shut down? The other day I learned what my wife does when I attempt to push her buttons. In the middle of a negative, self-righteous rant, (yes Coach Erik has [...]
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