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Fathers often lose focus on their own health and wellbeing during the very challenging transition to

19/11/2022

Hey! It’s been a while!! The Coaching has been placed on the back burner when another career opportunity presented itself, one that couldn’t be passed up. For the past year, I’ve been a Territory Manger and Sales Rep for largest designer and printer of scorecards for golf courses ⛳️. It’s been a really fun and challenging shift in careers and work life balance. I’ve learned a lot in the transition from a Home Office to a more traditional office, and I thought I’d begin sharing a few experiences, lessons, tips and tricks for any fathers out there! I also missed the community of other fathers out there looking to become the best versions of themselves. I’m back and I look forward to connecting with you again!

07/09/2021

“I don’t have time to exercise!” 🤨. Please, you gotta MAKE time to exercise. Find ways to pepper it in throughout the day if you have to. Bringing weights into the kitchen, for example, is a great way to multitask! 👨‍🍳💪🏼

05/09/2021

Open the app and go find a trail this weekend! 🥾 🌲

03/09/2021

How many times have we heard nutrition experts claim their diet is the best, Fitness Guru’s claiming their exercise program is the only one to really work, or wellness influencers talk about their superior ways of attaining enlightenment? It’s sounds absurd when you really think about it, but gosh are they convincing! Instead, focus on what works for YOU. Everyone is different, and what works for some, doesn’t work for others. The key is to experiment and identify what’s best for you. Finding that happy place is how a healthy lifestyle can exist sustainably, and sustainability is the gold standard.

31/08/2021

How do you deal with stress? First, let’s clarify what we’re talking about here, because there are two forms, Acute and Chronic. Acute Stress, typically short lived, could be anything from watching a scary movie or the thrill of a roller coaster, to extreme situations where you are fearing for your life. Chronic Stress, which is prolonged and constant, being the kind that most people suffer from in modern day, could be the jerk-of-a-boss at the office, the daily rush hour commute, constant financial strain, or carrying around excess weight and not knowing how to get healthier. It’s slow, steady, and unrelenting, and can build gradually over time. This is the kind that we’re talking about today. Its gradual nature makes it easy to ignore, or at least initially soothe, using various techniques, from that evening beer or whiskey, to bouts of exercise, to sauna or mediation. These can all be wonderful methods of stress reduction long term, and great to have at your disposal, BUT push yourself to dig deeper and find out what the real root of your chronic stress might be.

The sea captain saves the sinking ship, not just by bailing out the water, but finding the hole and patching it. 🌊 ⚓️🚢🩹

If that hectic, traffic-filled morning commute is the cause of so much chronic stress, and finding a new job isn’t in the cards, reframe that time as an opportunity to listen to a podcast or an audio book, or even catch up with an old friend who might also be commuting. So instead of arriving home completely stressed out from battling traffic for an hour, and needing that glass of wine or 3 miles on the treadmill to wind down, you arrive home thankful for that much-deserved “You” time.

25/08/2021

Twice a month I lead a hiking group of fathers and their kids, but this is the first time my son led the way on our own family hike! Lot’s of twists, turns, and back-tracking, and while the pace was quite slow, it actually made it all the more enjoyable. Seeing the forest through a fresh set of eyes and witnessing first hand the curiosity and wonder that comes with such novelty, has to be one of the best parts of parenthood. 👶🏼🥾🌲

23/08/2021

How many of us as parents have heard the cautions: “Wow just wait till they’re crawling, then you’ll be in for it!” Or “Once they start walking then it gets really hard. Better have your running shoes handy.” “Just wait till the teenage years!” And on and on it goes.

Why do we do this?

Being a parent, you come biologically programmed with a certain level of anxiety, and while arguably it has kept us successfully raising kids for thousands of generations, it still has to be managed. We have the ability to see the world through the lens of our choosing, and while dialing in the optics can be challenging, and at certain times feels nearly impossible, it’s completely within your power. If you constantly view a toddler’s walking stage as scary or daunting, well….it will be, and instead of a wonderful exploration of what separates us from our distant ancestors that is filled with boundless opportunity, it’ll be dominated by anxiety.

Choosing a lens tinted with opportunity, growth, and success instead of fear and worry is a skill that takes practice, just as a muscle takes exercise to grow.

With Jack now becoming more proficient is his walking abilities, the neighborhood playground has never been more fun. Hikes through the woods with his little boots finally on the ground, are now at a pace that allows for a true appreciation of the flora and fauna, that before we zoomed past.

11/08/2021

How often does your inner dialogue take over and result in an endless hamster-wheel like cascade of thoughts and emotions? If you’re like me, it can be difficult to quiet that voice. But allowing your mind to have periods of rest, even for a minute or two, is so important and rejuvenating. How do you like to “clear your head”? Is it a walk in the woods, lifting weights, working in the yard, enjoying a mountain stream, or a front porch rocking chair and cup of coffee? Comment with your own tips and tricks for settling your mind and getting back to neutral.

07/08/2021

He’s walking!! As parents, we can get so consumed with comparing our kids to other kids and where they are developmentally. It can really drive you crazy right? “Well (fill in the blank) has been walking for two months now, why isn’t our kid?? What does that mean? Are we going to have to hire a specialist? On and on it goes, fostering this toxic environment, worrying that our sons/daughters aren’t living up to a bar set by their peers. But everyone starts the race at different times, everyone develops at their own pace, and ultimately we have to remember that our children need to fulfill their own potential, not that of someone else. So proud to take this guy out on his first hike today, and excited for many more to come! Pumped about these new shoes too!

26/07/2021

Always something new to discover when we 🚲 at . Such a beautiful property!

24/07/2021

In the spirit of the Olympics beginning, Jack has officially started training for the 2036 summer games! Looks like Indonesia might host! 🇺🇸 🥇🌏

20/07/2021

Finally ready to get yourself in gear? 💪🏼

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