Life Balance
March 28, 2015 | by Bev Benda | Business Strategy, Life Balance
I was on the home stretch after a long walk when my 8-year old neighbor challenged me to a game of “Around the World.” He’s very good, even though he’s never played organized basketball. The youngest of nine children, he is home-schooled and gets his schoolwork done fast so he can get outside to play. Whether it’s 40 degrees, raining […]
Tags: Around the World Basketball, Open Agendas, Taking Risks
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March 20, 2015 | by admin | Life Balance, Nutrition
Not long ago, a client asked for my thoughts about protein bars. She read they aren’t as healthy as they are touted to be. In her words, “They are loaded with sugar and fat, and who knows what else!” I had to agree with her – one can find alot of sugar in protein bars just like one […]
Tags: Coaching, Grocery Store Tours, Life Transition
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March 6, 2015 | by admin | Attitude, Life Balance, Wellness
I am repeating this post from 5 years ago due to the continued relevance of its message. It was first posted in March of 2010. Today I have a guest blogger, and his name is Jon. I am fortunate to teach Jon and his friend Sam racquetball at the YMCA. Both boys are 18 years old and […]
Tags: End the R Word, Positive Language
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February 13, 2015 | by Bev Benda | Attitude, Gratitude, Life Balance, Stress
While the world says to “say it with flowers” I have another idea. I was at the grocery store tonight when I noticed quite a few men rushing around… not for groceries, but for flowers. What was more noticeable was that none of them looked particularly happy, but rather rushed and irritated. I made a […]
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October 1, 2014 | by admin | Life Balance
I love the smell and colors of autumn! I was in Walker, MN at the end of September and the leaves were just starting to turn. I was so fascinated by this tree that was “half-turned” that I had to lie on the grass and take pictures of it from below. So amazing! When I […]
Tags: Coaching, Life Transition
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